Independent Project Assurance for Real Estate Development

Archonom represents the interests of employers and property owners throughout the development and construction process. We provide independent oversight, commercial review and project controls to help ensure that projects are delivered transparently, responsibly and in accordance with approved budgets, programmes and contractual requirements.

WHAT WE DO

Field of Activities

Owner’s Representation & Project Governance

Owner’s representative services
Project governance structures and approval frameworks
Roles, responsibilities and decision-making protocols
Independent project reporting and executive-level oversight
Coordination between the client, consultants, contractors and other third parties

Pre-Development & Technical Due Diligence

Development and project delivery strategy
Technical and construction due diligence
Scope, budget and programme reviews
Development risk identification
Consultant and contractor capability assessments

Budgeting, Cost Planning & Forecasting

Development budgets and cost plans
Budget control and cost-to-complete forecasting
Cash flow and expenditure planning
Cost variance and trend analysis
Early identification of potential cost overruns

Payment Application & Commercial Audit

Review of contractor payment applications and progress claims
Verification of measured work, quantities and supporting records
Review of contract rates, variations, deductions and retention
Payment status tracking and commercial reporting
Independent recommendations to support the client’s payment decisions

Change, Variation & Contract Administration

Change order and variation assessment
Scope and entitlement reviews
Contract administration procedures
Claims, notices and commercial correspondence tracking
Early identification of contractual and cost exposure

Programme & Construction Progress Assurance

Baseline programme and milestone reviews
Schedule updates and critical path monitoring
Verification of reported site progress
Delay, slippage and recovery plan assessments
Interface and dependency tracking across project parties

Site Production & Quantity Verification

Field verification of completed work
Measurement and quantity checks
Work package and production tracking
Materials, equipment and resource deployment reviews
Site records and progress evidence management

Workforce, Timesheet & Resource Audits

Timesheet and attendance record reviews
Labour allocation and productivity monitoring
Plant and equipment utilisation checks
Resource reports compared with site progress
Identification of resource and productivity variances

Quality, Compliance & HSE Oversight

Quality assurance and inspection process reviews
Monitoring of non-conformances and corrective actions
Review of material approvals and inspection records
Construction compliance and permit tracking
Health, safety and environmental performance oversight

Procurement & Third-Party Oversight

Tender process and bid evaluation support
Procurement schedule and long-lead item tracking
Consultant, contractor and supplier performance monitoring
Scope coordination and interface management
Independent review of third-party reports and deliverables

Risk, Claims & Dispute Avoidance

Project risk registers and mitigation tracking
Early warning and issue escalation processes
Delay and disruption record reviews
Factual project assessments to support informed decisions
Improved documentation and dispute-prevention practices

Commissioning, Handover & Defects Management

Completion and handover readiness reviews
Testing and commissioning progress monitoring
Defect and punch-list tracking
Close-out documentation reviews
Warranty and post-completion action monitoring

Digital Project Controls & Management Reporting

Project dashboards and performance indicators
Cost, schedule, progress and risk reporting
Document and decision tracking
Structured reporting for owners and investment stakeholders
Clear, timely and evidence-based project visibility

From mandate to handover

Mandate

Owner’s objectives, budget envelope and governance structure.

Legal Framework

Contracts, risk allocation and approval authorities.

Cost Plan

Budget baseline, cash-flow forecast and payment regime.

Procurement

Tendering, evaluating and appointing the main contractor.

Direction

Instructing the contractor and controlling the programme.

Technical Audit

Inspecting works and materials against design and codes.

Payment Certification

Measuring, verifying and certifying progress payments.

Acceptance & Handover

Testing, commissioning, final account and close-out.