Project Development
1. Pre-Design/Pre-Award Stage
This stage is mainly considered as the keystone for any project as the success of a project depends mainly on the proper initiation of the project, as such stage is mainly addressing the collection of the end user requirements and convert it to a concept design with its allocate budget which to be approved by the higher authorities.
- Data Collection
- Concept Design and Budget Allocation
- Budget allocation
- Feasibility Study
- Delivery Strategy and RFP Preparation
- Consultant selection and awarding
- Preparation of Consultancy Agreement
2. Design Stage
This stage starts with the appointment of the Design Consultant either through an awarding letter or an agreement as the consultant is required to perform the required service in stages i.e. Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Tender Documents and Tender analysis/Recommendation for the Project.
- Design Management/Review
- Inception & Initiation
- Data Collection
- Concept Design
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Specifications Standards
- Authorities Approvals
- Cost Control and Value Management
Pre-Workshop Preparation Pre-workshop preparations include the following:
3. Tendering Stage
This stage is staring after the completion of the Design/Design Phase by the consultant, the approval from DC and the building permit/any required authorities/agencies approvals.
This stage also can start at an intermediate stage for the design depending on the selected delivery strategy of the project.
- Pre-qualification and Selection of Bidders
- Solicitation of Interest
- Tender invitation
- Pre-Bid Conference and Respond to Inquiries
- Tender Clarifications
- Addenda
- Tender review and analysis
- Tender Negotiation and Award
4. Construction Stage
This stage starts with the appointment of the Contract(s) either through an awarding letter or an agreement to the Contractor(s) under the direct Supervision of the Project Consultant and the overall Management by DC which encounter these services encompass coordination, construction management, technical, contract administration, safety, quality assurance and inspection services.
- Pre-construction Conference
- CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR CONTACTS
- Contract Administration
- Project Controls
- Cost Control
- Scheduling
- Progress Reporting
- Safety Management
- Quality Management
- Document Control
- Change order Processing
- Contract Completion
5. Post Construction
After the physical work is completed and the PAC is issued there are certain actions and support services in which the Consultant/DC may or may not be involved as per the agreement.
Even though the responsibility for follow-up and administering the warranty provisions of the contract rests with the Client, there are instances when the Consultant/DC will be asked to provide contract documentation to assist Client in enforcement of the contract requirements.
6. Building and Facility Management
DC is managing and monitoring the existing facilities through assigning a facility management company to manage the existing facilities which will conduct the following duties:
- Maintenance
- Security
- Cleaning
- Reception and Services
- External walk and landscaping
- Consulting services during design