Stabilising Brighton Marina's Eastern Breakwater

Project Overview

Herbosch-Kiere was contracted for the delivery of all permanent and temporary works in connection with the stabilisation of 12 caissons on the eastern breakwater. The steel reinforcement in the concrete on the breakwater, built during the 1970s, was beginning to corrode, risking weakening of the structure. The remedial works were to form a concrete annulus within the existing caisson shell and refill these with ballast material and concrete.

Our Services

Provision of commercial advice pre-contract and commercial management services post-contract.

Pre‑contract services included:

• Preparing tender quotes
• Tender reconciliations
• Contract negotiation, with the final drafting of order
• Commercial risk assessments

During the contract, responsibilities included:

• Procurement of all labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
• Monthly budgeting reviews and assessing progress against tender
• Measuring adverse weather events due to unpredictable working environments
• Subcontract payment and certification
• Payment applications and valuations
• Variation, claims and dispute management (where applicable)
• Monthly cost and value reconciliations
• Determining the final account with the client and subcontractors