Feasibility
Studies
Overview: Richard
carries out feasibility studies for projects
up to £1,000,000 in value. Aspects covered
include:
Construction
Costs: Determination
of total costs including materials, labour, professional
services and land.
Operating
Costs: Costs
for power, water, services, communications, cleaning,
staffing and security.
Maintenance
Costs: Scheduled,
general and emergency maintenance costs including
gardening, decorating and ventilation.
Cash
Flows: Projection
of cashflows in relation to funding timelines,
major payments and project development.
Risk
Analysis: Risk
determination for fire, flood, storm, vandalism,
crime and accidental damage.
Insurance: Determination
of insurance premiums, liabilities, projected costs
and levels of cover.
Ambience: Local
character, feel and image of local area.
Rainwater
Management: Surface
water drainage, storm flows, pollution control,
storage.
Access: Shared
roads, predicted usage, suitability of roads, rights
of way.
Traffic: Traffic
levels, road surfaces, parking,
Social: Local
community relations, social impact of new development.
Environmental: Environmental
impact studies, assessment of risks from surrounding
buildings
and activities.
