Checklist pricing alteration work
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Priced a major alteration job and want to make sure you have covered everything?
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Use the following check list:
? all the identified risks covered
? clearly tagged tender with all things that are NOT INCLUDED noted
? documentation sufficiently detailed for pricing
? adequate knowledge of existing structure and services
? confidence in proposed subcontractors for the project
? transparent communications about tender with client and designer
? equitable procedures for dealing with variations
? competence of organisation to match complexity of building
? provision for more comprehensive operating systems
? hazards and safety issues identified and covered
? confidence in pricing methodology and detail
? labour and resources allocation trackable
? realistic provisions for maintaining use of building by inhabitants
? final price checked by a rough overall costing system
If any of these points leave you with that niggley gut feeling of uncertainty - review and amend your proposal before you submit the contract.
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Alteration work checklist - Site operations
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Now you are working on site you need to ensure that your alteration project is running smoothly.
Regularly use the following checklist:
? work-flow co-ordination operating efficiently
? designer/client communications operating well and documented
? sub-contractors on-site activities satisfactory
? labour and resource allocation matching targets
? variations being handled efficiently
? adequate cash-flow being maintained
? special risk/safety/hazardous issues resolved
? operating systems functioning efficiently
? inhabitants and clients happy
? BCA inspections satisfactory