Presentation on Services Provided By RP&P Management Limited

1. Presentation onServices ProvidedByRP&P Management Limited RP&P Management Limited 1

2. Services • CDM Co-ordinator • H&S Consultancy • H&S Training • Party Wall Surveying • Building Surveying • Project Management • Residential Surveying/HIP RP&P Management Limited 2

3. CDM Co-ordinator RP&P Management Limited 3

4. CDM Co-ordinator The Duties • Statutory Basis - Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 - Now includes CHSW regs. and Management regs. - Managing Health and Safety in Construction (ACOP) - ALL are Secondary to Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 • CDM Regulations 2007 imposes responsibilities on - Client - Designers - CDM Co-ordinator - Principal Contractors - Contractors RP&P Management Limited 4

5. CDM Co-ordinator Application of Duties • ALL the duty holders responsibilities apply if a contract for work - Lasts longer than 28 days • - There are more than 17 men on site • For smaller works CDM still applies but a CDMc does not need to be appointed and it is not notifiable to HSE - Client, Designer, Principal Contractor and Contractor responsibilities • Requirement to appoint a CDM Co-ordinator for Demolition • What is a Designer? - Includes anyone who specifies RP&P Management Limited 5

6. CDM Co-ordinator Health & Safety Files Changes • Electronic Health & Safety Files - Health & Safety Files to be made available on RPPML Portal - Changes to H & S Files can be carried out by Client’s on line - Portal can be used for Client’s “Asbestos Register” Main Changes to the Regulations (ACOP) -Requirement to appoint a Co-ordinator no later that detail design (stage D) -The Coordinator will manage the flow of Health and Safety information between Client, Designer and Principal Contractor -The Client will appoint the Co-ordinator who will assist the Client with their duties -The Co-ordinator will have a greater involvement in design and construction RP&P Management Limited 6

7. H&S Consultancy RP&P Management Limited 7

8. H&S Consultancy • We provide a wide range of H&S Consultancy in General H&S and Construction related H&S matters • Statutory Basis • Increases and changes in Regulations and Legislation RP&P Management Limited 8

9. H&S Training RP&P Management Limited 9

10. H&S Training Training Courses Offered CURRENT COURSES DELIVERED CITB • 5 day Site Manager. • 2 day Site Manager refresher course. • 3 day Site Supervisor. • 1 day Site Supervisor refresher. • 1 day H&S Awareness. BESPOKE COURSES • Asbestos Awareness • Senior Management – ½ day. • Managers – ½ day. • Operatives – 1 day. • Surveyors – 1 day (2 days with practical). • Risk Assessment • General. • Designers. • Competence Management. • H&S for Directors. RP&P Management Limited 10

11. H&S Training Training Courses Offered CIEH • Foundation Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace: Level1. • Supervising Health & Safety in the Workplace: Level 2. • Advanced Health & Safety in the Workplace: Level 3. • Professional Trainer Cert: Level 3. CITB • 5 day Site Manager. • 2 day Site Manager Refresher. • 3 day Site Supervisor. • 1 day Site Supervisor Refresher. • 1 day H&S Awareness. IOSH • Working Safely: Level 1. • Managing Safely: Level 3. • Directing Safely: Level 3. NEBOSH • General Certificate: Level 4. • Construction Certificate: Level 4. • Fire Safety & Risk Management: Level 4. RP&P Management Limited 11

12. H&S Training Training Courses Offered BESPOKE COURSES • Asbestos Awareness • Senior Management – ½ day • Managers – ½ day • Operatives – 1 day • Surveyors – 1 day (2 days with practical) • Designers • Confined Spaces: ½ day Awareness. • Display Screen Equipment Assessors Training: ½ day. • Essentials of Fire Risk Assessment: ½ day. • Fire Safety Awareness. • Fire Safety for Fire Marshall’s/Fire Wardens. • Manual Handling: ½ day. • Accident Reporting & Investigation: ½ day. • Noise in the Workplace; ½ day. • Risk Assessments Principles and Practice: 1 day. • Risk Assessment for Designers. • CDM Regs 2007 updates: 1 day. • COSHH Awareness: ½ day. • Managing Working At Heights: ½ day. • Selection & Management Of Contractors: ½ day. • Competence Management. • H&S for Directors. RP&P Management Limited 12

13. Party Wall Surveying RP&P Management Limited 13

14. Party Wall Surveying Statutory Basis • The Party Wall etc Act 1996 The Act governs the way in which a building owner can carry out work to a party wall, party structure or party fence wall • What is a party wall? - A wall is a party wall if it stands astride the boundary of land belonging to two or more different owners - A wall is a party fence wall if it is not part of a building, and stands astride the boundary line between lands of different owners - A party structure could be a wall, floor, partition or other structure separating buildings or part of buildings RP&P Management Limited 14

15. Party Wall Surveying The Role and Authority of Surveys • Notification to ALL adjoining owners of the proposed work - Maximum of 2 months notice is required depending on the type of notice - Notices must include drawings which indicate precise details of the proposals • Obtaining adequate information from the Design Team - Must be able to show exact proposals to adjoining owner and/or surveyor • Agreeing the Award - Of critical importance is the Schedule of Conditions, even if no award - The award is a legally binding document stating how and what will be done - Case law has emphasised the importance of complying with the Act • Completing the works - Final check after work completed to ensure no damage to adjoining owner RP&P Management Limited 15

16. Building Surveying RP&P Management Limited 16

17. Building Surveying Type of Surveys • Commercial Building Surveys - Full or part inspections and reports to identify defects and diagnose cause - Measured land and building surveys for production in AutoCAD format - Dilapidations surveys during or at the end of a lease (CPR) - Condition surveys for property assessments and future budgeting • Pre-Acquisition Surveys - Full inspection and reports on condition of Freehold and Leasehold property - Estimate of likely scale of repairs/improvements in short to long term • Defects Analysis - Investigation into latent defects on building projects - Investigation and reporting on failure of a particular building element RP&P Management Limited 17

18. Building Surveying Types of Surveys (cont) • Compliance Checking - Inspection and reporting on quality and progress of construction projects - Includes comments on design, materials and workmanship - Signing off Professional Consultants Certificate (NHBC) • Snagging - Checking completed construction projects for defective design, materials and workmanship - Back checking of snagging works to improve client satisfaction • Access Audits - Inspection of buildings in connection with needs of disabled people (DDA) - Reporting and provision of programme to address physical barriers RP&P Management Limited 18

19. Project Management RP&P Management Limited 19

20. Project Management • Scope of the Service • Clarity in defining the project • - Detailed appreciation of each Clients needs and expectations - Unique combination of skills, knowledge and commercial insight - Specialist support to in house teams • Identification of objectives • - Understanding objectives in terms of time, cost and quality • - Specified in terms of target dates, budgets and standards • - Understanding Client’s priority for each objective • - Advice on contract and procurement routes • Defining roles • - Assemble the team to deliver the project • - Briefing team on Client’s objective • - Brief individuals on their precise role in the project RP&P Management Limited 20

21. Project Management Scope of the Service (cont) • Establishment of detailed controls - Definition of coordination and reporting routines • Management of remaining time, cost and performance - Establishment and maintenance of project programme - Establishment of cost and quality plans - Monitor progress, evaluate status and manage delivery • Active Management - Experience in leading and directing teams - Personal, presentational and communication skills RP&P Management Limited 21

22. Residential Surveying/HIP RP&P Management Limited 22

23. Residential Surveying • Preparation of Measured Drawings & Plans • Planning and Building Regulation Applications • Boundary Disputes • Expert Witness Reports • Building Surveys • Home Information Packs RP&P Management Limited 23

24. Residential Surveying Preparation of Measured Drawings and Plans • Measured Building Surveys - Provision of scale plans, sections and elevations for design proposals - Preparation of existing drawings for Planning Applications - Calculation of net internal floor areas - Provided in hand drawn or Auto CAD format • Measured Land Surveys - Level surveys for existing buildings, drainage and building plots - Boundary surveys for building plots and boundary disputes - Tree surveys in connection with Planning Applications - Provided in hand drawn or Auto CAD format RP&P Management Limited 24

25. Residential Surveying Planning and Building Regulations Applications • Planning Applications - Initial appraisal of client’s requirements - Extensions, conservatories, listed buildings, conservation areas etc - Preparation of existing plans, sections and elevations for outline proposals - Liaison with Local Planning Authority - Completion of outline and detailed proposals for client approval - Submission of Full Planning Application forms • Building Regulations Applications - Preparation of production information sufficient for statutory approval - Loft conversions, extensions and internal alterations - Foundations, walls, windows, floors, roofs and ventilation etc - Application for Building Control Approval (LA or Approved Inspector) RP&P Management Limited 25

26. Residential Surveying Boundary Disputes • Neighbours at war - Exact boundary lines between properties are difficult to define - Original boundaries can be altered - Non defined boundaries may have been assumed • Defining a boundary - Neighbour may have acquired land through adverse possession - Obtain title deed plan and register (if registered) - Original title deeds (written description over plan) - Accuracy of 1:1250 title deed plan plus or minus 1.0 m (2.3m for 1:2500) - Aerial photographs - Documents from recent property transfer - Existing features on the ground may help together with nearby properties RP&P Management Limited 26

27. Residential Surveying Expert Witness • Role of the Surveyor - Asked to provide advice on poor workmanship and materials - Kitchens, joinery, brickwork, plumbing, boundaries etc - Minimum of 5 years of experience in the particular field - Written report to be prepared in model format • Duty to the Courts - Governed by part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) - Independent and impartial advice overriding obligation to appointing party - Without prejudice meetings set out what has and has not been agreed - May be required to give evidence in court RP&P Management Limited 27

28. Residential Surveying Building Surveys • Full Building Survey (Formally structural Survey) - Careful and thorough inspection of the property - Records and provide a detailed report on the construction and condition - Reports and diagnoses the cause of any defects which have been identified - Provides a summary of repairs and costs where required • Homebuyers Survey and Valuation – NOT UNDERTAKEN BY RPPML - General surface inspection of property - Reports on urgent and significant matters only. Includes a valuation - These reports identify significant matters which require further investigation • Partial Inspection - Careful and through inspection of a particular building element - Inspection and report will diagnose cause of defect (HSVR) RP&P Management Limited 28

29. Residential Surveying Case Studies - 1 RP&P Management Limited 29

30. Case Studies - 2 Residential Surveying RP&P Management Limited 30

31. Residential Surveying Case Studies - 3 RP&P Management Limited 31

32. Residential Surveying Case Studies - 4 RP&P Management Limited 32

33. Residential Surveying Home Information Pack • Housing Act 2004 - Introduction of certain changes to Housing • Legal Duty to Provide Home Information Pack (HIP) - To be assembled by anyone responsible for marketing a property - Mandatory from January 2008 - 3 Bedroom Properties £300.00 including VAT - 4 Bedroom Properties £325.00 including VAT RP&P Management Limited 33

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