About BuildWise Advisory

BuildWise Advisory is led by Ramesh Ramlakhan, an experienced Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, and Construction Consultant with over 25 years of experience in construction cost management and project advisory.

We provide independent, practical advice to property investors and developers to help control costs and reduce risk throughout the construction process.

Our work is focused on ensuring clarity in contractor pricing, proper management of variations and Construction Change Directives (CCDs), and maintaining financial control from concept through to project completion.

Our Approach

We take a practical and commercially focused approach to construction advisory.

Our role is to identify risks early, provide clear guidance, and ensure that decisions are made with full awareness of cost implications.

We work independently to protect our clients’ financial interests and bring transparency to the construction process.

Experience

Experience across a range of construction projects, including high-end residential developments and complex builds requiring coordination between architectural, structural, and MEP systems.

Geographic experience includes the Cayman Islands and international project exposure, supporting both local and overseas clients.