
SUM ADR LIMITED
Construction Adjudicators & Quantity Surveyors
CONSTRUCTION ADJUDICATION
& ADRÂ SERVICES
Expertise. Accredited. Professional.

ACCREDITED ADJUDICATORS
Our two directors, Tom Flannery and Walter Towart are accredited, qualified adjudicators. Parties may by agreement seek to appoint an adjudicator directly, or either party may approach a nominating body such as the RICS.

ADJUDICATION - PARTY REPRESENTATION
We have over 15 years experience of representing parties in adjudication proceedings and we have an enviable track record of delivering successful results at an affordable cost.

CONTRACT AND CLAIMS ADVICE
Contract matters can be intimidating and complicated, which is why it’s crucial to take an informed approach. Through this service offering, you can count on us to review your documentation and provide you with sound, practical advice and assistance.
QUANTITY SURVEYINGÂ SERVICES
Measurement and Valuation Consultants



SPECIALIST MEASUREMENT SERVICES
Over many years, our team has gained experience and expertise in the structural steelwork sector; we are now recognised as a leading QS consultancy in this industry by those companies which work within it.
EXPERT VALUATION AND QS SERVICES
As a QS consultancy, our team has a broad range of experience in quantity surveying matters, and the valuation of construction works. Whether acting as quantity surveyors on a project for a client, or giving expert advice on disputed valuation matters, our team has the resources and knowledge needed to support our clients.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION ADVICE
We are often called upon to advise on matters concerning the proper administration of construction contracts; our team has the experience to support clients and ensure that contracts are administered properly to protect our client's position, whatever the scenario. We also provide a range of training seminars in relation to the management and administration of standard form (JCT, NEC)Â construction contracts.
ABOUT US
Sum ADR Limited was formed in 2021 by two accredited RICS panel Adjudicators, to provide professional support and advice to companies within the construction industry. We provide our services to the highest standards and aim to give our clients quality, commercially-minded advice.
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With Sum ADR Limited, you should expect the best. We are a boutique consultancy firm in a challenging and constantly changing market, where we help our clients overcome their most complex commercial and contractual issues. The majority of our work is repeat business with our broad range of clients, many of whom we have worked for and with for many years. Should you wish to get in touch, please complete the contact form below and we shall be happy to give you a call.

MEET OUR DIRECTORS

TOM FLANNERY
Director | BSc(Hons), MSc, RICS-DipAdj, MRICS, MCIArb
Tom is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and construction professional with 20 years' experience in the construction industry; he has always had a keen interest in the subjects of claims, contracts and dispute resolution (ADR), and tailored his career towards working in these areas from an early stage. Tom is regularly requested to review and advise on conditions of Contract/Subcontract, schedules of amendments to standard forms, and bespoke forms of contract, for a variety of clients. Tom has acted as a representative in a large number of adjudications, for both Referring and Responding parties, in a variety of disputes and has an excellent track record; Tom is a member of the RICS (LVD) Panel of Construction Adjudicators.

WALTER TOWART
Director | MSc, RICS-DipAdj, MCIArb
Walter is a dedicated professional with over 40 years' experience working in the construction industry. With a background in claims (particularly delay analysis), Walter has latterly specialised in contracts, and dispute resolution (ADR), and he is a past-Chairman of the North-East branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Walter has acted as a representative in a large number of adjudications, for both Referring and Responding parties, in a variety of disputes and has an excellent track record; he has also acted for parties in a number of mediations. Walter is a member of the RICS President's Panel of Construction Adjudicators.
GET IN TOUCH
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