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Project Overview
Client: CCG Scotland
Project: Western Villages, Granton
Location:
Granton, Edinburgh
Project Value:
£940,000
Sector:
Residential
The Project
Western-villages commercial management services, a landmark residential development located within the Granton Waterfront regeneration programme, one of Scotland's most significant urban regeneration projects. The development delivered high-quality residential accommodation, supporting the long-term transformation of the area and forming a key component of the wider masterplan.
Mckay Commercial was appointed to provide comprehensive commercial surveying services for the £940,000 construction package, supporting the client and project delivery team throughout the entire project lifecycle.
The works formed part of a multi-phase regeneration scheme, delivering much-needed housing within Edinburgh's expanding waterfront district.throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Visit the Granton Waterfront Regeneration Website
Our Commercial Management Role
Mckay Commercial provided full commercial management services for the works from pre-construction through to project completion. Our involvement included:
- Cost Planning – Establishing and maintaining robust budget controls against project forecasts
- Commercial Risk Management – Identifying and mitigating commercial risks at an early stage throughout the project lifecycle
- Procurement Support – Managing subcontractor packages and supply chain engagement to maximise efficiency
- Interim Valuations – Preparing accurate interim valuations for payment purposes
- Financial Reporting – Providing regular cost reports and cash flow forecasts to inform decision-making
- Variation Assessment – Assessing and agreeing project variations with rigorous financial oversight
- Final Accounts – Preparing and negotiating the final account settlement
Working closely with the client, project management team, and supply chain partners, we maintained robust financial controls throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring costs were effectively monitored against budget forecasts and commercial risks were identified and mitigated at an early stage.
Results & Outcomes
Through proactive commercial oversight and detailed financial reporting, Mckay Commercial contributed to the successful delivery of this important regeneration project.
Key outcomes included:
- Budget certainty – Maintained robust financial control throughout the project lifecycle
- Risk mitigation – Commercial risks were successfully identified and managed proactively
- Financial transparency – Regular cost reporting and cash flow forecasting enabled informed decision-making
- Value for money – Effective procurement and subcontractor management maximised commercial efficiency
- Programme compliance – Supported the successful delivery of high-quality housing within programme expectations
The project was delivered in line with commercial expectations, demonstrating Mckay Commercial's ability to provide professional Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management services across large-scale residential developments and regeneration schemes.
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