Cantidad is…..
A specialist consultancy set up to support local authorities and contractors operating in the highways, transport, construction and infrastructure sectors, with all the challenges associated with new and existing framework and project-specific contracts. This enables them to focus on efficient and effective delivery, leading to successfully run contracts for all parties.
Why Cantidad?
Whether it is a medium-long-term framework contract or a project specific contract, everyone of them brings its own individual challenges and considerable risk if they are not managed effectively.
From procurement to the end of the life of the contract, independent advice can be invaluable to ensure the effective progression of the contract.
Sometimes advice and knowledge like this just doesn’t exist in-house or you don’t have the time and resources to solve the challenges presented to you by the contract but you need it resolved to progress further….
We have the answers……….
Cantidad is a specialist consultancy that helps support local authorities, contractors, consultants and law professionals with independent advice relating to the challenges and risk associated with framework and project specific contracts. This enables them to focus on efficient and effective delivery, leading to successfully run contracts for all parties.
With experience of working for both the client and contractor, Cantidad has a unique understanding of the inner workings of these organisations and their aims and objectives before the challenge has even started…
Cantidad provides intelligent insight to help improve several client and contractor objectives including ensuring contracts are delivered on budget, aligning costs, increasing client/contractor engagement, improving contract entitlement and avoiding disputes by effective resolution.
Through investigation and analysis we aim to provide solutions that meet our clients’ optimum financial and performance outcomes.
Director Rob Hubbard is a chartered quantity surveyor who has had a diverse career with over 30 years’ experience, progressing from site-based roles with Tier 1 contractors through managerial roles to director level in private practice. Rob has led teams to deliver a wide range of construction and civil engineering projects in several varied sectors.
From feasibility studies through to final account and further through dispute resolution, Rob has successfully managed the commercial delivery of projects and programs of work. He has a direct and immediate experience of the needs and requirements of both contractor and employer organisations and prides himself on delivering efficiently and effectively and to exceptionally high standards.
He has a MSc in construction law and dispute resolution and acts as a Construction Adjudicator, Arbitrator, a RICS registered expert witness and is currently also studying to become a registered mediator. Rob is also a fellow of the following professional bodies: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (FCInstCES), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (FCIHT), Institute of Highway Engineers (FIHE). Rob is also a member of the Association of Project Managers (MAPM) and associate member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (AMICE).
Cantidad is also supported by a team of other consultants to help give you specialist advice whenever needed.
Specialist Construction Legal Advice
Through our close working relationships with our network of specialist construction legal professionals, Cantidad can obtain advice and solutions in all areas of construction and engineering law, from drafting, reviewing and amending bespoke and standard form construction contracts and sub-contracts to resolving construction and engineering disputes through adjudication, mediation, negotiation, arbitration and litigation.
What challenges can we help you solve?
Cantidad offers advice in several different areas. Most client require our help with:
- Cost management & quantity surveying
- Dispute resolution
- Contract Administration
- Risk management
We also help our clients with:
- Pre-contract analysis and preparation.
- Delay analysis
- Specialist legal advice
- Specialist training for legal professionals
- Bench marking
- NEC project management
We have a tried and trusted process to help you with your commercial and contractual issues….
Our approach:
Listen: Understand our clients needs, objectives and desired outcomes
Investigate: Through document review or personal interviews, we investigate the subject and build our own professional opinion
Recommend: Utilising the findings from our investigation stage, we align these with your objectives and needs to propose a plan of action
Action: Following agreement of our proposals, we put these into place and deliver your desired outcomes.
Our Accreditations
The Team
Centred around the experience and industry knowledge of Rob, who leads the business and is the primary contact for all clients, the associate model supports our approach. It works well for us as it enables us to offer a flexible and affordable service, meaning our clients receive the same experience at a lower cost, due to reduced overheads. It also means we can draw on the talents of a wider pool as and when we need to.
The wider team bring the contractual and specialist, however by working with us and other organisations in the sector, they have also developed a level of industry experience and that continues to grow.
Rob Hubbard
Principal Consultant
Principal Consultant Rob Hubbard is a chartered quantity surveyor and construction adjudicator who has had a diverse career with over 30 years’ experience, progressing from site-based roles with Tier 1 contractors through managerial roles to director level in private practice. Rob has led teams to deliver a wide range of construction and civil engineering projects in several varied sectors.
From feasibility studies through to final account and further through dispute resolution, Rob has successfully managed the commercial delivery of projects and programs of work. He has a direct and immediate experience of the needs and requirements of both contractor and employer organisations and prides himself on delivering efficiently and effectively and to exceptionally high standards.
He has a MSc in construction law and dispute resolution and acts as a Construction Adjudicator, Arbitrator, a RICS registered expert witness and is currently also studying to become a registered mediator. Rob is also a fellow of the following professional bodies: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (FCInstCES), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (FCIHT), Institute of Highway Engineers (FIHE). Rob is also a member of the Association of Project Managers (MAPM) and associate member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (AMICE).
Mary Cross
Delay Expert/ Expert Witness
Mary Cross is an Expert Witness specialising in programming and delay and she has undertaken a large number of appointments on high value disputes across a range of sectors in the construction industry.
She has provided her reports in a number of forums including adjudication and the Court of Session and has particular experience on NEC3/NEC4 disputes. She is conversant with all forms of programming software.
She also assists contractors and sub-contractors with the preparation of extension of time claims to ensure their full entitlement can be realised.
Clients and instructing solicitors praise Mary’s pragmatic approach to forensic delay analysis which focuses on a thorough examination of the facts and understanding of the realistic critical path rather than an undue emphasis on programming software.
Mary is skilled at quickly gaining a grasp of the facts in complex matters and is often instructed to provide expert reports within the constraints of the adjudication process.
Gamu Mamvura
Consultant
Gamu is a result driven self-motivated individual who strives on being resourceful and affective. Have excellent accounting skills, Gamu has worked on different capacities as a Quantity Surveyor as well as in Management Accountant in their previous employment and has experience of cost control, quantifying and monitoring costs, whilst still achieving required standards and quality.
Gamu can communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders & has knowledge into Cost Reporting, Planning & Organisation and Cost Analysis.
Ella Palmer
Consultant
Introducing Ella, our talented new apprentice quantity surveyor who brings a fresh perspective and a passion for the construction industry. Currently embarking on an exciting journey with us, Ella is set to start her university studies in September, equipped with a genuine enthusiasm for learning and a drive to excel in her field.
Ella’s thirst for knowledge and dedication to her craft make her an invaluable addition to our team. Her analytical mindset and attention to detail enable her to navigate the complex world of quantity surveying with precision. With a keen eye for numbers and a natural ability to problem-solve, Ella consistently demonstrates her ability to tackle challenges head-on, ensuring that every project is meticulously planned and executed.
As she embarks on her academic journey, Ella will be immersing herself in a comprehensive curriculum that will further enhance her understanding of quantity surveying principles and techniques. We have no doubt that Ella’s commitment to personal growth, combined with her unwavering determination, will enable her to flourish during her time at university and beyond.
Kevin Gormley
Senior Consultant
A surveyor with over twenty five years’ experience in all fields of modern construction across all many procurement/contractual options.
Having worked for both major contractors and also successfully established and ran a specialist sub-contract company I feel gives me both a unique perspective and set of job skills.
Shaz Mahmood
Senior Consultant
Shaz is a NEC4 Accredited Senior Consultant with capabilities in Procurement, Cost Planning, Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiation, Contract Strategy, Commercial Management, Contract Administration, Cost Reporting, Dispute Resolution and more.
He is presently working on a role supporting a local authority client of ours with a major highway maintenance framework.
