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In
collaboration with other consultants and concerned parties
in the building project, the firm provides the following
services: -
Inception
Stage
At the inception stage the firm will assist
in defining the aim of the project, outline the accommodation
requirements, assess financial, material and personnel
resources.
Feasibility
stage
Outline responsibilities, determine whether
new building is needed, advise on other consultants
required in the project, prepare a provisional cost
estimate, prepare a program, evaluate, select and survey
the site and to contact the relevant authorities.
Preliminary
Design
Make a diagrammatic plan of the main elements,
prepare alternative designs related to the site, select
suitable design and show main dimensions, allocation
of the space and building materials.
Detailed
Design
Design each space and fix sizes, decide
on construction method and all materials, show the position
of the furniture and equipment, prepare and agree on
final design drawings, make new cost estimates and obtain
preliminary approval from relevant authorities.
Working
Drawings/Details
Make accurate drawings giving
all the information needed to construct the works, select
fittings and equipment, and obtain building regulations
approval. Coordinate other consultants to complete the
tender documents in relation to the working drawings
and details.
Tendering
Assist
in the tendering process by short-listing the contractors,
issuing the drawings, bills of quantities and contract
conditions to selected contractors. To scrutinize with
other members of the team the tenders and advise accordingly
on the selection of the winning tender. Supervise the
contract signing and nominate sub-contractors.
Site
Supervision
Agree contractors program, supervise
work on site, hold fortnightly meetings and issue payment
certificates.
Practical
completion
Inspect works, make list of defects,
hold hand-over meeting and accept keys and maintenance
manuals from the
contractor.
Final
completion
Inspect the works and check that defects
are made good and settle the final accounts.
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