The Amspec Way
- 21 years of experience
- Chartered Builder (CIOB)
- Construction/Refurbishment/Design/Bespoke Joinery
- Manufacture of Inhouse Fire Doors
- Workspaces/Healthcare/Education/Hospitality/Industrial
- North West & Beyond
Bespoke Joinery
Our USP is we can provide a full turnkey service. This includes manufacturing bespoke joinery products at our on-site joinery shop. Having an inhouse manufacturing facility allows us to ensure each and every one of our products have a high-quality finish. As a smaller company, we have a greater level of control over our supply chain. We understand the importance of quality control and are able to manage our supply chain to suit.
With materials being chosen, purchased and manufactured by the Amspec team, we can ensure the use of sustainable materials throughout the process.
Why use our inhouse workshop?
- Products can be designed to bespoke specification
- Amspec can share 3D images beforehand to ensure client can visualise the product before they are put into manufacture.
- Costs are minimised.
Why use our in-house workshop?
- Shorter Lead Times
- Greater Control over the overall project
- Can ensure we use quality products
- Employ local staff
Interior Design
We have a talented inhouse design team consisting of two Interior Designers, a Solidworks Joinery Designer and an Architectural Technician.
Our Design team not only create inspirational concept designs, they also work closely with our joinery team to design completely bespoke joinery products.
The team can create moodboards, concept designs, furniture/FF&E schedules, technical drawings (using solidworks/Swood, AutoCad & Revit) and 3D visuals to help our client’s design come to life.
Much more than Interiors...
From project award our designers will meet with key suppliers and the client to develop the design brief and plan the works, taking into consideration any existing site restrictions that might impact the overall design phase and planning of the works during the construction phase.
Amspec, with the support of our M&E Partners, can provide detailed drawings from concept to stage 5 technical- with the key elements taken into consideration such as cost-effective solutions, practicalities of the build, H&S integration into our design packages, careful consideration on material & equipment selection based on the current volatile market. Amspec will oversee the following:
- General M&E co-ordination.
- Stage 4-5 Architectural design - Partition performance specs, ceiling types, floor finishes
- Compliance requirements- lighting levels, building control, fire strategy, occupancy levels incorporating future expansion.
- Employers requirements- Acoustics, phasing considerations (IT, Power, Mechanical)
- Validation of existing services.
Estimating & Preconstruction
Our Estimating team are on hand throughout the project, helping our clients get the best value for money.
Using our Eque2 software, we can provide a ‘shopping list’ for clients to choose from to ensure we stay within a given budget. Having a great relationship with our suppliers ensures our clients get the best value for money and we will always provide value engineer options where possible.
Early engagement & PCSA's
If required, Amspec are able to offer a Pre Construction Services Agreement (PCSA).
A PCSA is used to appoint a design and build contractor to carry out services before entering into a formal building contract. A PCSA is used in two-stage tendering to obtain further design input, buildability advice, technical advice and detailed costs information from us as a prospective contractor.
Benefits of a Pre Constuction Services Agreement (PCSA)
1. Enables you, as the client to employ contractors before the main construction contract commences.
2. Amspec have a vast internal design and build knowledge - This would give you an early advantage to knowledge on buildability, sequencing, and mitigation of construction risks
3. Amspec would be best placed to benchmark specialist supplier costs within the current market (open book) and advise on the suitable suppliers based on risk evaluation, competence, and experience.
4. We offer internal cost plans and construction programmes via Evaluate, Microsoft Project and Procore (Amspec’s internal software packages).
5. Our Evaluate software package allows benchmarked and standardised rates to be taken from our vast library of cost codes available to us at the click of a button.
Benefits of a Pre Construction Services Agreement (PCSA)
6. Amspec, with the support of our M&E Partners, can provide detailed drawings from concept to stage 5 technical- with the key elements taken into consideration such as cost-effective solutions, practicalities of the build, H&S integration into our design packages, careful consideration on material & equipment selection based on the current volatile market.
7. Amspec’s expertise will help co-ordinate and integrate specialist supplier package tasks into a workable programme.
8. Amspec are able to draft the preliminaries for specialist and trade contractor bid documents.
9. Amspec will assist with any planning application on matters concerning the build phase, such as; waste disposal proposals, construction traffic movements, tree preservation protection etc.
Contracts & On Site
Our contracts team guide our clients throughout the project. Our new software, Procore allows us to run our projects with complete visibility by housing every app, document, and person in Procore’s cloud-based platform.
Procore allows us to collaborate across teams and projects. We can connect office staff, site staff subcontractors and customers to ensure everyone has access to real-time project details.
Why we use Procore Software:
- Everyone is connected & on the same page.
- Drawings are updated in real-time.
- Allows everyone to see the status of projects at any time.
Why we use Procore Software:
- Allows us to identify any potential blockages and increase efficiency.
- Keeps information accurate as it's updated instantly.
- Information logs give the whole story of the project.
Why we use Procore Software:
- Information logs give the whole story of the project.
- Project overview gives a complete picture of outstanding items.
- Allows us to communicate key information to the entire project team instantly with mobile notifications.
Health and Safety & Accreditations
Health & Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We are CHAS, Constructionline Gold, Safecontractor, Acclaim and SSIP accredited.
We have also recently become a Chartered Building company with CIOB.
The CIOB is the most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.
Health and Safety & Accreditations
Organisations chartered with CIOB are independently assessed and regularly audited. They can demonstrate that they:
- Are competently and professionally run
- Operate to high business and ethical standards
- Are committed to developing a fully qualified workforce
- Have a significant number of directors that are already Chartered, either with CIOB or other built environment organisations
CIOB
CHAS
Constructionline
Safecontractor
Fire Door Alliance
Acclaim
