Independent Reviewer and Certification

DCWC understands the need to deliver effective verification and risk minimisation techniques transparently and consistently.

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To assure the best outcomes, our methodology encompasses all imperatives, with time, cost, quality, environment and safety given as much consideration as technical design and construction issues.

DCWC’s Independent Reviewer and Certification Services can be tailored to meet the requirements of project framework ranging from Design and Construct contracts to Public Private Partnerships (PPP).

The scope of service covers the functions of Independent Reviewer, Independent Certifier and Financial Certifier in combination, or standalone, to suit the project framework or the Contract Parties’ preference.

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Steve Johnson

Executive Director, Quantity Surveying (VIC)

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The range of services encompass the following aspects of a PPP and/or Design and Construct contract:

Review of master works programme

Monitoring of and reporting on progress and milestones

Overview of Completion Reports and documentation

Review of completion test methodology templates and tests plans

Witnessing of designated completion tests

Approving list of Outstanding Items and programme

Verification of completion criteria compliance

Final validation inspections

Certifying Technical Completion / Practical Completion and completion of Outstanding Items

Monthly inspections for compliance with endorsed Design documentation

Certification of monthly progress payments

Our Methodolgy

Director involvement for the duration of our engagement

We understand that delivery of the best possible outcome relies on managing the expectations of a wide range of stakeholders, transparent project governance and exceptional communication skills.

The experience and ongoing involvement of DCWC’s senior team members for each project ensures insights, knowledge and understanding. This intrinsic and ongoing involvement provides confidence to all project stakeholders.

Collaborative team approach with transparent project governance

We place a high level of importance on ensuring an overall collaborative approach to generate a highly engaged, outcome-focused team environment, where each team member and stakeholder works towards the shared goal of creating something exceptional.

DCWC believes the key requirement for developing a truly collaborative team environment is to formulate a framework in which the project is managed.

Systems and processes with a client-centric method

Our systems and processes are tailored to meet client needs, leading to optimal outcomes. Examples include:

Risk
We conduct internal workshops to identify and mitigate financial risks efficiently during design and procurement, regularly reviewing the risk register.

Peer Review
Our peer review process utilises a team with strong project expertise to evaluate key aspects like staging and cost management, ensuring quality service.

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