3 Parties in a project

Question 1

What are the aims of the promoter?

Answer 1

1 Obtain best economic solution
2 Bare safety of all those working
Environmental considerations

Question 2

What are the aims of the PMT?

Answer 2

1 Achieve optimal solution for promoter

2 Manage and define project to ensure aims are being achieved

Question 3

What are the roles of the project manager?

Answer 3

1 Foresee as many dangers as possible + minimise 
2 Achieve project aims
3 Control costs 
4 Control schedule 
5 Lead team
6 Liaise with promoter 
7 Liaise with contractor
8 Measure and report on progress

Question 4

What are the aims and responsibilities of the designer?

Answer 4

1 Produce a design to achieve the promoter’s objectives
2 Feasibility studies
3 Design options 
4 Necessary approvals 
5 Define project stages
6 Prepare contract documents 
7 Advise on contractor
8 Technically supervise construction 
9 Measure, value and authorise payment

Question 5

What is a nominated contractor?

Answer 5

promoter or designer has said only that company can carry out specific work

Question 6

What are the aims of the main contractor?

Answer 6

1 Provide quality project 
2 On time 
3 On budget 
4 Safely + consider environment
5 Maximise profits

Question 7

What are the responsibilities of the main contractor?

Answer 7

1 Appoint staff + get plant and materials
2 Maybe design the works
3 Insure construction works until completion
4 Plan and programme construction
5 Design + construct temporary works
6 supervise sub-contractors

Question 8

What are the different groups that could operate the finished works?

Answer 8

1 Separate, independent company
2 The contractor
3 The promoter

Question 9

Under what circumstances would the main contractor operate after construction?

Answer 9

1 If they have entered a separate operation agreement with promoter
2 If it was required as part of the original contract

Question 10

who designed the Scottish Parliament?

Answer 10

Enric Miralles, Spanish architect

Question 11

what are the responsibilities of the promoter?

Answer 11

1 identify and be satisfied that the project will meet them
2 define nature and functions of project
3 usually operate at completion
4 usually pay

Question 12

Whats the aim of the designer?

Answer 12

Produce a design that will achieve the promoter’s objectives, including requirements for
minimum cost and environmental sensitivity.