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instance, at RIBA Stage 3, the design team should consider how the project will meet legal requirements,
such as building regulations.
As the construction industry continues to innovate, the
quantity surveyor's role will likely evolve into a more
analytical and strategic one, blending traditional expertise with new methodologies that can better address the uncertainties of modern construction. For
those in the profession, staying ahead of this shift
means embracing the technologies and techniques
that can provide deeper insights into project risks and
cost implications. This evolving skill set will not only
enhance the accuracy of cost predictions but also instil
greater confidence among clients, investors, and the
public, increasing the likelihood that construction projects can be delivered successfully on time and within
budget. In the expert witness world, this will mean
that those with practical experience in applying cost
model techniques ought to flourish.
4. In the event where defects were not remediated
within a time limitation period.
5. Infrastructure and Projects Authority; Cost Estimation Guidance, A best practice approach for infrastructure projects and programmes, Crown Office,
2021.
This article was originally written for issue 28 of the
Diales Digest. You can view the publication here:
www.diales.com/diales-digest-issue-28
Mr James Eade
BEng (Hons) CEng FIET MAE MEWI
James Eade is a Chartered engineering consultant and published author with a
wide experience of electrical and electrotechnical systems, project and safety
management in a variety of sectors.
Do not hesitate to get in touch with Vincent directly if
you have any queries following-on from this article.
You can view his expert profile and get in touch with
him via this page:
www.diales.com/en/expert/vincent-fogarty
James is:
l Author of industry-standard electrical design, safety and control publications
and a regular contributor to the industry press with over 200 articles published
l Director of a busy engineering/training consultancy. Reports and opinions
thus reflect current technology and working practice.
References
1. RICS, Cost Prediction, 1st edition, dated November
2020, effective from 1 July 2021.
l A member or Chairman of a range of electrotechnical British and
International standards committees and hence very knowledgeable in state-ofthe-art.
l Experienced in civil and criminal (safety-related) cases as well as insurance
claims
2. Such as NEC Option C forms and similar target cost
contracts.
l James has decades of experience working with a range of sectors including
private SMEs, multinationals from retail to film and public bodies including the
BBC, Unions, HSE, local authorities, Fire Services and more.
3. RIBA Stage 3: Spatial Coordination Formerly
known as the 'Developed Design' stage; this is where
the practical aspects of the concept are decided. For
instance, at RIBA Stage 3, the design team should con-
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