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Before You Sign a Contractor Quote, Read This

Signing a fit-out contract is one of the most expensive decisions a business makes — yet most companies rely entirely on the contractor's numbers.

Contractors are not charities.

They are commercial organisations designed to maximise margin.

Common Hidden Issues

  • Provisional sums that explode later — Vague allowances that become expensive variations
  • Over-engineered M&E systems — Gold-plated solutions you don't need
  • Design-and-build ambiguity — Who's responsible for what?
  • Scope gaps that become variations — Missing items that appear as extras
  • "Competitive" pricing that isn't competitive — No real market testing

What OMMC Does Differently

We don't tender for work.
We don't build for you.
We sit on your side of the table.

Our job is simple:

Make sure you're not about to make a six-figure mistake.

What We Review

  • Cost breakdowns and margin signals
  • Scope clarity and completeness
  • Provisional sums and risk allowances
  • Programme assumptions and sequencing
  • Contract terms and commercial risk
  • Benchmark costs vs market norms

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