Design and build: production information - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 06:33, 9 October 2020

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−	[[File:~~Project plan design and build~~.jpg\|~~RTENOTITLE~~]]~~<br/>~~	+

	The production information stage is concerned with preparing the information the contractor will need to construct the project. It should also include the completion of applications for statutory approvals.		The production information stage is concerned with preparing the information the contractor will need to construct the project. It should also include the completion of applications for statutory approvals.

−	= ~~'''~~Starting the work stage.~~'''~~ =	+	= Starting the work stage. =

−	The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage and agree the programme for the preparation of production information along with its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors.~~<br/>~~	+	The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage and agree the programme for the preparation of production information along with its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors.

	There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.		There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.
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	The client and contractor should consider the need to appoint rights of light surveyors and party wall surveyor(s) and to serve party wall notices, if this has not been done. In addition, the client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor.		The client and contractor should consider the need to appoint rights of light surveyors and party wall surveyor(s) and to serve party wall notices, if this has not been done. In addition, the client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor.

−	= ~~'''~~Preparing production information and completing statutory approvals.~~'''~~ =	+	= Preparing production information and completing statutory approvals. =

	NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).		NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).
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	The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that is requried, including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.		The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that is requried, including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.

−	The contractor co-ordinates:~~<br/>~~	+	The contractor co-ordinates:
−	*The preparation and integration of production information.	+
−	*The preparation of schedules of inspections and tests, mock-ups and samples.	+	* The preparation and integration of production information.
−	*The preparation of a draft building user's guide and a building log book.	+	* The preparation of schedules of inspections and tests, mock-ups and samples.
−	*Development of the client's site waste management plan (if there is one).	+	* The preparation of a draft building user's guide and a building log book.
−	*The establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.	+	* Development of the client's site waste management plan (if there is one).
−	*Outstanding information needed for building regulations and other statutory approvals (such as negotiations with the Highways England, structural calculations, CO2 emission rates and a list of specifications used in the CO2 emission rates calculations) which must be submitted before works start on site.	+	* The establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.
		+	* Outstanding information needed for building regulations and other statutory approvals (such as negotiations with the Highways England, structural calculations, CO2 emission rates and a list of specifications used in the CO2 emission rates calculations) which must be submitted before works start on site.

	The contractor assesses what should be required from sub-contractors and suppliers in terms of warranties and performance bonds.		The contractor assesses what should be required from sub-contractors and suppliers in terms of warranties and performance bonds.
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	The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.		The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.

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−		+	⇒ [[Design_and_build:_outline_work_plan\|outline plan]] \| previous [[Design_and_build:_detailed_design_(design_by_contractor)\|detailed design by contractor]] or [[Design_and_build:_detailed_design_(design_by_consultant_team)\|detailed design by consultants]] \| [[Design_and_build:_mobilisation\|next stage]]
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−	[[Category:Design_and_build]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Template]] [[Category:Design_and_build]]

Designing Buildings at 14:02, 24 June 2015

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	The contractor co-ordinates:<br/>		The contractor co-ordinates:<br/>
−	*The preparation and integration of production information. ~~<br/>~~	+	*The preparation and integration of production information.
−	*The preparation of schedules of inspections and tests, mock-ups and samples.~~<br/>~~	+	*The preparation of schedules of inspections and tests, mock-ups and samples.
−	*The preparation of a draft building user's guide and a building log book.~~<br/>~~	+	*The preparation of a draft building user's guide and a building log book.
−	*Development of the client's site waste management plan (if there is one).~~<br/>~~	+	*Development of the client's site waste management plan (if there is one).
	*The establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.		*The establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.
	*Outstanding information needed for building regulations and other statutory approvals (such as negotiations with the Highways England, structural calculations, CO2 emission rates and a list of specifications used in the CO2 emission rates calculations) which must be submitted before works start on site.		*Outstanding information needed for building regulations and other statutory approvals (such as negotiations with the Highways England, structural calculations, CO2 emission rates and a list of specifications used in the CO2 emission rates calculations) which must be submitted before works start on site.
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	The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.		The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.
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−	~~If instructed, the contractor amends the production information.~~

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−	[[File:Project plan design and build.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]The production information stage is concerned with preparing the information the contractor will need to construct the project. It should also include the completion of applications for statutory approvals.	+	[[File:Project plan design and build.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]<br/>

−	~~----~~	+	The production information stage is concerned with preparing the information the contractor will need to construct the project. It should also include the completion of applications for statutory approvals.

−	⇒ [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| previous [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20detailed%20design%20%28design%20by%20contractor%29\|detailed design by contractor]] or [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20detailed%20design%20%28design%20by%20consultant%20team%29\|detailed design by consultants]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20mobilisation\|next stage]]	+	= '''Starting the work stage.''' =

−	----	+	The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage and agree the programme for the preparation of production information along with its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors. <br/>

−	~~'''A. Starting the work stage.'''~~	+	There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.
−	#The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage and agree the programme for the preparation of production information along with its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors. There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.	+
−	~~#The contractor also considers: phasing, insurance of works, the tender process, form of contract and contract conditions for sub-contractors and suppliers.~~	+
−	#The client and contractor should also considers the need to appoint rights of light surveyors and party wall surveyor(s) and to serve party wall notices, if this has not been done. Go to work stage: Design and build: appointment.	+
−	#The client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor. Go to work stage: Design and build: appointment.	+

−	-~~---~~	+	The contractor should also consider: phasing, insurance of works, the tender process, form of contract and contract conditions for sub-contractors and suppliers.

−	'''B. Preparing production information and completing statutory approvals.'''	+	The client and contractor should consider the need to appoint rights of light surveyors and party wall surveyor(s) and to serve party wall notices, if this has not been done. In addition, the client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor.
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		+	= '''Preparing production information and completing statutory approvals.''' =

	NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).		NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).
−	#The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that should be prepared, including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.	+
−	#The contractor co-ordinates ~~the~~ preparation and integration of production information. Any gaps in this information that will require specialist input after a tender process should be clearly defined, showing abutment details to adjacent work faces and how such work is integrated into the overall scheme.	+	The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that should be prepared, including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.
−	#The ~~contractor co-ordinates the~~ preparation of schedules of inspections and tests, mock-ups and samples.	+
−	#The ~~contractor co-ordinates the~~ preparation of a draft building user's guide and a building log book.	+	The contractor co-ordinates:<br/>
−	~~#The contractor (as principal contractor) develops~~ the client's site waste management plan.	+	*The preparation and integration of production information. Any gaps in this information that will require specialist input after a tender process should be clearly defined, showing abutment details to adjacent work faces and how such work is integrated into the overall scheme.<br/>
−	#The ~~contractor co-ordinates the~~ establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.	+	*The preparation of schedules of inspections and tests, mock-ups and samples.<br/>
−	~~#The contractor assesses what should be required from sub-contractors and suppliers in terms of warranties and performance bonds.~~	+	*The preparation of a draft building user's guide and a building log book.<br/>
−	~~#The contractor co-ordinates outstanding~~ information needed for building regulations and other statutory approvals (such as negotiations with the Highways England, structural calculations, CO2 emission rates and a list of specifications used in the CO2 emission rates calculations) which must be submitted before works start on site.	+	*Development of the client's site waste management plan (if there is one).<br/>
−	#The contractor co-ordinates a design review of the production Information ~~and~~ instructs amendments or additions as necessary.	+	*The establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.
−	~~#The contractor~~ assesses any changes relative to the approximate quantities cost plan.	+	*Outstanding information needed for building regulations and other statutory approvals (such as negotiations with the Highways England, structural calculations, CO2 emission rates and a list of specifications used in the CO2 emission rates calculations) which must be submitted before works start on site.
−	#If required by the employer's requirements, the contractor prepares contractor's design documents (such as a production information report) for the client describing production information, such as any remaining components, assemblies, specialist items, samples or materials for comment by client.	+
−	#The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. NB This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. Comments which amount to a change in the employer's requirements must be consented to by the contractor (although this consent may not be unreasonably withheld) and may result in an adjustment to the contract sum and a claim for extension of time. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.	+	The contractor assesses what should be required from sub-contractors and suppliers in terms of warranties and performance bonds.
−	#If instructed, the contractor amends the production information.	+
		+	The contractor co-ordinates a design review of the production Information, instructs amendments or additions as necessary and assesses any changes relative to the approximate quantities cost plan.
		+
		+	If required by the employer's requirements, the contractor prepares contractor's design documents (such as a production information report) for the client describing production information such as any remaining components, assemblies, specialist items, samples or materials for comment by client.
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		+	The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.
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		+	If instructed, the contractor amends the production information.

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Designing Buildings at 13:49, 3 April 2015

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	⇒ [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| previous [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20detailed%20design%20%28design%20by%20contractor%29\|detailed design by contractor]] or [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20detailed%20design%20%28design%20by%20consultant%20team%29\|detailed design by consultants]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20mobilisation\|next stage]]		⇒ [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| previous [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20detailed%20design%20%28design%20by%20contractor%29\|detailed design by contractor]] or [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20detailed%20design%20%28design%20by%20consultant%20team%29\|detailed design by consultants]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20mobilisation\|next stage]]
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Designing Buildings at 13:21, 3 April 2015

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−	[[File:Project plan design and build.jpg]]The production information stage is concerned with preparing the information the contractor will need to construct the project. It should also include the completion of applications for statutory approvals.	+	[[File:Project plan design and build.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]The production information stage is concerned with preparing the information the contractor will need to construct the project. It should also include the completion of applications for statutory approvals.

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−	⇒ [[~~Design_and_build:_outline_work_plan~~\|outline plan]] \| previous [[~~Design_and_build:_detailed_design_(design_by_contractor)~~\|detailed design by contractor]] or [[~~Design_and_build:_detailed_design_(design_by_consultant_team)~~\|detailed design by consultants]] \| [[~~Design_and_build:_mobilisation~~\|next stage]]	+	⇒ [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| previous [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20detailed%20design%20%28design%20by%20contractor%29\|detailed design by contractor]] or [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20detailed%20design%20%28design%20by%20consultant%20team%29\|detailed design by consultants]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20mobilisation\|next stage]]

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	#The contractor co-ordinates the establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.		#The contractor co-ordinates the establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.
	#The contractor assesses what should be required from sub-contractors and suppliers in terms of warranties and performance bonds.		#The contractor assesses what should be required from sub-contractors and suppliers in terms of warranties and performance bonds.
−	#The contractor co-ordinates outstanding information needed for building regulations and other statutory approvals (such as negotiations with the Highways ~~Agency~~, structural calculations, CO2 emission rates and a list of specifications used in the CO2 emission rates calculations) which must be submitted before works start on site.	+	#The contractor co-ordinates outstanding information needed for building regulations and other statutory approvals (such as negotiations with the Highways England, structural calculations, CO2 emission rates and a list of specifications used in the CO2 emission rates calculations) which must be submitted before works start on site.
	#The contractor co-ordinates a design review of the production Information and instructs amendments or additions as necessary.		#The contractor co-ordinates a design review of the production Information and instructs amendments or additions as necessary.
	#The contractor assesses any changes relative to the approximate quantities cost plan.		#The contractor assesses any changes relative to the approximate quantities cost plan.
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−	⇒ [[~~Design_and_build:_outline_work_plan~~\|outline plan]] \| previous [[~~Design_and_build:_detailed_design_(design_by_contractor)~~\|detailed design by contractor]] or [[~~Design_and_build:_detailed_design_(design_by_consultant_team)~~\|detailed design by consultants]] \| [[~~Design_and_build:_mobilisation~~\|next stage]]	+	⇒ [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20outline%20work%20plan\|outline plan]] \| previous [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20detailed%20design%20%28design%20by%20contractor%29\|detailed design by contractor]] or [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20detailed%20design%20%28design%20by%20consultant%20team%29\|detailed design by consultants]] \| [[Design%20and%20build%3A%20mobilisation\|next stage]]
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Designing Buildings at 11:25, 27 June 2013

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−	The production information stage (equivalent to RIBA stage F: production information) is concerned with preparing the information the contractor will need to construct the project. It should also include the completion of applications for statutory approvals.

−	~~The tasks described below are based on the route taken for a private sector~~ design and build ~~project where the~~ production information is ~~prepared by~~ the contractor. ~~Project plans~~ for ~~other procurement routes (including public sector design and build projects) are available from the Designing Buildings Wiki home page~~.	+	[[File:Project plan design and build.jpg]]The production information stage is concerned with preparing the information the contractor will need to construct the project. It should also include the completion of applications for statutory approvals.

−	~~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.~~	+	----
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		+	⇒ [[Design_and_build:_outline_work_plan\|outline plan]] \| previous [[Design_and_build:_detailed_design_(design_by_contractor)\|detailed design by contractor]] or [[Design_and_build:_detailed_design_(design_by_consultant_team)\|detailed design by consultants]] \| [[Design_and_build:_mobilisation\|next stage]]

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	'''A. Starting the work stage.'''		'''A. Starting the work stage.'''
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	#The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage and agree the programme for the preparation of production information along with its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors. There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.		#The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage and agree the programme for the preparation of production information along with its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors. There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.
	#The contractor also considers: phasing, insurance of works, the tender process, form of contract and contract conditions for sub-contractors and suppliers.		#The contractor also considers: phasing, insurance of works, the tender process, form of contract and contract conditions for sub-contractors and suppliers.
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	NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).		NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).
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	#The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that should be prepared, including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.		#The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that should be prepared, including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.
	#The contractor co-ordinates the preparation and integration of production information. Any gaps in this information that will require specialist input after a tender process should be clearly defined, showing abutment details to adjacent work faces and how such work is integrated into the overall scheme.		#The contractor co-ordinates the preparation and integration of production information. Any gaps in this information that will require specialist input after a tender process should be clearly defined, showing abutment details to adjacent work faces and how such work is integrated into the overall scheme.
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−	*Return to: design and build: outline ~~work~~ plan.	+	⇒ [[Design_and_build:_outline_work_plan\|outline plan]] \| previous [[Design_and_build:_detailed_design_(design_by_contractor)\|detailed design by contractor]] or [[Design_and_build:_detailed_design_(design_by_consultant_team)\|detailed design by consultants]] \| [[Design_and_build:_mobilisation\|next stage]]
−	*Next stage: design and build: mobilisation.	+
−	*Previous sage: design and build: detailed ~~design (~~design by contractor)	+
−	*or	+
−	*Previous sage: design and build: detailed ~~design (~~design by ~~consultant team).~~	+

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

Designing Buildings at 16:13, 8 February 2012

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	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.		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.
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	'''A. Starting the work stage.'''		'''A. Starting the work stage.'''
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	#The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage and agree the programme for the preparation of production information along with its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors. There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.		#The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage and agree the programme for the preparation of production information along with its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors. There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.
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	#The client and contractor should also considers the need to appoint rights of light surveyors and party wall surveyor(s) and to serve party wall notices, if this has not been done. Go to work stage: Design and build: appointment.		#The client and contractor should also considers the need to appoint rights of light surveyors and party wall surveyor(s) and to serve party wall notices, if this has not been done. Go to work stage: Design and build: appointment.
	#The client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers 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 if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor. Go to work stage: Design and build: appointment.
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	NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).		NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).
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	#The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that should be prepared, including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.		#The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that should be prepared, including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.
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	#The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. NB This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. Comments which amount to a change in the employer's requirements must be consented to by the contractor (although this consent may not be unreasonably withheld) and may result in an adjustment to the contract sum and a claim for extension of time. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.		#The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. NB This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. Comments which amount to a change in the employer's requirements must be consented to by the contractor (although this consent may not be unreasonably withheld) and may result in an adjustment to the contract sum and a claim for extension of time. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.
	#If instructed, the contractor amends the production information.		#If instructed, the contractor amends the production information.
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−	The production information stage (equivalent to RIBA stage F: production information) is concerned with preparing the information the contractor will need to construct the project. It should also include the completion of applications for statutory approvals.	+	The production information stage (equivalent to RIBA stage F: production information) is concerned with preparing the information the contractor will need to construct the project. It should also include the completion of applications for statutory approvals.

−	The tasks described below are based on the route taken for a private sector design and build project where the production information is prepared by the contractor. Project plans for other procurement routes (including public sector design and build projects) are available on the Designing Buildings Wiki home page.	+	The tasks described below are based on the route taken for a private sector design and build project where the production information is prepared by the contractor. Project plans for other procurement routes (including public sector design and build projects) are available from the Designing Buildings Wiki home page.

−	NB This article is locked ~~in order~~ 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' ~~link~~ at the bottom of the 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.

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−	~~=== Design and build: production information. ===~~

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−	#The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage, agree the programme for the preparation of production information, its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors. There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.	+	#The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage and agree the programme for the preparation of production information along with its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors. There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.
	#The contractor also considers: phasing, insurance of works, the tender process, form of contract and contract conditions for sub-contractors and suppliers.		#The contractor also considers: phasing, insurance of works, the tender process, form of contract and contract conditions for sub-contractors and suppliers.
	#The client and contractor should also considers the need to appoint rights of light surveyors and party wall surveyor(s) and to serve party wall notices, if this has not been done. Go to work stage: Design and build: appointment.		#The client and contractor should also considers the need to appoint rights of light surveyors and party wall surveyor(s) and to serve party wall notices, if this has not been done. Go to work stage: Design and build: appointment.
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	'''B. Preparing production information and completing statutory approvals.'''		'''B. Preparing production information and completing statutory approvals.'''

		+	NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).


−	~~NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).~~

−	#The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that should be prepared including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.	+	#The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that should be prepared, including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.
	#The contractor co-ordinates the preparation and integration of production information. Any gaps in this information that will require specialist input after a tender process should be clearly defined, showing abutment details to adjacent work faces and how such work is integrated into the overall scheme.		#The contractor co-ordinates the preparation and integration of production information. Any gaps in this information that will require specialist input after a tender process should be clearly defined, showing abutment details to adjacent work faces and how such work is integrated into the overall scheme.
	#The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of schedules of inspections and tests, mock-ups and samples.		#The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of schedules of inspections and tests, mock-ups and samples.
−	#The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of a building user's guide and a building log book.	+	#The contractor co-ordinates the preparation of a draft building user's guide and a building log book.
	#The contractor (as principal contractor) develops the client's site waste management plan.		#The contractor (as principal contractor) develops the client's site waste management plan.
	#The contractor co-ordinates the establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.		#The contractor co-ordinates the establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.
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	#The contractor co-ordinates a design review of the production Information and instructs amendments or additions as necessary.		#The contractor co-ordinates a design review of the production Information and instructs amendments or additions as necessary.
	#The contractor assesses any changes relative to the approximate quantities cost plan.		#The contractor assesses any changes relative to the approximate quantities cost plan.
−	#If required by the employer's requirements, the contractor prepares contractor's design documents (such as a production information report) for the client describing production information such as any remaining components, assemblies, specialist items, samples or materials for comment by client.	+	#If required by the employer's requirements, the contractor prepares contractor's design documents (such as a production information report) for the client describing production information, such as any remaining components, assemblies, specialist items, samples or materials for comment by client.
	#The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. NB This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. Comments which amount to a change in the employer's requirements must be consented to by the contractor (although this consent may not be unreasonably withheld) and may result in an adjustment to the contract sum and a claim for extension of time. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.		#The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. NB This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. Comments which amount to a change in the employer's requirements must be consented to by the contractor (although this consent may not be unreasonably withheld) and may result in an adjustment to the contract sum and a claim for extension of time. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.
	#If instructed, the contractor amends the production information.		#If instructed, the contractor amends the production information.
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−		+	*Return to: design and build: outline work plan.
−		+	*Next stage: design and build: mobilisation.
−	Return to: design and build: outline work plan.	+	*Previous sage: design and build: detailed design (design by contractor)
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−	Next stage: design and build: mobilisation.	+	*Previous sage: design and build: detailed design (design by consultant team).
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−	Previous sage: design and build: detailed design (design by contractor)	+
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−	Previous sage: design and build: detailed design (design by consultant team).	+

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

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	= '''Starting the work stage.''' =		= '''Starting the work stage.''' =

−	The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage and agree the programme for the preparation of production information along with its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors. <br/>	+	The contractor co-ordinates a start-up meeting to receive feedback from the previous stage and agree the programme for the preparation of production information along with its format, identification of any work packages, sequencing and co-ordination procedures, including co-ordinating and integrating information from specialist contractors.<br/>

	There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.		There should be a particular emphasis on equipment with long manufacturing times such as switchgear, chiller units, lifts, escalators and bespoke cladding systems, some of which may justify early ordering as well as booking piling rigs. Front-end construction work such as site exploration, service diversions, demolition, setting out, underground drainage, decontamination, site clearance piling and groundworks may merit placing of preliminary contracts.
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	The contractor should also consider: phasing, insurance of works, the tender process, form of contract and contract conditions for sub-contractors and suppliers.		The contractor should also consider: phasing, insurance of works, the tender process, form of contract and contract conditions for sub-contractors and suppliers.

−	The client and contractor should consider the need to appoint rights of light surveyors and party wall surveyor(s) and to serve party wall notices, if this has not been done. In addition, the client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor.	+	The client and contractor should consider the need to appoint rights of light surveyors and party wall surveyor(s) and to serve party wall notices, if this has not been done. In addition, the client may identify a requirement to appoint additional independent client advisers if the consultant team has been novated or switched to the contractor.

	= '''Preparing production information and completing statutory approvals.''' =		= '''Preparing production information and completing statutory approvals.''' =
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	NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).		NB Throughout this stage, the contractor co-ordinates ongoing statutory approvals and other approvals and negotiations (such as party wall negotiations, negotiations with insurers etc).

−	The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that ~~should be prepared~~, including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.	+	The contractor prepares a schedule of production information that is requried, including responsibilities for its preparation, a programme for its preparation and a document control system for revision control.

	The contractor co-ordinates:<br/>		The contractor co-ordinates:<br/>
−	*The preparation and integration of production information. Any gaps in this information that will require specialist input after a tender process should be clearly defined, showing abutment details to adjacent work faces and how such work is integrated into the overall scheme.<br/>	+	*The preparation and integration of production information. <br/>
	*The preparation of schedules of inspections and tests, mock-ups and samples.<br/>		*The preparation of schedules of inspections and tests, mock-ups and samples.<br/>
	*The preparation of a draft building user's guide and a building log book.<br/>		*The preparation of a draft building user's guide and a building log book.<br/>
	*Development of the client's site waste management plan (if there is one).<br/>		*Development of the client's site waste management plan (if there is one).<br/>
	*The establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.		*The establishment of quality control systems and setting out criteria.
−	*Outstanding information needed for building regulations and other statutory approvals (such as negotiations with the Highways England, structural calculations, CO2 emission rates and a list of specifications used in the CO2 emission rates calculations) which must be submitted before works start on site.	+	*Outstanding information needed for building regulations and other statutory approvals (such as negotiations with the Highways England, structural calculations, CO2 emission rates and a list of specifications used in the CO2 emission rates calculations) which must be submitted before works start on site.

	The contractor assesses what should be required from sub-contractors and suppliers in terms of warranties and performance bonds.		The contractor assesses what should be required from sub-contractors and suppliers in terms of warranties and performance bonds.
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	The contractor co-ordinates a design review of the production Information, instructs amendments or additions as necessary and assesses any changes relative to the approximate quantities cost plan.		The contractor co-ordinates a design review of the production Information, instructs amendments or additions as necessary and assesses any changes relative to the approximate quantities cost plan.

−	If required by the employer's requirements, the contractor prepares contractor's design documents (such as a production information report) for the client describing production information ~~such as~~ any remaining components, assemblies, specialist items, samples or materials for comment by client.	+	If required by the employer's requirements, the contractor prepares contractor's design documents (such as a production information report) for the client describing production information, including any remaining components, assemblies, specialist items, samples or materials for comment by client.

	The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.		The client considers the contractor's design documents and comments within the specified time, either accepting, making comments or rejecting the contractor's design documents. This can only be done in relation to compliance with the employer's requirements. The client should be wary of 'approving' contractor proposals as this might be deemed to relieve the contractor of their liability for those items.