Business Details
19 Years
experience
Professional Quantity Surveying Services in York
70five was established in 2007 and has built an excellent reputation for delivering quantity surveying and commercial management services across the UK. Our team combines over 25 years of construction industry experience with a client-focused approach, serving private and public sector clients, contractors, and subcontractors. We operate from offices in York and Beverley, extending our expertise to projects throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and beyond. Our services span the entire project lifecycle, from initial estimating to final account resolution, with a strong emphasis on cost control, contractual clarity, and dispute avoidance. We pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative approach, working alongside architects, developers, and construction teams to ensure projects meet specifications within agreed timeframes and budgets.Our director, Chris Elvidge, brings extensive hands-on experience from a career spanning over 25 years, including expertise in JCT and NEC contracts. We prioritise transparency and commercial awareness, offering tailored solutions that address both immediate project needs and long-term client objectives. Our proven track record in dispute resolution demonstrates our commitment to achieving fair outcomes through mediation, adjudication, and forensic analysis. This combination of technical expertise, local market knowledge, and client-centric service positions us as a trusted partner in the construction industry.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Commercial Management
Dispute Resolution
Project Management
Contractual Advice
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of construction industry experience
- Our director holds JCT and NEC contract expertise
- We offer tailored commercial solutions for construction projects
- Our team provides dispute resolution with specialist solicitors
- We maintain a collaborative approach with architects and contractors
Services
Quantity Surveying
We deliver comprehensive quantity surveying services including estimating, bid management, and cost consultation. Our expertise ensures accurate material take-offs and budget forecasting for construction projects. Clients benefit from precise cost control and compliance with contractual requirements throughout project lifecycles.
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution service handles quantum claims, delay analysis, and contractual disputes through mediation and adjudication. We work with specialist solicitors to provide forensic analysis and achieve commercial resolutions. Clients receive expert guidance to minimise financial exposure and resolve conflicts efficiently.
Commercial Management
We offer commercial management services including budget forecasting, contract administration, and programme scheduling. Our approach ensures financial control while maintaining project timelines. Clients receive tailored advice to optimise commercial outcomes across all construction phases.
Contractual Advice
Our contractual advice service includes contract reviews, risk assessments, and amendment negotiations. We help clients understand obligations and mitigate risks in JCT, NEC, and bespoke agreements. This proactive approach prevents disputes and ensures contractual clarity for construction projects.
Project Management
We provide project management services covering programme development, variation assistance, and final account resolution. Our team coordinates with architects and contractors to ensure timely delivery within budget. Clients benefit from integrated commercial oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
People
Chris Elvidge
Managing Quantity Surveyor
Chris has over 25 years of construction industry experience, starting as a site operative before progressing to commercial management roles. Degree qualified and working towards professional accreditation, he specialises in JCT and NEC contracts across residential, education, and commercial sectors.
Questions
What services does 70five Quantity Surveying offer?
We provide quantity surveying, commercial management, dispute resolution, project management, and contractual advice for construction projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
How experienced is your team?
Our director has over 25 years of construction industry experience, including expertise in JCT and NEC contracts and delivery of public and private sector projects.
Do you handle construction disputes?
Yes, we specialise in dispute resolution through mediation, adjudication, and forensic analysis, working with specialist construction solicitors to achieve fair outcomes.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate from York and Beverley, serving projects throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and across the UK.
Can you assist with contract reviews?
Yes, we offer contract and subcontract review services to identify high-risk terms and negotiate amendments that protect your business interests.
