The process of completing a construction project from selecting a contractor to final account settlement and technical certification involves a number of stages as follows:-

• Preparation of tender documentation
  • Drawings
  • Specification
  • Contract Terms & details
  • Contract Form

• Evaluation of tenders received
  
• Contractor evaluation – technical/financial/personnel & equipment capacity
  
• Short listing/review
  
• Recommendation/Selection of contractor
  

• Preparation of contract documentation
  • Final Construction Drawings
  • Final Specification
  • Work programme
  • Health & Safety plan

• Review/inspection of contractor documentation
  • Insurances, Safe Pass Cards, Safety Statement

• Contract signing by Client/contractor

• Technical detailing/specification
  • Foundations
  • Drainage
  • Structural members
  • Stairs chart(s)  
• Project monitoring and inspections
  
• Quality checking and assessments
  
• Progress reviews
  
• Site meetings
  
• Contractor claims review
  
• Payment Certification
  
• Assessment and authorisation of variations and extras
  
• Specialist contractor/sub contractor evaluation and approval (and where appropriate nomination)
  
• Initiation/implementation of contract procedures to address problems arising – technical, progress, financial, legal.
  
• Final account assessment and agreement.
• On completion – Assembly, preparation and handover of:-
  • As built drawings
  • Safety file
  • Official documents and correspondence
  • Opinion on Compliance with Planning & Building Control Requirements
  • Building Energy Rating