UK Enterprise 2020

239 | UK Enterprise Awards 2020 Where there are buildings, there is a need to ensure that they are kept in the best possible condition. This means that there is the challenge of finding a contractor who can offer value for money. Calculating this is best achieved through a Measured Term Contract. “Measured” because the works are measured against a Schedule of Rates and “Term” because the contract runs for a fixed period time, typically 3 to 5 years. The team at NSR Management are leaders in the field, producing ten different schedules which encompass repairs and maintenance works for Building, Electrical, Mechanical Services, Highways, Painting and Decoration, Housing and Access and Adaptations works. The Building, Mechanical and Electrical Schedules. All schedules follow the rules established in SMM7 (Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works). Times have changed, however, and with the introduction of the RICS New Rules of Measurement, the team now also produce versions to follow NRM2. It’s not easy to work out exactly how much something should or will cost. The variable nature of repairs and maintenance means that surprises always crop up. For those using an NSR Management schedule, the majority of scenarios are covered allowing repairs to be accurately priced before they are carried out. This gives the building owner a clear idea of how much a contractor should be charging. With this knowledge at their fingertips, they are able to save valuable time and energy. Schedules are updated annually with the latest versions being released every August. During the update the team review each element of every rate; labour, materials and plant, using their unique compiling software to develop new rates and update existing ones. One of the company’s many successes is its compiling software, which was developed in- house. This has allowed the team to work in other industries, producing bespoke schedules for Jun20428 Best Online Construction Estimation & Quotation System: MTC QS Since 1984, NSR Management have led the way when it comes to Measured Term Contracts and the production of bespoke and standard Schedules of Rates. As technology has changed, so too has the way in which this is calculated which is why the team now offer their very own project Management software. This is the step that has brought them enviable success in the UK Enterprise Awards. We take a closer look to find out more. organisations such as the insurance industry software provider, Symbility, and Network Rail. MTC QS is one of the company’s most appealing products, acting as a time saving online estimating and quotation system. It is used throughout the construction industry, housing the team’s impressive Schedule of Rates data. It can be used for pricing building works, refurbishments, extensions, renewal works, highways maintenance and reactive maintenance, with clients able to choose which Schedules are required and configuring the contracts for the adjustments tendered. The benefits of the product are significant, but perhaps the most useful aspect is that MTC QS enables data to flow from Client to Contractor and then from Contractor to Sub-contractor. This means that clients can keep you ahead of the game, with a traceable budget and clear audit trail. The software has the ability to attach unlimited files in any format such as drawings, specifications, certificates and photographs etc to keep all the relevant information in one place. It’s a very comprehensive program that offers an impressive solution to the construction industry. The construction industry is notorious for the difficulties in implementing new technology and systems of working. It can be easy to convince a client of the benefits of a new system but getting their staff on board is more difficult. With innovation at the core of NSR Management, the team endeavour to overcome these difficulties with comprehensive training both online, through their website, a free helpdesk and through bespoke workshops configured for a client’s individual needs. Moving forward NSR Management has recently joined the UK Green Building Council and were one of the signatories to the open letter which went to the Government asking for a green recovery plan. There has been much talk regarding the retrofitting of not only homes but commercial properties as part of this plan, and the team are ideally placed to provide the schedule data and software tools, which will enable property owners to plan the delivery of the retrofitting and more importantly ensure they receive value for money. Company: NSR Management Name: David Fairbrother Web Address: www.nsrm.co.uk