Est. 1998 · Pretoria, South Africa

Project &
Construction Management.

MDSA Project and Construction Management (Pty) Ltd is a leading provider of project management, construction management, tenant coordination and client representation services for industrial, commercial and retail projects in South Africa and abroad.

Who we are

For over 27 years we've put developers and owners in control of their projects — pairing the processes, strategy and people to deliver value-added results across South Africa and abroad.

What we offer

Four disciplines,
one accountable team.

From the first project brief to final close-out, we manage every stage so your goals are met on time, on budget and to standard.

01 / Service

Project Management

We understand how important it is to achieve your project goals and objectives. Our team of experts is here to help you every step of the way.

02 / Service

Construction Management

We manage the execution of the project, employing various trades as specialists in a direct contractual arrangement with the client.

03 / Service

Tenant Coordination

We partner with you so you can rest assured knowing that every detail has been taken care of by experienced professionals committed to delivering exceptional results.

04 / Service

Client Representation

Our team of experts work hard to ensure all problems are resolved quickly and efficiently with minimal disruption or downtime for your business operations.

Project Management Process

Six stages to your
project goals.

Find out how we help you achieve your project goals and objectives — from inception to close-out.

01

Inception

  • Facilitate development of a clear project brief
  • Establish the procurement policy for the project
  • Assist the client in the procurement of necessary and appropriate consultants, including the clear definition of their roles and responsibilities
  • Establish, with the client, consultants and authorities, the site characteristics, rights and constraints for proper design
  • Define the consultant's scope of work and services
  • Conclude the terms of the agreement with the client
  • Facilitate a schedule of the required consents and approvals
  • Prepare, coordinate and monitor a project initiation programme
  • Facilitate client approval of all Stage 1 documentation
02

Concept & Viability

  • Assist the client in procurement of the other consultants
  • Advise the client on appointing a health and safety consultant
  • Communicate the project brief and monitor development of the concept and viability
  • Agree format and procedures for cost control and reporting by the consultants
  • Prepare a documentation programme and indicate construction programme
  • Coordinate concept and viability documentation for client approval
  • Facilitate approval of the concept and viability by the client
  • Facilitate approval of the concept and viability by statutory authorities
03

Design Development

  • Agree and implement communication processes and procedures for design development
  • Assist the client in procuring the necessary consultants with clear roles and responsibilities
  • Prepare, coordinate, agree and monitor a detailed design and documentation programme
  • Conduct and record consultants' and management meetings
  • Facilitate input required by the health and safety consultant
  • Facilitate design reviews for compliance and cost control
  • Facilitate timeous technical coordination
  • Facilitate client approval of all Stage 3 documentation
04

Documentation & Procurement

  • Recommend and agree procurement strategy for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers
  • Prepare and agree the procurement programme
  • Advise the client, with consultants, on the appropriate insurances
  • Coordinate and monitor preparation of procurement documentation per the programme
  • Manage the procurement process and recommend contractors for client approval
  • Agree format and procedures for cost monitoring and control by the quantity surveyor
  • Coordinate the assembly of the contract documentation for signature
05

Construction

  • Arrange site handover to the contractor
  • Establish the construction documentation issue process
  • Agree and monitor issue and distribution of construction documentation
  • Instruct the contractor, on behalf of the client, to appoint subcontractors
  • Conduct and record regular site meetings
  • Monitor, review and approve the contractor's construction programme
  • Regularly monitor contractor performance against the programme
  • Adjudicate entitlements arising from changes to the programme
  • Receive, coordinate and monitor approval of all contract documentation
  • Agree quality assurance procedures and monitor implementation
  • Monitor the contractor's health and safety plan and its approval
  • Monitor preparation of the environmental management plan
  • Establish procedures for monitoring scope and cost variations
  • Monitor, review, approve and issue certificates
  • Receive, review and adjudicate contractual claims
  • Monitor preparation of financial control reports
  • Prepare and submit progress reports
  • Coordinate, monitor and issue practical completion lists and certificate
  • Facilitate and expedite receipt of occupation certificates
06

Close-Out

  • Coordinate and monitor rectification of defects
  • Manage procurement of operations and maintenance manuals, guarantees and warranties
  • Manage preparation of as-built drawings and documentation
  • Manage procurement of outstanding statutory certificates
  • Monitor, review and issue payment certificates
  • Issue completion certificates
  • Manage agreement of final accounts
  • Prepare and present the project close-out report
Construction Management — Project Execution

We manage execution, with trades
under direct contract to you.

Programming

Scheduling of the various tasks required, including inter-dependencies, time frames and more.

Cost Management

Constant monitoring of construction costs and making corrective adjustments where required.

Quality Management

Quality control delivered through proper, structured quality systems.

Contract Administration

Ensuring all contract provisions are met and that every party is satisfied.

Safety Management

Sites carry potential hazards — we make safety our priority and guard against them.

Collage of shopping centres, offices and commercial buildings delivered by MDSA