Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Construction Services in Ascot
Hand Deere & Cox has been delivering professional construction services to private and public sectors since 1973. Established through a merger in 1989, our practice combines decades of expertise with a commitment to personalized client service. We specialise in cost planning, project management, and dispute resolution, ensuring clients maintain control over financial and contractual decisions throughout construction projects. Our reputation for excellence is evidenced by long-term client relationships and a track record of repeat business. With a focus on education, residential, and care sectors, we provide tailored solutions supported by RICS-accredited professionals.Our team of experienced partners oversees every project, offering direct engagement and strategic guidance. Testament to our quality, we have managed landmark projects including the UCS Hampstead Sixth Form Centre and Eton College developments. We invest in nurturing future surveyors through structured training programmes with a 100% pass rate. Our services extend to risk management, contract advice, and measured term agreements, ensuring comprehensive project support. Backed by RICS regulation, we maintain the highest standards of professionalism and industry compliance.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Project Management
Dispute Resolution
Cost Planning
Risk Management
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in construction consultancy
- Our partner-led approach ensures direct engagement with senior experts
- Testament to quality, 90% of our work comes from repeat clients
- We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Specialise in cost control solutions for complex construction projects
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Repeat custom
Good value for money
Long term relationships
100% pass rate
Personal service
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying services provide comprehensive cost control solutions from project inception to completion. We deliver accurate cost planning, tender documentation, and contract administration while maintaining strict budget adherence. With expertise in education and residential sectors, we ensure clients achieve optimal value through transparent financial reporting and strategic procurement advice.
Project Management
We offer end-to-end project management covering planning, contractor engagement, and progress monitoring. Our partner-led approach ensures direct oversight of timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Specialising in complex developments, we coordinate design teams and manage contractual obligations to deliver projects to specification and within agreed parameters.
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution service addresses construction-related conflicts through negotiation and formal mediation. With extensive experience in adjudication processes, we provide expert guidance to resolve contractual disagreements while minimising project disruption. Our proactive approach focuses on preventing disputes through clear contract management and documentation.
Cost Planning
We deliver detailed cost planning services that establish realistic budgets and financial projections for construction projects. Through feasibility studies and value engineering, we identify cost efficiencies while maintaining quality standards. Our transparent reporting enables informed decision-making at every project stage, ensuring financial control from concept to completion.
Risk Management
Our risk management solutions identify and mitigate potential threats to construction projects. Through structured workshops and insurance reinstatement assessments, we develop comprehensive risk strategies. We provide ongoing monitoring and contingency planning to protect project outcomes against unforeseen challenges and market fluctuations.
People
David Hand
Partner
David Hand is a chartered quantity surveyor with extensive experience in construction consultancy. As a partner at Hand Deere & Cox, he oversees project delivery and client relationships, bringing over 30 years of expertise in cost management and contract administration.
Anthony Wood
Partner
Anthony Wood MRICS leads key projects at Hand Deere & Cox, specialising in education sector developments. With decades of quantity surveying experience, he provides strategic cost advice and project management expertise, ensuring clients achieve value for money in complex construction programmes.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on education, higher education, residential, and care sectors with project values ranging from £500k to £10M.
How do you ensure cost control during projects?
Through continuous monitoring, value engineering, and transparent reporting, we maintain strict budget adherence while providing regular financial updates to clients.
What qualifications do your surveyors hold?
All our surveyors are RICS-accredited professionals with extensive experience in quantity surveying and construction management practices.
Can you handle complex construction disputes?
Yes, we provide dispute resolution services including mediation, negotiation, and formal adjudication support to resolve contractual conflicts effectively.
Do you work on historic building projects?
Yes, we have experience with historic sites including the luxury private residence project in Berkshire and Eton College developments.
