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General Contracting
Single-point responsibility for construction to an agreed design.
VSN takes full contractual responsibility for building the works described in the client’s design — programme, cost, quality, safety and the management of every trade on site.
01Scope
What is included
- Construction programme and site logistics
- Subcontract procurement and management
- Temporary works design and coordination
- Site supervision and daily coordination
- Quality inspection and test plans
- Health and safety management
- Commercial management and valuations
- Testing, commissioning and handover
02Approach
Approach
- 01
Mobilise against a plan
Logistics, temporary works and the first eight weeks of the programme are agreed before the site opens.
- 02
Control the interfaces
Every package interface has an owner, a drawing reference and an inspection point.
- 03
Report what is true
Progress is measured against the baseline, and slippage is reported with a recovery plan.
03Deliverables
What the client receives
| Ref. | Document |
|---|---|
| GEN-001 | Contract programme and monthly updates |
| GEN-002 | Construction phase health and safety plan |
| GEN-003 | Project quality plan |
| GEN-004 | Monthly progress reports |
| GEN-005 | Operation and maintenance manuals |
| GEN-006 | As-built records |
04When to engage
When to engage
Best suited where the design is substantially complete and the client wants a single contractor accountable for delivery.
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