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All parties, contractor, consultants, client should assess at the end of stage 6 or defects and liability period, what lessons have been learned, how things could be improved or done differently in future. All should reflect on the original aims, have they been achieved and how to remain focused on achieving the targets that have been set out for the life of the building, perhaps what happens to the site beyond. Share experiences of the current project on future projects and lessons learned.

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Building should be monitored for performance up to handover and completion. Testing of technologies and building systems completed and working to parameters set out under zero carbon strategies. Client should have ownership of all manuals, BIM models for FM use which describe all major components and technologies, the maintenance regime and when items should be replaced, and who to contact for the replacement. Client should continue to monitor building for performance and defects and report back to contractor at end of defects and liability period.

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Ensure contractor adheres to design and detailing methodology.  Use considerate contractors, site rationale and site welfare, correct recycling and disposal mechanisms in place with minimal waste

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Ensure contractor adheres to design and detailing methodology.  Use considerate contractors, site rationale and site welfare, correct recycling and disposal mechanisms in place with minimal waste

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Considerate contractor who is understanding of aims and sympathetic to them. Works to deliver a well constructed building with air leakage kept to a minimum, technologies properly utilised, site kept clean, waste recycled and optimised to be kept minimal. Ensures proper records are kept and systems installed as required with instruction and training given to end user and manuals. Contractor should develop BIM to assist with construction of building, handover and ownership of the building (future maintenance, and management by the end user / owner who fully understands the building and the components used).

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Detail design, construction techniques, materials and detailing to be looked at in more detail.  Materials and construction techniques examined to consider buildability, embodied carbon, air tightness, recycling of heat and building processes.  Full review and refinement of building structure and systems to work harmoniously with environmental strategy.

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Detail design, construction techniques, materials and detailing to be looked at in more detail.  Materials and construction techniques examined to consider buildability, embodied carbon, air tightness, recycling of heat and building processes.  Full review and refinement of building structure and systems to work harmoniously with environmental strategy.

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Design should incorporate developed strategies for orientation, daylight, mass, zero carbon technologies and input from design team.  Materiality and building components should now be considered for planning.

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Design should incorporate developed strategies for orientation, daylight, mass, zero carbon technologies and input from design team.  Materiality and building components should now be considered for planning.

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Client should have a developed design that incorporates all previous analysis, site investigations and appraisals, making best use of site, technologies and materials within budget. Materials and finishes should be considered in more detail, which in turn has an effect on construction techniques and construction detailing before submitting to planning. Developing on outline BIM model, materials should be considered for their ease of construction, safety, embodied carbon credentials, considering BREEAM green guide for example.... All of this will inform the planning application and is best considered before a planning application is made.

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Refine brief from stage 1, develop strategies for renewables and adapting design to suit the site

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Refine brief from stage 1, develop strategies for renewables and adapting design to suit the site

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Once the initial concept has been agreed and maximises the potential input for zero carbon from stage 1. Develop mass into the beginnings of the architectural layout to make best use of orientation, daylighting, rooms not requiring natural light, optimal use of structure, building systems and integration with the site. Building modelling / BIM would highlight through shadow analysis and sun paths, the best way to orientate the building on the site.

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Use site analysis, outline work and brief to inform design.  Use all specialist input and zero carbon knowledge available from the outset

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Use site analysis, outline work and brief to inform design.  Use all specialist input and zero carbon knowledge available from the outset

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Building on site appraisal work, client brief and survey work, even desktop at this stage. Use this to inform initial design concept and response to site. Orientation, shape and massing are all critical factors to get right in the early stages of design. That is as well as engaging early with the client and design team to shape the building, make best use of environmental technologies, mechanical and electrical input, encourage natural ventilation, maximise the use solar energy by harnessing heat to reduce building heating loads, use solar panels, PV cells where appropriate or affordable to client. Consider ground source heat pumps, alternative heat and electricty producing sources should be considered. Get buy in from client and design team at an early stage.

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Consider options for sites to be more beneficial to client & environment, then do site analysis for each.

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Consider options for sites to be more beneficial to client & environment, then do site analysis for each.

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With the client's brief in mind, consider alternative sites.  Might be more beneficial to repair an existing brownfield site as opposed to building on a greenfield site.  Consider views, aspect, prevailing wind, noise, sunlight, shadow, existing foliage, trees & watercourses, nature / ecology, archaeology and ground conditions before designing the building.  If only one site available from client, then begin analysis and all survey work (even desktop at this stage) required to make optimum use of site.  Use scheme to repair site and make best use of existing natural habitat.

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If the pros and cons of each ZC strategy are laid out with regards to the program and the context, that would help keep better track of design decisions, while also informing the client.

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Brief should clearly communicate that the project is performance oriented and carbon assessment is an indispensable step which will guide the design decisions.

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It is important that clients firmly prioritize zero carbon and articulate their "needs" and "wants" before approaching a professional. That can be a systematic base for further discussions.

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Set design principles that encapsulate energy efficient and high performance building  

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Set design principles that encapsulate energy efficient and high performance building  

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Existing infrastructure / primary energy sources

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Existing infrastructure / primary energy sources

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The design is focused on good lighting with environmental credentials and circular economy principles

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Ownership benefits

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Increased and standardised technology used for post occupancy evaluation, that incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning in the collection of data, to be shared widely for the benefit of all to learn best practice and to gain from lessons learnt

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Increased and standardised technology used for post occupancy evaluation, that incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning in the collection of data, to be shared widely for the benefit of all to learn best practice and to gain from lessons learnt

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Ensuring commissioning, system testing, clear building manuals for operation, that there is no unnecessary performance gap, and true certification at the end

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Ensuring commissioning, system testing, clear building manuals for operation, that there is no unnecessary performance gap, and true certification at the end

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Training of Facility Managers, and also transparency for the organisation and also for the industry about lessons learnt, with honest operational carbon declaration at the end that can be shared widely for the benefit all

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Training of Facility Managers, and also transparency for the organisation and also for the industry about lessons learnt, with honest operational carbon declaration at the end that can be shared widely for the benefit all

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Marginal cost savings not being prioritised over Zero Carbon ambitions; and not allowing possible exploitation by clearly specifying standardised details for equipment / materials

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Marginal cost savings not being prioritised over Zero Carbon ambitions; and not allowing possible exploitation by clearly specifying standardised details for equipment / materials

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Collaboration between all disciplines that is clearly documented digitally and visually using BIM for example

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Collaboration between all disciplines that is clearly documented digitally and visually using BIM for example

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Ensuring that Energy Modelling is used right at the start as a design tool

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Ensuring that Energy Modelling is used right at the start as a design tool

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Making it simple, and requesting 100% energy / operational savings (Passivhaus) for any design, and specific criteria for embodied carbon, and water usage for example: 

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Making it simple, and requesting 100% energy / operational savings (Passivhaus) for any design, and specific criteria for embodied carbon, and water usage for example: 

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This versatile and cost-effective method of construction is leaving conventional building techniques in its wake. With Passivhaus standards offering a better living environment, virtually zero heating bills, superior air quality and high performance homes, it's little wonder the tide has turned for Passivhaus projects.

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Yet to see Zero Carbon being universally a core value, where there is clear specific leadership to actually follow it through consistently without fail on all housing projects

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Yet to see Zero Carbon being universally a core value, where there is clear specific leadership to actually follow it through consistently without fail on all housing projects

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Post occupancy evaluation to confirm the design values.

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Post occupancy evaluation to confirm the design values.

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QA/QA records from stage 5 will assist in identifying / locating the defects that may appear within the 12 months between the PC and FC. Also, it will identify the contractor / installers that have carried out the works.

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QA/QA records from stage 5 will assist in identifying / locating the defects that may appear within the 12 months between the PC and FC. Also, it will identify the contractor / installers that have carried out the works.

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Rely on the AI to understand how users have been using the building, and do your best to introduce a building that fits into their way of work. 

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Rely on the AI to understand how users have been using the building, and do your best to introduce a building that fits into their way of work. 

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Arrange follow-up training and commission testing within 3, 6 and 12months, so that new and incoming users understand how the building will perform at its best.

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Arrange follow-up training and commission testing within 3, 6 and 12months, so that new and incoming users understand how the building will perform at its best.

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Test and verify before its necessary  to open up to make good (and hence more expensive).

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Test and verify before its necessary  to open up to make good (and hence more expensive).

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Very strong QA/QA with accurate records and explicit location of the records.

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Very strong QA/QA with accurate records and explicit location of the records.

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Make sure the building user's understand the technology and how to use it (not just the client team).

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Make sure the building user's understand the technology and how to use it (not just the client team).

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Its cheaper to do it right than go back and fix defects.

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taking forward the lessons learned onto the next project

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taking forward the lessons learned onto the next project

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clear project timetable, procedures, and goods movement within the site or out from the site

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clear project timetable, procedures, and goods movement within the site or out from the site

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Clear site staff induction and training and motivation to encourage them to make the effort of achieve project objectives. Rewarding effort.

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Clear site staff induction and training and motivation to encourage them to make the effort of achieve project objectives. Rewarding effort.

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Ensure QS allows for Consultants Redesign costs when making cost savings.

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Ensure QS allows for Consultants Redesign costs when making cost savings.

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QUALITY CONTROL AND SIGN OFF - Clear RA/MS and part of MS must include sign off process for key detailing 

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QUALITY CONTROL AND SIGN OFF - Clear RA/MS and part of MS must include sign off process for key detailing 

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Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Disassembly & Reuse

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Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Disassembly & Reuse

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ensuring any contractor-led CPs for the M&E meet the performance spec to avoid dispute 

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ensuring any contractor-led CPs for the M&E meet the performance spec to avoid dispute 

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providing instruction of building/energy usage for occupants to achieve the expected building net zero design, is very important

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providing instruction of building/energy usage for occupants to achieve the expected building net zero design, is very important

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Suppliers influencing the contractors to change specifications , which leads to too much value engineering, cost driven project.

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Suppliers influencing the contractors to change specifications , which leads to too much value engineering, cost driven project.

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Prescription should be detailed and concrete. Green Procurement should be promoted

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contract docs need to be airtight to minimise any chance of ambiguity of dispute 

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contract docs need to be airtight to minimise any chance of ambiguity of dispute 

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Incorporate contractor input (depends on form of contract)

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Incorporate contractor input (depends on form of contract)

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Ensure substitutions are measured against cost, programme AND carbon

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Ensure substitutions are measured against cost, programme AND carbon

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QS could introduce carbon calculation to refine design; and inform procurement.

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QS could introduce carbon calculation to refine design; and inform procurement.

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make sure the specs + detail to support the wanted building performance

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make sure the specs + detail to support the wanted building performance

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Ensuring substitions meet the performance requirements.

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Ensuring substitions meet the performance requirements.

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Ensure information is structured and managed and shared efficiently.
Single point of truth.
Agreed development at specified and appropriate levels of details.

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Incorporate whole Consultant Design Team input to develop brief and understand aspects that require early review and analysis

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Incorporate whole Consultant Design Team input to develop brief and understand aspects that require early review and analysis

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Eg consult the locals!

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providing cost, timeframe and energy position of building in design stage for users.

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providing cost, timeframe and energy position of building in design stage for users.

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Procurement not to be too cost efficiency driven.

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Procurement not to be too cost efficiency driven.

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Technical details and specification

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In particular for subjective items like visual appearance / texture

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Ensure building services are well planned out and nothing clashes

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Ensure building services are well planned out and nothing clashes

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Go back and ensure that you update your financial modelling tool. Keep track of the budget

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Go back and ensure that you update your financial modelling tool. Keep track of the budget

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Develop good integration between building fabric and services

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Develop good integration between building fabric and services

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coordination on the design intention and its appropriateness with the selected technology,etc 

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coordination on the design intention and its appropriateness with the selected technology,etc 

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Source key equipment / items with critical long lead times.

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Source key equipment / items with critical long lead times.

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Coordination and clear vision are the key-words

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Ensure robust specification appropriate to form of contract / procurement methodology

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Ensure robust specification appropriate to form of contract / procurement methodology

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Teams should be encouraged to visit sites where innovation solutions have been introduced.

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Teams should be encouraged to visit sites where innovation solutions have been introduced.

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Get as many people around the model / design intent and make sure its 'buildable'

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Get as many people around the model / design intent and make sure its 'buildable'

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Co-ordinate details and performance strategy

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Co-ordinate details and performance strategy

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Honest end of stage review - are we where we need to be?

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Honest end of stage review - are we where we need to be?

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What materials, skills are available locally. What is contextual. What timeframes are realistic locally. What do things cost locally. What can/should be brought in and how long will this take. How quickly can training occur. What is access like

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Flexibility of use and repurposing the building.

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Flexibility of use and repurposing the building.

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Special care with the envelop´s fabrics: high thermal and accoustic insulation as well as large thermal lag (aprox. 14 hours)

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Eg - avoid excessive ventilation

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Focus on the big ideas, while ensuring there will be a practical way, including budget and time, to get the details right

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Focus on the big ideas, while ensuring there will be a practical way, including budget and time, to get the details right

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Working with innovative firms that have an open mind.

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Working with innovative firms that have an open mind.

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analyse site constraints and construction constraints 

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analyse site constraints and construction constraints 

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ensuring requirements are clearly set with responsible parties accountable for their deliverables

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ensuring requirements are clearly set with responsible parties accountable for their deliverables

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Fundamentally orient the building(s) correctly nd get the big decision right

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Fundamentally orient the building(s) correctly nd get the big decision right

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building programs & the net zero strategies compatibility

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building programs & the net zero strategies compatibility

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Discuss and be clear about responsibilities of each member of the team

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Discuss and be clear about responsibilities of each member of the team

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Demonstrate actual performance to gain accreditation

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Demonstrate actual performance to gain accreditation

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Discuss how different competing goals are interlinked and strategies to develop integrated and holistic solutions

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Discuss how different competing goals are interlinked and strategies to develop integrated and holistic solutions

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Engage a design brief based requirements from stage 0 and 1

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Engage a design brief based requirements from stage 0 and 1

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How much time do we have, how much time do we need to do this optimally

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Understanding clients goals, budget and quality aspirations over and above best practice?

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Understanding clients goals, budget and quality aspirations over and above best practice?

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Clear Presentation to client of Zero Carbon benefits to the performance of their building over the life of the building

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Clear Presentation to client of Zero Carbon benefits to the performance of their building over the life of the building