MAY 04
• AOR Contractor Submission review to be Submitted to AFH the 10th May
• AFH/SFW/FIFA Approval of contractor by 24th May
• Contract to be signed by relevant parties by 7th June
• Tender Packages distributed to contractors the 23rd of April
• Contractors reviewing Tender Packages
• Building Permit Documents being complied by DF, UAC and AOR
• Colour Scheme approved by SFW/FIFA
MAY 11
• DF working on tender returns
MAY 18
• DF is working with Mark Warren who is on site at the moment on tender return and contract negotiation.
MAY 29
• Contract to be signed by relevant parties by 7th June
• Tender report approval received May 28th
• Df and Mark Warren met with center host to review contract
APR 04
• Tender Package Submitted to SFW for Approval on 20 Mar. Delayed by at least by four days and effecting all subsequent work. Queries received from SFW/FIFA on 3rd Apr and responded to.
• Approval from SFW required by 30 Mar, no queries have been received to date.
• Tendering Date: Delayed due to delay in Approval by SFW/FIFA
• Tender Return Date: Delayed
• Construction Start date: Delayed, Practical Completion delayed.
Report:
• DF in Cape town
• Center host CH and AOR (both hospitalized) both expected to be unable to attend site visits for at least two weeks, this will also delay construction. DF working with CH and AOR to minimise delay.
• Status of Building permit continued to be pursued by DF
• Awaiting response from Greenfields regarding schedule
• Awaiting response from Phaesunasmara regarding schedule
APR 13
• DF returning to Cameroon 17th April
• Letter received from adjacent property owner granting permission for water usage during construction
• DF working with Centre Host for preparation of tender meetings.
• Status of Building permit continued to be pursued by DF
• Awaiting response from Greenfields regarding schedule
• Phaesunasmara Equipment Site delivery scheduled 29th June
APR 20
• DF returned to Cameroon 17th April
• Status of Building permit continued to be pursued by DF
• Awaiting response from Greenfields regarding schedule
• Phaesunasmara Equipment Site delivery scheduled 29th June
APR 27
• Tender Packages distributed to contractors the 23rd of April
• Contractors reviewing Tender Packages
• Building Permit Documents being complied by DF, UAC and AOR
• Colour Scheme approved by SFW/FIFA
• DF is working with inconsistent Electricity and Telecommunications
connectivity
MAR 05
• Tender Package being reviewed by AFH
• Df liaising with AOR regarding Tender Package and impending construction
• AOR (engineering consultant) produced Engineering reinforcement details
• Building permit file being process by surveyor
Critical next steps
• Contractors to be contacted and selected for tender
• AOR working with Geotechnical Surveyor on completion of geotechnical report
• AOR and DF pursuing Insurer principally for five year warranty
• Centre host manager obtaining letter from adjacent property owner for water usage permission during construction
• Document colour scheme as discussed with United Action for Children
MAR 16
• Tender Package Submission for Approval Date TBD Delayed, awaiting
AFH HQ comments expected submission 20th Mar (all dates below delayed
by 5 working days)
• Tendering Date: 29 Mar- 25 Apr Currently being reviewed by DF and AOR Due to changes in design.
• Tender Return Date: 13 Apr
• Construction Start date: 4/26/12 – Practical Completion 9/12/12 (20
weeks Allocated for Construction)
(Above schedule does not include delays)
Report:
• Tender Package being reviewed by AFH HQ
• Df liaising with AOR regarding impending construction
• Contractors company profiles have been compiled
• Geotechnical Survey Complete
• Colour Scheme being approved by SFW/FIFA
• Building permit file being process by surveyor
• DF is working with inconsistent Electricity and Telecommunications
connectivity
• Recommended Insurance Company: Cameroon Professional Insurance
MAR 29
• DF has temporarily moved to region office (Cape town) after armed robbery at house.
• DF liaising with Center host and AOR (both hospitalized) to ascertain plausibility of current schedule (Tender drawing have been organised for Collection with AOR who has agreed to organise Tender document pickup meeting if he is well)
• Status of Building permit being pursued by DF
• Corresponding with Greenfields regarding schedule
• Corresponding with Phaesunasmara regarding schedule
• Recommended Insurance Company: Cameroon Professional Insurance
FEB 03
• DF still awaiting Approval of DD set in order to complete Tender Drawings for review, SFW response to queries regarding power supply sent 13/2/12, (in addition to first set of responses to SFW queries sent on 13/1/12)
FEB 10
• DF working on adjusting tender package after DD approval
• DF working to get Geotechnical documents asap
• DF is working with inconsistent Electricity and Telecommunications connectivity
Critical next steps
• DD set has been approved, further information is being added for drawing suitable for contractors to tender the project, in addition to drawings being reviewed by AFH.
• Tender supporting documents: Geotechnical document was scheduled to be returned to AOR last week, DF will continue to pursue. Reason for delay unknown if the delay persists DF and AOR will travel 200+ miles to Laboratory in Bamenda.
FEB 17
• Tender Package Submission for Approval Date 5 Mar
• Tendering Date: (PRELIMINARILY) 21 Mar- 3 Apr Currently being reviewed by DF and AOR. Due to changes in design.
• Tender Return Date: (PRELIMINARILY) 10 Apr
• Construction Start date: DF and AOR are reviewing building schedule to access construction start date.
• Tender Package being reviewed by AFH
• DF continuing to work with AOR to obtain Geotechnical documents asap
• DF is working with inconsistent Electricity and Telecommunications connectivity
FEB 24
• Tender Package being reviewed by AFH
• Df liaising with AOR regarding Tender Package and impending construction
• DF is working with inconsistent Electricity and Telecommunications connectivity
Critical next steps
• AOR working with Geotechnical Surveyor to resolve technical issues in sending electronic information
• AOR and DF pursuing Insurer
• Contractors to be contacted
• Centre host manager obtaining letter from adjacent property owner for water usage permission during construction
• Building permit file being process by surveyor
• AOR (engineering consultant) processing Engineering Specification, details, reinforcement schedule
incorporate colour scheme as discussed with United Action for Children into Tender package
JAN 13
• DF assembling tender package in preparation for submission to AfH and ultimately sfw/FIFA.
• Project still awaiting approval from FIFA/sfw of Design Development Package. This threatens to delay the project!
JAN 20
• DF assembling tender package in preparation for submission to AfH and ultimately sfw/FIFA.
• Project is awaiting DD approval by sfw/FIFA. This is now very delayed.
• DF travelling to Site 21-22nd Jan to meet Government Surveyor,
Geotechnical Surveyor and for preliminary contractor discussions.
JAN 27
• Awaiting approval of DD set Submitted 26/12/2011. This has delayed and
is continuing to delay progress.
• Design Fellow has relocated to site and is working in conjunction with Architect of Record to develop the design.
• Due to internet connectivity issues the Design Development Package submission to sfw will be delayed. The exact length of delay is unknown at this time, but will keep sfw posted.
NOV 04
• Ongoing correspondence with Local consultant regarding contract and preliminary costing
• Centre Host to meet with surveyor to follow up survey information on the 5th Nov
• Schematic Design is being developed, AFH submission expected 9th Nov.
NOV 18
• Schematic Design was submitted November 11 and responses to SFW queries sent November 17. Awaiting SFW approval.
• Design Development package is being developed. Barring any delays to SD package approval, DD package submission expected December 13.
NOV 25
• Schematic Design was submitted November 11 and responses to SFW queries sent November 17. Continue to wait for SFW approval, which has delayed DF relocation to Site.
• Design Development package is being developed. Barring any delays to SD package approval, DD package submission expected December 13.
• DF (remotely)/AOR (on-site) are pursuing material sourcing.
OCT 07
• Awaiting design brief approval by SFW
• Ongoing communication with consultants. Still awaiting Survey information
• AoR contract will proceed upon review and approval of Design Brief
• Schematic Design is being developed, submission expected November 11.
OCT 14
• Project is delayed due to hold ups in approval of Design Brief. Original plans for a fast tracking of approval process for further stages will need to be reviewed.
• Awaiting design brief approval by sfw/FIFA. Responses to SFW's queries sent 12th October.
• Awaiting approval of AoR, QS, and Engineer contract.
• Correspondence with Local Consultant for preliminary costing.
• Continued requests for survey information from Land Surveyor is delaying
• Schematic Design is being developed, submission expected November 11. Date dependent upon design brief approval however.
OCT 21
• Project is delayed due to hold ups in approval of Design Brief.
• Meeting 20th Oct regarding Contract with Local consultant (AoR, QS, and Engineer) and also to discuss preliminary costing
• Meeting 25th Oct with Centre Host to discuss design implication for SFW/FIFA modification to design guidelines, also currently in correspondence.
• Land Surveyor has sent topographical survey awaiting key further information (Host centre has been requested to assist).
• Schematic Design is being developed, AFH submission expected November 9th (tentative upon approval of Design Brief).
OCT 28
• Local consultant (AoR, QS, and Engineer) has not responded to preliminary costing sent 13th October.
• Contract sent to Local consultants 26th Oct
• Centre Host was happy with proposed building discussed during meeting in cape town on the 25th of Oct
• Land Surveyor has sent topographical survey awaiting key further information (Centre Host has verbally agreed to assist in this).
• Schematic Design is being developed, AFH submission expected November 9th.




JUNE 01
• Contract signed by contractor
• Sent to SF for counter signing
JUNE 08
• Site hand-over date (pending contract documents and advance payment)
• Contractor has outlined his preference to start ASAP due to
deteriorating roads increases materials transport cost and potential
delays
• Contractor Signed Contract submitted to AFH for Approval the 5th June
• Obtained Performance Bond, Guarantee, banking details, tax form
• Meeting insurance company Monday 11th
• Solar Panel Equipment being shipped from Germany the week of 11th of June
JUNE 18
• Site hand-over date (pending contract documents and advance payment)
• Contractor has outlined his preference to start ASAP due to
deteriorating roads increases materials transport cost and potential
delays
• Design fellow continuing to liaise with Contractor, Nominated Subcontractors and all relevant parties, in addition to the implementation of project administration.