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News Release from: LHC Network | Subject: Replacement Kitchen and Bathroom
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Replacement Kitchen and Bathroom
Specifiers Guide
LHC Network launched a 'Replacement Kitchen and Bathroom works Specifiers' Guide'.
LHC Network has launched a 'Replacement Kitchen and Bathroom works Specifiers' Guide' to provide guidance to buyers and specifiers on the efficient and compliant procurement of replacement kitchens and bathrooms for public sector construction projects The guide promotes the benefits of partnering arrangements between Housing Associations and their suppliers who can provide specialist knowledge of building components and services
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 5 Oct 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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This is for the successful project management of refurbishment projects to help local authorities achieve objectives such as the Decent Homes Standard.
Main contractor and principal contractor options, associated builders' works, residents' choice, leaseholder enquiries and supply of products are all integral to provide quality and ensure work is carried out to a high standard, protecting the whole life value of an estate.
It is not only the quality of the product but also the quality of installation in terms of the plumbing and associated equipment together with electrical services and appliances, which is equally important to reduce maintenance and repair schedules and increase resident satisfaction.
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Project procedures include allowance for administration and residents' choice in line with the Government's Social Housing Efficiency Drive.
Survey and design together with removal and installation through to completion and after sales activity are also included.
Intertwined in the specification process are the legal regulations, as governed by EU Policy and UK Treaty.
These demand that, with a few specific exceptions, contracts with a value above set monetary thresholds are advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) according to detailed rules and to the principles of openness, non - discrimination, fairness and transparency.
John Skivington, LHC Network Head of Business Development, said: For many specifiers, clients, contractors and residents, fully understanding what is involved in kitchen and bathroom refurbishment projects is a difficult process.
Put together with the need to be legally compliant, the fact that there is lots of conflicting information from different suppliers, updates to legislation and building regulations, and it means specifications can become unwieldy and unmanageable.
We have developed the Specifiers' Guide for replacement kitchen and bathroom works to provide procurement professionals with independent guidance and a checklist to ensure legal compliance and correct specification.
Through highlighting the complexity of the specification process, the Guide also presents procurement professionals with an easy and clear alternative way to procure replacement kitchens and bathrooms.
LHC Network's OEKB2' replacement kitchens and bathrooms framework arrangement was established as a result of a Europe-wide public tender, which was advertised in OJEU and is legally compliant.
After an intense review of a wide range of building products and in-depth technical analysis, six LHC Network suppliers have been appointed to service this arrangement.
These are Apollo Group, Breyer Group plc, CLC Contractors , Connaught Partnerships , Lakehouse Contracts and Masco OneStep.
Public Sector officers, therefore, have the confidence of knowing that the components and services provided by an LHC Network supplier comply with the stringent technical requirements and specification agreed with them at the outset of the arrangement.
John added: Alongside the suppliers, LHC Network's technical specialists are available to help members at every stage of project right from the design process through to completion.
And members of LHC Network retain their individual freedom of choice over specific product selection and timescales to meet their local priorities.
This complete service means that stretched staff resources in Housing Associations and other public sector bodies can be used on front end services rather than back office tasks, which is far more efficient.
"This allows RSL's to embrace the tenets of the Gershon Efficiency Review without having to compromise on quality and the Best Value principles that offer long term benefits for asset owners and their residents".
Members of the LHC Network gain instant access to pre-tendered framework arrangements or negotiated agreements covering all the most frequently required building product sectors including timber and aluminium windows and doors; kitchens and bathrooms; external envelope repairs; security and heating contractors.
LHC Network is now the UK's largest specialist public sector consortium for the procurement of building components, services and contractors.
'The 'Replacement Kitchen and Bathroom works Specifiers' Guide'e is now available to download at www.lhc.gov.uk.
For further information on LHC Network, or to apply for free membership, either visit the website, e-mail membership@lhc.gov.uk or call LHC Network on 0208 561 4700.
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