This guide provides recommendations for how demolition projects can be planned and tendered with the greatest possible benefit for the environment, work environment and collaboration between the involved parties.
2020
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Demolition projects today are often characterized by fluctuating tender prices and unclear tender documents that create conflicts between parties. The final price frequently exceeds expectations, and disagreements arise about whether the demolition work has been carried out as agreed regarding scope and quality.
This guide equips clients and other actors in the construction industry for future tendering of demolition projects. Better tendering creates a stronger competitive basis and increased certainty that the work will be performed as expected.
The guide supplements Værdibyg’s other guides on tendering and focuses specifically on the special circumstances that apply to demolition. The target group is primarily clients, client consultants and technical consultants, but the guide can also support contractors in their dialogue with clients.
Summary
The guide provides a thorough review of how demolition projects should be described and tendered in practice. It addresses the crucial considerations prior to good tenders for consultancy and contracting tasks that can benefit both the client and tenderers, forming the basis for an effective demolition process.
The guide contains:
- Overview of involved parties’ tasks and special duties in demolition projects
- Principles and concepts in relation to demolition
- Recommendations for tender documents and competitive basis
- Guidelines for scope and quality requirements
- Specific advice on planning and implementation
Facts about this guide
The guide is published by Værdibyg with financial support from the organizations behind Værdibyg and Grundejernes Investeringsfond.
Who is the guide aimed at?
The guide is primarily aimed at clients, client consultants and technical consultants who work with demolition projects. Contractors can also benefit from the guide as it provides insight into the client’s perspective and contributes to better dialogue between parties. The guide is relevant for both complete demolitions and major demolitions in connection with renovations.
What you get from the guide
By using this guide, you gain tools to create clearer tender documents that reduce the risk of misunderstandings and conflicts. You get concrete recommendations for how demolition projects can be planned and implemented with consideration for environment, work environment and effective collaboration. The guide helps ensure that demolition work is carried out as expected with fewer surprises in price and timeline.
Background
Demolition is an important and value-creating process that forms the foundation for further work – whether new construction or renovation. During the demolition process, essential knowledge is gained about existing buildings, specific environmental conditions, and potentially valuable resources that can be reused and recycled. However, unclear tender documents often lead to varying tender prices, conflicts about scope and quality, and critical delays. There is a general uncertainty in the construction industry about how demolition projects should be described and tendered in practice.
Involved practitioners and editors
The authors have been assisted by the following group of practitioners:
Bygherreforeningen
Kathrin Ginette Beeck (Casa Consult)
Peter Aufeldt (Kuben Management)
Per Bager (BO-Vest)
Dansk Byggeri
Anders Sørensen (Enemærke & Petersen)
Martin Olsen (Dansk Miljø- Analyse)
Martin Mark Nielsen (KPC København)
Michaela Gudberg (LH Hockerup)
Rasmus Krag (G. Tscherning)
Thomas Sinding (J. Jensen)
Danske Arkitektvirksomheder
Christian Wittrup (Lendager Up)
Foreningen af Rådgivende Ingeniører – FRI
Jesper Ring (DOMINIA)
Filip Lau (Norconsult)
Jytte Jensen (OBH Rådg. Ingeniører)
Mads Sørensen (Rambøll)
Mikael Weiling (MOE)
Olga Truelsen (TRUST / DOMINIA)
Ulla Baggesgaard (INGENIØR`NE)
Værdibyg
Nina Koch-Ørvad (Værdibyg)
Consultant and author
Niels Trap (Golder)
