quantycosts consultants profile

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Section 1

Firm Particulars


FIRM’S NAME: QUANTYCOSTS CONSULTANTS LTD.

SPECIALISATION: QUANTITY SURVEYING, BUILDING ECONOMISTS,

CONSTRUCTION & PROJECT MANAGERS

COUNTRY OF REGISTRATION: KENYA

PHYSICAL LOCATION: MUTHAIGA SUITES OFF THIKA ROAD, OPP.

MUTHAIGA GOLF CLUB, 2ND FLOOR, SUITE 16.

POSTAL ADDRESS: P O BOX 29363 - 00100 GPO NAIROBI

TELEPHONE NO.: +254-723-405 250

E-MAIL: [email protected]

LEGAL STATUS: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

KRA REGISTRATION: PIN NO. P000592679H

PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY

COVER: KSHS. 1 MILLION – AMACO INSURANCE

AUXILLIARY STATUTORY

CREDENTIALS: KRA TAX COMPLIANCE (VALID TILL 2015)

YOUTH CERTIFICATION FROM AGPO

NAMES OF DIRECTORS: MURIITHI J. G.

ANTHONY MAINA

MARTIN MBUGUA

YEAR OF REGISTRATION: 2013

mailto:[email protected]


Section 2

Capability Statement of the

Firm


2.1 CAPABILITY STATEMENT OF THE FIRM

2.1.1 INTRODUCTION

With headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, Quantycosts Consultants provides superior Quantity

Surveying, Construction and Project Management services in the handling of the budget and

cashflows in the construction Industry, serving both the individual and corporate clients.

Quantycosts Consultants has brilliant young minds bringing a fresh and innovative

approach to Quantity Surveying consulting services, providing customized solutions to

individual projects.

Our goal is to exceed the expectations of every client by offering outstanding customer

service, increased flexibility, and greater value, thus optimizing project returns and

improving construction efficiency.

Our directors and associates are distinguished by their professional and technical expertise

combined with their hands-on experience, thereby ensuring that our clients receive the most

effective and professional service.

As experts in Quantity Surveying, Construction and Project Management, Quantycosts

Consultants, is involved in every stage, upon appointment by the client, from

implementation to completion offering continual functional and technical support. Our

extensive skills encompass all aspects of implementation and operation, including project

feasibility studies, development of functional specifications for client approval, budget

control, and overseeing cost administration to fit specific client needs, dreams and

aspirations. Typically, we are hands on, handling client concerns, troubleshooting and

resolving any and all issues that arise.

At Quantycosts Consultants we possess experience in diverse aspects of the construction

industry tapped to the clients benefit through the synergy of our directors, associates and

professional team.

We pride ourselves on our proven track record for effectively administering diverse projects

spread within Kenya and the neighbouring countries. In addition, Quantycosts Consultants


possesses regional expertise in implementation of international projects, with the directors

having been responsible for the successful implementation of various projects in East Africa.

Our excellence is achieved through effective application of the latest Quantity surveying

software e.g. Q-Script and professional expertise. It helps ensure that projects under our

supervision are implemented within budget constraints and time schedules.

By providing a relevant and proactive cost management service with user friendly,

unambiguous and concise reports and focusing on the "bottom line", Quantycosts

Consultants consistently controls costs, limits risk and adds value for its Clients.

Quantycosts Consultants’ commitment and enthusiastic team approach is welcomed by

Clients and colleagues alike.

In order to meet the individual needs of clients, Quantycosts Consultants, maintains a

motivated and experienced team with a wide range of qualifications. Our extensive

knowledge and technical experience has been applauded by our satisfied clients.

At Quantycosts Consultants we are continually expanding on our knowledge and services to

assist clients in successful implementation of their needs, dreams and requirements.

Our Exceptional functional and technical expertise coupled with extensive industry

knowledge makes Quantycosts Consultants stand out as the ideal choice for a consulting

firm to manage the Building Economics and Project Management aspect of construction

projects of any magnitude.


2.1.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES & WORK METHODOLOGY

2.1.2.1 PRE-CONTRACT PHASE

Upon contract award, the Partner in-charge of the project takes overall responsibility and

acts as the contact person with the Project Manager heading the design team. A project time

table for the project is agreed on with the design team and the Partner fits the following

stages within the time table.

i) Cost Estimate

Once the Architect prepares the scheme design we compute the estimated cost of

construction. The cost is considered against the client’s budget and cost cutting

measures discussed with the Architect & other designers if necessary.

We also advice the client on the estimated duration of the project based on the

approved designs and specifications. Should the cost estimate be acceptable to the

client, then working drawings may be developed; otherwise the scheme design

would have to be revised to be within the client's budget.

ii) Bill of Quantities & Specifications

This involves creation of accurate bills detailing the scope of the projects and is

generated from working drawings from the various members of the project design

team. Quantycosts Consultants uses the latest version of Q-script software in

preparation of these documents. Q-Script is a comprehensive, fully integrated

software Suite for; Measurement, Description and Costing of construction and

property related work. Q-script is centered on a database of measurement and

pricing information, the software application manages all project stages from

feasibility to final account.

Integrated modules allow information entered at one project stage to be available at

all subsequent project stages. Data can be interchanged electronically with Microsoft

Office, other software products and with other organizations and projects using

industry standards.

The Application is an information resource for faster and better responses to client

enquiries, enabling rapid turnaround of work with consistent standards of content


and accuracy. It also offers an extended range of analysis and high quality reports

formatted to meet the clients’ particular requirements.

iii) Tendering & Tender Analysis

This is the process of selecting a contractor to execute the project and involves

competitive bidding. We advise on the tendering procedure most suitable for the

project with the following options available:

Open tendering

Selective tendering

Negotiated tender

Serial tendering

Tender evaluation involves investigation, checking, analysing and reporting on the

suitability and soundness of tenders obtained and accordingly advising on any

necessary amendments in the documentation and the tender sum to be accepted.

2.1.2.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE

On appointment of the Contractor the lead Partner will:

i) Oversee preparation of contract documents for the signature of the Client and

Contractor.

ii) Attend all site meetings

iii) Take site measurement and prepare monthly valuations to enable the Architect issue

monthly certificates.

iv) Measure all variations and advise on the cost implication to the overall cost of the

project.

v) Prepare Financial Appraisal monthly which would indicate cost savings or cost over

runs if any for early reporting to Client by the Project Manager

2.1.2.3 POST CONSTRUCTION PHASE

The partner will also be in-charge of all post contract services on the project in which he will;

i) Evaluate and agree with the contractor final cost issued during construction

variations

ii) Prepare and agree with the Contractor the statement of Final Account


2.2 METHODOLOGY SYSTEM

This details methodologies and systems we have put in place to ensure that we protect the

interests of our clients by reducing cost overruns to a minimum and also professionalising

our services in all the processes of the project

2.2.1 Accurate budgeting:

This is achieved by the use of a spread sheet technique to develop a cost plan. Figures are

calculated and set out in building elements, services, fittings, etc., which has been designed

and updated using all available previous experience.

Cost comparisons are made against similar elements in known buildings, both on a cost per

square metre basis and against the unit appropriate to the element. Discussions with the

other consultants, in particular the Service Engineers, ensure the sufficiency of such

provisions.

2.2.2 Accurate Estimating

As the design of the project is developed the provisions in the cost plan are checked and

adjusted by measurement and pricing. Where necessary differing design solutions and

finishing options are priced comparatively and the advantages considered in close liaison

with other project team consultants.

2.2.3 Accurate tender documents:

Preparation of accurate and water tight preliminaries section of the Bills of Quantities is the

first step of ensuring that claims from the Contractor at construction stage are minimized.

Sufficiency of information and proper provision for all foreseeable contingencies at tender

stage are essential. Where design details remain unresolved provisional quantities should be

included to obtain rates against which the work carried out can be valued.


2.2.4 Construction Phase monitoring:

With the steps outlined above the possibility of cost over-runs is substantially reduced. It is

preferable that design changes are kept to a minimum at this stage. Where these are

unavoidable the cost implication should be pre-determined before instructions are issued.

Regular Financial Appraisals would be are prepared. These would include costing of

designs changes, re-measurement of provisional work and works provided as provisional

sums, and estimates of present and future fluctuations where the contract has a fluctuation

clause.


Section 3

Company Organogram


QUANTYCOSTS CONSULTANTS ORGANOGRAM

Managing Partner

J. Muriithi

Administrator

Nelson Mutugi

Accountant

Martin Maina

Office Assisstant

Esther Mugo

Senior QS

Steven Munyu

Graduate QS

Mark Oliata

Partner

Anthony Maina

Partner

Martin Mbugua


Section 4

Past Projects


PROJECTS PORTFOLIO

Quantycosts Consultants partners bring on board diverse experience having been involved

in various types of projects in the various sectors as per the tabulation below.

YEAR PROJECT

TITLE

PROJECT

DESCRIPTION

CLIENT

DETAILS

LOCATION VALUE

[KES]

ASSOCIATED

CONSULTANT

PARTNER

INVOLVED

2015 Proposed Guest

House Cottages

Construction of 4 No.

Cottages and all

associated civil and

electromechanical

works

Mr. Gathura

James

Kamanu

Karen, Nairobi,

Kenya

29.6

Million

Dice Concepts

Architects

Martin

Mbugua

2015 Proposed

Executive

Apartments

Development

Construction of 24 no.

apartments over

storeys and all


electromechanical

works

Pritam

Holdings

Limited

Parklands,

Nairobi, Kenya

265

Million

Span Associates

– Project

Architects

Muriithi J.

G.

2015 Proposed

Residential

Development


apartments over Four

storeys and all


electromechanical

works

Sylvester

Osunga

Ogundo

Tassia, Nairobi

Kenya.

31.5

Million

Arch. Muita S. N. Anthony

Maina

2015 Proposed

Apartments

Development


apartments over Four

storeys and all


electromechanical

works

Mr. Samuel

Gachara

Ruiru, Kenya. 22

Million

Arch. Eric

Warutere

Muriithi J.

G.

2015 Proposed AIC

Kapsowar

Church

Construction of Church

sanctuary, offices and

all associated civil and

electromechanical

works

AIC

Kapsowar

Church

Kapsowar,

Kenya

45

Million

Arch. Eunice

Kibor

Anthony

Maina

2015 Proposed

Apartments

Development


Studio Apartments and


electromechanical

works

PLSquare

Enterprises

Ltd.

Embakasi,

Nairobi, Kenya

29

Million

Muriithi J.

G.

2015 Proposed

Studio

Apartments in

Kitengela




electromechanical

works

Mr. Paul

Gatutha

Kitengela,

Kenya

65

Million

Space Art

Architects

Anthony

Maina

2015 Proposed

Gertrude’s

Hospital –

Donholm Clinic

Construction of

Paediatric Clinic and all


electromechanical

works

Gertrude’s

Hospital Ltd.

Donholm,

Nairobi –

Kenya.

63

Million

Tarakibu

Architects

Anthony

Maina

2015 Proposed Smart

Printers

Construction of mixed

Commercial &

Smart

Printers Ltd.

Mogotio Rd.,

Westlands,

220

Million

Salcom

Architects

Anthony

Maina


Development residential building and


electromechanical

works

Nairobi.

2014 Proposed In-

flight Catering

Unit

Construction of catering

facility, service

buildings and all


electromechanical

works

ASL Kigali Kigali

International

Airport,

Rwanda.

300

Million

Victoria Islands

Architects

[Lagos, Nigeria]

Muriithi J.

G.


2014 Proposed Great

Oaks Villas


Villas including

Commercial Buildings

and all associated civil

and electromechanical

works

Great Oaks

Development

Ltd

Syokimau,

Kenya

685

Million

Mentor Group

Ltd

Martin

Mbugua

2014 Proposed Salis

Park Estate,

Syokimau.

Phase I


Villas including all


electromechanical

works

Salisburry

Ltd.

Syokimau,

Nairobi

146

Million

Wanda designs

Architects

Anthony

Maina

2014 Proposed

Hostels

Development




electromechanical

works

Mr. Cornelius

Kigera

Nyahururu,

Kenya.

32

Million

Space Art

Architects &

Interior

Designers

Muriithi J.

G.

2014 Proposed

Rongai Gardens

Apartments


Apartments on five

levels and all associated

civil and

electromechanical

works

Rongai

Gardens Ltd.

Rongai, Kenya 82

Million

Spectrum

Architects

Martin

Mbugua

2014 Proposed Holy

Cross catholic

church

Construction of 16,600

sq. ft. Sanctuary with

adoration Chapel, Main

hall, Parish offices on

three floors and all


electromechanical

works

Holy Cross

Catholic

church

Dandora,

Kenya

78

Million

Tectura

International

Architects

Anthony

Maina

2014 Proposed City

Park

Apartments


Apartments on six

levels plus basement



works

Mrs. Kemoli City park,

Nairobi Kenya.

265

Million

Arch craft

Architects

Anthony

Maina

2014 Proposed

Offices,

Workshops and

Stores.

Construction of

Warehouse buildings,

office building, cafeteria



works

Achelis (K)

Ltd

Nairobi, Kenya 280

Million

Otto Mruttu

Partners

Muriithi J.

G.

2014/

2013

Repainting &

Minor Repairs

to Barclays

Bank Branches.

Repainting & Minor

Repairs to Barclays

Bank Branches.

Barclays Bank

of Kenya Ltd.

Various [40

Branches],

Kenya

100

Million

Barclays In-

house team

Muriithi J.

G.

2014/

2013

Proposed Mr &

Mrs. Wakaba

House


sq. ft. 5 Bedroom villa

on three floors and all


electromechanical

works

Mr. & Mrs

Wakaba

Kiambu, Kenya 28

Million

Ishangai &

Gichuhi

Associates

Anthony

Maina


2013 Proposed Jogoo

Road

Apartments

Construction of 45

Units residential

apartments on nine

floors and all associated

civil and

electromechanical

works

Mrs. Kilonzo Jogoo Road

Nairobi

1.3

Billion

Boma

Consultants

Architects

Anthony

Maina

2013 Proposed

Chekullo Villas

Construction 18 No.

Town houses and all


electromechanical

works

Chekullo

Villas Ltd

Langata,

Nairobi

Kenya

200

Million

U Design

Architects

Anthony

Maina

2013 Proposed Our

Lady of Fatima

Catholic

Church, Kiriko



adoration Chapel,

Parish offices and all


electromechanical

works

Catholic

Archdiocese

of Nairobi

Gatundu,

Kenya

39

Million

Archisoft

Architects

Martin

Mbugua

2013

Tharaka ADB

health centres

Construction 6 No.

Health Centers

consisting Dispensaries,

Staff houses and all


electromechanical

works

Ministry of

Health,

Kenya

Tharaka,

Kenya

89

Million

Intershelter &

Sullivan

Architects

Anthony

Maina

2013 Office

Partitioning &

Furnishing

Works

Specialists works for

office partitioning

including finishes and

specifications

Bilmark

Groups Ltd.

Nairobi, Kenya 2

Million

Arch. Timothy

Mutui

Martin

Mbugua

2013 Our lady of

Rosary Church

Ridgeways



adoration Chapel, Main

hall, Parish offices on

three floors and all


electromechanical

works

Our Lady of

Rosary

catholic

church

Kiambu,

Nairobi

147

Million

Ishangai &

Gichuhi

Associates

Anthony

Maina

2013 Danny’s Court

Apartments,

Mombasa Road.


Residential Apartments

on five floors and all


electromechanical

works

Hon. Esther

Murugi

Nairobi, Kenya 103

million

Mackro

Consultants.

Anthony

Maina


2013 Co-operative

Bank

refurbishments

Refurbishment works

including partitioning,

new finishes and all

associated auxiliary

electromechanical

works

Co-operative

Bank

Mbale ,

Kenya

29

Million

Arc-link

consultants

Anthony

Maina

2013 Co-operative

Bank

refurbishments

Refurbishment works




electromechanical

works

Co-operative

Bank

Mombasa road,

Kenya

24

Million

Archs Africa

consultants

Anthony

Maina

2013 Co-operative

Bank

refurbishments

– Corporate

centre

Refurbishment works




electromechanical

works

Co-operative

Bank

Mombasa road,

Kenya

16

Million

Miwa designs

Ltd.

Anthony

Maina

2013 Proposed Ruiru

Go-downs

Construction of

Warehouse buildings,

office building, cafeteria



works

Metro tile

Roofing

Systems

Ruiru, Kenya 78

Million

Metro tile

Roofing Systems

Anthony

Maina

2012 National Bank

refurbishments

Refurbishment works




electromechanical

works

National

Bank of

Kenya

TCS Upperhill,

Kenya

21

Million

Triad Architects Anthony

Maina

2012 Oyster Village –

Phase 1


Mixed residential

[Villas & Apartments]

including all associated

civil and

electromechanical

works

Oyster

Village

Development

company

Nairobi, Kenya 1.2

Billion

U Design

Architects

Muriithi J.

G.

2012 National Bank

refurbishments

Refurbishment works




electromechanical

works

National

Bank of

Kenya

Machakos,

Kenya

24

Million

U designs

Architects

Anthony

Maina

2012 National Bank

refurbishments

Refurbishment works




electromechanical

works

National

Bank of

Kenya

Times Tower,

Nairobi

22

Million

Triad Architects Anthony

Maina


2012 Endoscopy unit

for Nairobi

Hospital

Construction of new

endoscopy unit

including all specialist

units and installations

and all associated

auxiliary

electromechanical

works

Kenya

Hospital

Association

Nairobi, Kenya 45

Million

Tectura

Architects

Muriithi J.

G.

2012 Agrho House Construction of

combined office and

commercial units on six

levels with basement

and Terrace Roof

Agricultural

and

Industrial

Holdings Ltd.

Nairobi, Kenya 400

Million

Tectura

Architects

Muriithi J.

G.

2012 Proposed

Zawadi

Apartments

Subcontract works for

interior and external

finishes including all

specifications

Zawadi

Apartments

Ltd.

Mombasa,

Kenya

69

Million

Multishades

Décor

Martin

Mbugua

2012 Nafaka Sacco

Offices

Refurbishments

Refurbishment works




electromechanical

works

Nafaka Sacco Donholm,

Kenya

9

Million

Ishangai &

Gichuhi

Associates

Anthony

Maina

2012 Holiday House

for Nyaga


sq. ft. 5 Bedroom villa

with separate guest

wings and DSQ on two

floors and all associated

civil and

electromechanical

works

Mr. & Mrs.

Nyaga

Embu,

Kenya

39

Million

Tectura

International

Architects

Anthony

Maina

2012 NCPB

renovation

works

Refurbishment works




electromechanical

works

NCPB Eldoret &

Mombasa

21

Million

Ishangai &

Gichuhi

Associates

Anthony

Maina

2012 Proposed

Alterations &

Refurbishment

of Office Block

Refurbishment works




electromechanical

works

Competition

Authority of

Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya 382

Million

Resplan Consult Martin

Mbugua

2012/

2011

Ringsview

Apartments


Residential Apartments

on five floors and all


electromechanical

works

Ringsview

Apartments

Ltd

Nairobi, Kenya 250

Million

Pinnacle Projects Muriithi J.

G.


2011 Royale Guest

House


furnished apartments

including conference

and restaurant facilities



works

Mantemo

Royal

Services

Thika, Kenya 32

Million

Archisoft

Architects

Martin

Mbugua

2011 Sunrise Estate Construction of 13 No

Maisonettes and all


electromechanical

works

Murathe &

Sons Ltd.

Thika, Kenya 58

Million

Dots & Lines

Architects

Martin

Mbugua

2010 New Offices for

Geothermal

Development

Company

Construction of new

office block on one level

including partition

works, structural

cabling and

electromechanical

works

Geothermal

Development

Company Ltd

Nairobi, Kenya 30

Million

Karagu &

Associates

Architects

Muriithi J.

G.

2010 Quest

Apartments


Apartments and all


electromechanical

works

Quest

Developers

Ltd.

Thika, Kenya 12

Million

Macson

Architects

Martin

Mbugua

2010 Co-operative

Bank

refurbishments

Refurbishment works




electromechanical

works

Co-operative

Bank

Hilton

MoneyGram,

Kenya

21

Million

Maruti

Consultants

Anthony

Maina

2009 Junction

Gardens

Apartments

Construction of 45 No

Apartments on five

levels and all associated

civil and

electromechanical

works

Junction

Gardens

Development

Ltd

Nairobi, Kenya 225

Million

Mentor Group

Ltd.

Martin

Mbugua


Section 5

Partners’ CV’s


Curriculum Vitae (CV)

MURIITHI JEFF

1. Name: J. G. MURIITHI.

2. Position: MANAGING PARTNER

3. Address: P.O BOX 14953-00800 NAIROBI,

4. Tel: +254 724 487 379.

5. Email: [email protected]

6. Date of Birth: 28TH NOV. 1986

7. Marital Status: MARRIED.

8. Nationality: KENYAN

9. Education:

B.QSurv. (Hons.), UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

KCSE (Grade A-), NYERI HIGH SCHOOL

10. Membership of Professional Associations:

Registered QS. Under Cap. 525 Laws of Kenya(1979)

Architectural Association of Kenya

Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya

11. Other Training: Have attended CPD Seminars organized by the institutes in (10)

above.

12. IT Skills:

i) Masterbill QS CAD

ii) Q Script

iii) Ms Project

iv) AutoCAD



13. Work Experience: 10 Years in Kenya & Rwanda

14. Languages:

Reading Writing Speaking

English Good Good Good

Swahili Good Good Good

15. Employment Record

Duration: Aug 2009 To: Mar 2013

Employer: Quantyman Associates

Position held: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Duration: Apr 2013- 2014 March

Employer: Armstrong & Duncan

Position held: Quantity Surveyor

16. Certification

I, the undersigned, certify that this data correctly describes me, my qualifications and my

experience.

__________________________________________________________________________________

[FULL NAME] [SIGNATURE]



ANTHONY MAINA

1. Name: ANTHONY MAINA WANJAMA

2. Position: PARTNER

3. Address: P.O BOX 1599, NAIVASHA, KENYA

4. Tel: +254 724 773 843


6. Date of Birth:

7. Marital Status: SINGLE


9. Education:

B Sc. Construction Management (Hons), JKUAT

KCSE (Grade B+), RONGAI HIGH SCHOOL



ICPMK

11. Other Training:

Certificate in Computer Science, Mwangaza College

12. IT Skills:

i) Q Script

ii) Ms Project

iii) AutoCAD



iv) ArchiCAD

13. Work Experience: 8 Years in Kenya

14. Languages:


English Good Good Good



Duration: 2008 [Jan – July]

Employer: Twiga Construction Company

Position held: Assistant Site Supervisor

Duration: 2009 [Jan – July]

Employer: Ministry of Roads and Public Works, Nakuru

Position held: Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Duration: 2010 Aug – 2014 March

Employer: Gonzaga Consultants

Position held: Projects Officer

17. Certification


experience.




MARTIN MBUGUA

1. Name: MARTIN MBUGUA MWANGI

2. Position: PARTNER

3. Address: P.O BOX 256 - 01020, KENOL, KENYA

4. Tel: +254 723 405 250


6. Date of Birth: 15th January, 1988

7. Marital Status: SINGLE


9. Education:

B Sc. Construction Management (Hons), JKUAT

KCSE (Grade A-), NYERI HIGH SCHOOL


Associate Member Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Kenya Chapter

ICPMK


11. Other Training:

Certified Public Accountant

12. IT Skills:

i) Ms Office

ii) Ms Project

iii) AutoCAD

iv) ArchiCAD



13. Work Experience: 8 Years in Kenya

14. Languages:


English Excellent Excellent Excellent



Duration: 2009 [Jan – Dec]

Employer: Mentor Group Ltd

Position held: Projects Officer

Duration: 2010 Aug – 2012 June

Employer: Bremar Ltd.

Position held: Projects Manager

Duration: 2012 July - 2014 March

Employer: Resplan Consult

Position held: Projects Manager

16. Certification


experience.


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