SERVICES

Frontline Projects offer 3 different build options.  These are:

1.  Construction Management - The client is the main contractor and Frontline are engaged as the construction managers and the project is built on a cost plus management fee basis.  This is a fully open book and transparent method of construction contracting and will ensure the project is built at the best cost to the client whilst getting the benefit of quality and performance from a proven and lengthy track record from preferred subcontractors, suppliers and labour only contractors.  Frontline, on behalf of the client as the main contractor, obtain several quotes for each trade in the name of the client from the subcontractor, supplier or labour only contractors.  Frontline then evaluate the quotations received and prepare an overall construction budget including preliminary and general costs.  The fee for construction management is then assessed a a percentage of the cost.  This fee is then fixed as a lump sum.  As the client is the main contractor, all subcontract agreements, purchase orders etc are in the client's name and are paid direct by the client once approved for payment by Frontline on a monthly basis.

Benefits

• Open book and transparent costs and administration
• Client takes advantage of Frontline trade discounts
• Client pays subcontractors, suppliers and contractors direct
• Client actively involved during construction
• Proven to save up to 20% on fixed price construction
• Guarantees, warranties etc are direct to client from subcontractors, suppliers and contractors
• Any changes by the client or architect completed at the actual transparent cost of the change
• Provides the best return on spent method of construction

2.   Cost Reimbursement - Frontline are the main contractor and the project is built on a cost plus declared profit margin based on a standard contract agreement.  This is a fully open book and transparent method of construction contracting with all to ensure the project is built at the best cost to the client whilst getting the benefit of quality and performance from a proven and lengthy track record with these preferred subcontractors, suppliers and labour only contractors.  Frontline, as the main contractor, obtain several quotes for each trade from the subcontractor, supplier or labour only contractor.  Frontline then evaluate the quotations received and prepare an overall construction budget including preliminary and general costs.  The fee for profit margin is then assessed and applied as a percentage of the cost.  The client pays Frontline monthly progress payments based upon progress invoices from Frontline for works completed on site and as invoiced by the subcontractors, suppliers and contractors to Frontline.

Benefits

• Open book and transparent costs and administration
• Client takes advantage of Frontline trade discounts
• Client actively involved during construction
• Proven to save money on fixed price construction
• Any changes by the client or architect completed at actual transparent cost of the change
• Provides the best return on spend after Construction Management
• Client risk is minimised with Frontline as the main contractor
• Halo 10 Year Residential Guarantee; one of the most comprehensive Individual Residential Guarantees in the business

3.  Fixed Price - Frontline are the Main Contractor and the project is built on a fixed price lump sum standard contract agreement.  Frontline prepares a fixed price lump sum contract figure specifically based upon the project drawings and specifications.

Benefits

• Budget is fixed excluding changes by client or architect
• Little input required from the client during construction
• Favoured option by banks
• Proven to be more expensive than Construction Management and Cost Reimbursement