Pre-Planning
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Establishing design brief with Client
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Arranging for a full measured survey of property to be carried out
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Drawing up 3D Revit existing plans and elevations of the property
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Producing initial scheme design(s)
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Holding meetings with Client
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Carrying out reasonable design scheme amendments
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Obtaining pre-application advice from the Local Authority (if appropriate)
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Advice on Health and Safety implications
Planning
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Preparing planning documents
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Liaising with external consultants and compilation of information
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Submission and monitoring of planning application
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Carrying out amendments as required by the Local Authority
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If required, submission of Appeal to the Planning Inspectorate and submission of alternative scheme
Building Regulations
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Preparing Building Regulation compliant details and drawings
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Liaising with external consultants and compilation of information
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Submission and monitoring of Building Regulation application
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Carrying out simple steel calculations or liaising with Structural Engineer for more complex structural work
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Carrying out U-Value calculations and component design
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Design of drainage and layout
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Design of foundation layout
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Carrying out amendments as required by Building Control
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Advice on water authority Build Over Agreements
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Advice on Party Wall matters
Specification and Tender
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Preparing detailed construction drawings
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Producing drawings highlighting lighting fixtures, electric sockets and radiator positions etc.
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Producing window and door schedules
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Preparing Specification of Works (from which Contractors can quote on a detailed basis) to include:
- Preliminaries (contract information)
- Workmanship and Materials (standards to be adhered to)
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Producing tender package and obtaining quotes from Contractors
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Comparison of tenders and advice on possible cost reductions
Contract Administration
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Discussions with chosen Contractor
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Discussions with Client
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Issuing of Contract Instructions for additions/omissions to the Schedule of Works
Site Involvement
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Ongoing liaison with Contractor
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Regular site visits
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Valuations of works at stages
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Issue of Certificates for payment to Contractor
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Advice of implications for Client resulting from any changes during construction
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Agreement of final account
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Instigation of retention fund for period following completion of project to allow for any remedial work during the following six months