Cost planning is a high level assessment of the constructability of a proposed project.

Cost plans can be fed into feasibility studies to assist with land value and ROR calculations.

Our team has access to current construction rates and so can provide high level overviews of project costs with short turnaround times.

The ECI literally represents Early Contractor Involvement.

This delivery approach sees a preferred builder selected in the very early stages of a project’s consideration.  Contractors are often selected because of their portfolio of work demonstrates that they have the experience and capacity to deliver the project.

Engaging a contractor allows the consultant team – architects and engineers – to become more focussed on how their designs can be optimised to deliver cost effective, functional building buildings.

These arrangements often provide the consultant and builder team with a target budget.  If the project can be delivered at or below budget the client commits to appointing the builder without tender.

Method of contracting takes the partnership between ICM and the client to the next level.

By considering the ECI delivery model, the client encourages ICM to contribute to the buildability of the project through enhancing cost savings and smoother delivery.

D&C contracting emerged in recent years as project developers looked to allocate the construction risk to the builder.

Such contracts encourage the builder to examine delivery programs, material selection and proactively seek and implement cost saving initiatives. 

ICM has delivered a significant number of projects under this contracting method across a broad range of industry sectors.

At ICM we seek the best possible design alternatives. During the design and construct process, we will integrate our knowledge and ability to problem solve to ensure the most efficient design solution is delivered.

This traditional method of contracting is used when the client has fully developed the project through to construction drawing.

This method of contracting is often linked to projects where the design is fully resolved and the client is seeking to achieve a very specific design and functionality outcome.