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NDIS Registered Building Works Project Manager
Project Management for Complex Home Modifications
Along with over 20 years of experience in the property industry, Andrew Hungerford is accredited in the nationally recognised training modules for providing complex home modifications:
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CPPACC5016
Provide expert access advice on renovations to private dwellings
CPPACC4020
Provide access advice on building renovations
NDIS Complex Home Modifications
Where Home Modification works will cost over $30,000, the NDIS requires you to engage an independent NDIS-registered building works project manager for complex home modifications.
When engaged Andrew can work with you and your Occupational Therapist on the design, approvals, documentation, costing, and appointment of builders and can engage suppliers in consultation with you.
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Andrew has a strong track record of quality project delivery for clients throughout Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, the Hunter and the Central Coast.
Andrew collaborates and builds healthy relationships with clients, occupational therapists, and tradespeople to achieve the project goals.
Project Stages
1
Feasibility
Our Project Manager and/or BCP works with the client and Occupational Therapist during the builder's consultation to develop concept drawings, specifications, and source cost estimates.
2
Design documentation
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Develop a project scope
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Coordinate design drawings with design consultants and engineers
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Coordinate preliminary planning assessment
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Manage the subsequent development consent process - exempt, complying (CDC), or full development application (DA)
3
Tender
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Using OT specifications, assemble a project scope of works
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Coordinate design drawings with a draftsperson or architect to prepare for submission to the planning authority
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Coordinate design drawings with engineers and consultants (where required)
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Coordinate planning certificates and/or development applications (where required)
4
Contract award
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Upon funding approval, engage the builder on behalf of the client
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Review the building Contract including program, payment schedule, PC item allowances, insurances, and client expectations
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Review contractor's site specific safety management plans
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Coordinate site establishment requirements
5
Construction
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Coordinate a project kick-off meeting with the client, OT, builder, and BWPM.
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Provide a single point of contact between builder, client, OT, and NDIS (including technical RFI’s)
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Complete weekly site inspections or critical points of build, e.g. waterproofing
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Management of compliance with safety plans, program, costs, quality assurance, and handover back to the client
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Review builders’ variation requests and maintain a register
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Review builder's progress claims for payment and provide payment certificates
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Coordinate certificates of completion required of the planning authority
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Issue practical completion certificate
6
Post construction
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Complete post-construction defects inspection and work with the builder to close out in a timely manner
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Finalise approvals for builders' final payment
