Project management
From the earliest planning stages right through final project closeout, operation and maintenance, delivered by one experienced team.
Eight disciplines, one team
PRINCIPLES provides a complete array of services from the earliest planning stages right through final project closeout, operation and maintenance, customized to each client’s needs and budget constraints.
01 Project & construction management
We bring our expertise to a broad range of sectors, including commercial office, residential, industrial, life sciences, hospitality and mixed-use developments. Regardless of a project’s size or complexity, we combine experience with local knowledge to deliver high-quality results. Our staff have a vested interest in each client: we take time understanding your unique needs and challenges, and use our wide-ranging experience across multiple industries to develop a tailored project management plan.
Our pre-construction services ensure that every aspect of your project is thoughtfully planned out, including unexpected issues that would otherwise hold up a job. We implement the latest methods to manage your initiative, devise accurate cost models, retain high-quality consultants and contractors within your budget, and monitor the design development process so that every detail is given proper attention.
Our pre-construction services
Construction management
Once your project is underway, our team of highly qualified professionals can:
Because of our individualized approach to construction management, our clients continue to trust PRINCIPLES as their construction managers. With a wide array of offerings and proven experience in a diverse range of industries, trust PRINCIPLES for all of your construction management needs.
02 Program management, planning & scheduling
Time is one of the main elements of a construction project. Construction scheduling manages and controls time in a realistic time frame that reflects the actual sequence of work. Actual progress should be compared to the baseline schedule on a regular basis, incorporating short-interval scheduling and critical path analysis, in order to avoid delays and make up lost time.
Plan the work and work the plan!
PRINCIPLES provides the owner, engineer and contractor with all types of time schedules, in line with the project goals and completion dates.
03 Cost controlling & quantity surveying
Cost control commences at inception and ends with the agreement of the final account. PRINCIPLES quantity surveyors use a variety of methods and techniques to control costs during the pre-contract and post-contract stages of a project.
Our quantity surveyors apply strict cost control throughout all stages of design and construction, so that the initial estimate, tender figure and final account are all closely related.
consultants, architects and clients will include:
These cost control methods and periodic financial reports enable clients to anticipate and control their current and future financial project commitments.
04 Engineering, procurement & construction management
EPCM is a project delivery method that involves the coordinated management of project design, procurement, construction and administration. It is best suited to projects that involve complexity, lack a degree of definition at commencement, and must be concluded within a short space of time.
EPCM involves a parallel approach to design and construction to condense project periods and minimize construction costs. It demands a high degree of planning and coordination throughout the project, but gives the client the opportunity to retain flexibility throughout the procurement of a project.
The EPCM approach allows clients to begin construction shortly after the commencement of the design, so that tendering and award of elements of the work can start before the design of later works is complete.
05 Project feasibility studies
We provide feasibility studies, strategic planning, financial management and market assessments, creating long-term value for our clients.
We help achieve the necessary balance between the three basic components of any project, quality, cost and time, consistent with the client’s goals for the project to be successful.
A construction component manufacturer wanted a sustainability strategy that tied into its overall strategy to reposition itself as a solution provider for smart resource management in buildings, rather than a traditional parts supplier. We supported the client in developing a sustainability strategy with goals, measures and milestones for all major divisions.
06 Project strategy development
Many fundamental construction decisions can be identified at an early stage and implemented firmly when applying what we call project strategy development, with the client’s standards, philosophy and any of the following applicable corporate objectives:
07 Claims management
Claims management services consist of advice or services in respect of claims for compensation, restitution, repayment or any other remedy for loss or damage, or in respect of some other obligation, including claims in litigation, under regulation schemes or voluntary arrangements. PRINCIPLES provides this service for the employer, the engineer and the contractor.
We provide end-to-end claims management solutions to support clients in complex construction projects and disputes. Our services cover the preparation, evaluation and defence of time and cost-related claims, including delays, variations and disruption impacts. We adopt a structured, evidence-based approach, supported by clear documentation and detailed project records.
Our team develops comprehensive claim narratives, supported by programme analysis and contractual assessment. We assist clients from early-stage advisory through to negotiation and formal dispute proceedings, and our expertise includes the preparation of professional claim submissions and expert reports.
We work closely with stakeholders to ensure clarity, compliance and strong claim positioning. Our objective is to safeguard client entitlements while minimizing project and commercial risks.
08 Value engineering
PRINCIPLES can help balance cost, complexity and scope, helping you lower the cost of ownership, boost service levels and create new operations.
Our value engineering offerings help you migrate from legacy systems to newer, standards-based distribution architectures that meet today’s more stringent business demands. The services include pre-design workshops, value engineering studies and constructability reviews on various types of projects, at all phases of planning and design.
We work closely with our clients and their design teams to explore innovative, cost-conscious alternatives and solutions, to obtain the maximum return for each dollar. In addition to cost savings and design constructability issues, we explore areas for risk avoidance and claims prevention.
A complete array of services from the earliest planning stages to final closeout
We customize our services and resources to each client’s needs and budget constraints, providing the highest standard of service in the most efficient and effective manner.