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providing a fully documented explanation of the basis for option selection. Working as an integrated member of the Snhetta project team and closely with Saudi Aramcos project management and estimating teams, we delivered solutions which met key requirements for accountability and responsiveness to the design process. Challenges addressed: Benchmarking iconic buildings which have few precedents anywhere in the world through a combination of data obtained from Davis Langdons global project database and open-source data. Achieving accurate detailed measurement from limited design information through a highly meticulous approach to cost planning. Producing structured estimate data through the adoption of a standard method of measurement. Resolving market testing issues, where many items and materials were bespoke, through collaboration with Davis Langdons global cost management teams. Our close working relationship with the design team enabled us to capture the detail of the scheme at each stage of the project, right up to the 90% design stage, providing the client with confidence in the cost outcome.

Conclusion
As well as specific technical skill sets, our consultants made a personal contribution to a high performance team and have played a significant role in facilitating common working practices across the project team. A good example of our wider contribution has been our advocacy, through the waiver process, of different ways of working, such as performance specification, which support the team in their realisation of the project vision. Success on the project to date has been the result of a common vision and shared enthusiasm, which Saudi Aramco has supported in the project team from day one. The project team has channelled their diverse skills, expertise and experience through a managed process to create a landmark design that will house cultural firsts and benefit generations to come. The project teams ability to adapt solutions and processes to meet the project circumstances and the needs of key stakeholders has been another key element in ensuring that the original competition-winning vision of Snhetta is realised as a project that properly marks the significance of well number seven in the unfolding history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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