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Design Detail

This stage requires an agreement by all concerned of the design, in order for full drawings to be made as well as a complete cost check on all parts and components, pulled together in the Bill of Quantities.

Tender

Developers will then usually offer the project out to tender, inviting between 3 and 6 contractors to bid for the work. Once tender prices have been received it is the developers decision on which to choose, with many factors being taken into account, not just those on cost.

Construction

Pre-construction planning will occur to decide on strategy, security, storage and organising plant and labour, before a Programme of Works is drawn up to detail the co-ordination of all parties, how they will communication and co-operate, as well as inspections, supervisions and a schedule of payments.

Completion

Finally, on completion the contractors hand over the building to the developer. Usually a ‘defects liability period’ is written into the contract, and the contractor remains liable for repairs for a specified period. Finally, all outstanding payments will be settled and the building will be, hopefully, put into its intended use.