Your outsourced construction commercial department
SureSpec takes care of the commercial side of your business on a fixed monthly fee. You keep running the work. We keep track of the contracts, claims, variations and costs behind it, and make sure you get paid for what you’ve done.
Types of work we do:
How Our Services Work
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You pay the same amount each month, whatever comes up. There’s no hourly meter running, so you can call about a small question, a confusing payment schedule or a variation you’re not sure about without worrying about the bill. That matters, because the earlier a commercial problem is raised, the cheaper and easier it is to fix.
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You deal with a one person directly, every time. They get to know your jobs, your contracts, your main contractors and how you like to run things, so you’re not explaining your business from scratch whenever something comes up. When you call, you’re talking to someone who already knows the background.
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We don’t wait to be handed jobs. The commercial side of your business is our responsibility: keeping track of what’s due, what’s been claimed, what’s outstanding and what needs attention. You get told what’s happening and asked for decisions when they’re needed, without having to manage the work yourself.
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You always know where each job stands financially. That means plain-language updates on claims, variations and costs, and an early heads-up when something starts drifting, so there are no surprises at final account.
Services for Subcontractors
Find out where your commercial side is costing you.
A one-off, in-depth look at how your business handles the commercial side: variations, payment claims, contracts, retentions and job costs. I go through your current jobs and paperwork, find where money is slipping through, and sit down with you in person to walk through what I found and what to do about it.
Ongoing commercial support, without the full commitment.
For subbies who want the core commercial work handled every month. I take care of your variations and payment claims, keep an eye on your contracts and costs, and I’m on the end of the phone when something comes up. Also includes a few estimates a month.
Rates are based on number of projects, value of your works, and long-term customer discounts. Any works past the contracted amount will be subject to One-Off Task rates, with any long-term customer discounts applied.
Your whole commercial side, owned and run.
For busy and growing subbies who want the commercial function taken off their plate completely. I don’t just do tasks; I run the commercial side of your business, from contract to final account, and keep you across what matters.
What’s included
Everything in the Monthly Commercial Retainer, Plus;
Full ownership of claims, variations and correspondence across all jobs
Cost tracking and job margin reporting
Commercial review of contracts before you sign
Retentions tracked and claimed back when due
Final accounts closed out properly
Pricing and tendering
This is a bespoke offering, please get in touch so I can tailor an offering perfect for your company.
Services for Main Contractors
A clear view of the commercial risk across your projects.
A one-off, in-depth review of how your business manages the commercial side of its projects: subcontractor claims and variations, payment schedules, head contract claims and cost reporting. I review your current projects and processes, identify where cost and risk are going unmanaged, and meet with you in person to walk through the findings and recommended next steps.
Control of your subcontractors, from tender to final account.
Managing a full set of subcontractors takes time and commercial know-how. SureSpec manages the subcontract side of your projects, from pricing through to close-out, so your trades are priced, contracted, claimed and paid properly.
At tender
Subcontractor quotes sought, compared and levelled.
Scope gaps, exclusions and qualifications identified.
Recommendations to support your tender price.
During the project
Subcontractor claims and variations assessed accurately and on time.
Payment schedules issued correctly under the Construction Contracts Act, with clear reasons where amounts differ.
Subcontract cost reporting across the project.
Subcontractor final accounts closed out.
I’ve spent years preparing claims and variations on the subcontractor side. I know what a sound claim looks like and where to look when one doesn’t add up.
One-Off Services
One job, one task, sorted.
For subcontractors and builders who need a specific piece of commercial work done, without ongoing support. Each job is scoped and priced before it starts.
Services include
Estimates: Pricing for quotes and tenders when you’re short on time.
Tender Submission: Compiling estimates, quotes and crafting a tender ready to win work.
Take-offs: Accurate quantities from drawings.
Contract reviews: The commercial terms checked before you sign, with the risks flagged.
Tender evaluations: Subcontractor or supplier quotes compared and levelled.
Variation claims: Outstanding variations pulled together, priced and submitted.
Final accounts: A job closed out properly, with everything accounted for.