Mission Statement
Our aim is to maximise any financial opportunity for our clients’ benefit
Pre-contract Assessment
Previous to any contract being let, HDD Consultants can prepare detailed analysis of the offer, thereby enabling the Client to enter into a bespoke contract. If so required HDD Consultants can prepare the actual contract to the Client’s requirement. HDD Consultants are able to promote alliances and partnerships wherein risk and reward may be shared and have an intimate knowledge of all major standard contracts, i.e. NEC3, FIDIC, ICE, IChemE, as well as many of the oil companies’ specialist individual forms.
Post Contract Services
HDD Consultants offer services on both contentious and non-contentious issues, covering technical and commercial areas. Agreement of Final Accounts, preparation of Contractual Claims, progressing claims to satisfactory settlement, preparation of documentation for purposes of Arbitration Conciliation Mediation or Alternative Dispute Resolution are all areas in which HDD Consultants excel.
Insurance
HDD Consultants Can offer expert advice on all insurance matters, particularly in the specialist area of Contractors All Risks (C.A.R.) insurance of the “works”. Preparation and settlement of all insurance claims are an area in which we have had many years experience, coupled with the Negotiation of Policy wording and Premium rates.
Feasibility Studies
The principle of Horizontal Directional Drilling is often considered for difficult terrain, exceptionally long river crossings, unstable ground and sensitive ecological areas. HDD Consultants will review the site, soil conditions and any other local conditions and advise on suitability and cost of using the Horizontal Directional Drilling method.
Progress Monitoring
HDD Consultants will monitor the progress of the works ensuring compliance with good engineering procedures by providing specialist input. Any reporting requirements can be recorded for presentation on both technical and commercial matters.
Fees
Fees for any of the above services can be agreed in relation to the particular circumstances regarding the type of contract. If appropriate a no win no fee agreement can be considered.