Pillar 4: Guidance

Pillar 4 of the CWMF consists of a comprehensive suite of guidance notes aimed at facilitating the implementation of the Government’s reforms in construction procurement.

CWMF Document Coding Scheme

The CWMF documents are coded according to the following scheme:

GL 1.0 – Glossary

The glossary is intended as a resource for use with all CWMF documents,

GN 1.0 Introduction to the Capital Works Management Framework

This guidance note presents an overview of the Capital Works Management Framework and the four pillars that are the key components of it.

GN 1.1 – Project Management

This guidance note gives an overview of the project management structures that are required, the processes and procedures that need to be followed, and the contracts and templates to be used in the delivery process of a works project.

GN 1.1 GN 1.1.1 GN 1.1.2

GN 1.2 Project Definition and the Definitive Project Brief

This guidance note explains the process that should be used to define precisely the output requirements of a project in the Definitive Project Brief.

GN 1.3 Budget Development

This guidance note explains the structure and format of budget estimates for public works projects.

GN 1.4 Procurement and Contract Strategy for Public Works Contracts

This guidance note provides guidance on procurement strategy and on the selection of the most appropriate Public Works Contract to use to deliver a particular project.

GN 1.5 Public Works Contract

This guidance note provides practical advice to Employers to help them administer the construction phase of a project in accordance with the provisions in the Public Works Contracts.

GN 1.5 GN 1.5.1 GN 1.5.2 GN 1.5.3 GN 1.5.4

GN 1.6 Procurement Process for Consultancy Services (Technical)

This guidance note provides guidance in relation to the appointment of technical consultants for all stages of the project delivery process including those for the planning, design and supervision stages of construction projects.

GN 1.6.1 GN 1.6.2 GN 1.6.3 GN 1.6.4

GN 2.1 Design Development Process

This guidance note deals with all events that take place during the design process for both building and civil engineering projects.

GN 2.2 Planning and Control of Capital Costs

This guidance note sets out best practice on how to plan and control capital budgets for public works projects, both building and civil engineering, through all stages in the design process.

GN 2.3 Procurement Process for Works Contractors

This guidance note provides advice on the procurement process used for Works Contractors for both building and civil engineering projects.

GN 2.3 GN 2.3.1 GN 2.3.1.1 GN 2.3.1.3 GN 2.3.2 GN 2.3.3 GN 2.3.5

GN 3.1 Implementation Process

Guidance on the Implementation stage of building and civil engineering projects.

GN 3.1 GN 3.1.1

GN 4.1 Project Review

This guidance note gives an overview of the review that is carried out on a project after the facility has been completed and handed over.

Authorised Bonding Businesses

This document covers both Banks and Insurance Businesses (Non-Life)

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