Construction Project Management & QA Consultancy Koh Samui
Samui • Phuket • Owner’s Representation
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT & QA CONSULTANCY
Building remotely in Thailand is high-risk. Without independent oversight, timelines slip, budgets inflate, and quality suffers. Ancra acts as your Project Management Koh Samui partner—your eyes on the ground, protecting your interests and ensuring the contractor delivers exactly what was promised.
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
We provide “Owner’s Representation.” We do not work for the contractor; we work for you. Our engineering team audits every stage of the build, from the rebar in the foundation to the waterproofing on the roof, ensuring compliance with international standards.
Cost Control (QS)
The Risk: Contractors inflating Bill of Quantities (BOQ) or claiming unjustified “Variation Orders.”
The Ancra Solution: Our Quantity Surveyors (QS) validate every invoice against work actually completed on site. We reject over-claims and negotiate fair market rates for materials.
Quality Assurance (QA)
The Risk: “Mai pen rai” attitude leading to crooked walls, poor waterproofing, and unsafe electrics.
The Ancra Solution: We implement rigorous Inspection & Test Plans (ITP). No concrete is poured until our engineer signs off on the rebar. We catch defects *before* they are covered up.
Timeline Recovery
The Risk: The project is 6 months behind schedule with no end in sight.
The Ancra Solution: We step in to audit the schedule. We identify the bottlenecks, restructure the critical path, and force the contractor to commit to a recovery plan with weekly milestones.
THE “GHOST” AUDIT
Already building? Worried about the quality? Ancra offers a one-off Defect Audit Service.
We send a senior engineer to your site to perform a forensic inspection of the structure and systems. We produce a photographic “Red Flag Report” highlighting every defect, safety risk, and deviation from the drawings.
- ✓ Structural Integrity Check: Cracks, settlement, rebar exposure.
- ✓ Waterproofing Test: Thermal imaging to detect hidden leaks.
- ✓ MEP Validation: Testing earth grounding and water pressure.
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Appointing the Right Team
Don’t just hire the cheapest quote. We manage the entire tender process for you.
- Pre-Qualification: Vetting contractors for financial health and past projects.
- BOQ Analysis: comparing “apples to apples” to ensure no hidden exclusions.
- Contract Drafting: Setting up penalty clauses and retention sums to protect you.
Full-Cycle Oversight
We become the “Project Manager” named in the contract.
- Weekly Reporting: You receive a detailed PDF report every Friday with photos and drone footage.
- Payment Certification: We certify progress claims. The contractor doesn’t get paid until we say the work is done correctly.
- Site Meetings: We chair weekly coordination meetings to resolve technical clashes.
The Final 5%
Contractors often rush the finish. We ensure the details are perfect.
- Snagging List: A room-by-room inspection of paint, joinery, and tiling.
- Testing & Commissioning: Verifying all AC, pumps, and pools are fully operational.
- Warranty Management: Collating all manuals and warranties for the owner.
FAQ: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Why do I need a Project Manager if the contractor has a foreman?
The contractor’s foreman works for the contractor; their goal is speed and profit. Ancra’s Project Manager works for *you*. Our goal is quality and compliance. We are the independent check-and-balance that prevents the contractor from cutting corners.
How much does Construction Management cost?
Typically, full Project Management fees range from 5% to 8% of the construction cost, depending on complexity. However, this cost is often recovered by the savings we generate through Value Engineering and preventing contractor over-charging.
Can you manage a project that has already started?
Yes. We often step in to “rescue” projects that are delayed or over budget. We start with a comprehensive audit to establish the true status of the build, then implement a recovery plan to get the contractor back on track.
GAIN CONTROL OF YOUR BUILD
Stop relying on “trust.” Start relying on engineering oversight. Hire Ancra as your Owner’s Representative.