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For clients who have large capital programmes or who undertakenumerous construction projects, AECOM can provide GlobalUnite as a service whereby we can create a tailored solutionthat will capture and manage their data and configure specificbenchmarks and reports that help inform and add value to theirdecision-making processes.AECOM is looking at methods of collaborating BuildingInformation Modelling (BIM) and GUIDE to provide smart,intelligent information modelling which results in time and designefficiencies.GUIDE is available through various electronic platforms includingmobile devices. It is also commercially available to clientswanting to benchmark their own projects and can be set up tosuit individual needs.Centres on a tool thatgathers the wealth ofpreviously untapped data.Captures data at sourcefrom estimating and CADsystems.Unique power in themarket that cannot bereplicated.AECOMglobalUniteDatabase of elementalcost data, projectinformation and keybenchmark ratios.Invaluable bank ofknowledge that wecanbring to newprojects.15

Building Information ModellingBIM DefinedBuilding Information Modelling (BIM) is used to describe theprocess of designing and managing a building (or other designasset) in collaboration with the entire team, throughout theasset’s life-cycle, by using the same system or model ascompared to using separate sets of conventional drawings andinformation sets. BIM software is used in order to plan, design,construct, operate and maintain diverse physical infrastructures.Whether we are designing or constructing bridges, towers,roads, pipelines, factories or schools, an information model or adatabase, can be created that contains information about whatwill be built, how it will be built and how it will perform. Enabled bytechnology, we can create a synchronised, collaborative, digitalrepresentation of assets to virtually construct and test a projectbefore we do so in reality.A BIM model usually includes the 3D shape of the objects, butcan also include things such as their cost, installation date,or operating parameters. We can attach practically infiniteadditional data to any object or category of objects in a BIMdatabase, and use that data to manage information flow acrossmultiple life-cycle phases and between multiple parties.By creating a single source of truth and making projectinformation available across the design, construction andoperation teams, we increase our accuracy and efficiency, andcan realise significant savings on the life-cycle cost of operationfor an asset.AECOM16

Benefits of the BIM Process——————————Improved visualisationImproved coordination and collaborationImproved conflict detection and risk mitigationImproved productivity due to easy retrieval of informationEmbedding and linking vital information for tenderingscheduling and estimating—— Reduced costs and improved efficiency—— Enhanced performance and increased speed of delivery—— Easy maintenance of building life-cycleThe BIM Process5D BIMFor the Cost Management team, our focus is on 5D BIM, whichrefers to the linking of cost information to a 3D model. The letterD in connection with BIM relates to the information associatedwith the model. It refers to other dimensions, such as time (4D)or cost (5D) that is linked to a model. 2D and 3D essentially referto 2D and 3D CAD designs. 5D BIM entails the intelligent linkingof individual 3D CAD components with schedule (time - 4D BIM)constraints and then with cost-related information.Understanding the ProcessMoving over to the 5D BIM process is an enhancement toour current systems and the implementation thereof willoffer a number of benefits. The system aims to automate themeasuring, estimating and bill production stages. The value liesin the fact that it will enable us to be more proactive and to ratherspend time on cost engineering and management as comparedto measurement and cost reporting only.In brief, shifting our focus towards the 5D BIM process requiresthe following:—— Involvement with design team prior to the start ofdesign work to communicate our cost extraction designrequirements—— Base our measures on both 2D and 3D design information—— Create a unified link between the design information, ourmeasures and our costs—— Adopt automated estimating, bill production and costmanagement toolsAECOM17

Possible benefits of BIM from a cost managementperspective—— Fast, reliable and accurate quantity take-off andcost estimation—— Auto computation of calculations, hence reducedcalculation mistakes—— Categorised cost reporting and estimation via theuse of zones/locations—— Improved visualisation of the elements formeasurement and costing purposes—— Easy project handover between quantity surveyors—— Enhanced communication and collaborationamongst team—— Improved cost database management—— Facilitated change management—— Enables a more proactive outlook from a quantitysurveying perspective with regard to costmanagement, contract management and costengineeringAECOM18

SustainabilityAECOM is a company with a vision to build a better world.Our projects transform communities, improve lives andpower growth by designing, building, financing and operatinginfrastructure assets globally.From our on-site practices to initiatives in our offices, we arecommitted to implementing sustainability in everything we do.Our purpose is to enhance and sustain the world’s built, naturaland social environments. Our key goals at the heart of ourcommitment are:—— Embedding sustainability into all aspects of our work withour clients—— Building our capability to provide sustainable solutions forour clients in creative and innovative ways—— Conducting our business in a way that is consistent withsustainability principlesBy embracing sustainability, we aim to produce sustainableoutcomes across every aspect of our work including planning,design, development, production, delivery and review.AECOM19

Sustainability is also at the core of how we manage our companyglobally. We take our responsibilities seriously, and continueto deliver improvements in our environmental performanceacross key performance indicators including greenhouse gasemissions, water, waste, energy and preparedness for theimpacts of climate change.For example, AECOM was a “Silver” founding member of theGreen Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), demonstratingour commitment to building sustainably. We maintain thismembership each year. We have also assisted the GBCSA on itstechnical working groups to launch the Green Star South AfricaOffice rating tool in 2008 and the Green Star South Africa RetailCentre rating tool in 2010.Employees from across our South African business havecompleted the Green Star South Africa accredited professionalcourse and are available to help clients and colleagues toachieve their environmental responsibilities, as well as theirfinancial objectives in terms of infrastructure and buildingdevelopment.Green building ratings currently undertaken by our team ofsustainability consultants include: Green Star Office, Green StarInteriors, Green Star Existing Building Performance, LEED Designand Construction and LEED Interior ratings.AECOM20

Research SupportResearch is a key part of AECOM’s aspirations to embracecomplex challenges and deliver transformational outcomes.Through our research and knowledge creation activities, we aimto stimulate beneficial cultural and business changes, resolveindustry-specific problems, support our knowledge databaseand deliver cost-effective, high-quality and relevant services. Wealso undertake contract research on assignment for clients.Globally we have a tradition of supporting researchcollaborations, and in South Africa we are currently pursuing awide range of research studies with local academic andresearch institutions, professional bodies and the government.Current research nationally and internationally centres around:—— Local, regional and international influences onconstruction costs and prices—— BIM cost models—— Sustainability and green buildings - drivers of greendesign, construction and operations within differentbuilding types—— Improving infrastructure project delivery in South Africa—— Tall, large and complex buildings – efficiencies inconstruction and life-cycle costing—— The triple bottom line in construction and propertydevelopment—— The soft landings process for buildingsWe also have an on-going collaboration with our internationaloffices with specific regard to global infrastructure sentimentsurveys, sector-specific research and developing global projectcost databases.Finally, we aim to work closer with industry on continuingeducational workshops and in developing relevant industryreports and publications.AECOM21

Section02Our ServicesQuantity Surveying/CostManagementAECOM provides comprehensivecost-management services fromproject initiation to completionthrough all six stages of the projectcycle as identified by The SouthAfrican Council for the QuantitySurveying Profession, Tariff ofProfessional Fees, QuantitySurveying Profession Act 2000 (Act49 of 2000), which is summarised asfollows:Stage 1—— Assisting in developing a clearproject brief—— Advising on the procurementpolicy for the project—— Advising on other professionalconsultants and servicesrequired—— Advising on economic factorsaffecting the project—— Advising on appropriatefinancial design criteria—— Providing necessaryinformation within the agreedscope of the project to theother professional consultantsStage 2—— Agreeing on the documentationprogramme with the principalconsultant and otherprofessional consultantsAECOM—— Reviewing and evaluatingdesign concepts and advisingon viability in conjunctionwith the other professionalconsultants22

—— Preparing preliminary and elemental or equivalentestimates of construction cost—— Assisting the client in preparing a financial viability report—— Auditing space allocation against the initial brief—— Providing services for which the following deliverables areapplicable: Preliminary estimates of construction cost Elemental or equivalent estimates ofconstruction cost Space allocation audit for the projectStage 3—— Reviewing the documentation programme with theprincipal consultant and other professional consultants—— Reviewing and evaluating design and outlinespecifications, as well as exercising cost control inconjunction with the other professional consultants—— Preparing detailed estimates of construction cost—— Assisting the client in reviewing the financial viabilityreport—— Commenting on space and accommodation allowances,and preparing an area schedule—— Providing services for which the following deliverables areapplicable: Detailed estimates of construction cost Area scheduleStage 4—— Assisting the principal consultant in the formulation of theprocurement strategy for contractors, sub- contractorsand suppliers—— Reviewing working drawings for compliance with theapproved budget of construction cost and/or financialviability—— Preparing documentation for both principal and subcontract procurement—— Assisting the principal consultant with calling of tendersand/or negotiation of prices—— Assisting with financial evaluation of tenders—— Assisting with preparation of contract documentation forsignatureAECOM23

—— Providing services for which the following deliverables areapplicable: Budget of construction cost Tender documentation Financial evaluation of tenders Priced contract documentationStage 5—— Preparing schedules of predicted cash flow—— Preparing proactive estimates for proposed variations forclient decision-making—— Adjudicating and resolving financial claims by contractors—— Assisting in the resolution of contractual claims bycontractors—— Establishing and maintaining a financial control system—— Preparing valuations for payment certificates to be issuedby the principal agent—— Preparing final accounts for the works on a progressivebasis—— Providing services for which the following deliverables areapplicable: Schedules of predicted cash flow Estimates for proposed variations Financial control reports Valuations for payment certificates Progressive and draft final accountsStage 6—— Preparing valuations for payment certificates to be issuedby the principal agent—— Concluding final accounts—— Providing services for which the following deliverables areapplicable: Valuations for payment certificates Final accountsAECOM24

Engineering Cost ManagementMining and engineering cost management operates as aspecialist service within AECOM. It comprises specialist skillsand applications that enhance the risk and value managementtechniques required by the mining, infrastructure, minerals,metallurgical and petro-chemical sectors.Our mining and engineering cost management group includesdedicated independent teams specialising in and responsiblefor the estimation, procurement, cost management and contractadministration activities relating to the abovementioned sectors.The mining and engineering cost management team operatesthroughout Africa using infrastructure support from our otherlocal offices in all major centres in South Africa, Mozambiqueand Botswana. Our group employs professionally-qualifiedquantity surveyors, cost managers, cost engineers, contractadministrators, construction programmers and building surveyors.Mining, infrastructure, minerals, metallurgical and petro-chemicalprojects are generally of a high monetary value. It thereforeis most beneficial to involve the mining and engineering costmanagement team at an early stage in the project cycle.Imposing robust financial discipline from a very early stageof a project will result in accurate and structured estimating,timely and cost-effective procurement, accurate and up-todate maintenance of costs to completion, including the costmanagement of design changes and the prompt close-out ofcontracts. The implementation of these principles of financialmanagement will thereby deliver maximum shareholder valueand it is in this area that the engineering cost management teamstrives to significantly influence project outcomes to benefit allstakeholders.Our mining and engineering cost management group providesa depth of experience, expertise and independence which willcontribute to and complement the client’s team. This is critical,particularly in the early stages of a project, when the opportunityto add value, as well as recognise and define cost, is established.Simultaneously, formalising project principles is equally criticalthroughout the project, with cost management continuingthrough to the post–contract period and final closeout.AECOM25

Building Services Cost ManagementEvery client wants rigorous control of overall building costs andto ensure that every Rand spent is optimised. Building servicessuch as electrical, air-conditioning, fire protection and thevarious electronic installations are part of every building project,and usually comprise 25 to 40 per cent of the total constructioncost. It therefore follows that effective cost management of thebuilding services is just as essential as for any other part of theconstruction costs.Our building services cost management team draws upon itsunique expertise to provide financial management and contractadministration of building services. These services include:—— Electrical installation—— Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning ��———————Fire protection systemsFire detection and evacuation systemsAccess controlClosed circuit television (CCTV)Lifts, escalators and travellatorsCommunication systemsBuilding management systemsSecurity systemsData systemsWe have offered cost advice and quantity surveying servicesfor all building services for many years, with a record thatincludes many major projects. Meticulous procurement and costmanagement practices are part of our standard methodology.Independent cost management ensures transparency ofcosts and a dedicated service not linked to the specific designconsultant.AECOM26

Working in close conjunction with the appointed mechanical,electrical and fire protection consultants, our building servicesteam provides a comprehensive service encompassing thefollowing:—— Cost planning at an early stage prior to detailed design—— Cost studies to compare alternative materials anddesigns in terms of capital, operating, maintenance anddepreciation costs—— Monitoring and evaluating design as it evolves to ensurecompatibility with the approved cost plan—— Advising on contractual arrangements and preparingtender procurement documents—— Adjudicating tenders in conjunction with the low predictionsCost management and reportingValuation of work done during constructionDetermining final costsSettling final costs with the contractor and subcontractorsAECOM27

Section03AECOM in South AfricaBroad-Based Black EconomicEmpowerment (B-BBEE)AECOM recognises and fully endorsesB-BBEE as an integral part of ourcontribution to a better South Africa.As a responsible business and a leaderin the built environment industry,AECOM acknowledges that to be a goodcorporate citizen we need to embracefully the principles of transformation.We strive to advance on our status levelthrough a B-BBEE strategy that setscontinuous improvement targets on allthe B-BBEE scorecard criteria in orderto maintain a leading role in the builtenvironment and our positive impacton society.AECOM’s most recent B-BBEEassessment is indicated hereunder:B-BBEE Level Status:Level 3Procurement Recognition Level110%Black Woman Ownership10% Black Woman-OwnedBlack Ownership30% Black-OwnedScorecard Information: Ownership Management Control Skills Development Enterprise & Supplier Development Socio-Economic DevelopmentEmpowering SupplierDesignated Group SupplierScorecardAECOMTotal25 points12.78 points16.39 points33.80 points5 points92.97 pointsYESNOGeneric – B-BBEE Codes ofGood Practic

Quantity Surveying/Cost Management 22 Engineering Cost Management 25 Building Services Cost Management 26 . International Prestigious Office Rental Comparison 53 Section 07 Building Cost Escalations 56 Section 08 . Collaboration amongst various software platforms allows GUIDE to draw on project information in the Global Unite .