Create.iF

Create.iF MANAGE is a consultancy specializing in project management and quantity surveying, founded by Matt Butler in 2005. The firm was established to bridge the gap between traditional contractors, developers, and funders by providing expert commercial insights. It serves clients by offering a 'commercial eye' to optimize projects for success from all perspectives. Create.iF MANAGE collaborates with a vetted network of partners to ensure quality and seamless execution across all project phases.

The company's services follow the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) plan of works and are structured into several key stages. For pre-construction, it provides feasibility and development appraisals, cost modeling, market testing, and procurement/tender support. During the construction phase, services include project management, serving as an employer's agent, quantity surveying, lender monitoring, and commercial and contract administration. Post-construction services cover handover support, including health and safety files, as well as operational management, asset improvement programs, and insurance claim support.

A core philosophy of the firm is the concept of the 'Golden Thread', which ensures consistency, accountability, resilience, and traceability throughout a project's lifecycle. This approach facilitates a continuous flow of information and responsibility, allowing projects to adapt to challenges while maintaining their core objectives and providing clear audit trails.

Keywords: project management, quantity surveying, construction consultancy, development appraisal, cost modelling, contract administration, employer's agent, RIBA plan of works, commercial real estate, asset improvement.