KEY ISSUE TWO

Question 1

KI2 - You mention that a delay was encountered with a single skin chimney. How was this delay managed contractually?

Answer 1

Contractor made CA aware of the discovery
Submitted L&E claim and applied for EOT
Was reviewed to check if RE and RM

Question 2

KI2 - How was the delay managed contractually?

Answer 2

Contractor submitted claim for EoT
Was reviewed to check if RE
Accept the claim and move completion date

Question 3

KI2 - How did you get costs for the demolition works?

Answer 3

Used the contractors costs for demo on the one facade and adjusted to suit

Question 4

KI2 - You mentioned that the solution meant that there were more initial costs required early on – how did the client manage this in terms of cashflow?

Answer 4

Was discussed at the time but client was able to manage it. Balanced off against saving on inflation if to carry out in phase 3.

Question 5

KI2 - How much extra was the 3rd option to the 2nd

Answer 5

About £15k

Question 6

KI2 - How were you able to assess what were the key items to be addressed for Option 2? What or who informed you as to the key items that needed urgent attention?

Answer 6

Structural report or building conditions report from a structural engineer report. Conditions report.

Question 7

KI2 - Option 2, how did you calculate the inflation for option 2? What information did you use? Which Indices from BCIS? Is this always correct?

Answer 7

BCIS
TPI - Tender Price Indices
Industry standard and used previous.

Question 8

KI2 - How did you define what repairs were urgent vs could be delayed as part of your pricing exercise?

Answer 8

Building condition report - Structural report

Question 9

KI2 - Option 2, how did you calculate the inflation for option 2? What information did you use? Which Indices from BCIS? Is this always correct?

Answer 9

BCIS
TPI - Tender Price Indices
Industry standard and used previous.

Question 10

KI2 - You mention that the abortive costs and prelims would equate to £20k vs a £40k construction cost by delaying the remedial works, how did you calculate this?

Answer 10

Detailed costing of condition report

Question 11

KI2 - How did you go about generating your risk allowances when working on a heritage building vs a normal new build project?

Answer 11

• Shell & core only
• Risk allowances based off reasonable cost estimates

Question 12

KI2 - How did you consider the planning conditions when working on a heritage building?

Answer 12

• Not listed building
• Conditions were to build back to original
• No BREEAM requirements