about us

the firm

CostEdge Consulting Ltd was established in the year 2022 by the founding directors Kobia Michubu and James Kanalo. The founding directors have over 13 years and 20 years experience respectively which span across the private and public sectors. CostEdge Consulting is a multidisciplinary consultancy firm offering consultancy services within the construction industry in Kenya.

What is different about us?

CostEdge Consulting Limited Directors have been involved in putting up landmark projects most of which have changed the country’s landscape. The firm employs competitive strategies that embrace dynamic market penetration including a wealth of useful knowledge.

The firm, through a rigorous technical and cost advice resource base, strives to achieve a cohesive economical balance between Original costs (Desired budget) and Actual Cost (Final Account) for every project wherever possible. The blend of the rich experience base and dynamic adoption of emerging trends invigorates a professional cutting edge in the team hence certainty possibility of super result.

Our culture and approach

Our culture and approach is to uphold integrity, embrace technology and professionalism. We also embrace pragmatic approach when dealing with task assignments.

What is unique about us?

What makes CostEdge Consultants Limited (CCL) unique is the long vast experience of its directors in the construction industry which embrace costing, project management, contract management and dispute resolution services skills hence a one stop shop or complete package talent that home four core competencies and values namely, scope, time, cost and quality adherence.

Our Passion

To uphold moral values and ethical standards before and during the implementation process and respect divergent views, cultural and religious affiliations, success and innovation moves. Teamwork remains our greatest driving force and team management of stakeholders needs to ensure that all needs of the project and target groups have been met. We derive passion in successful projects.

our values

  • Professionalism and Excellence

  • Honesty and Diligence

  • Transparency

  • Accountability

  • Integrity and Ethical Practice

  • Creativity and Innovation

vision

To be a one stop shop and a highly trusted consultancy firm offering multi-disciplinary services to the construction sector in Kenya and beyond.

mission

To provide professional services to our clients efficiently within acceptable cost and time limits.

awards

The Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to James Akumu Kanalo for recognition of his contribution to the Institution and industry in 2015.

our dedication

  • To serve and satisfy the changing needs of our clients and industry

  • Personalized service delivery to satisfy our client's unique requirements

organisation structure

directors

  1. quantity
    surveying

  2. project
    management

  3. contract
    management

  4. arbitration

  1. office
    administrator

  2. quantity
    surveyors

  3. asst. quantity
    surveyors

  1. accounts
    assistant

  2. receptionist/
    secretary

  3. messenger/
    drivers

our services

Our broad range of professional services goes beyond the traditional core of quantity surveying and project management to meet wider client needs. CostEdge Consulting Ltd offers the following range of services:

Quantity Surveying

quantity surveying

  • Feasibility studies, budgetary advice, cost analysis and cost planning.

  • Advice on contract and tender procedures.

  • Pre-contract tender documents and Bills of Quantities.

  • Tender analysis and specification writing.

  • Negotiations with contractors through Client approval.

  • Prepare cash flow projections, and periodic financial appraisals.

  • Prepare valuation and variations of work in progress.

  • Settlement of final accounts with contractors.

  • Settlement of contractors claims and disputes.

Project Management

project management

  • Lead and manage the performance of the project team.

  • Undertake technical analysis of construction to ensure statutory compliance.

  • Monitoring and tracking of project to align it with master schedule framework.

  • Provide periodical forecasts on project disbursements, costs and time schedule.

  • Approve project consultants’ interim valuations and payment certificates.

  • Manage project risks through cost control measures.

  • Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule projects.

  • Analyze project life-cycle status and report to Client.

  • Liaising with the relevant institutions with a view to update changes accordingly.

Contract Management

contract management

  • Contractual correspondence

  • Contractual claims (Drafting and Defense)

  • Works programmes

  • Cash flow projections

  • Applications for payment

  • Valuation of variations

  • Schedules of materials and labour

  • Preparation of quotation bills from drawings / physical measurements

  • Drafting and agreement of final accounts

  • Support in pre-qualification & expression of interest

  • Pricing tender documents

  • Resident quantity surveyors / Site based quantity surveyors

Arbitration

arbitration services

  • Acting as an arbitrator on appointment (by parties or appointing authority)

  • Interpretation of contractual provisions

  • Contractual correspondences and letters

  • Acting as an arbitrator for a construction dispute on appointment

  • Acting as an expert witness in arbitration proceedings

  • Representing a party as a counsel in arbitration proceedings.

the team

A highly energetic and dynamic team is in place to steer Cost Edge Consulting Ltd to limitless heights.

management

Kobia Michubu

kobia michubu

director

  • 13 Years’ experience in both private and public sectors

  • Msc. Construction Project Management, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology – Ongoing

  • Bachelor of Arts in Building Economics (Hons.),University of Nairobi – 2009

  • Registered Quantity Surveyor, Reg. No. Q715 – 2012

  • Member Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)and Arbitrator

  • Member Institute of Construction Project Managers of Kenya

  • Professional member, Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK)

  • Corporate Member, Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK)

  • Proficient in computer MS Office applications

James Kanalo

james a. kanalo

director

  • 20 Years’ experience in the private sector

  • PhD Candidate in Business Administration (Strategic Management option) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT)

  • Masters of Business Administration (MBA) (Hons). Strategic Management option, 2015 at Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)

  • Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology (Construction Management) (Hons). 2012 at University of Nairobi

  • HND in Construction (Building Economics option), 2002

  • Diploma in Construction (Building option), 1999

  • Member of Architectural Association of Kenya

  • Member of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya

  • Member of Institution of Construction Project Managers of Kenya

  • Member of the Engineers Registration Board

staff

Amos Munene

amos munene

quantity surveyor

  • 5 Years’ experience in the private sector

  • Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons.), The Technical University of Kenya – 2017

  • Registered Quantity Surveyor, Reg. No. Q1037 – 2020

  • Member, Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya(IQSK)

  • Proficient in computer MS Office applications

  • Proficient in Quantity Surveying applications (Win QS, MS Project ArchiCAD & AutoCAD)

Brian Oluoch

brian oluoch

quantity surveyor

  • 5 Years’ experience in both the private and public sector

  • Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons.), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology – 2017

  • Registered Quantity Surveyor, Reg. No. Q1046 – 2020

  • Member, Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK)

  • Proficient in computer MS Office applications

  • Proficient in Quantity Surveying applications (Win QS, QS CAD, MS Project ArchiCAD & AutoCAD)

Samson Wanjala

samson wanjala

asst. quantity surveyor

  • 13 years experience

  • Diploma in Quantity Surveying - Sang'alo institute of science & technology -2010

  • Proficient in computer Ms Office Applications

Brenda Kirito

brenda kirito

admin assistant

  • Front office/Secretarial studies

  • Four (4) Years with the firm

selected projects

The following is a selection of our completed projects

Kobia Michubu

Some of the projects previously managed by Kobia Michubu

project client architect project cost period role
Proposed Catering And Children's Hospital Block At Mp Shah Hospital, Nairobi Mp Shah Hospital Chani Lall Partnership Architects 354 Million 2015 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Oncology Block At Mp Shah Hospital, Nairobi Mp Shah Hospital Chani Lall Partnership Architects 700 Million 2016 -2017 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Real Towers Upperhill, Nairobi Royal Ngao Holdings Ltd Dimensions Architects 1.3 Billion 2017 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Serviced Apartments Local Authority Provident Fund Cadplan Architects Ltd. 422 Million 2010 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Agrho House For Agricultural And Industrial Agricultural And Industrial Holdings Ltd Tectura International 239 Million 2010 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Icu Block At Mp Shah Hospital, Nairobi Mp Shah Hospital Chani Lall Partnership Architects 306 Million 2015 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Ultra Modern Complex At GTI Ministry Of Public Service Ministry Of Public Service 830 Million 2010 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Commercial Development On Plot L.R. No. Moktar Daddah Street, Nairobi Adder Company Ltd Dimension Architects. 87 Million 2010 Quantity Surveying
The Proposed Mortuary Block For Nanyuki Cottage Hospital, Nanyuki Nanyuki Cottage Hospital Grasp Design Ltd 43 Million 2021 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Completion Of Government Quarters Karen Ministry Of Home Affairs Ministry Of Public Works 383 Million 2010 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Kantaria Ward, Maternity Ward, Hdu, Mortuary, Executive Offices, Car Park & Other Renovation Works For MP Shah Hospital, Westlands , Nairobi MP Shah Hospital Chani Lall Partnership Architects 300 Million 2012 -2020 Quantity Surveying
James Kanalo

Some of the projects previously managed by James Kanalo

project client architect project cost period role
Proposed Fit-out Partitioning Of Offices At Corporate Business Centre In Upper Hill, Nairobi Kenya Revenue Authority [KRA] Tectura International 685 Million 2017 Quantity Surveying
Proposed 5No. Town Houses Development On Plot LR. NO. 23734/382, Kaputei Road Kileleshwa, Nairobi County Mr. Duncan N. Ndegwa Office For Modern Architecture 189 Million 2016 -2017 Quantity Surveying
Proposed 3No. Town Houses Development On Plot LR. NO. 23734/128, Elmolo Drive Lavington, Nairobi County Mr. Duncan N. Ndegwa Office For Modern Architecture 117 Million 2017 - 2017 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Ciata City Mall Development On Plot LR. NO. 5989/178, Ridge Ways Along Kiambu Road. Kiambu County Muruga Investments Ltd Domus Architects 700 Million 2014 -2017 Quantity Surveying And Project Manage ment
Proposed Development Of Kamariny Stadium, Iten –elgeyo Marakwet County Sports Kenya Tectura International 287 Million 2017 -2020 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Development Of Kipchoge Keino Stadium, Eldoret –uasin Gishu County Sports Kenya Tectura International 630 Million 2017 -2020 Quantity Surveying
Proposed residential development on Plot Lr. No.2 /110, Menelik Road, Nairobi Jesuit Fathers Registered Vamos Architects 210 Million 2012 -2013 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Factory Development On Plot Lr. No.1338/9(1338/4/5) In Athi River, Machakos County Welding Alloys Ltd Vamos Architects 363 Million 2014 -2018 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Partitioning And Refurbishment Of Offices At Harambee Co-operative Parliamentary Service Commission Tectura International 420 Million 2013 -2014 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Kenya Airways Staff Housing In Embakasi –nairobi (330 Units) Kenya Airways Pension Scheme Tej Architects 900 Million 2010 -2013 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Residential Development On Plot Lr. No.337/861 Mavoko Municipality, Athi River [Everest Park] (320 Units) Everest Ltd And Shelter Afrique Joint Venture Gem Archplans 486 Million 2011 -2013 Project Management
Proposed Development Scheme For Kenya Medical Association Upper Hill Nairobi Kenya Medical Association (Kma) Arplad Architects Ltd 1.3 Billion 2008 -2011 Contract Management
Proposed Office Fit–out For Cfc Life Nyerere Road - Nairobi Cfc Life Planning Interiors Ltd 330 Million 2006 -2008 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Blue Shield Headquarters Upper Hill- Nairobi Blue Shield Insurance Company Octa Architects 250 Million 2006 -2008 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Retail Expansion For Barclays Bank 11no.branches (Busia, Kitale , Kapenguria, Makupa,highridge, Lavington, Nairobi West, Sales Centre) Barclays Bank Boundless Architects & Interiors Ltd 40 Million 2008 Quantity Surveying
Proposed Kenya Port Authority Pension Scheme Villas At South C- Nairobi (93 Units) Kenya Port Authority Pension Scheme Triad Architects 740 Million 2006 -2010 Contract Management & Quantity Surveying
Proposed Kenya Port Authority Pension Scheme Villas At Bombolulu Mombasa Kenya Port Authority Pension Scheme Gitutho Architects & Planners Ltd 610 Million 2006 -2010 Contract Management
Proposed Multi-purpose Hall Phase Iii At All Saints Cathedral Nairobi All Saints Cathedral Church, Nairobi Dimensions Architects 175 Million 2006 -2011 Contract Management & Quantity Surveying
Proposed Brookhouse Junior School Karen-nairobi Brookhouse Junior School Dimensions Architects 100 Million 2005 - 2006 Quantity Surveying

contact us

Let's have a chat. Contact us today.

P.O. Box 100-00628 Nairobi

0799 573 568, 0735 531 227

info@costedgeconsulting.com

7th Floor, Kalson Towers, The Crescent Road,
Off Parklands Road, Opp. MP Shah Hospital

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