Commercial Success

Cost Planning & Estimating

Cost Management & Quantity Surveying

Cost Planning & Estimating

At RLB, we understand that your budget is crucial to the success of your project. That's why our cost plans are meticulously crafted to be the ultimate tool for cost management. We work closely with your project team to ensure everyone takes ownership of the budget.
With RLB by your side, anticipate a comprehensive suite of services that underpins your cost planning journey.

Preliminary estimates and design-embedded insights

Our journey starts with preliminary estimates that evolve and refine throughout the design process. This continuous evolution ensures that your budget aligns seamlessly with the project's evolving scope and scale. These design-embedded insights ensure financial harmony and project excellence from inception to completion.

Holistic building services estimation

Beyond structural costs, our estimations encompass the vital realm of building services. This comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of your project's cost landscape is meticulously accounted for, fostering a comprehensive and accurate understanding of the financial landscape of your endeavour.

Leadership in value management

At the forefront of value management leadership, our expertise extends beyond cost estimation. We excel in guiding value management initiatives, consistently pinpointing chances to elevate project value without compromising on quality or objectives. Our proactive approach ensures a harmonious blend of enhanced value and uncompromised excellence throughout your project's lifecycle.

Comparative cost studies and design-focused solutions

Uncover the power of informed decisions through our comparative cost studies. These studies provide insights into design alternatives, allowing you to choose solutions that align with both your creative vision and your budget constraints.

Guidance on materials and buildability

Navigate the complex world of materials and buildability with confidence. Our guidance ensures that your choices are not just aesthetically aligned but also economically sustainable. This synergy guarantees choices that stand the test of time, fostering a project that is both visually captivating and financially prudent.

Selecting tenderers with precision

Making the right choice in tenderer selection is of utmost importance. With our help, you can be confident in choosing tenderers who perfectly align with your project's goals and prerequisites. Our support guarantees a roster of candidates that not only meet but elevate your project's aspirations and demands.

Value & Impact

How we’ve helped others meet their challenges

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM

AN ICONIC SPACE THAT CELEBRATES HUMAN ACHIEVEMENT


Designed by Pritzker-prize winning architect Frank Gehry, the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is starting to take shape. Perched at the tip of the peninsula in the Saadiyat Cultural District, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will feature a series of asymmetric cones, serrated towers and spirals of silver steel rising from the desert. Surrounded by water and flooded with aqueous light.

COMMERCIAL SUCCESS

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William Barber
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