Providing quantity surveying expertise to support the enhancement and upgrading of a longstanding community facility while maintaining its operational and cultural significance.

Client: The Jewish Welfare Board

Main Contractor: U G Pte Ltd

Sector: Institutional / Community Facility

Location: 24 & 26 Waterloo Street, Singapore

The A&A to the 6-Storey Community Centre at 24 & 26 Waterloo Street involved the enhancement and upgrading of an established community facility that continues to serve the local Jewish community. As a venue that supports social, cultural, educational, and community activities, the project was undertaken to improve the functionality, accessibility, and overall user experience of the building while supporting its continued role as a gathering place for generations to come.

Enhancing an existing community facility requires careful coordination between design, construction, and budgetary considerations. Through professional quantity surveying consultancy, we provided cost management expertise and commercial guidance to help stakeholders balance project aspirations with financial objectives throughout the construction process.

Addition and alteration works often present challenges that differ significantly from new developments. Existing site conditions, operational requirements, construction limitations, and stakeholder expectations must all be carefully considered to ensure successful project delivery.

For the Community Centre upgrading works, effective cost planning and financial oversight played an important role in supporting the project’s objectives. Through structured cost assessments, budget reviews, and ongoing commercial evaluations, stakeholders were provided with greater visibility over project costs and financial commitments, enabling informed decisions to be made throughout the course of the works. By identifying potential cost implications early and monitoring financial performance throughout construction, the project team was better equipped to manage resources efficiently while maintaining alignment with project requirements.

Successful building enhancement projects require more than physical improvements. They depend on sound commercial management, effective cost control, and informed decision-making throughout every stage of the project lifecycle. So, by providing our quantity surveying expertise and commercial support, we assisted stakeholders in navigating cost-related considerations and managing the financial complexities associated with addition and alteration works. Through professional advice and structured cost management practices, the project team benefited from improved cost transparency, stronger commercial oversight, and greater confidence in project delivery.

As the Consultant Quantity Surveyor, we provided professional quantity surveying and construction cost consultancy services for the addition and alteration works to the existing six-storey community centre. Working closely with the client, consultants, and main contractor, we supported the project through comprehensive cost management and commercial advisory services.

Our responsibilities included:

Quantity surveying consultancy services

Cost planning and cost management

Cost estimation and reporting

Budget monitoring and cost control

Tender and contract administration

Commercial advisory service

Effective cost management plays a vital role in delivering successful building enhancement projects. Through continuous cost reviews, financial assessments, and commercial evaluations, we provided stakeholders with improved visibility over project expenditures and supported informed decision-making throughout the construction journey.

By applying professional quantity surveying expertise and structured cost management practices, we contributed to the successful delivery of the project, designing a place for connection, engagement, and community activities for years to come.