Our Services
FOR CONTRACTORS
WCC MarginGuard™
FOR DEVELOPERS
WCC ReturnShield™
FOR CLIENTS
WCC ValueSure™
FOR CONTRACTORS
WCC MarginGuard™
MarginGuard™ is designed for subcontractors and SME contractors who require structured commercial protection without the cost of a full-time senior commercial hire.
The framework focuses on five core pillars:
- Price It Right – Pre-contract review & estimating oversight
- Protect the Cash – Payment applications & cashflow discipline
- Control the Risk – Contracts, notices & change management
- Systemise the Business – CVR, reporting & governance
- Build the Team – Commercial training & capability development
Ideal for growing contractors seeking stability and controlled expansion.
FOR DEVELOPERS
WCC ReturnShield™
ReturnShield™ provides commercial and contractual oversight to protect development returns.
The framework focuses on five core pillars:
- Optimise Feasibility – Development appraisals, cost vs GDV analysis & viability testing
- Select the Right Delivery Partner – Tender analysis & contractor evaluation
- Allocate Risk Intelligently – Structured contract & risk allocation review
- Govern Change Rigorously – Active change control & variation scrutiny
- Maintain Financial & Commercial Oversight – Cost reporting scrutiny & governance during delivery
Designed to ensure development margin is protected from contract award through to final account.
FOR CLIENTS
WCC ValueSure™
ValueSure™ offers independent commercial assurance for clients seeking cost certainty and structured oversight.
The framework focuses on five core pillars:
- Strengthen the Commercial Foundation – Pre-contract commercial review & risk assessment
- Ensure Contract Compliance – Ongoing monitoring of contractual obligations & governance
- Control Variations with Discipline – Independent assessment of change & cost impact
- Validate Financial Reporting – Scrutiny of cost reports, forecasts & cost-to-complete
- Provide Independent Commercial Assurance – Strategic advice to protect value & outcomesProviding clarity, transparency and informed decision-making.
MarginGuard™, ValueSure™ and ReturnShield™ are trademarks of Williams Commercial Consultancy Limited.
Targeted Commercial Support
In addition to retained commercial partnerships, WCC regularly supports contractors and developers with specific commercial requirements at key project stages.
Typical ad‑hoc services include:
Tender measurement and estimating support
Bill of quantities preparation
Tender commercial reviews
Subcontract package assessment
Independent commercial advice during project delivery
Protect. Control. Strengthen

