BIM plan: construction - Revision history

Designing Buildings: Redirected page to 5: Construction

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Designing Buildings at 14:49, 11 August 2015

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Designing Buildings at 09:07, 18 April 2015

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	Have the works been completed?		Have the works been completed?

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	Building user's guide.		Building user's guide.

−	Building log book.	+	Building log book / Technical guide.
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−	Technical guide.	+

	Health and safety file.		Health and safety file.

Designing Buildings at 17:37, 6 February 2015

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	Is there a clear migration strategy and operational strategy in place?		Is there a clear migration strategy and operational strategy in place?

−	Is any training required? <br/>	+	Is any training required?<br/>

	\| As constructed building information model in native and industry foundation classes (IFC) format.		\| As constructed building information model in native and industry foundation classes (IFC) format.

Designing Buildings at 17:28, 6 February 2015

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Designing Buildings at 15:05, 4 February 2015

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−	This stage is sometimes referred to as 'build and commission'. It is the process of constructing the development and preparing it for occupation. This ~~stage~~ may ~~also involve a number of employer activities necessary for them to prepare for occupation~~.~~<br/>~~	+	This stage is sometimes referred to as 'build and commission'. It is the process of constructing the development and preparing it for occupation. This may include on-site construction and off-site manufacturing.

−	~~The word ‘contractor’ is used below~~ to ~~describe the supplier that constructs the development~~. If ~~an integrated supply team has been appointed~~ to ~~design and construct (and perhaps operate)~~ the ~~development then they~~ will be the ~~contractor~~.~~<br/>~~	+	This stage may also involve a number of employer activities necessary for them to prepare for occupation. If they have not already done so, the employer may wish to appoint site inspectors. If the employer will be responsible for operating the development once completed, an in-house or outsourced team should witness testing and commissioning, ready to take over the running of services as soon as practical completion is certified.

−	~~Contract administration tasks (such as certifying payments) are attributed~~ to ~~a contract administrator. Under some forms of procurement they will work for~~ the ~~employer, however, on private finance initiative (PFI) projects, the body funding~~ the integrated supply team ~~may appoint~~ the ~~contract administrator~~.<br/>	+	The word ‘contractor’ is used in this stage to describe the supplier that constructs the development. If an integrated supply team has been appointed to design and construct (and perhaps operate) the development then they will be the contractor.<br/>

−	~~The~~ employer may ~~also wish to~~ appoint ~~site inspectors if they have not already done so~~.<br/>	+	Contract administration tasks (such as certifying payments) are attributed to a contract administrator. Under some forms of procurement they will work for the employer, however, on private finance initiative (PFI) projects, the body funding the integrated supply team may appoint the contract administrator.<br/>

	It is possible that the role of information manager might transfer to the contractor at this stage, along with the common data environment (CDE), or part of it.<br/>		It is possible that the role of information manager might transfer to the contractor at this stage, along with the common data environment (CDE), or part of it.<br/>
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−	If the employer will be responsible for operating the development once completed, an in-house or outsourced team should witness testing and commissioning, ready to take over the running of services as soon as practical completion is certified. Alternatively, a supplier may take on this role.

	The contractor co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and employer training in relation to building services and other aspects of the building. Test and commissioning attribute information should be added to the building information model.		The contractor co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and employer training in relation to building services and other aspects of the building. Test and commissioning attribute information should be added to the building information model.
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	The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of an ‘end of construction’ BIM record, including the as installed data and incorporating specialist supplier's information.		The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of an ‘end of construction’ BIM record, including the as installed data and incorporating specialist supplier's information.

−	The contractor confirms to the contract administrator that the works are complete.	+	The contractor confirms to the contract administrator that the works are complete. A construction stage report is prepared identifying variations, claims, cost build up, schedules of defects and so on. For more information see construction stage report.
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−	A construction stage report is prepared identifying variations, claims, cost build up, schedules of defects and so on. For more information see construction stage report.	+

	The contractor prepares an information exchange (or 'data drop') as required by the employers information requirements. This involves issuing 'approved' information to the 'shared' or 'client shared' area of the common data environment.<br/>		The contractor prepares an information exchange (or 'data drop') as required by the employers information requirements. This involves issuing 'approved' information to the 'shared' or 'client shared' area of the common data environment.<br/>

Designing Buildings at 14:31, 4 February 2015

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	A construction stage report is prepared identifying variations, claims, cost build up, schedules of defects and so on. For more information see construction stage report.		A construction stage report is prepared identifying variations, claims, cost build up, schedules of defects and so on. For more information see construction stage report.

−	The contractor prepares an information exchange (or 'data drop') as required by the employers information requirements. This involves issuing 'approved' information to the 'shared' or 'client shared' area of the common data environment. <br/>	+	The contractor prepares an information exchange (or 'data drop') as required by the employers information requirements. This involves issuing 'approved' information to the 'shared' or 'client shared' area of the common data environment.<br/>

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−	~~The contract administrator certifies practical completion.~~

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Designing Buildings at 14:30, 4 February 2015

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	The word ‘contractor’ is used below to describe the supplier that constructs the development. If an integrated supply team has been appointed to design and construct (and perhaps operate) the development then they will be the contractor.<br/>		The word ‘contractor’ is used below to describe the supplier that constructs the development. If an integrated supply team has been appointed to design and construct (and perhaps operate) the development then they will be the contractor.<br/>

−	Contract administration tasks (such as certifying payments) are attributed to a contract administrator. Under some forms of procurement they will work for the employer, however, on private finance initiative (PFI) projects, the body funding the integrated supply team may appoint the contract administrator. <br/>	+	Contract administration tasks (such as certifying payments) are attributed to a contract administrator. Under some forms of procurement they will work for the employer, however, on private finance initiative (PFI) projects, the body funding the integrated supply team may appoint the contract administrator.<br/>

−	The employer may also wish to appoint site inspectors if they have not already done so. <br/>	+	The employer may also wish to appoint site inspectors if they have not already done so.<br/>

	It is possible that the role of information manager might transfer to the contractor at this stage, along with the common data environment (CDE), or part of it.<br/>		It is possible that the role of information manager might transfer to the contractor at this stage, along with the common data environment (CDE), or part of it.<br/>
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	*Statutory site registers.		*Statutory site registers.
	*Any further geotechnical survey work required.		*Any further geotechnical survey work required.
−	*Statutory ~~utility~~ information.	+	*Statutory utilities information.
	*An initial construction phase plan.		*An initial construction phase plan.
	*A site waste management plan.		*A site waste management plan.

−	Wherever possible, this information should be prepared in a way that is easy to share and use, consistent with the requirements set out in the employer's information requirements.	+	Wherever possible, this information should be prepared in a way that is easy to share, interrogate and use, consistent with the requirements set out in the employer's information requirements.

	Any outstanding performance specified work should be completed and any remaining generic objects replaced with manufacturers objects, re-linked to associated information.		Any outstanding performance specified work should be completed and any remaining generic objects replaced with manufacturers objects, re-linked to associated information.

−	The building information model may be developed into a virtual construction model, including a detailed construction sequence that might be linked to a project management scheduling tool. It might include; method statements, visualisations of potentially hazardous activities, delivery scheduling, formwork sequencing, traffic diversions and so on.	+	The building information model (or 'design intent model') may be developed into a virtual construction model, including a detailed construction sequence that might be linked to a project management scheduling tool. It might include; method statements, visualisations of potentially hazardous activities, delivery scheduling, formwork sequencing, traffic diversions and so on.

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	The contract administrator holds regular construction progress meetings at which the supply team issue progress reports. The contract administrator in turn prepares construction progress reports for the employer.		The contract administrator holds regular construction progress meetings at which the supply team issue progress reports. The contract administrator in turn prepares construction progress reports for the employer.

−	~~The~~ employer begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and a migration strategy or ‘move in programme’, setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility. The soft landings framework suggests that a building readiness sub programme should be prepared in order that proper consideration is given to commissioning, [[Handover%20to%20client\|handover]] and aftercare. The supplier should be involved in the preparation of these strategies to ensure that interfaces are understood expectations managed.	+	If they have not already done so, the employer begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and a migration strategy or ‘move in programme’, setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility. The soft landings framework suggests that a building readiness sub programme should be prepared in order that proper consideration is given to commissioning, [[Handover%20to%20client\|handover]] and aftercare. The supplier should be involved in the preparation of these strategies to ensure that interfaces are understood expectations managed.

−	The employer may have awarded separate occupation services contracts for delivering and installing equipment, fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises) outside of the main contract. This may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract. It is important that these suppliers have a proper understanding of the development and its operation~~. Information~~ about their works should ~~also~~ be incorporated into the building information model.	+	The employer may have awarded separate occupation services contracts for delivering and installing equipment, fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises) outside of the main contract. This may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract. It is important that these suppliers have a proper understanding of the development and its operation, and information about their works should be incorporated into the building information model.

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	The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures. Where necessary, the building information model should be updated.		The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures. Where necessary, the building information model should be updated.

−	The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual and a plain language building user's guide. The contractor also co-ordinates the preparation of the building log book providing the employer with information about building services to help them operate the building efficiently (NB the soft landings framework proposes that this should be incorporated into a wider technical guide for the building operators). The CDM co-ordinator completes the health and safety file.	+	The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual and a plain language building user's guide. The contractor also co-ordinates the preparation of the building log book providing the employer with information about building services to help them operate the building efficiently (NB the soft landings framework proposes that this should be incorporated into a wider technical guide for the building operators). The CDM co-ordinator completes the health and safety file. This information should all be provided in a format that will be easy for the employer to edit in the future, as it may need to be updated during occupation of the completed development.
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−	This information should all be provided in a format that will be easy for the employer to edit in the future, as it may need to be updated ~~with the benefit~~ of ~~operational experience~~.	+

	The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of an ‘end of construction’ BIM record, including the as installed data and incorporating specialist supplier's information.		The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of an ‘end of construction’ BIM record, including the as installed data and incorporating specialist supplier's information.
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	A construction stage report is prepared identifying variations, claims, cost build up, schedules of defects and so on. For more information see construction stage report.		A construction stage report is prepared identifying variations, claims, cost build up, schedules of defects and so on. For more information see construction stage report.
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		+	The contractor prepares an information exchange (or 'data drop') as required by the employers information requirements. This involves issuing 'approved' information to the 'shared' or 'client shared' area of the common data environment. <br/>

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−	The table below sets out examples of plain language questions that an employer might ask at this decision point and the information they might require to answer those questions~~.The publication of information may be described as an 'information exchange' or 'data drop', when information is issued to the 'shared' or 'client shared' area of the common data environment~~.<br/>	+	The table below sets out examples of plain language questions that an employer might ask at this decision point and the information they might require to answer those questions.<br/>

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	Have the works been completed?		Have the works been completed?

−	Has the development been tested and defects rectified?	+	Has the development been tested and patent defects rectified?

	Should practical completion be certified and the building occupied?		Should practical completion be certified and the building occupied?
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	Is any training required?		Is any training required?

−	Is there a clear migration strategy and operational strategy?	+	Is there a clear migration strategy and operational strategy in place?

	\| As constructed building information model in native and industry foundation classes (IFC) format.		\| As constructed building information model in native and industry foundation classes (IFC) format.

Designing Buildings at 14:20, 4 February 2015

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−	This stage is sometimes referred to as '~~Build~~ and commission'.	+	This stage is sometimes referred to as 'build and commission'. It is the process of constructing the development and preparing it for occupation. This stage may also involve a number of employer activities necessary for them to prepare for occupation.<br/>

−	The word ‘contractor’ is used below to describe the supplier that constructs the development. If an integrated supply team has been appointed to design and construct (and perhaps operate) the development then they will be the contractor.	+	The word ‘contractor’ is used below to describe the supplier that constructs the development. If an integrated supply team has been appointed to design and construct (and perhaps operate) the development then they will be the contractor.<br/>

−	~~It is possible that the role of information manager might transfer~~ to the ~~contractor at this stage~~, ~~along with the common data environment~~ (~~CDE~~), ~~or part of it~~.<br/>	+	Contract administration tasks (such as certifying payments) are attributed to a contract administrator. Under some forms of procurement they will work for the employer, however, on private finance initiative (PFI) projects, the body funding the integrated supply team may appoint the contract administrator. <br/>

−	Contract administration tasks (such as certifying payments under the construction contract) are attributed to a contract administrator. Under some forms of procurement (such as design and build) the contractor administrator (sometimes referred to as the employer~~'s agent) will work for the employer, however, on private finance initiative (PFI) projects, the employer will not be a party~~ to ~~the construction contract and will~~ not ~~make payments for construction. Instead, the body funding the integrated supply team will take on the role of employer for the construction contract and~~ so ~~they may appoint the contract administrator~~.	+	The employer may also wish to appoint site inspectors if they have not already done so. <br/>

−	~~The employer may wish~~ to ~~appoint site inspectors if they have not already done so. They should also prepare for occupying~~ the ~~completed development during~~ this stage.<br/>	+	It is possible that the role of information manager might transfer to the contractor at this stage, along with the common data environment (CDE), or part of it.<br/>

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−	~~'''~~Mobilisation~~'''~~	+	Mobilisation

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−	~~'''~~Construction~~'''~~	+	Construction

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−	~~'''~~Inspections, commissioning and testing~~.'''~~	+	Inspections, commissioning and testing

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−	~~'''~~Employer’s decision point~~'''~~	+	Employer’s decision point

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Designing Buildings at 14:59, 2 February 2015

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	\| Is the information compliant with employer's information requirements?		\| Is the information compliant with employer's information requirements?
−	Have the works ~~described in the contract documentation~~ been completed?	+	Have the works been completed?

	Has the development been tested and defects rectified?		Has the development been tested and defects rectified?
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	Is any training required?		Is any training required?

−	Is there a clear migration and operational strategy?	+	Is there a clear migration strategy and operational strategy?

	\| As constructed building information model in native and industry foundation classes (IFC) format.		\| As constructed building information model in native and industry foundation classes (IFC) format.
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	Building owner's manual.		Building owner's manual.

−	~~Plain language building~~ user's guide.	+	Building user's guide.

	Building log book.		Building log book.

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	This stage is sometimes referred to as 'build and commission'. It may include both on-site construction and off-site manufacturing.		This stage is sometimes referred to as 'build and commission'. It may include both on-site construction and off-site manufacturing.

−	It also involves a number of activities necessary to prepare for occupation~~. If they have not already done so, the employer may wish to appoint site inspectors~~. If the employer will be responsible for operating the development once completed, an in-house or outsourced team should be appointed to witness testing and commissioning, ready to take over the running of services as soon as practical completion is certified.	+	It also involves a number of activities necessary to prepare for occupation. If the employer will be responsible for operating the development once completed, an in-house or outsourced team should be appointed to witness testing and commissioning, ready to take over the running of services as soon as practical completion is certified. If they have not already done so, the employer may also wish to appoint site inspectors.

	The word ‘contractor’ is used in this stage to describe the supplier that constructs the development. If an integrated supply team has been appointed to design and construct (and perhaps operate) the development then they will be the contractor.<br/>		The word ‘contractor’ is used in this stage to describe the supplier that constructs the development. If an integrated supply team has been appointed to design and construct (and perhaps operate) the development then they will be the contractor.<br/>
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	Wherever possible, this information should be prepared in a way that is easy to share, interrogate and use, consistent with the requirements set out in the employer's information requirements.		Wherever possible, this information should be prepared in a way that is easy to share, interrogate and use, consistent with the requirements set out in the employer's information requirements.

−	Any outstanding performance specified work should be completed and any remaining generic objects replaced with manufacturers objects, re-linked to associated information.	+	Any outstanding performance specified work should be completed and any remaining generic objects replaced with manufacturers' objects, re-linked to associated information.

	The building information model (or 'design intent model') may be developed into a virtual construction model, including a detailed construction sequence that might be linked to a project management scheduling tool. It might include; method statements, visualisations of potentially hazardous activities, delivery scheduling, formwork sequencing, traffic diversions and so on.		The building information model (or 'design intent model') may be developed into a virtual construction model, including a detailed construction sequence that might be linked to a project management scheduling tool. It might include; method statements, visualisations of potentially hazardous activities, delivery scheduling, formwork sequencing, traffic diversions and so on.
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	The contract administrator co-ordinates site inspections and issues instructions as required. The contract administrator holds regular construction progress meetings at which the supply team issue progress reports. The contract administrator in turn prepares construction progress reports for the employer.		The contract administrator co-ordinates site inspections and issues instructions as required. The contract administrator holds regular construction progress meetings at which the supply team issue progress reports. The contract administrator in turn prepares construction progress reports for the employer.

−	If they have not already done so, the employer begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and a migration strategy or ‘move in programme’, setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility. The soft landings framework suggests that a building readiness sub programme should be prepared in order that proper consideration is given to commissioning, [[Handover%20to%20client\|handover]] and aftercare. ~~The supplier~~ should be involved in the preparation of these strategies to ensure that interfaces are understood expectations managed.	+	If they have not already done so, the employer begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and a migration strategy or ‘move in programme’, setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility. The soft landings framework suggests that a building readiness sub programme should be prepared in order that proper consideration is given to commissioning, [[Handover%20to%20client\|handover]] and aftercare. Suppliers should be involved in the preparation of these strategies to ensure that interfaces are understood expectations managed.

	The employer may have awarded separate occupation services contracts for delivering and installing equipment, fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises) outside of the main contract. This may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract. It is important that these suppliers have a proper understanding of the development and its operation, and information about their works should be incorporated into the building information model.		The employer may have awarded separate occupation services contracts for delivering and installing equipment, fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises) outside of the main contract. This may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract. It is important that these suppliers have a proper understanding of the development and its operation, and information about their works should be incorporated into the building information model.
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	The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures. Where necessary, the building information model should be updated.		The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures. Where necessary, the building information model should be updated.

−	The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual and a plain language building user's guide. The contractor also co-ordinates the preparation of the building log book providing the employer with information about building services to help them operate the building efficiently (the soft landings framework proposes that this should be incorporated into a wider technical guide for the building operators). The ~~CDM co-ordinator~~ completes the health and safety file. This information should all be provided in a format that will be easy for the employer to edit in the future, as it may need to be updated during occupation of the completed development.	+	The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual and a plain language building user's guide. The contractor also co-ordinates the preparation of the building log book providing the employer with information about building services to help them operate the building efficiently (the soft landings framework proposes that this should be incorporated into a wider technical guide for the building operators). The principal designer completes the health and safety file. This information should all be provided in a format that will be easy for the employer to edit in the future, as it may need to be updated during occupation of the completed development.

	The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of an ‘end of construction’ BIM record, including as-installed data and specialist supplier's information.		The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of an ‘end of construction’ BIM record, including as-installed data and specialist supplier's information.

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−	This stage is sometimes referred to as 'build and commission'. It ~~is the process of constructing the development and preparing it for occupation. This~~ may include on-site construction and off-site manufacturing.	+	This stage is sometimes referred to as 'build and commission'. It may include both on-site construction and off-site manufacturing.

−	~~This stage may~~ also ~~involve~~ a number of ~~employer~~ activities necessary ~~for them~~ to prepare for occupation. If they have not already done so, the employer may wish to appoint site inspectors. If the employer will be responsible for operating the development once completed, an in-house or outsourced team should witness testing and commissioning, ready to take over the running of services as soon as practical completion is certified.	+	It also involves a number of activities necessary to prepare for occupation. If they have not already done so, the employer may wish to appoint site inspectors. If the employer will be responsible for operating the development once completed, an in-house or outsourced team should be appointed to witness testing and commissioning, ready to take over the running of services as soon as practical completion is certified.

	The word ‘contractor’ is used in this stage to describe the supplier that constructs the development. If an integrated supply team has been appointed to design and construct (and perhaps operate) the development then they will be the contractor.<br/>		The word ‘contractor’ is used in this stage to describe the supplier that constructs the development. If an integrated supply team has been appointed to design and construct (and perhaps operate) the development then they will be the contractor.<br/>
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	*Improving familiarity with construction tasks.		*Improving familiarity with construction tasks.
	*Planning construction sequencing and site logistics.		*Planning construction sequencing and site logistics.
−	*Tracking progress ~~and collaborative planning~~.	+	*Tracking progress.
	*Capturing as-installed information.		*Capturing as-installed information.

−	The contract administrator co-ordinates site inspections and issues instructions as required.	+	The contract administrator co-ordinates site inspections and issues instructions as required. The contract administrator holds regular construction progress meetings at which the supply team issue progress reports. The contract administrator in turn prepares construction progress reports for the employer.
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−	The contract administrator holds regular construction progress meetings at which the supply team issue progress reports. The contract administrator in turn prepares construction progress reports for the employer.	+

	If they have not already done so, the employer begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and a migration strategy or ‘move in programme’, setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility. The soft landings framework suggests that a building readiness sub programme should be prepared in order that proper consideration is given to commissioning, [[Handover%20to%20client\|handover]] and aftercare. The supplier should be involved in the preparation of these strategies to ensure that interfaces are understood expectations managed.		If they have not already done so, the employer begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and a migration strategy or ‘move in programme’, setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility. The soft landings framework suggests that a building readiness sub programme should be prepared in order that proper consideration is given to commissioning, [[Handover%20to%20client\|handover]] and aftercare. The supplier should be involved in the preparation of these strategies to ensure that interfaces are understood expectations managed.
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−	The contractor co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and employer training in relation to building services and other aspects of the building. ~~Test~~ and commissioning attribute information should be added to the building information model.	+	The contractor co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and employer training in relation to building services and other aspects of the building. Testing and commissioning attribute information should be added to the building information model.

	The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures. Where necessary, the building information model should be updated.		The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures. Where necessary, the building information model should be updated.

−	The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual and a plain language building user's guide. The contractor also co-ordinates the preparation of the building log book providing the employer with information about building services to help them operate the building efficiently (NB the soft landings framework proposes that this should be incorporated into a wider technical guide for the building operators). The CDM co-ordinator completes the health and safety file. This information should all be provided in a format that will be easy for the employer to edit in the future, as it may need to be updated during occupation of the completed development.	+	The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual and a plain language building user's guide. The contractor also co-ordinates the preparation of the building log book providing the employer with information about building services to help them operate the building efficiently (the soft landings framework proposes that this should be incorporated into a wider technical guide for the building operators). The CDM co-ordinator completes the health and safety file. This information should all be provided in a format that will be easy for the employer to edit in the future, as it may need to be updated during occupation of the completed development.

−	The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of an ‘end of construction’ BIM record, including ~~the~~ as installed data and ~~incorporating~~ specialist supplier's information.	+	The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of an ‘end of construction’ BIM record, including as-installed data and specialist supplier's information.

	The contractor confirms to the contract administrator that the works are complete. A construction stage report is prepared identifying variations, claims, cost build up, schedules of defects and so on. For more information see construction stage report.		The contractor confirms to the contract administrator that the works are complete. A construction stage report is prepared identifying variations, claims, cost build up, schedules of defects and so on. For more information see construction stage report.
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	Should practical completion be certified and the building occupied?		Should practical completion be certified and the building occupied?
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−	~~Is any training required?~~

	Is there a clear migration strategy and operational strategy in place?		Is there a clear migration strategy and operational strategy in place?
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		+	Is any training required? <br/>

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