Cost Management for A&A to Conserved Terrace House
Developed as a historic landed residence, the 2-storey conserved intermediate terrace house at 33 Niven Road supports modern living while preserving architectural heritage through sensitive design, structural enhancements, and integrated building solutions.
Main Contractor: KTZ Construction Pte Ltd
Sector: Residential
Location: 33 Niven Road, Singapore (Mount Sophia Conservation Area)

Supporting the Enhancement of a Conserved Heritage Home
The Additions & Alterations (A&A) to the 2-storey conserved intermediate terrace house at 33 Niven Road involved sensitive conservation works and spatial enhancements to a historic property within a designated conservation area.
We were appointed as the Consultant Quantity Surveyor, providing quantity surveying, cost management, and contract administration services throughout the project. Through effective cost planning, commercial management, and project coordination, we supported the successful delivery of the conservation development.
Balancing Heritage Conservation and Modern Upgrades
The enhancement and extension of a conserved terrace house required careful management of specialized conservation guidelines, construction requirements, and commercial considerations. Maintaining cost certainty throughout the project was essential to ensure that financial objectives were achieved while strictly complying with Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) conservation standards.
Our Role
As the Consultant Quantity Surveyor, we provided comprehensive cost and commercial management support throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project stakeholders, architects, and conservation specialists, our team helped manage the financial aspects of the development through strategic cost planning, procurement support, and contract administration.
Our expertise ensured that specialized conservation costs were carefully monitored, risks were managed effectively, and informed decisions could be made at every stage of the construction process.
Our service included:
Quantity surveying consultancy
Cost planning and budget management for conservation works
Cost estimation and detailed measurement reporting
Tender and procurement support
Contract administration
Variation assessment and valuation of specialized conservation works
Preserving Built Heritage Through Professional Consultancy
Through structured cost management and commercial oversight, we supported informed decision-making throughout the conservation and upgrade works. By monitoring costs, assessing changes, and providing professional quantity surveying advice, the team helped maintain financial control while safeguarding the property’s architectural character and supporting effective project delivery.