Services

TGMS offers an extensive range of services to support the sport and amenity sectors, including:

• Surveying (topographic, soil and asset)
• Conceptual designs
• Feasibility studies
• Production of detailed designs, technical specifications, bills of quantities and construction drawings
• Project management and contract administration
• Agronomic advice
• Performance testing

We normally structure our service into discrete stages, although we are entirely flexible depending on our Client's requirements:

Stage 1  - Site survey and feasibility study

The overall aim of this stage is to provide the Client with sufficient information such that a detailed project plan can be developed.  Very often, our Stage 1 reports are used as the basis for attracting funding (e.g. from The Football Foundation) or obtaining outline planning consents for developments.  The Stage 1 feasibility study normally comprises a topographic survey, geophysical (soil) survey, site technical appraisal (excavation of test pits, removal of soil samples for laboratory analysis etc), production of outline development/construction options, indicative cost estimates for the development options and an indicative work programme for the construction phase.

Stage 2 - Design

Taking into account all of the information gathered during Stage 1, and in consultation with the Client, the aim of this stage is to produce a set of detailed designs, specifications, bills of quantities and construction drawings for the project.  The specification will be scientifically sound in terms of addressing the specific issues prevailing at the site, and will provide the basis for the production of tender documentation for potential contractors.

Stage 3 - Managing the tender process

Depending on the Client's requirements, TGMS is able to produce all of the necessary documentation required for the tender process.  Once the tender period closes, we can provide an analysis of the tender returns, looking at factors such as quality and cost, in order to reduce the list down to a single preferred contractor.

Stage 4 - Project management and contract administration

Once the contract has been let, it is crucial that the project is managed rigorously in order to avoid the efficacy of the remediation or construction works being compromised by factors such as the use of inappropriate or hydraulically incompatible materials (very common), use of machinery in unsuitable conditions (causing soil compaction and smear) and deviation from the specifications.  TGMS undertakes regular site visits during the construction phase to ensure that the requisite quality is achieved.

Stage 5 - Maintenance advice and performance testing

Following completion of the construction phase of the project, TGMS can provide maintenance advice to assist the Client in maintaining a first class facility.  Furthermore, we offer a performance testing service in order to assist the Client in demonstrating compliance with the relevant governing body criteria (e.g. Sport England Performance Quality Standards). 

For more information feel free to contact us on Tel: 01234 756040 or email via our online contact system