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ROTTERDAM The Nederlands October 2017 QS/EC Competencies Part #2 – v4 1 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

QS/EC competencies study in Europe Part 2 – > 2 questions !  Team Building : the place of the QS/EC in the design /construction phase ?  Process of design / construction phase / Schedule What the QS/EC does ? 2 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

QS/EC Competencies Part 2 Answers received : DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY IRELAND HUNGARY SPAIN THE NETHERLANDS UNITED KINGDOM And soon … Estonia – Switzerland 3 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

DENMARK From Rasmus PEDERSEN Danske Byggeøkonomer - Copenhagen (DACE, Danish Association of Construction Economist) Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017 4

DENMARK 1 // The building team We have several setups depending if it is private or public building project. In Denmark we do not have a separate profession like QS or similar. Budget estimates are usualy made by Architects and/or engineers in before construction start and then Contractors usually take over and take responsibility regarding quantities and budgets. PPP (Private/Puplic/Partnership) is also used in Denmark the last years. 5 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

DENMARK 2 // Schedule Depending on Project size and complexity and type of new building/ renovation/ restauration is to be done, the setup and team can and will adapt to the project. As an appendix to this scheme, Rasmus add a overall description (in English ) of the typical design phase and consultant delivery made by Architect and Engineers in a typical Project. (50 pages). 6 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FINLAND From Ari Joro RAPAL OY - Helsinki 7 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FINLAND 1 // The building team 8 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FINLAND 1 // The building team The customer/client is in the central point because he is the investor. The client will choose a project manager, who has basic economic skills. Real estate developer or project management contractor led projects are rather common too. The client with the project manager will choose an architect, either directly, or through a public consultation or even an architect competition. The economist is usually hired at the beginning of design phase by the project manager (sometimes the architect) with the client. The project manager will choose several skills through structural engineering, thermal, electricity, environment, scenography, kitchen equipment and so on. 9 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FINLAND 1 // The building team The project is then defined by the project management team, first in a summary way, and then in a more detailed way according to the progress of the studies, more economic skills and the economist is then needed. Design stage is usually in two phased and economic feasibility will be checked twice. When design stage has been completed for tenders, a call for tender will be launched for the main contract and HVAC and electrical subcontracts. Once the companies are known, the site can start, minor subcontractors can be chosen later. The project manager will then interface between the various players in the project management team, the client and the contractors. The architect is officially required as a Chief Planning Officer. The economist or the architect is never the leader of the project management team in construction phase there is always project manager, usually hired consultant, some clients have own project managers. The main requirement for a building permit for a site governed by a detailed city plan is that the construction project conforms to this plan. A deviation from a detailed city plan requires a deviation approval. 10 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FINLAND 2 // Schedule 11 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FINLAND 2 // Schedule Definition of the program, usually with an economist. The budget of an operation based on the program, feasibility studies with estimation. During two design phases, the architect and the entire project team will refine the project and define the building more and more precisely. The architect will define, in agreement with the client, the materials and the constructive modes. Materials of different manufacturers will be prescribed through a descriptive document. The economist will define the price of the building based on designs in both phases. In tendering stage administrative formalities are established and officials and companies are consulted on the project by designers and the project manager. 12 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FINLAND 2 // Schedule Usually Bills of quantities that will be given to contractors during tender are not used, contractors can buy Bills of quantities based on tender designs from QS consultants who sell them to all contractors. The project manager will analyze all the offers according to the pre-defined selection criteria. He will explain his analysis to the client who will be responsible for decisions selecting the contractor for each of the trades.. Financial accounting update based on tenders. Building permit is needed before construction start. Mainly, the project manager will lead and direct the works throughout the duration of the works. The economist is only needed in building disputes. The final acceptance by the client and the site is finished. Now comes the time of the administrative and financial closing of the operation. The economist is only needed in adjudication or even in court. 13 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FRANCE From Vincent ARNOU ESPRIT TERRE INGENIERIE - Angers 14 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FRANCE 1 // The building team 15 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FRANCE 1 // The building team The customer is the central point because it is the payer. Consider the case of a project where the needs and feasibility have been defined previously. The client will choose an architect, either directly, or through a public consultation or even an architect competition. The chosen architect will be surrounded by several skills through the economist, structural engineering, thermal, electricity, environment, scenography, kitchen equipments, .... The project is then defined by the project management team, first in a summary way, and then in a more detailed way according to the progress of the studies. 16 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FRANCE 1 // The building team Once the design stage has been completed, a call for tender will be launched in order to know the companies selected according to the trade. Once the companies are known, the site can start. Sometimes, depending on the complexity and / or the financial stakes, the client can take a conductor to direct the studies and the execution of the works. The project manager will then interface between the various players in the project management team, the client and the contractors. In some rehabilitation projects, where an architect is not compulsory (legally), the economist may be required to be the leader of the project management team. 17 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FRANCE 2a // Schedule 18 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FRANCE 2a // Schedule Step 1 A program is established, usually with an economist. The economist will calculate, among other things, the budget of an operation with regard to a program defining as precisely as possible the surfaces, the quality of construction and the intended uses for the building(s) EC possible missions (holder of the mission or assistant) : - Needs studies - Feasibility studies with estimation - Definition of the program 19 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FRANCE 2a // Schedule Step 2  ESQ stands for Equisse / preliminary design . At this stage, the architect will draw the first views of the buildings and the layout of the rooms.  APS means “basic pre- design”  APD means “final pre- design” During these two periods, the architect and the entire team of project will refine the project and define the building more and more precisely. The economist will define, in agreement with the architect and the client, the materials and the constructive modes - he will establish the quantities of the works and determine the price of the building. Materials of different manufacturers will be prescribed through a descriptive document. 20 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017

FRANCE 2a // Schedule At the ESQ and APS stage, the project estimate is provisional in public market (and often in private market). The estimate of the building becomes final in the APD stage.  PRO means Projet – The building is precisely defined. No major change Some modifications of detail are then established or corrected before consulting the contractors EC missions for ESQ/APS/APD/PRO stages - For the sole purpose of maintaining the client's budget while respecting the architecture -Technical specifications - Prescription of materials - Quantitative -Detailed estimate  EXE means “ execution mission” … but we still keep in the design stage! During this period, the latest retail plans are drawn up, as well as the quantities in case they are given at the time of consulting the contractors, which is not always the case in France according to the projects and regions. 21 Vincent ARNOU - Rotterdam - October 2017