Brant Associates introduces a new service in the form of a commercial health check. We offer this mini commercial risk audit for free until 01 August 2010. Please see the article below for further details.

This month also sees the launch of our first quarterly e-newsletter (Winter 2010 edition). The intention of our newsletters is to provide informative articles about current issues we have encountered, as well as updating our clients on developments within Brant Associates. If you have not received a copy of the e-newsletter and would like to receive future editions please click here.

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Mini Commercial Risk Audit

A number of recent cases we have been involved in have highlighted the importance of implementing and policing sound commercial systems and processes. This predominantly relates to small and medium sized Sub-Contractors, but could equally relate to small Contractors.

It is apparent that there are common weaknesses within the policies and procedures used by many organisations which fall into the above categories. We have therefore devised an audit to help to identify and reduce these weaknesses and hence the potential exposure to risk.

We have introduced this process to be a concise method to help companies either develop and implement new or to update existing procedures. It will only take an hour for one of your members of staff and we are offering this service free of charge to all enquiries received before 01 June 2010.

The audit considers the main elements of a project, from tendering through to post-contract as well as the Contractual relationship with Sub-Sub-Contractors and suppliers. It comprises a questionnaire which is to be completed in conjunction with your commercial staff. This is then followed up by a bespoke report which will identify any areas which need improvement and if appropriate makes recommendations.

For further information on this service please click here

This month sees the launch of our inaugural Newsletter. This one off issue will be replaced with a quarterly e-newsletter. TO view a PDF copy of our Newsletter please click here

The Newsletter includes articles relating to devlopments in our business, Charity events and our forthcoming e-newsletters. There is also a feature on an issue which is becoming more and more prevalent in today's economic climate, namely the onerous use of withholding notices.

We are delighted to announce an addition to our team. On 23 February Ian Brant joined us following his successful career in Main Contracting. Ian brings with him experience gained through working for two large Main Contractors along with prior management skills gained from his previous career. We feel Ian will be a very strong addition to our team and will be of great benefit to Trevor and Mark in their bid to progress the business.

Mark and SImon were delighted to be able to take a number of clients to Anfield to witness Liverpool F.C beating Chelsea 2 - 0. unfortunatley Trevor missed out as his holiday clashed with the dates.

Prior to the Christmas break, Neil Elder left our team in order to take up a position closer to home. We thank Neil for his hard work during his 2.5 years with us and wish him every success for the future.

There continues to be a high demand for our services in the area of Delay Analysis headed by Simon Penrose. Simon is currently engaged on a number of very demanding exercises in terms of the size and complexity of the programmes involved

Trevor and Mark were kindly invited to partake in the annual golf day of Buckles solicitors at Toft in Lincolnshire. We could obviously not turn down such an offer. It turned out to be a fantastic day in terms of the organisation of the event, the condition of the course, the weather and the company of our fellow golfers. We also ended up on the winning podium with Trevor coming second in the overall competition with his partner for the day James Bisley and Mark winning the longest drive.

On 26th May 2006 we said a fond farewell to David Kimber, who has moved with his family Heidi, William and Charlie to Canada. Naturally we were very sad to see David leave after 6 years with Brant Associates. We gave him a good send off and wish David and family every success in their chosen country.

We were delighted to announce the strengthening of our senior management team with the appointment of Neil Elder FRICS as Director.

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Construction Dispute Resolution & Quantity Surveying firm
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