CMS is fully computerised and operates Applemac computers which are networked within the office, together with PCs, providing effective planning, design and administration capabilities.

	Vectorworks
	Autocad LT97
	Clariscad

Data transmission can be via floppy disks, CD or e-mail. Project/development programmes are produced using one of the following software systems operated within CMS:

	Microsoft Project
	Microsoft Excel

CMS operates a number of effective control systems to ensure compliance with the Employers requirements. These can be summarised, but not limited to the following:

	Contractor Evaluation Schedule
	Employers Change Orders
	Room Loading Schedule
	Equipment Schedule
	Outline Development Control Plan
	Cost/Budget Comparative Analysis

Additionally, implementation of a check list forms the basis for evaluation of submissions from design teams ie:

	Evaluation of design in relation to design brief/employers requirements
	Operational requirements
	Engineering requirements
	Co-ordinated interface
	Buildability
	Cost/value
	Programme evaluation
	Specification evaluation
	Competency of key members
	Adequacy of staff levels

Additionally, a number of control systems are used by CMS, namely:

	Risk analysis
	Risk management
	Value engineering
	Project evaluation through clarity of brief
	Effective implementation of Forecasting, Planning, Co-ordination, Motivation and Effective control
	Promote management control to attain the clients objective

All of CMS staff are appropriately academically qualified and have a wealth of industrial experience. Additionally, the Employer will benefit from the Principals' active close involvement with the project and not simply figureheads.

Programming

It is incumbent upon the appointed Project Manager to, as far as is reasonably practicable, reduce the programme and financial risk that the client/employer may be exposed to during the progression of the works. Given the complexity of the development, the need for effective co-ordination will necessitate a fully detailed Development Control Plan being produced as soon as practicable.

The programme must identify the various work phases, whilst being mindful of the development objectives.

Resource Management

Clearly adequate resources will need to be deployed to ensure that the project be completed, not only to specification standards, but also to the programme and cost requirements.

Content Strategy

Given the total project development programme duration, it is essential that the correct contract strategy be deployed, such that the client/employer enjoys the benefit of known completion costs at an early date.

Organisation

It will be our intent to maintain adequate on and off site staff to ensure effective and timely administration control, including preparation and issue of control programmes, monitoring of progress, expenditure and resource levels.

Quality Assurance

CMS Bath Ltd was accredited to BS EN ISO 9001 with NQA in April 1999. (please refer to appendix 4 for NQA certificate)

CMS Bath Ltd operates a Quality Assurance Procedures system, which has been subject to refinement since April 1997 and was introduced in its current form in September 1998.

Investors in People

CMS is committed to achieving the Investors In People award and is currently working to an action plan, prepared by our consultants Business Link. CMS is working to a timetable and hopes to be accredited by September 2001.