About us

Acumen Construction Services Ltd launched in August 2004.

We constantly fulfil our clients’ needs in projects from £1million to £500million + and across all sectors. Each project receives the same degree of individual attention and professionalism.


Our aim?

To provide the highest quality and seamless service, integrated with your clients’ needs by becoming part of your team.

What we do

With over 70 years combined experience in major contracting, we are in a unique position of understanding exactly what is required for all activities within the pre-construction process.

Bills of Quantities

  • Production of Full SMM7 / NRM2 or bespoke bills
  • Method or phase related measures incorporated
  • Estimator ‘friendly’ documents
  • Cite and Excel formats
  • Full electronic measurement
  • Excellent BIM capability

Estimating

  • Traditional Single Stage or Design & Build
  • Two Stage bid management
  • Second Stage negotiations
  • Value engineering
  • Risk management
  • Competitive with market awareness

Cost Planning

  • Expert initial budget advice
  • Cost plan checks on existing budgets
  • BCIS / RICS / NRM formats available
  • Minimal design information needed
  • Comprehensive
  • Commercially aware

Sectors of Experience

  • Commercial, Residential, Industrial
  • Hotels, Sports Facilities & Leisure
  • Airports, landside, airside, airfield, baggage
  • Ministry of Defence – full DBS Clearance
  • Transport Hubs & Nuclear Facilities
  • Coastal regeneration

Our clients

Testimonials

If you need fantastic preconstruction support contact Andy and Jerry. They’re the best I worked with.

Graeme Culliton
Director Galliford Try, Skanska, BoKlok

Top guys, dedicated pros delivering a quality product. Always a pleasure.

Martin Rosen
Head of Design Management Galliford Try

Andy and Jerry's commitment to quality and client satisfaction shines through in every project, big or small. It's always a pleasure working with such top-notch professionals.

Kevin Dean
Head of Estimating Services, Costain

I have used the services of Andrew and Jerry from the first day of their business and I can say without doubt they have provided a superb quality service over the years always delivering to programme.

Ian Hawtin
Operations Director, Estimating Aviation Business Unit, MACE

From day one, Acumen has consistently delivered unparalleled expertise and dedication. Their preconstruction support, estimating and taking off services are second to none, making every collaboration a seamless and highly efficient process.

Kevin Dean
Head of Estimating Services, Costain

Acumen
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