I.C.S is a national consulting company with a reputation for excellence in the resolution and avoidance of construction disputes. The Company is at the forefront of contract advice, dispute avoidance and resolution with emphasis on first class skills, expertise and long term client satisfaction.
Consultancy Services - Contract Advice
With I.C.S Contract Advice expertise and experience we are able to advise on the interpretation of non-standard forms of contract, commercial risks within tender documentation, give strategic advice on dealing with contractual issues between parties and investigate the performance, cost, time over-runs and consequential risks on projects.
Consultancy service - Claim Preparation
With I.C.S Claim Preparation experience and knowledge we are able to put procedures in place to facilitate the correct evaluation of contractual claims, ensure proper records are kept and that these are in accordance with the contract and best practice. We provide staff with the necessary legal and technical skills to prepare or respond to any contractual claim in the construction industry.
Consultancy Services - Planning
The principle function of a project plan is to organise the execution of the works and the efficient deployment of resources so that the contract requirements and cost objectives are met. The best way of doing this is to use the Planning, Preparation, Implimentation and Management.(PPIM) programme.
The PPIM programme requires to be carefully composed so that both the client and the contractor can monitor and execute the works. When, as inevitably happens, changes arise the PPIM programme provides the basis for making decisions which are consistent with the contract and cost requirements. I.C.S Consulting's skill and experience in planning complex construction projects using most of the PPIM factors available today, ensures that the project is delivered as efficiently as possible.
Consultancy Services - Delay Analysis/Extension of Time
I.C.S provides delay analysis services at any time during the project lifespan and even after it has been completed. Backed up by practical experience and with a track record that is second to none we are able to determine how and why the work was delayed and who is responsible for the delay. We summarise our findings in a written report which will be cross-referenced to supporting data. If required we will provide options how the delay may be recovered in total or in part.
Consultancy Services - Partnering
I.C.S offers facilitation services for partnering initiatives to the civils, building, utility and sub contracting sectors of the construction industry.
Dispute Resolution Services - Conciliation/Mediation
I.C.S acting on behalf of one of the Parties will advise on the appropriate procedure, draft mediation agreement and rules, the realistic level of settlement and drafting the settlement agreement.
Dispute Resolution Services - Adjudication
I.C.S acting on behalf of one of the Parties will analyse a party's case, provide skilled personnel to prepare a case or response to a claim within the time limits laid down by the Act and the adjudicator(GMBA). I.C.S Consulting has represented Parties in numerous adjudications and as Adjudicator on a large number of disputes.
Dispute Resolution Services - Arbitration
I.C.S provide an initial appraisal on the strengths and weaknesses of the case and the likely weight of supporting evidence and an analysis of risks - both financial and non-financial - of various courses of action open to the client.
We provide a strategy plan to develop and present the case for achieving a settlement and a budget for the whole of the proceedings at the earliest possible time and provide monthly reports on progress against budget. I.C.S Consulting has been appointed as an Arbitrator in variuos domestic disputes.
Management Services - Programme Management
Programme Management is "the implementation of strategy through consolidated programmes of projects". It is more than doing projects right. It is the successful delivery of projects that are aligned with the strategy of the organisation.
I.C.S ensures that the projects which make up the programmes are consistent with the strategy, they are run correctly, are co-ordinated in terms of dependencies resources and risks so that they are run in a consolidated way.
Management Services - Value Construction
I.C.S offer an integrated approach to value construction, usually as an essential element of an integrated strategic procurement strategy. Our value management consultants are experienced construction professionals who are also skilled in blue print facilitation.
Our approach is totally "client focused" in that we work with the client to carefully diagnose the situation before offering solutions. Each project is therefore unique, and our advice is carefully matched to the specific needs of individual clients.
Management Services - Risk Management
I.C.S offer an integrated approach to project risk management, usually as an essential element of an integrated strategic procurement strategy.
A successful active risk management strategy is fundamentally important to both public and private sector clients if they are to attain maximum value for money from their construction projects.
Specialist Services - Expert Witness
I.C.S provides expert witness services and specialist advice embracing many aspects of quantum planning and delay analysis. Our clients include lawyers, insurance companies,architects, contractors, employers and other professionals.
Backed up by practical experience and examples from numerous projects our experts have a reputation for unambiguous and impartial advice. We can provide specialists with expertise covering most areas including building and civil construction.
Specialist Services - Dispute Management
I.C.S has significant experience in dispute management in the construction industry. We produce a dispute management plan which identifies what needs to be done, by whom and when. The dispute management plan is used to provide a budget cost. Thereafter the plan is constantly reviewed and amended in the light of evidence and the cost and time implications are identified.
Specialist Services - Litigation Support
Construction and construction disputes are often technically complex. Documenting a case and its supporting evidence may involve analysis of thousands of records and files. Allegations, when made, must meet strict requirements of proof and a clear link must be established between an event that has occurred and its financial or temporal implications.
We have extensive experience in working with solicitors and barristers, supporting them and their clients in preparing for hearings. Our consultants can communicate confidently with other team members, complementing their work and providing the vital link between the technical and legal aspects of a case. Our continued association with legal professionals is testimony to our success in this specialist field.
Staff Placement Services
We provide a reliable source of commercial management expertise to both project employers and contractors wherever they are located.
Based on our significant experience of commercial operations in the construction industry we can supply either an individual Progress Manager on an interim basis or a full construction team for the duration of the project. The service range extends from considering the initial procurement options to final completion and business close(turnkey) out of the project.
We can provide project or interim/sub contracting staff.