Quantity Survey Practice: RIBA Plan of Work and Bungalow Construction Project

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The RIBA plan of work is a manuscript that summaries all phases in the scheduling, design and
construction procedure, from commencement to finishing point on site. The different key phases
are structured identifying the responsibilities and production essential at each phase, which is,
briefing, designing, building, upholding, functioning and using building project.1
Project - Proposed construction of a bungalow for Mr. Park
- Floor area is 116 m2
- With high end finishes
Location – Ipoh city
Scope of work – construction of a new bungalow up to completion
Stages of the RIBA Plan of work
0. Strategic Definition
The key objective here is to roughly identify the job brief. Outline the project scope, design
concerns and anticipated project results. Design valuations to guide on the suitable design or
scope.
1. Preparation and brief
By means of facts from preceding phase used to draft a preliminary project brief plainly
specifying the project aims. This phase comprises of undertaking a practicability study to access
the feasibility of the task. Preparation of project roles table and contractual tree and bringing
together of the project team.2
1Bam, C. J., and A. F. May. 2016. Quantity surveying. London: Granada.
2Gething, Bill. 2017. Green overlay to the RIBA outline plan of work. London: RIBA Publishing.
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2. Concept design
Prepare first conceptions or drawings of the design planning established from the project brief.
Conception design to comprise outline suggestions for structural design, construction services
methods, framework conditions and initial budget information. Applicable exploration and
improvement on high-tech improvements or new resources could be deliberated at this phase.3
3. Developed design
This is where a harmonized design categorically takes form. From the model designs, the venture
is drawn up more unmistakably in CAD and technologically advanced comprising of modernized
offers for structural design, construction services methods, outline conditions and budget
information.3
4. Technical design
This is the modification of the prevailing design, this consist of preparing the required drawings
and credentials for tendering. Project strategies to consist of all architectural, structural and
building services.
5. Construction
Design is complete and actualization of project starts with building on the ground. Contractor
takes ownership of the site so as to execute the works as listed in the program of works and in the
pact. Architect is on site to deal with any design enquiries.
3Royal Institute of British Architects. 2018. RIBA plan of work: multi-disciplinary services. London:
RIBA Pub. http://books.google.com/books?id=d9VIAQAAIAAJ.
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6. Handover and close out phase
This phase achieves all features of the construction contract, including correcting any flaws on
the supplier’s part and creating the final certificate. After project conclusion the defects liability
period begins, lasting between six to twelve months whereby the builder must report and remedy
any flaws found within this time.
7. In use stage
Assume in use service in conformity with plan of services. Aftercare services may comprise
request for ass-built drawings, discussions regarding future modifications or extra works or
general advice.
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