1. Head Office Hannay House 39 Clarendon Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1JA UK Telephone: +44 (0)1923 254 449 Facsimile: +44 (0)1923 224 843

2.  MPG are a leader in providing quantity surveying management services.  MPG provide contract administration, claims preparation, dispute resolution, expert witness and document management services as well as general quantity surveying services.  MPG are involved with a variety of prestigious projects that include work for utility companies, mechanical and electrical contractors, developers, PQS, builders and Government Departments.  With the Head Office located in Watford and offices in the North West of England, and UAE the practice is ideally placed to respond to the client’s requirements quickly and effectively.  The company’s aim is to provide you with a service that is positive, effective and cost efficient.

3. The practice specialises in: Claims Preparation, Negotiation, Arbitration & Litigation Adjudication services Expert Witness Services Document Management MPG are also able to provide pre and post contract QS service, value engineering and contract administration

4. MPG operate a highly successful claims preparation and negotiation service with the following facilities:  Investigation of Previous Events  Establishing and Recording Cause and Effect  Performance Monitoring  Early forecast of event impact on Project Cost Plan  Detailed submissions to recover entitlement  Legal Opinions MPG can offer full support to Clients that are considering Arbitration or Litigation and provide the following:  Risk Analysis  Independent Expert Witness Advice  Independent Legal Advice  Taxation Cost Advice.

5. Since the housing grants, construction and regeneration act 1996 became law, adjudication has become one of the main methods of dispute resolution in the construction industry. Referrals to adjudication are increasing significantly as confidence in the process grows within the construction industry. Over 1500 referrals a year are now being processed, compared with only a handful of referrals in 1999. The advantages of adjudication include:  Determination of all disputes arising under written construction contracts  The power of the Adjudicator to adopt an inquisitorial role  A decision within 28 days of the referral to adjudication  Avoiding excessive legal costs  The Adjudicator’s duty to deliver a decision on the true position of the parties  Enforceability of a decision through the courts  Adjudication demands a swift, concerted response – strict time tables apply Adjudications are therefore an important part of our work, MPG can prepare and present or defend your case thus freeing up your key resources..

6. MPG can offer full expert witness facilities that include:  Risk Analysis  Document Management  Document Discovery & Management  Entitlement Analysis  Technical representation  Quantum representation  Expert testimony  Litigation Support.

7. We are a leading supplier of document management and workflow solutions for construction professionals nationwide. Our solutions are fully compatible with PC & MAC format of personal computers and stored on CD-ROM in a form that is Year 2000 compliant. By implementing an effective document management system, your organisation will be able to manage and distribute documents better which will lead to significant improvements in time and quality, as well as enabling a substantial reduction in costs. All of our solutions are developed to specifically address the needs of the client. Whether a completely automated scanning system is required or a manually coded input system, we will be able to provide you with access to you core documents quickly and effectively. Once engaged, our document team will:  Sort and collate your existing documents  Removal any duplicate records  Re-sort documents by date or other order  Code the documents in accord with an agreed set of claim headings  Input or Scan the document detail  Provide a fully operational CD-ROM containing your data and search engines Once our system is established it is simple to use at all levels as well as improved reporting facilities. Our systems are typically used to store, distribute and manage claim correspondence and related documentation. The benefits our customers enjoy include: rapid access to professionally coded documents and wider access to up-to-date information across your organisation..

8. MPG has undertaken commissions for all major sectors of the industry enabling several view points to be considered, including:  Construction managers  Quantity surveying practices  Dispute or contract advisory services consultants  Main contractors  Subcontractors (both engineering services and building)  Developers  Utility Contractors.

9.  A fully confidential service  The development and implementation of a detailed cost plan  Close monitoring of project to identify, prepare and maximise return  A close relationship with the Project Team to develop smooth and effective commercial management  Specific project procedures  Progressive recording of relevant events/cause and effects, for commercial management  Commercial management from enquiry through construction to final account agreement.

10.  Financial Reconciliation's / Financial Status Reports  Cash flow Forecasts  Tender Analysis  Cost Plans / Cost Analysis  Cost to Completion Reports  Claims Status Reports  Variation Analysis  Measurements Analysis.

11.  Investigation of Tender/Enquiry documents with associated risk analysis  Advice on the selection of the Professional and Construction teams  Risk analysis of Tender Sum / Cost Planning Services  Commercial Liaison between the Client, Contractor and Sub-Contractor  Preparation of Tender documents and Estimates  Provision of Value Engineering Costs / Development of the Procurement Strategy  Production of Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates  Assistance in the Preparation of the Business Case  Development and Agreement of the Strategic Brief / Costing Construction Methods.

12.  Project Appraisal  Compilation of Contract Documents  Monitoring and Financial advice on Variations  Advice on impact of Variations on programme  Production of Project Cost Plan.

13. MPG Hannay House 39 Clarendon Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1JA UK Telephone:01923 254449 Facsimile:01923 224843 International Telephone:+44 (0) 1923 254449 International Facsimile:+44 (0) 1923 224843 E-mail:michael.gallucci@mpgassociates.com where we are and how to contact us