Feasibility study and outline design for the redevelopment of the Millennium Mills located on the southern side of the Royal Victoria Dock and associated infrastructure.

Project requirements

Lendlease are looking to you for answers as to how to achieve from the project the

most appropriate:

Sustainable approach to design that will provide long term benefit to the local

and wider area of East London.

An integrated infrastructure strategy and improved access and transport links

for the local people and businesses.

A strong commercial strategy & evidence that the development with be

financially viable and meet its legal requirements.

Demonstrate that they meet the needs of local and regional stakeholders and

environmental planning obligations

A clear procurement strategy and safe construction programme

A high-quality development that showcases innovation and also provides

value for money for the client and stakeholders alike.

Section II - Environmental & Stakeholder Management

1. An overview of the environmental issues affecting the construction & operation of the

project.

2. A detailed report supporting the process in which public concerns will be addressed.

3. Evaluate how Low Carbon Planning helps to integrate energy efficiency and renewable

energy sources cost effectively into the new development. (e.g. identify the measures

used to minimising construction waste, embodied energy and carbon emissions, in low

carbon energy design and planning)

Section III - Construction Planning

1. The choice of construction methods and logistics for the redevelopment to reduce

carbon emission and reduce pollution.

2. Discuss Health and Safety obligations and provide detailed method statements

supported with pictorials for the construction of the major elements of the works,

these must be project specific.

3. An outline programme (Gantt chart user friendly) for the works for the key elements

(manually or software based) identifying critical activities & resource smoothing

Section IV - Economic & legal Issues

1. Present an economic evaluation of the financing of the Infrastructure and the likely

costs.

2. Discuss the geotechnical issues that need to be addressed within this scheme which

will affect the design and cost.

3. Advise the client on the following: -

a. The different methods for "Dispute Resolution" if disputes arise?

b. The role of a professional in the built environment (e.g. engineer, architect,

project manager etc.) as an expert witness?

Section V - Procurement Methods & Supply Chain Matters

1. Select & justify the most appropriate procurement method for this project in terms of

the contractual obligations. Explore the implementation of the innovative collaborative

procurement approach to de-risk the construction.

2. Analyse the structure of the UK economic in terms of procurement methods & supply

chain matters and demonstrate a critical awareness of the economic role played by

the civil engineering construction industry.

3. Describe how Quality Assurance System ensures the best practice in managing the

construction of the development. Propose practical measures that can be utilised by

contractors to ensure that the client achieves a project that is 'fit for purpose' and best

value for money'.