Foremost Consultants
Providing Commercial and Contractual Services to Construction
Foremost Consultants is a boutique consultancy based in Singapore and provides commercial and contractual management solutions (including preparation and defence of claims) to all parties involved in the construction industry. Whether the Client is a residential property owner or a contractor working on a major project, we can assist.
We take pride in the high level of quality service that we provide no matter the size or value of the project.
Areas of Expertise
Foremost Consultants offer a wide spectrum of services to our Clients. A list of our primary areas of expertise are listed below. Please see more details on our services page.
Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration
Claims Management (Preparation and Defence)
Pre-Contract Advice
Contractual Advice
Commercial Management Services
Extension of Time and Delay Analysis
Position and Strategy Reports
Risk Management Advice and Services
Dispute Resolution Services
Expert Witness Services
Arbitration, Adjudication, Litigation and Mediation Support Services
In House Staff Training
Conducting Seminars, Webinars and Workshops
Defects Costings
Our History
Foremost Consultants was formed in early 2005 in Singapore by Mr. David Shuttleworth, who is both a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Chartered Builder; a contracts specialist with more than 40 years experience in the construction industry.
Flexible and Personalized Services
We tailor our services to meet the specific needs of each individual client and project.
High Quality Service
We are commited to the delivery of a high quality service to clients wherever they are located
Practical and Effective Solutions
We use our extensive experience to identify the appropriate and practical solutions to our Client’s issues
Project Challenges
From inception to completion of any construction project, whether minor or major there are likely to be many contractual difficulties, particularly in respect of time and cost overruns, defects and quality.
Completing projects within tight timescales to the required levels of quality and within budget yet at the same time ensuring all aspects of the regulatory issues of the construction industry process are delivered and complied with is a very onerous task for all concerned.
Good contract administration, appropriate advice and relevant actions taken at the right time will have a beneficial impact on the commercial success of a project.
Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic caused significant disruption to the construction industry, and its after-effects are still being felt today.
Whilst extensions of time have largely been addressed, the issue of loss and expense incurred during that period remains a concern for many Construction Companies and Employers and there are many outstanding claims yet to be resolved.
We are able to provide assistance in these matters.