Cost, claim and commercial consultants for the construction industry

Protect your business and improve your profitability with expert guidance from the team at GCM.

We provide specialist support to companies within the construction, civil engineering, rail and petrochemicals industries.

Employers

Manage your projects with confidence. GCM supports the smooth running of your commercial processes, helping you avoid delays and stay in control of costs.

Key Services:

  • Contract administration
  • Procurement
  • Claims management
  • Final accounts

Subcontractors

Maximise profit and manage risk. GCM helps you deliver on your contractual agreements and avoid unexpected costs while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Services:

  • Business appraisal and strategy 
  • Commercial awareness training 
  • Contract review and negotiation 
  • Claims and disputes

Insolvency Practitioners

Resolve complex insolvency cases. GCM provides insolvency practitioners with expert advice on contracts, guarantees, disputes and debt recovery.

Key Services :

  • Debt Assessment
  • Guarantees and Warranties
  • Contract Disputes
  • Debt Recovery

Developers

Keep your project on track and on budget. GCM manages supply chain teams on behalf of developers, keeping costs under control and achieving fair results for everyone.

Key Services:

  • Procurement
  • Contract Administration
  • Claims Management
  • Final Accounts
"GCM are reliable, knowledgeable and flexible. When we needed assistance with a fast-paced, high-spend project, they delivered."
- Global Petrochemicals Company
Procurement and Cost Team Leader, Global Petrochemicals Company
“Because GCM has legally trained Quantity Surveyors on their team, they can fully support their clients. For me, that’s a real advantage.”
- Stuart Dougal
Managing Director, Onside Advisory Limited
"We needed help with a particularly challenging client that had an aggressive approach to contract enforcement. GCM came up with a strategy to protect our contractual rights. Shortly after, we were paid in full be the client."
- Andrew McGowan
Managing Director, WMR Contractors
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Need advice?

To learn how we can support your construction business, speak to a member of our team.