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Independent financial oversight to safeguard your construction investment.
Cuesko specialises in providing independent Bank and Funder’s Quantity Surveyor (QS) services designed to protect your financial interests in construction projects. We act on behalf of funders, including major banks and mezzanine financiers, to deliver rigorous cost reviews, validate budgets, and monitor project expenditure throughout the construction lifecycle.
Our expertise enables funders to understand financial risks effectively, track progress and ensure funds are released appropriately; understanding if projects remain on budget and schedule. With extensive experience working alongside leading New Zealand banks such as BNZ, ANZ, ASB, China Construction Bank (CCB) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), along with tier-2 and mezzanine lenders, Cuesko is a trusted partner in construction finance due diligence and oversight.
Our funder’s QS role includes:
– Provision of pre-condition cost certification prior to fund release, verifying scope, costs, and contract milestones
– Detailed review and validation of project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts
– Review of estimates prepared by the incumbent Quantity Surveyors to ensure budgets are sufficient and robust
– Assessment of compliance with consent conditions and contractual obligations such as Continuity Guarantees, Performance Bonds etc.
– Independent certification of progress claims and payment recommendations aligned with contractual terms
– Ongoing cost monitoring, cash flow tracking, and variance analysis to flag risks early
– Clear, concise reporting tailored to funder requirements, supporting informed lending decisions and risk mitigation
Cuesko’s independent oversight helps lenders maintain confidence in project delivery, reduce exposure to cost overruns, and support smooth, timely financing arrangements. Our proactive approach ensures early identification of potential issues and facilitates constructive communication between stakeholders
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