Maximising Savings and Efficiency

At SWJ Consulting, we understand that having a fresh perspective on your project can lead to significant cost and time savings. Our alternative tender bids provide a fresh pair of expert eyes combined with an innovative approach that will challenge existing designs with a more efficient solution, identifying potential oversights, and optimise project schedules and timescales.

We pride ourselves on our investigative approach, backed by our five guarantees. Unlike traditional tender reviews that may assume all professionally completed plans are flawless, we take a meticulous approach—conducting in-depth practical site investigations, applying our academic knowledge, and leveraging advanced technology to assess each project comprehensively. Whether it’s for a brand-new development or an alternative tender bid, our goal is to deliver optimal solutions that save our clients money and minimise disruption.

Why ask for an Alternative Tender Bid?

By scrutinising existing designs and proposing improvements, we have consistently helped clients reduce costs and improve efficiency. For instance, one of our clients faced significant site access restrictions during the construction of a commercial building. The initial plans would have blocked access to staff parking, creating logistical challenges and disruption. We proposed a solution that enabled alternative access to the staff car park to be built before the main works commenced and an alternative solution to a large excavation that significantly reduced the number of vehicle movements needed. We estimate this alone saved the client £250,000.

In another project, we optimised the structural design of a block of flats by aligning column placements. This minor adjustment allowed us to create four identical slabs out of the eight, reducing formwork costs and foundation loads,  leading to substantial savings.

When to Consider an Alternative Tender Bid

It’s never too early, or too late, to seek an alternative tender bid. While we can provide value at any stage of the project, engaging us early in the process ensures greater cost savings and efficiency. The sooner we are involved, the more opportunities we have to refine designs and suggest improvements that reduce material waste, labour costs, and construction time.

How SWJ Consulting Approaches Alternative Tender Bids

Upon receiving the initial design scheme from our client, we employ state-of-the-art technology and our specialist knowledge to:

  • Model the design and assess its feasibility
  • Compare material options for cost-effectiveness
  • Identify alternative structural solutions
  • Suggest modifications that enhance efficiency without compromising quality

In some cases, we may even propose a complete redesign using virtual design technology, allowing clients to visualise and review the revised plans interactively.

Get in Touch

If you are considering an alternative tender bid or have concerns about your current design, reach out to us. Our expertise can help ensure your project is executed efficiently and cost-effectively.

Contact us today at 01993 225085 or email mail@swjconsulting.co.uk to explore how we can add value to your construction project.