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Delivering independent end-to-end quantity surveying services across New Zealand.
Darryn's experience in the construction and financial sectors is over 25 years, encompassing a wide range of roles and projects across New Zealand, the UK and Canada.
From successfully growing Landmark Homes Central Otago to over $9M in turnover and leading teams in various management roles, to optimising supply chains for a national commercial construction company with a $200M turnover, Darryn has consistently delivered results and gained an in-depth understanding of the construction world.
Darryn’s practical experience, combined with his education as an Economist and Registered Quantity Surveyor and involvement with the NZIQS Otago Board, lead to the beginning of Quantity Solutions. Darryn uses his experience in costing, budget control, and contract management, alongside his passion for building strong relationships, to deliver quantity surveying services that ensure your project's financial success and timely delivery.
This experience allows us to anticipate challenges and provide pragmatic, value-driven solutions that go beyond mere numbers.
Quantity Solutions offers comprehensive, hands-on guidance from concept to completion, ensuring your project stays on track and within budget.
Providing real-time market intelligence, identifying optimal solutions, and adding value that goes beyond traditional quantity surveying services.
Quantity Solutions provide independent end-to-end quantity surveying services for clients, contractors and subbies across New Zealand.
Provides practical and pragmatic advice to clients and aims to add value with every project we deal with for clients. Our services include accurate cost estimation and budget control throughout, contract advice and admin support. We’re able to work alongside developers, financiers, builders, subcontractors and project managers to minimise risk and ensure your project is delivered on time and within budget.
The first step is simple: get in touch with us to start discussing your project!
We’ll meet to understand your project scope, budget and overall goals.
We'll develop a tailored plan outlining how Quantity Solutions can best support your project.
Once engaged, we become your dedicated quantity surveying partner. We work with you through each phase, providing guidance and management to ensure financial success and peace of mind.
We provide accurate cost estimations from the outset, helping you avoid budget overruns. Our ongoing budget control and risk management keeps your project financially on track, with clear, regular reporting throughout.
Understand the complexities of construction contracts. We offer expert contract and tender advice, managing variations, progress claims, and any potential disputes to protect your interests.
Ensure you select the right partners for your project. We offer comprehensive tender and procurement support, preparing documentation, evaluating bids, and assisting you in selecting the most suitable contractors and subcontractors.
Before you begin, we assess your project's financial viability. Our feasibility studies help ascertain if your early-stage concepts are economically sound, and our value engineering expertise helps bring projects within budget without compromising quality.
Acting as an independent Engineer to Contract, we provide crucial oversight for clients, government departments, and banks. This service includes bank drawdown assessments and approvals, ensuring financial milestones are met transparently and efficiently.
We offer a range of valuation services. This includes insurance rebuild valuations for both commercial and residential properties, property and asset valuation for life cycle planning, rental reviews, and detailed maintenance and tax schedules.
Residential development for four architectural houses designed by award winning Matz Architects for Jack’s Point in Queenstown.
Have questions about quantity surveying, what we do, or how we can help your project succeed? This section provides answers to some of the most common queries we receive.
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If you can't find what you're looking for here, please don't hesitate to contact us directly – we're always happy to chat through your specific needs.
get in touchA Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a vital part of any building project and is responsible for measuring the value of construction projects from concept to completion.
Measure and estimate the cost of resources for construction projects and manage the commercial (financial and contractual) aspects of all building and infrastructure projects.
a) Quantifying and costing the construction of building and engineering works for feasibility studies.
b) Preparing tenders and tender documentation.
c) Managing contract cost from end to end through to the final account.
d) Valuing for insurance and/or asset life planning purposes, rental reviews, maintenance and tax schedules.
All as above, a) to d).
Managing project financials cohesively for effective and profitable outcomes.
Value engineering for projects to ensure they meet the client’s budgets and stack up economically.
Independently overseeing projects for clients to provide a neutral, pragmatic position for payment schedules and any questionable variations.
Providing life cycle planning for property owners to understand where they need to upgrade their property and projected costs.
Feasibility studies for development and construction projects to confirm if they will be economically viable.
All aspects of construction projects from infancy through to completion. Take control of your building contracts and boost your earnings - protect your profit, mitigate risks and negotiate better terms. Gain expert insights and strategies to negotiate more favourable contract terms.
Insurance re-build valuations. Engineer to contract (independent oversight on projects for clients, government departments and businesses).
As a general guideline, service and consultancy fees range from $150 to $200 hour + GST.
a) Latest project plans and documentation.
b) A clear scope from the client on what they want the QS to complete.
c) A realistic higher-level project budget.
d) Timely replies to questions and decision making.
As an Estimator, Cost Engineer, Cost Manager, Engineer to Contract, Cost Analyst, Project Coordinator, Project Controller and Cost Planner.
Whether you're planning a new build, needing expert cost management, or seeking independent project oversight, we're here to help. Contact Quantity Solutions today for a personalised discussion about your project goals and how we can ensure its success.
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