Current status
Project status
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Initial Planning
Deciding the scope of works
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Detailed design and approval
Finalising the project specification, budget and programme.
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Completion
End of works and the defects period.
Project details
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| Work Element | Description of Works |
|---|---|
| Condition Survey | Pre-existing information regarding the condition of the building and associated ancillary areas has been provided in the IPCI in Appendix 1.The Principal Designer (PD) where appointed (or Principal Contractor where no PD duty holder is in place) is to inform the Client, where additional survey or inspections are required to develop the PCI and inform the design process.The Principal Contractor (PC) is required to complete a pre-commencement condition survey within all areas likely to be affected by the works, which shall contain written and photographic evidence of the existing conditions. The PC is to identify any areas of concern that may result in additional works being necessary, together with proposed remedial recommendations, within the scope of works. The condition survey is to be agreed with Westminster City Council Client Representative and upon conclusion of the works the PC is to ensure the condition of any areas affected by the works are handed over to WCC in no worse a condition than at pre-commencement stage. |
| Access Required | The Service Provider will need to acquaint themselves with the access arrangements available and provide block-specific proposals to facilitate the works necessary. It is anticipated that these proposals will be optimised to provide the best value-for-money project-wide access proposals.Access will also be required into the residents’ properties to undertake the works elements described.All access proposals are to be identified and fully costed by the Service Provider within their PEP. Should there be any reason that specific access arrangements cannot be fully evaluated and costed for then the Service Provider should identify these together with a defined Provisional allowance within their PEP for each specific item/ area. |
| Fire Door Works to front entrance doors | The service provider is to undertake the replacement of the fire doorsets to all tenant front entrance doors (except flat no. 9) and lessee front entrance doors (opt-in for lessee doors listed within the Fire Risk Assessment). Not all lessee front entrance doors are required to be replaced.The front entrance door serving flat no. 9 has been replaced recently and will not be replaced under these works.The Service Provider will allow for replacing the remaining tenanted doors to the same design incorporating glazed vision panel, subject to planning approval.It was noted that the FEDs serving all floors except to the basement level flats have glazed fan lights.All fire doorsets installations are to be undertaken by an accredited third-party installation company of an appropriate ‘industry-recognised’ body in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, industry recognised best practice and BS 8214:2016. Gaps between the frame and aperture should be adequately sealed as per the primary test data, BS 8214:2016 or the manufacturer’s instructions. A full report should be provided on completion of the works, to include photos of the installation process to each propertyNote - All replacement doorsets to be replaced with purpose made, pre-assembled FD30s or, if specified, FD60s rated doorsets, independently tested and approved by third-party certification to BS 476:1987 parts 22 and 31.1 and/or BS EN 1634-1. when tested to both sides. Doors shall also achieve Secure by Design accreditation, PAS 24.The doors and doorsets will comply fully with the WCC Fire Door Performance Specification contained in Appendix 7All fire doorsets and doors shall have FSC chain of custody or PERF COC certification.Note: Globally assessed door assemblies are not acceptable. |
| Asbestos Management | Comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements with respect to Asbestos. Existing Asbestos Management surveys has been provided as part of the Client Brief package of information where they exist. The PD/PC is required to inform the client regarding the need to instruct any further R&D surveys as the design develops and the areas where intrusive works will be required are confirmed. Please note: provisional sum has been included for any unforeseen asbestos detected behind existing door frame following removal.The R&D survey will be instructed by the client and provided to the PD/PC as part of the PCI, to allow the CPP to be developed.The Service Providers Project Execution Plan needs to identify any further works, with estimated costs, for assessing the information available and then for completing all necessary surveys/ works to identify and manage/ remove Asbestos hazards associated with The Works.The SP is to ensure that any subcontractor undertaking asbestos removal works as part of The Works, fulfils the clients licence requirements and are deemed competent to undertake the required works. |
| Other Potentially Hazardous Circumstances | In addition to Asbestos management (as noted above), there may be other potentially hazardous circumstances that the Service Provider will need to address. Other hazards that may be present or that need considering include but are not limited to: • Lead Paint• Dust• Ventilation of Solvents and Fumes• Noise• Other Hazardous SubstancesUndertake all surveys as necessary with approval from WCC to establish the existence of all potentially hazardous materials, substances and/ or environmental conditions. Procure and execute all works necessary to clear away any such hazards to the extent necessary to facilitate future surveys and execution of The Works. Provide recommendations for any additional measures that may be deemed necessary to prevent re-contamination. |
| H&S File and O&M Manual | Provide Health and Safety File and Operating & Maintenance manuals for all systems associated with The Works. The file shall be in accordance with and as detailed within the Term Partnering Contract. This is to include (but not limited to);• A detailed future Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme associated with The Works;• As-built drawings, specifications etc. • Manufacturers details, guarantees and warranties (as applicable)• Details of risks and hazardous materials not eliminated through design• Site Investigation Reports• Statutory authority consents and approvals• All details as noted above relating to Building Regulation 38 |
| Communal access balcony flooring | Strip up existing asphalt overcoating to screed level, undertake concrete repairs as required and provide a polymer modified asphalt covering, including all upstands, skirtings and edge details. |
Published: 6 January 2023
Last updated: 23 October 2024