B4 Areas where external support may be required include:
• Attending construction meetings;
• Reviewing design data;
• Sign off and certification;
• Agreeing relief and compensation events;
• Mechanical and Electrical engineers - advice on M&E design development (including Reviewable Design Data), & M&E snagging and monitoring commissioning of the systems;
• Loose Furniture and equipment advice;
• ICT advice - this ensures that the details of the ICT infrastructure are developed in line with future needs and in line with standards;
• "Clerk of works" role to monitor progress of works and to confirm that at each stage, they meet the Procuring Authority's specification and quality requirements;
• Utility advice - whilst the Contractor is responsible for the provision of utilities. Authorities may find that the network of utility providers, particularly electricity and gas is very complicated and has a 'middle agent'. Advisers may be required to work with the Contractor and any middle agent to smooth the transition of utility provision;
• Variations and assistance with pricing;
• Market testing and benchmarking advice, and
• Specialist advice associated with a dispute.