Independent Advisory

Infrastructure Advisory
Without Compromise.

Independent advisory for power transmission, construction management, OSH compliance, and energy optimization - structured under the COS™ Methodology and billed fortnightly. No retainer. No minimum. Pay for what you use.

Service Tracks
Six Areas. One Standard.

Every service track is delivered independently - you engage only what you need. All advisory is governed by the COS™ three-pillar framework: Compliance, Oversight, Sustainability.

Power Transmission Advisory

Independent advisory for 132kV to 440kV overhead line and underground cable systems across South Asia and the Middle East.

  • Feasibility review and route alignment assessment
  • Owner's engineer and construction oversight
  • EPC tender review and contractor pre-qualification
  • Commissioning oversight and punch list management
  • Contract administration support on FIDIC-structured projects - based on field experience
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Construction Management

CCM-standard construction management for infrastructure projects - from contract initiation through commissioning.

  • QA/QC system development and site audit
  • NCR register establishment and closure management
  • Progress monitoring and reporting
  • Dispute avoidance and claim documentation (within CM advisory scope - not legal representation)
  • COS™ pillar scoring at project milestones
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COS™ Compliance Audit

Independent three-pillar audit producing a scored, evidence-based COS™ Assessment Report for any infrastructure project.

  • Compliance Register review against applicable standards
  • Oversight systems assessment (NCR, dashboards, duty of care)
  • Sustainability baseline and SDG alignment check
  • Pillar scores: C%, O%, S% with remediation guidance
  • Report delivered as a structured, evidence-based COS™ Assessment Report
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OSH · QHSE Advisory

Occupational Safety and Health advisory for construction and industrial projects aligned with IFC and ISO 45001 standards.

  • Site OSH audit and risk assessment
  • QHSE management system development
  • Incident reporting framework setup
  • Worker safety protocol documentation
  • IFC Performance Standard alignment for donor projects

Transmission and Electrical Infrastructure Advisory

Independent advisory for transmission and electrical infrastructure projects from 11kV to 400kV, covering overhead lines, underground cable, and substation works across all voltage levels.

  • EHV underground cable (66kV to 400kV) - route alignment, installation governance, commissioning oversight
  • Overhead transmission line advisory - feasibility, EPC tender review, contractor pre-qualification
  • Substation works advisory - GIS and AIS, ADB/JICA/World Bank financed projects
  • NEA tender support - ADB, JICA, and bilateral financed packages
  • No equipment sold - independent advisory only
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DFI Project Support

Governance and compliance support for World Bank, ADB, and IFC-funded infrastructure projects in Nepal and South Asia.

  • IFC Performance Standards compliance documentation
  • ESG framework alignment and reporting
  • Donor audit preparation and readiness review
  • Procurement advisory for DFI-funded contracts
  • COS™ compliance report for donor submission

Fortnightly Advisory.
No Retainer Required.

Advisory time is documented in a fortnightly timesheet. You receive one professional invoice every two weeks covering hours worked and activities completed. No minimum commitment. No retainer. Engage for a single advisory question or a twelve-month project - the model works for both.

International advisory billing arrangements are confirmed at engagement stage. Contact us for details.

Nepal / South Asia (private)USD 50/hr
DFI-backed project (WB/ADB/IFC)USD 75/hr
Middle East / InternationalUSD 75-100/hr
Billing cycleFortnightly
Payment terms14 days
How to Engage
Four Steps to Active Advisory
1

Initial Discussion

One conversation. No commitment. You share the project context - we confirm whether and how advisory adds value.

2

Scope Confirmation

We agree the advisory scope, applicable rate tier, and engagement start date in writing.

3

Engagement Letter

One-page document. Digital signature accepted. Billing begins from signature date.

4

Fortnightly Cycle

Timesheet submitted every two weeks. Invoice follows within 3 working days. Transparent, predictable, professional.

Start the Conversation

No pitch document required. One email describing your project context is enough to begin.

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info@cosmethod.org · · Kathmandu, Nepal
International Payments
Payoneer · Email for payment request
info@cosmethod.org · USD accepted
Contact
info@cosmethod.org
LinkedIn: Susil Bhandari, CCM