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Stage 5 > Construction
5.5.8
Consultations, approvals and consents
5.5.8.1
Check that any necessary approvals and consents have been
obtained and are on file. If any are still outstanding, explain to the
client the consequences of starting on site prematurely.
It is wise to draw up an approvals and conditions tracker that identifies
when and how each is discharged.
5.5.8.2 Check that all notices granting planning permission and approval
under Building Regulations are to hand. Check that statutory
approvals are still valid within time limits.
5.5.8.3 Check that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been given
particulars required by law under the CDM Regulations.
5.5.8.4 Check with the client that all necessary party wall awards are in
place.
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5.5.9
Cost planning
5.5.9.1
Check with the cost consultant, if appointed, the contractor’s
schedule of rates and the contract sum analysis where relevant.
5.5.9.2
Liaise with the cost consultant to monitor costs arising from
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contract administrator’s instructions, and for forecasting monthly
reports.
5.5.9.3
Provide the client with estimates of costs arising from contract
administrator’s instructions, including variations.
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5.5.9.4
Notify the cost consultant of any work against which monies
must be withheld or where ‘an appropriate deduction’ is to be
made from the contract sum.
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5.5.9.5
Liaise generally with the cost consultant over remeasurement,
valuations and the issue of monetary certificates, and
applications for direct loss and/or expense.
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