Guide to Using the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 - Other - Page 102
Guide to Using the RIBA Plan of Work 2013
Supplementary notes
• Collaborate with the contractor to maximise construction phase potential to
meet sustainability criteria as economically as possible.
• Submit final information for statutory approval and certification including Building
Regulations Part L submission and energy performance certificates (EPC).
• Visit the site to check that quality, installation, etc. is in line with sustainability targets.
• Review the content of the operating and maintenance manual with the facilities
manager, who should sign it off when it is complete and acceptable. Stress
the importance of design elements that are essential to meeting sustainability
targets and how to monitor whether they are operating correctly.
• Work with the client’s facilities managers to ensure a smooth handover, with all
records finalised and coordinated and with adequately trained operating and
maintenance staff in place in advance of completion.
• Check that adequate maintenance contracts are in place and that they will
commence immediately after handover.
• Confirm responsibilities and routines for data recording to monitor performance
and assist in fine tuning.
• Identify aftercare representative(s) and when they will be available on site.
• Refer to the Handover Strategy for detailed guidance on preparations to be
made for handover and post-completion activities.
Stage 6 – Handover and Close Out
Sustainability aims
To support the client in the early stages of occupation and to provide aftercare
services as agreed.
Checkpoints
• Has assistance with the collation of post-completion information for final
sustainability certification been provided?
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