[Bell Historians] Kelvedon

[Roderic Bickerton]

Prime contractor is the choice of the contract placement authority. I would
think the only way the good Matthiew could be in this position would by
having quoted for it, and been accepted.
I have never sees or heard of any bell hanging/founding company quote for
being "prime contractor."

Although probably no more expensive in the end, a prime contractor Quotation
would look expensive because of all the additional inclusions and liability
provision, that normally are additional expenses,  which although inured may
not be directly charged to the particular task, but included with the other
running expenses or left as uninsured risks.


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>
>
>  Mitch writes:
>
>  *I wonder if the Bellfounders/hangers should take on the role of
> overseeing the whole project as the main Contractor. Along the lines of the
> Planning supervisor in the CDM regs. *
> *I realise that in some projects the bells are only a small part of the
> whole job and therefore it wouldn't always be possible.*
>
> I say:
>
> Sounds a fair suggestion - however we have been trying to avoid getting
> caught up in all the CDM regulations and everything that comes along with
> it. I have always claimed that the bellhanging trade is closer to mechanical
> engineering trade than it is to the construction trade. So far, eveyone
> seems happy with that, and it has saved us a heck of a lot of time &
> pointless paperwork.
>
> Starting to oversee projects undertaken by the construction trade, would
> take up a hell of a lot of time, which we frankly (judging from previous
> experiences), wouldn't get paid for!
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Matthew
>
> Matthew Higby & Company Ltd,
> Church Bell Engineers,
> 6 Hill View,
> Timsbury,
> Bath,
> BA2 0EL.
> Tel: 01761 233757
> www.bell-hangers.com
>
>  
>
           
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