A recently established partnership based on delivering the core values upon which we operate, Honor Integrity and Trust, Al Dihaimi offers construction management solutions designed to meet the diverse and demanding needs of clients and contractors operating in the challenging and competitive market that is construction within the Middle East.
Bringing a depth of experience that covers some of the most recognizable projects within the Middle East, we offer expertise in hospitality, retail, education, infrastructure and commercial developments.
Our ability to advise on and provide expertise on all matters of commercial, program and claims related aspects ensures that we are able to level the playing field and offer our clients a competitive and complete service, covering and eliminating all manner of risks traditionally associated with construction in this continually evolving landscape.
With the directors having over 40 years of construction expertise, our company is an independent organization offering cost management, quantity surveying and advisory services. We strive to continually improve upon this legacy by offering value, quality and innovation to every venture to ensure that each project becomes a successful reality.
Our staff and business practices are regulated and guided by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and we adhere to these guidelines in providing a full suite of pre and post contract commercial and contractual advice.
With expertise in retail, hospitality, infrastructure, leisure and sports venues, we are able to advise from conception through to the signing off of the final account. With the aggressive development programme pursued in the region, contractual entitlement disputes have become widespread. Our company has extensive expertise in producing entitlement claims to help resolve disputes arising out of this development environment.
Cost Planning and Estimating – preparation of detailed cost plans at every design stage of the project, helping to inform the client about expected costs and budget requirements. This informs decisions on construction methodology, selection of service system and selection of finishes, fittings and fixtures.
key to the successful execution of any project both from the Client and Contractors point of view is the execution of the stipulated contractual obligations. HIT contracts management involves continuous management and monitoring of these obligations.
Management of all correspondence and notifications issued by the client
Responsibility for ensuring all notifications and responses are issued in accordance with the contract
Responsibility for preparation and assessment of all variations and claims raised or received
Presentation and negotiation of variations and claims
Chairing and managing all commercial meetings
Quantity Surveying is key to any successful commercial management and is a strength that HIT is understandably proud of.
From the start of a project the key tenets of quantity surveying enable accurate representation of the works and costs involved in a project. This feeds in to preparation of budgets, cost plans and tender documents and continues in the preparation and evaluation of monthly claims, variations and final accounts.
A meticulous and accurate approach to the quantity surveying aspect of Cost Management ensures that budgets are reasonable, costs are controlled and both the client and Contractor have a reasonable expectation of what they will achieve from the project.
Inevitably disputes arise on many projects and while the intention is often to resolve these amicably, this is not always achievable. HIT have a track record of both preparing and evaluating claims that are concise, complete and accurate representations.
HIT manage claims covering the full spectrum from extension of time to the determination of additional costs incurred due to delays, changing information or revised requirements.
With our in-house expert planning resources, we can ensure that claims preparations and evaluations are always accompanied by a robust study of the time component present in most claims.
HIT was employed by both Parties in the capacity of neutral mediator in an effort to resolve the disputes by way of binding mediation. HIT has examined the claims put forward by each of the parties while ensuring full transparency and compliance with the rules of this mediation. HIT has produced a detailed report of its neutral assessment which was then presented to the Parties to enable an amicable resolution.
