Project Description
Chryston Community Hub forms part of the North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) estate development programme and is the new build construction of a multi-purpose campus 509 primary pupils plus a circa 600m2 NHS health facility with Ryder as the Lead Designer. The project includes an all-weather sports pitch, playground, outdoor learning and well-being garden as well as and staff / visitor parking. The project works are part of a new site redevelopment programme and early works will likely include levelling and remediation works as well as the formation of new road junctions.
Our Role / Scope
Doig+Smith are appointed to provide Project Management, Cost Advisor and Principal Designer services on the project. We delivered a Strategic Support service on the project to produce an Intelligent Brief, developed the project budget and managed the preparation of the Authority Requirements – both Architectural and Services so these are specific to the school and NHS facility.
During pre-construction D+S managed stakeholder engagement, programming and formal reporting, inclusive of risk management and mitigation. BIM execution plans were also established from a management and cost perspective to ensure the maximum benefit was achieved for the design team and Client. From a cost perspective D+S developed the cost plan in conjunction with the Contractor and reported on costs against the budget. This will included budget management for the entire project but also the management of costs between NLC & NHS for funding reasons. D+S also managed the pre-construction cashflow and provide construction phase cashflows in conjunction with the Contractor.
As the design developed and design freeze was achieved Doig+Smith developed and managed the procurement programmes ensuring the project was market tested beyond the 80% market testing criteria and a that Financial Close was achieved with a project that delivers best value, did not breach the Clients budget and the Contract value was established and agreed.
Moving into the construction stage and post the role of the Project Manager, Cost Advisor and Principal Designer services continue. The Project Manager will continue to report to the Client on programme and progress and administer the contracts.
The Principal Designer is responsible for reviewing and commenting on Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans, carrying out risk assessments, reporting to the Client and continues to in conjunction with the Contractor to complete the Health and Safety file.
In terms of the Cost Advisor, our role is to attend progress meetings, carry out monthly valuations and cost reporting and proactively manage any change control.
The team comprise of the following::
- Project Principals
- Lead Quantity Surveyor
- Lead Project Manager
- Principal Designer
Benefits to Client
- Extensive Schools for the Future Experience
- Experienced in bundle project delivery
- Live primary cost data for benchmarking
- Strong relationships with the Design Team