Getting into the premises is proving… expensive and difficult. Some bad decisions has Jakob bailing out Zelda again

With Zelda setting up new factory, warehouse and office facilities, it's an opportunity for us to discuss the basics of setting up and running premises.  Joining Russell for this episode is an experienced facilities manager, Dave Moore, who will provide an insight into some of the pitfalls Zelda is falling into and how to make premises work well.

Timings

* 00:18 - Scene 6.1 - Building a Better Building

* 07:19 - Discussion with Dave Moore

* 08:57 - The role of an architect

* 09:30 - The role of a project manager

* 09:57 - The expectations of the client

* 10:40 - The role of a builder

* 11:02 - Change Control

* 12:35 - Others that should be involved

* 14:20 - Health and Safety

* 16:33 - Learning from Mistakes

* 17:40 - Top tips for creating useful, safe and effective premises

* 18:50 - What's next?

Useful Information

Setting up and running Business Premises (@07:19)

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HM Gov Business Premises Advice - Page (gov.uk)

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Fire Safety in the Workplace - Page (gov.uk)

Architects and Project Managers (@08:57)

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How do I use an Architect? - Document (RIBA)

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(Not secure) About Working with an Architect - Page (ACA)

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What does a Project Manager do? - page (APM)

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A day in the life of a project manager - Article (APM)

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What is Change Control - Page (APM)

Health and Safety (@14:20)

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Managing for Health and Safety - Page (HSE)

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H&S The basics for your business - Page (HSE)

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Small and Medium businesses case studies - Index (HSE)

Top tips for creating useful, safe and effective premises (@17:40)

* Tip #1 - Listen to advice

* Tip #2 - Listen to the client

* Tip #3 - Work together to find the solution

Episode script

Building a better building

Building a better building

CONTINUITY: Finally, Jakob and Zelda meet in their new premises where renovation and beautification works are well underway.

(Builders and fitters working in the background)

ZELDA: Morning Buttercup!

JAKOB: What? (Bit deflated it wasn’t a term of endearment) Oh,