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Client planning in implementation stage

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During implementation, the client signs the contract, hands over the site, arranges finance and advance payments, appoints the supervision team, reviews and approves the contractor’s programme and method statements, provides drawings on time, monitors progress and quality, manages variations and claims, obtains permits, and prepares for commissioning and handover.

State in details about planning activities carried out in the implementation stage by the client of a project.

After the contract is awarded, the client's planning in the implementation stage ensures that the contractor and consultant can work without delay. Activities include:

  1. Contract signing and notice to proceed: issuing the letter of acceptance, signing the contract, and obtaining performance security and insurance.
  2. Handing over the site: possession of land, clearance of obstructions, access, and utility shifting (electricity, water, telephone).
  3. Appointing the project manager/supervision team and defining the Engineer's duties and authority.
  4. Mobilisation advance and finance planning: arranging funds, advance payment, and a payment schedule for interim bills.
  5. Review and approval: the contractor's work programme, method statement, quality plan, material sources and key personnel.
  6. Providing drawings and information on time, and issuing any client-supplied materials.
  7. Monitoring and control: progress meetings, reports, inspection, quality testing, and cost and time tracking.
  8. Change control: evaluating variations, extensions of time and claims, and approving them.
  9. Obtaining permits and clearances from authorities, and managing community relations.
  10. Preparing for commissioning, handover, training of operators, defects liability and maintenance.

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