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Stage 3 > Developed Design
3.5.8.8 Prepare and submit application for express consent to display
an advertisement, application or notification to fell or lop trees
covered by a Tree Preservation Order or in a conservation area, as
relevant.
3.5.8.9 Conclude any Research and Development activities related to
the project.
3.5.9
Cost planning
3.5.9.1
The cost consultant should collaborate with the architect and other
consultants to develop and refine the full cost plan as the design is
developed and outline specification notes are prepared.
During this stage the cost consultant will prepare an elemental cost
plan followed by a firm cost plan and cash flow forecast, relying on
input from other design team members, and will advise on cost effects
of compliance with statutory requirements. The cost consultant should
contribute information and advice for inclusion in the Stage 3 report to
the client.
3.5.9.2
Discuss with the design team and the client the effect of major
design decisions on the allocations within the cost plan before
they are taken.
There must be regular two-way exchange of information if designers are
to keep within cost targets or limits.
3.5.9.3
Provide the cost consultant with information on the cost plan
and cash flow projection (or prepare a cost estimate if appointed
to do so).
3.5.9.4
Report to the client on cost matters at agreed intervals.
If procurement is through design and build for a contractor client,
provide information to other consultants and the contractor’s estimators
to cost detailed proposals.
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