Providing professional quantity surveying services for A&A works to Level 4 units at Chinatown Point.

Client: National Council of Social Service (NCSS)

Main Contractor: ASA Contracts Pte Ltd

Sector: Institutional

Location: Chinatown Point, Singapore

The alteration and addition works done at the Level 4 units at Chinatown Point involved an existing mixed-use development in Singapore. As with many refurbishment and enhancement projects, the works required careful planning, coordination, and commercial management throughout the design and construction process.

Projects involving existing buildings often require a structured approach to cost planning and financial control to support project delivery. Through professional quantity surveying services, the project was supported by cost management, commercial oversight, and contract administration throughout its lifecycle.

Alteration and Addition (A&A) projects present different challenges from new-build developments. Existing site conditions, project requirements, construction sequencing, and design changes can all influence project costs and commercial outcomes.

For the Chinatown Point project, effective cost planning, budget monitoring, and commercial management were essential in supporting project requirements and maintaining visibility over construction costs. Accurate cost assessments and ongoing commercial reviews helped provide stakeholders with the information required to support project decision-making throughout the works. So, through structured quantity surveying practices, the project team was able to monitor costs, evaluate project requirements, and manage commercial considerations during the construction process.

Effective commercial management is an important component of successful refurbishment and A&A projects. Throughout the project lifecycle, ongoing review of project costs, procurement requirements, and contractual matters helped support efficient project delivery. By providing professional cost consultancy services, quantity surveying expertise, and commercial advice, we assisted stakeholders in managing financial considerations and maintaining greater control over project expenditure.

As the Consultant Quantity Surveyor, we provided professional quantity surveying and construction cost consultancy services for the A&A works to the Level 4 units at Chinatown Point. Working closely with our client, consultants, and contractor, we supported the commercial management of the project through structured cost control, financial monitoring, and contract administration services.

Our responsibilities included:

Quantity surveying services

Cost planning and cost management

Cost estimation and reporting

Budget monitoring and financial control

Procurement and tender support

Contract administration

Variation assessment and valuation

Commercial advisory services

Effective cost management plays a critical role in supporting successful project outcomes. Through ongoing cost reviews, cost assessments, and commercial evaluations, our consultant quantity surveying team provided stakeholders with greater visibility over project costs and commercial matters throughout the construction process.

We also supported the administration of contractual and commercial matters, including the assessment of project variations and cost implications arising during the works. By providing clear cost information and professional advice, we helped facilitate informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Through proper cost management and structured commercial oversight, we supported the project’s financial management requirements from commencement through completion.