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Stage 2 > Concept Design: Supplementary Material: 2/SM2
2/SM2: Design team roles
Cost consultant
The cost consultant can assist the design team in reviewing financial aspects of
the Concept Design and monitoring costs against the budget. They should be
involved continuously and should report regularly at consultant team meetings.
The cost consultant will evaluate the Strategic Brief and advise on the cost
implications of design and energy options. They will prepare an initial cost plan
and cash flow forecast, relying on input from other consultant team members.
Structural engineer
The structural engineer can work with the architect to develop structural
concepts which are integral with the overall design in the Concept Design.
They will visit the site and advise on the structural constraints it imposes and
on any surveys needed, for example where there are special conditions such as
contaminated land. The structural engineer can advise on environmental issues
such as excavation and landfill. They should also liaise with services engineers to
ensure integrated design. Priorities should be established and conflicts resolved
at design team meetings.
Building services engineer
At Concept Design stage, the architect will take into account orientation,
climatic and other environmental factors. There will also be a need to establish
performance, installation and costs in use. The building services engineer
can play an important role in contributing to an integrated design approach,
including consideration of sustainability issues. They will identify surveys required
and initiate preliminary consultations with statutory authorities. They should
contribute regularly to design team meetings.
Health and safety
All design team members should cooperate with the CDM coordinator in carrying
out risk assessments and starting to prepare material for inclusion in the Health
and Safety File and the pre-construction information.
