Design and build: construction - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 08:45, 25 September 2020

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	During the construction stage the contractor takes possession of the site and carries out the construction works. Once the works are complete, a certificate of practical completion is issued and the site is handed back to the client.		During the construction stage the contractor takes possession of the site and carries out the construction works. Once the works are complete, a certificate of practical completion is issued and the site is handed back to the client.

−	= ~~'''~~Starting the work stage.~~'''<br/>~~ =	+	= Starting the work stage. =

−	The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting for the contractor to take possession of the site. See article handover to contractor.~~<br/>~~	+	The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting for the contractor to take possession of the site. See article handover to contractor.

−	Before work on site proceeds, the client and contractor confirm that that suitable welfare facilities have been provided by the contractor and the contractor (in their role as as principal contractor) confirms that a suitable construction phase plan has been prepared.~~<br/>~~	+	Before work on site proceeds, the client and contractor confirm that that suitable welfare facilities have been provided by the contractor and the contractor (in their role as as principal contractor) confirms that a suitable construction phase plan has been prepared.

−	= ~~'''~~Construction.~~'''~~ =	+	= Construction. =

−	The principal designer assesses and gives advice about any additional design information that is prepared by the contractor, specialist contractors or specialist designers (including temporary works) and the contractor updates the construction phase plan and re-issues it as required.~~<br/>~~	+	The principal designer assesses and gives advice about any additional design information that is prepared by the contractor, specialist contractors or specialist designers (including temporary works) and the contractor updates the construction phase plan and re-issues it as required.

−	Where there are any proposed variations, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.~~<br/>~~	+	Where there are any proposed variations, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.

−	The employer's agent co-ordinates site inspections, issues instructions as required and assesses any claims for extension of time or loss and/or expense (perhaps with advice from independent client advisers).~~<br/>~~	+	The employer's agent co-ordinates site inspections, issues instructions as required and assesses any claims for extension of time or loss and/or expense (perhaps with advice from independent client advisers).

	The contractor prepares interim applications for payment. The employer's agent checks applications for payment and issues payment notices to the contractor of the amount to be paid. The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notices, pay less notices must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation. The client then makes payments to the contractor by the final date for payment.		The contractor prepares interim applications for payment. The employer's agent checks applications for payment and issues payment notices to the contractor of the amount to be paid. The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notices, pay less notices must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation. The client then makes payments to the contractor by the final date for payment.
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	The employer's agent holds regular construction progress meetings and submits progress reports to the employer's agent. The employer's agent then prepares construction progress reports for the client.		The employer's agent holds regular construction progress meetings and submits progress reports to the employer's agent. The employer's agent then prepares construction progress reports for the client.

−	= ~~'''~~Preparing for occupation.~~'''~~ =	+	= Preparing for occupation. =

	If they have not already done so, the client begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and migration strategy setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility.		If they have not already done so, the client begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and migration strategy setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility.
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	The client should ensure they have sufficient funds to release 50% of the retention upon certification of practical completion.		The client should ensure they have sufficient funds to release 50% of the retention upon certification of practical completion.

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

	The client (generally representatives of the facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training with the contractor.		The client (generally representatives of the facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training with the contractor.
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	The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures.		The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures.

−	= ~~'''~~Practical completion.~~'''~~ =	+	= Practical completion. =

	The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual, building log book and if required by the employer's requirements, a building user's guide. The principal designer completes the health and safety file.		The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual, building log book and if required by the employer's requirements, a building user's guide. The principal designer completes the health and safety file.
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	The employer's agent prepares and submits a construction stage report for the client. The client assesses the construction stage report, and gives instructions as necessary.		The employer's agent prepares and submits a construction stage report for the client. The client assesses the construction stage report, and gives instructions as necessary.

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−	[[Category:Design_and_build]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Template]] [[Category:Design_and_build]]

Designing Buildings at 14:53, 13 October 2015

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	= '''Preparing for occupation.''' =		= '''Preparing for occupation.''' =

−	If they have not already done so, the client begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and migration strategy ~~(see links for detailed guidance)~~ setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility.	+	If they have not already done so, the client begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and migration strategy setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility.

	The client may have an 'occupation services contract' for delivering and installing equipment, fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises). This contract may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract.		The client may have an 'occupation services contract' for delivering and installing equipment, fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises). This contract may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract.

Designing Buildings at 12:34, 12 August 2015

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Designing Buildings at 13:53, 22 May 2015

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Designing Buildings at 13:47, 22 May 2015

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	Where there are any proposed variations, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.<br/>		Where there are any proposed variations, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.<br/>

−	The employer's agent co-ordinates site inspections, issues instructions as required and assesses any claims for extension of time or loss and/or expense (perhaps with advice from independent client advisers). <br/>	+	The employer's agent co-ordinates site inspections, issues instructions as required and assesses any claims for extension of time or loss and/or expense (perhaps with advice from independent client advisers).<br/>

	The contractor prepares interim applications for payment, which may be defined in the contract sum analysis, either as regular or stage payments. The employer's agent checks applications for payment and issues payment notices to the contractor of the amount to be paid. The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notices, pay less notices must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation. The client makes payments to the contractor by the final date for payment.		The contractor prepares interim applications for payment, which may be defined in the contract sum analysis, either as regular or stage payments. The employer's agent checks applications for payment and issues payment notices to the contractor of the amount to be paid. The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notices, pay less notices must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation. The client makes payments to the contractor by the final date for payment.
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	= '''Inspections, commissioning and testing.''' =		= '''Inspections, commissioning and testing.''' =

−	The client (generally representatives of the facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training with the contractor.	+	The client (generally representatives of the facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training with the contractor.

−	If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running of the services as soon as practical completion is certified.	+	If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running of the services as soon as practical completion is certified.

	The client's engineering team co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to building services and agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to other aspects of the building with the contractor.		The client's engineering team co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to building services and agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to other aspects of the building with the contractor.
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	The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting to handover the site to the client (see article handover to client).		The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting to handover the site to the client (see article handover to client).

−	The contractor prepares an interim application for payment, including the release of half the retention. The employer's agent checks application for payment and issues a payment notice to the contractor of the amount to be paid. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notice, a pay less notice must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation. The client makes payment by the final date for payment. This will include the release of 50% of the retention.	+	The contractor prepares an interim application for payment, including the release of half the retention. The employer's agent checks application for payment and issues the certificate of practical completion and payment notice to the contractor of the amount to be paid. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notice, a pay less notice must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation. The client makes payment by the final date for payment. This will include the release of 50% of the retention.

	The employer's agent prepares and submits a construction stage report for the client. The client assesses the construction stage report, and gives instructions as necessary.		The employer's agent prepares and submits a construction stage report for the client. The client assesses the construction stage report, and gives instructions as necessary.

Designing Buildings at 13:43, 22 May 2015

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	[[File:Project plan design and build.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]		[[File:Project plan design and build.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]

−	During the construction stage the contractor takes possession and carries out the construction works. Once the works are complete, a certificate of practical completion is issued and the site is handed back to the client.	+	During the construction stage the contractor takes possession and carries out the construction works. Once the works are complete, a certificate of practical completion is issued and the site is handed back to the client.

−	= '''Starting the work stage.''' =	+	= '''Starting the work stage.'''<br/> =
−	#The client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers (such as site inspectors) in particular if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment.	+
−	#The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting for the contractor to take possession of the site. See article handover to contractor.	+	The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting for the contractor to take possession of the site. See article handover to contractor.<br/>
−	~~#The contractor provides suitable hoardings, welfare facilities and site accommodation.~~	+
−	#Before work on site proceeds, ~~the CDM co-ordinator confirms to~~ the client that that suitable welfare facilities have been provided by the contractor.	+	Before work on site proceeds, the client and contractor confirm that that suitable welfare facilities have been provided by the contractor and the contractor (in their role as as principal contractor) confirms that a suitable construction phase plan has been prepared.<br/>
−	~~#Before work on site proceeds,~~ the ~~CDM co-ordinator~~ confirms ~~to the client~~ that a suitable ~~initial~~ construction phase plan has been prepared ~~by the principal contractor.~~	+
−	~~#Before work on site proceeds, the client and principal contractor confirm that a suitable site waste management plan is in place~~.	+

	= '''Construction.''' =		= '''Construction.''' =
−	#The ~~CDM co-ordinator~~ assesses and give advice about any additional design information that is prepared by the contractor, specialist contractors or specialist designers (including temporary works) and the contractor updates the construction phase plan and re-issues it as required.	+
−	#Where there are any proposed ~~changes~~, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.	+	The principal designer assesses and give advice about any additional design information that is prepared by the contractor, specialist contractors or specialist designers (including temporary works) and the contractor updates the construction phase plan and re-issues it as required.<br/>
−	#The employer's agent assesses any claims for extension of time or loss and/or expense (perhaps with advice from independent client advisers).	+
−	~~#The employer's agent co-ordinates site inspections and issues instructions as required.~~	+	Where there are any proposed variations, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.<br/>
−	#The contractor prepares interim applications for payment, which may be defined in the contract sum analysis, either as regular or stage payments.	+
−	#The employer's agent checks applications for payment and issues payment notices to the contractor of the amount to be paid. The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notices, pay less notices must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation.	+	The employer's agent co-ordinates site inspections, issues instructions as required and assesses any claims for extension of time or loss and/or expense (perhaps with advice from independent client advisers). <br/>
−	#The client makes payments to the contractor by the final date for payment.	+
−	#The employer's agent holds regular construction progress meetings and submits progress reports to the client. The contractor and cost consultant submit progress reports to the employer's agent during these meetings, and then the employer's agent prepares construction progress reports for the client.	+	The contractor prepares interim applications for payment, which may be defined in the contract sum analysis, either as regular or stage payments. The employer's agent checks applications for payment and issues payment notices to the contractor of the amount to be paid. The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notices, pay less notices must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation. The client makes payments to the contractor by the final date for payment.
		+
		+	The employer's agent holds regular construction progress meetings and submits progress reports to the client. The contractor and cost consultant submit progress reports to the employer's agent during these meetings, and then the employer's agent prepares construction progress reports for the client.

	= '''Preparing for occupation.''' =		= '''Preparing for occupation.''' =
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	= '''Inspections, commissioning and testing.''' =		= '''Inspections, commissioning and testing.''' =

−	The client (generally representatives of the facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training with the contractor.	+	The client (generally representatives of the facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training with the contractor.

−	If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running of the services as soon as practical completion is certified~~. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment~~.	+	If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running of the services as soon as practical completion is certified.

−	The client's engineering team co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to building services.	+	The client's engineering team co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to building services and agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to other aspects of the building with the contractor.
−		+
−	~~The~~ agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to other aspects of the building with the contractor.	+

	The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures.		The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures.
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	= '''Practical completion.''' =		= '''Practical completion.''' =

−	The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual ~~(with additional information supplied by the designers, suppliers and the CDM co-ordinator)~~, building log book and if required by the employer's requirements, a building user's guide. ~~These should be assessed by the employer's agent prior to certifying practical completion.~~	+	The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual, building log book and if required by the employer's requirements, a building user's guide. The principal designer completes the health and safety file.
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−	The ~~CDM co-ordinator~~ completes the health and safety file.	+
−		+
−	~~The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of the building log book~~.	+

	The contractor confirms to the employer's agent that the works are complete		The contractor confirms to the employer's agent that the works are complete
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	The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting to handover the site to the client (see article handover to client).		The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting to handover the site to the client (see article handover to client).

−	The contractor prepares an interim application for payment, including the release of half the retention.	+	The contractor prepares an interim application for payment, including the release of half the retention. The employer's agent checks application for payment and issues a payment notice to the contractor of the amount to be paid. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notice, a pay less notice must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation. The client makes payment by the final date for payment. This will include the release of 50% of the retention.
−		+
−	The employer's agent checks application for payment and issues a payment notice to the contractor of the amount to be paid. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notice, a pay less notice must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation.	+
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−	The client makes payment by the final date for payment. This will include the release of 50% of the retention.	+
−		+
−	~~The employer's agent prepares and submits a construction stage report for the client~~.	+

−	The client assesses the construction stage report, and gives instructions as necessary.	+	The employer's agent prepares and submits a construction stage report for the client. The client assesses the construction stage report, and gives instructions as necessary.

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	⇒ [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20mobilisation\|previous stage]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20occupation%20and%20defects%20liability%20period\|next stage]]		⇒ [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20mobilisation\|previous stage]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20occupation%20and%20defects%20liability%20period\|next stage]]

Designing Buildings: Removed protection from "Design and build: construction"

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Designing Buildings at 13:31, 22 May 2015

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−	[[File:Project plan design and build.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]The construction stage is the period during which the contractor takes possession of the site to carry out the works. Once the works are complete, the certificate of practical completion is issued and the site is handed back to the client. The role of client may be described in design and build contracts as the 'employer'. We use the word client for consistency with the other procurement routes. We attribute the role of contract administrator to an 'employer's agent'. This role might be carried out by the client if they are experienced.	+	[[File:Project plan design and build.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]

−	~~----~~	+	During the construction stage the contractor takes possession and carries out the construction works. Once the works are complete, a certificate of practical completion is issued and the site is handed back to the client.
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−	~~⇒ [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20mobilisation\|previous~~ stage~~]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20occupation%20and%20defects%20liability%20period\|next stage]]<br/>~~	+
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−	~~----~~	+

−	'''A. Starting the work stage.'''	+	= '''Starting the work stage.''' =
	#The client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers (such as site inspectors) in particular if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment.		#The client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers (such as site inspectors) in particular if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment.
	#The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting for the contractor to take possession of the site. See article handover to contractor.		#The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting for the contractor to take possession of the site. See article handover to contractor.
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	#Before work on site proceeds, the client and principal contractor confirm that a suitable site waste management plan is in place.		#Before work on site proceeds, the client and principal contractor confirm that a suitable site waste management plan is in place.

−	~~----~~	+	= '''Construction.''' =
−		+
−	'''B. Construction.'''	+
	#The CDM co-ordinator assesses and give advice about any additional design information that is prepared by the contractor, specialist contractors or specialist designers (including temporary works) and the contractor updates the construction phase plan and re-issues it as required.		#The CDM co-ordinator assesses and give advice about any additional design information that is prepared by the contractor, specialist contractors or specialist designers (including temporary works) and the contractor updates the construction phase plan and re-issues it as required.
	#Where there are any proposed changes, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.		#Where there are any proposed changes, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.
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	#The employer's agent holds regular construction progress meetings and submits progress reports to the client. The contractor and cost consultant submit progress reports to the employer's agent during these meetings, and then the employer's agent prepares construction progress reports for the client.		#The employer's agent holds regular construction progress meetings and submits progress reports to the client. The contractor and cost consultant submit progress reports to the employer's agent during these meetings, and then the employer's agent prepares construction progress reports for the client.

−	~~----~~	+	= '''Preparing for occupation.''' =

−	~~'''C. Preparing for occupation.'''~~	+	The client begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and migration strategy (see links for detailed guidance) setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility.
−	#The client begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and migration strategy (see links for detailed guidance) setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility.	+
−	#The client may have an 'occupation services contract' for delivering and installing equipment , fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises). This contract may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract.	+
−	~~#The client should ensure they have sufficient funds to release 50% of the retention upon certification of practical completion~~.	+

−	~~----~~	+	The client may have an 'occupation services contract' for delivering and installing equipment , fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises). This contract may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract.

−	~~'''D. Inspections, commissioning and testing.'''~~	+	The client should ensure they have sufficient funds to release 50% of the retention upon certification of practical completion.
−	#The client ~~(generally representatives~~ of the ~~facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training with the contractor.~~	+
−	~~#If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running~~ of ~~the services as soon as~~ practical completion ~~is certified. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment.~~	+
−	~~#The client's engineering team co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to building services.~~	+
−	~~#The agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to other aspects of the building with the contractor.~~	+
−	~~#The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures~~.	+

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

−	~~'''E~~. ~~Practical completion.'''~~	+	The client (generally representatives of the facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training with the contractor.

−	~~NB. See~~ the ~~article on~~ practical completion for ~~a detailed definition~~.	+	If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running of the services as soon as practical completion is certified. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment.
−	#The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual (with additional information supplied by the designers, suppliers and the CDM co-ordinator), building log book and if required by the employer's requirements, a building user's guide. These should be assessed by the employer's agent prior to certifying practical completion.	+
−	#The CDM co-ordinator completes the health and safety file.	+	The client's engineering team co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to building services.
−	#The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of the building log book.	+
−	#The contractor confirms to the employer's agent that the works are complete	+	The agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to other aspects of the building with the contractor.
−	#The contractor arranges for final inspection of the works by the building control inspector (or approved inspector) and arranges for the issue of a building regulations completion certificate. NB Within 5 days of the completion of the building, the contractor must notify building control that the works have been carried out in accordance with the specification submitted with the building emission rate (BER) calculations, or the changes that have been made (see emission rates for more information).	+
−	#The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting to handover the site to the client (see article handover to client).	+	The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures.
−	#The contractor prepares an interim application for payment, including the release of half the retention.	+
−	#The employer's agent checks application for payment and issues a payment notice to the contractor of the amount to be paid. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notice, a pay less notice must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation.	+	= '''Practical completion.''' =
−	#The client makes payment by the final date for payment. This will include the release of 50% of the retention.	+
−	#The employer's agent prepares and submits a construction stage report for the client.	+	The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual (with additional information supplied by the designers, suppliers and the CDM co-ordinator), building log book and if required by the employer's requirements, a building user's guide. These should be assessed by the employer's agent prior to certifying practical completion.
−	#The client assesses the construction stage report, and gives instructions as necessary.	+
		+	The CDM co-ordinator completes the health and safety file.
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		+	The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of the building log book.
		+
		+	The contractor confirms to the employer's agent that the works are complete
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		+	The contractor arranges for final inspection of the works by the building control inspector (or approved inspector) and arranges for the issue of a building regulations completion certificate. NB Within 5 days of the completion of the building, the contractor must notify building control that the works have been carried out in accordance with the specification submitted with the building emission rate (BER) calculations, or the changes that have been made (see emission rates for more information).
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		+	The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting to handover the site to the client (see article handover to client).
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		+	The contractor prepares an interim application for payment, including the release of half the retention.
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		+	The employer's agent checks application for payment and issues a payment notice to the contractor of the amount to be paid. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notice, a pay less notice must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation.
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		+	The client makes payment by the final date for payment. This will include the release of 50% of the retention.
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		+	The employer's agent prepares and submits a construction stage report for the client.
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		+	The client assesses the construction stage report, and gives instructions as necessary.

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−	The construction stage is the period during which the contractor takes possession of the site to carry out the works. Once the works are complete, the certificate of practical completion is issued and the site is handed back to the client.

−	The role of client may be described in design and build contracts as the 'employer'. We use the word client for consistency with the other procurement routes. We attribute the role of contract administrator to an 'employer's agent'. This role might be carried out by the client if they are experienced.	+	[[File:Project plan design and build.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]The construction stage is the period during which the contractor takes possession of the site to carry out the works. Once the works are complete, the certificate of practical completion is issued and the site is handed back to the client. The role of client may be described in design and build contracts as the 'employer'. We use the word client for consistency with the other procurement routes. We attribute the role of contract administrator to an 'employer's agent'. This role might be carried out by the client if they are experienced.

−	The detailed tasks that need to be carried out to complete this stage are presented below. They are based on the route taken on a private sector design and build project. Project plans for other procurement routes (including public sector design and build projects) are available on the Designing Buildings Wiki home page.	+	----

−	~~NB This article is locked to preserve the logic and continuity of the full work~~ plan~~. If you would like to propose changes or additions, click on the 'submit comment' button at the bottom of the page.~~	+	⇒ [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20mobilisation\|previous stage]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20occupation%20and%20defects%20liability%20period\|next stage]]<br/>

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	'''A. Starting the work stage.'''		'''A. Starting the work stage.'''
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	#The client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers (such as site inspectors) in particular if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment.		#The client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers (such as site inspectors) in particular if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment.
	#The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting for the contractor to take possession of the site. See article handover to contractor.		#The employer's agent arranges a handover meeting for the contractor to take possession of the site. See article handover to contractor.
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	'''B. Construction.'''		'''B. Construction.'''
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	#The CDM co-ordinator assesses and give advice about any additional design information that is prepared by the contractor, specialist contractors or specialist designers (including temporary works) and the contractor updates the construction phase plan and re-issues it as required.		#The CDM co-ordinator assesses and give advice about any additional design information that is prepared by the contractor, specialist contractors or specialist designers (including temporary works) and the contractor updates the construction phase plan and re-issues it as required.
	#Where there are any proposed changes, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.		#Where there are any proposed changes, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.
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	'''C. Preparing for occupation.'''		'''C. Preparing for occupation.'''
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	#The client begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and migration strategy (see links for detailed guidance) setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility.		#The client begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and migration strategy (see links for detailed guidance) setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility.
	#The client may have an 'occupation services contract' for delivering and installing equipment , fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises). This contract may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract.		#The client may have an 'occupation services contract' for delivering and installing equipment , fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises). This contract may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract.
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	'''D. Inspections, commissioning and testing.'''		'''D. Inspections, commissioning and testing.'''
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	#The client (generally representatives of the facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training with the contractor.		#The client (generally representatives of the facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training with the contractor.
	#If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running of the services as soon as practical completion is certified. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment.		#If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running of the services as soon as practical completion is certified. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment.
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	NB. See the article on practical completion for a detailed definition.		NB. See the article on practical completion for a detailed definition.
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	#The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual (with additional information supplied by the designers, suppliers and the CDM co-ordinator), building log book and if required by the employer's requirements, a building user's guide. These should be assessed by the employer's agent prior to certifying practical completion.		#The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual (with additional information supplied by the designers, suppliers and the CDM co-ordinator), building log book and if required by the employer's requirements, a building user's guide. These should be assessed by the employer's agent prior to certifying practical completion.
	#The CDM co-ordinator completes the health and safety file.		#The CDM co-ordinator completes the health and safety file.
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−	*Return to: design and build: outline ~~work~~ plan.	+	⇒ [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20mobilisation\|previous stage]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20occupation%20and%20defects%20liability%20period\|next stage]]
−	*Next stage~~: design and build: occupation and defects liability period.~~	+
−	*Previous stage~~: design and build: mobilisation.~~	+

	[[Category:Industry_context_and_build]]		[[Category:Industry_context_and_build]]

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	'''D. Inspections, commissioning and testing.'''		'''D. Inspections, commissioning and testing.'''

−	#The client (generally representatives of the facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning ~~and~~ testing with the contractor.	+	#The client (generally representatives of the facilities management department) agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training with the contractor.
	#If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running of the services as soon as practical completion is certified. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment.		#If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running of the services as soon as practical completion is certified. Go to work stage: design and build: appointment.
	#The client's engineering team co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to building services.		#The client's engineering team co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to building services.
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	#The client makes payment by the final date for payment. This will include the release of 50% of the retention.		#The client makes payment by the final date for payment. This will include the release of 50% of the retention.
	#The employer's agent prepares and submits a construction stage report for the client.		#The employer's agent prepares and submits a construction stage report for the client.
−	#The client assesses the construction stage report, and ~~issues any~~ instructions ~~that may be required~~.	+	#The client assesses the construction stage report, and gives instructions as necessary.

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−	During the construction stage the contractor takes possession and carries out the construction works. Once the works are complete, a certificate of practical completion is issued and the site is handed back to the client.	+	During the construction stage the contractor takes possession of the site and carries out the construction works. Once the works are complete, a certificate of practical completion is issued and the site is handed back to the client.

	= '''Starting the work stage.'''<br/> =		= '''Starting the work stage.'''<br/> =
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	= '''Construction.''' =		= '''Construction.''' =

−	The principal designer assesses and ~~give~~ advice about any additional design information that is prepared by the contractor, specialist contractors or specialist designers (including temporary works) and the contractor updates the construction phase plan and re-issues it as required.<br/>	+	The principal designer assesses and gives advice about any additional design information that is prepared by the contractor, specialist contractors or specialist designers (including temporary works) and the contractor updates the construction phase plan and re-issues it as required.<br/>

	Where there are any proposed variations, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.<br/>		Where there are any proposed variations, procedures for their valuation are implemented (as described in the contract). Where changes exceed the delegated authority of the employer's agent, approval should be requested from the client.<br/>
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	The employer's agent co-ordinates site inspections, issues instructions as required and assesses any claims for extension of time or loss and/or expense (perhaps with advice from independent client advisers).<br/>		The employer's agent co-ordinates site inspections, issues instructions as required and assesses any claims for extension of time or loss and/or expense (perhaps with advice from independent client advisers).<br/>

−	The contractor prepares interim applications for payment~~, which may be defined in the contract sum analysis, either as regular or stage payments~~. The employer's agent checks applications for payment and issues payment notices to the contractor of the amount to be paid. The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notices, pay less notices must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation. The client makes payments to the contractor by the final date for payment.	+	The contractor prepares interim applications for payment. The employer's agent checks applications for payment and issues payment notices to the contractor of the amount to be paid. The notices must be issued within five days of the dates for payment set out in the contract. If the client intends to pay less than the amount on the notices, pay less notices must be issued giving notice of the amount that will be paid and the basis for its calculation. The client then makes payments to the contractor by the final date for payment.

−	The employer's agent holds regular construction progress meetings and submits ~~progress reports to the client. The contractor and cost consultant submit~~ progress reports to the employer's agent ~~during these meetings, and then the~~ employer's agent prepares construction progress reports for the client.	+	The employer's agent holds regular construction progress meetings and submits progress reports to the employer's agent. The employer's agent then prepares construction progress reports for the client.

	= '''Preparing for occupation.''' =		= '''Preparing for occupation.''' =

−	~~The~~ client begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and migration strategy (see links for detailed guidance) setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility.	+	If they have not already done so, the client begins preparations for occupation of the development, including the preparation of an operational policy and migration strategy (see links for detailed guidance) setting out how they will manage the transition into and the operation of the new facility.

−	The client may have an 'occupation services contract' for delivering and installing equipment , fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises). This contract may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract.	+	The client may have an 'occupation services contract' for delivering and installing equipment, fixtures and furniture (sometimes from other premises). This contract may also pick up small building changes that are considered too costly to be instructed under the main contract.

	The client should ensure they have sufficient funds to release 50% of the retention upon certification of practical completion.		The client should ensure they have sufficient funds to release 50% of the retention upon certification of practical completion.
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	If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running of the services as soon as practical completion is certified.		If it has not already been done, the client appoints an in-house or outsourced engineering team to witness testing and commissioning and to take over the running of the services as soon as practical completion is certified.

−	The client's engineering team co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to building services and agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to other aspects of the building with the contractor.	+	The client's engineering team co-ordinates procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to building services and the client agrees procedures for inspections, commissioning, testing and client training in relation to other aspects of the building with the contractor.

	The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures.		The contractor rectifies any defects that become apparent during commissioning, testing and inspection procedures.
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	The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual, building log book and if required by the employer's requirements, a building user's guide. The principal designer completes the health and safety file.		The contractor prepares a draft building owner's manual, building log book and if required by the employer's requirements, a building user's guide. The principal designer completes the health and safety file.

−	The contractor confirms to the employer's agent that the works are complete	+	The contractor confirms to the employer's agent that the works are complete.

	The contractor arranges for final inspection of the works by the building control inspector (or approved inspector) and arranges for the issue of a building regulations completion certificate. NB Within 5 days of the completion of the building, the contractor must notify building control that the works have been carried out in accordance with the specification submitted with the building emission rate (BER) calculations, or the changes that have been made (see emission rates for more information).		The contractor arranges for final inspection of the works by the building control inspector (or approved inspector) and arranges for the issue of a building regulations completion certificate. NB Within 5 days of the completion of the building, the contractor must notify building control that the works have been carried out in accordance with the specification submitted with the building emission rate (BER) calculations, or the changes that have been made (see emission rates for more information).