The following base methodology should be considered as the base line/starting point for all survey activities and adjusted where relevant by the relevant authorities/public bodies to suit the specific need of each survey and adjusted accordingly.
• Building layout plans to be supplied by the Authority.
When setting the required survey scopes, consideration should also be given to the following:
• Allow plenty of time to allow tenderers to develop their proposals.
• Allow time for the surveying team to mobilise.
• Work in collaboration with ProjectCo at an early stage.
• Quality of surveying team on site and report writing (MRICS qualified surveyors and suitably qualified engineers) because defects/design compliance may need to be drawn out in the exercise.
• Robust survey methodology identified, including how to treat non-accessible spaces, including locked or in-use rooms on day of survey, risers, high level locations, areas of plant.
• Ensure access to roofs and high levels is properly considered with MEWP and safety properly considered.
• Be clear on what is not in a survey, e.g. rot, testing, asbestos, covered up areas, etc.
• Make sure to allow for semi-intrusive surveys, e.g. above suspended ceilings.