additional contract Admin Flashcards
What is the difference between a relevant event and a relevant matter?
Event = Time; EoT. Circumstances beyond the control of contractor. Matter = Money; employer liable to pay contractor for direct loss of money through circumstances beyond the control of contractor.
What is the equivalent role of a CA in an Intermediate / Design and Build contract?
Employer’s agent - Similar to a CA in MW/IC but often involved earlier in a project, possibly assisting with tenders and procurement.
How many sections are in the JCT Intermediate Contract?
9
- Definitions and Interpretations
- Carrying out of the works
- Control of the works
- Payment
- Variations
- Indemnity, Damage and Insurance
- Assignment, Performance Bonds and Guarantees and Collateral Warranties
- Termination
- Settlement of disputes
What is Section 8 of the JCT IC?
Termination
Notice of Termination
What are the grounds for termination by the Employer?
Default by Contractor
Insolvency of Contractor
Corruption and regulation
What are the grounds for termination by the Contractor?
Default by the Employer
Insolvency of Employer
Corruption and regulation
What are the grounds for termination by either Contractor or Employer?
Force majeure
Exceptional risk: Civil commotion, threat of terrorism, exercise by the UK government, Public authority
What is a variation according to Section 5 JCT IC?
The alteration or modification of the design, quality or quantity of the work. Conditions include:
- Adds/omits or substitution of any work
- Alteration of materials or standard to be used in the works
- Matters changing access to site or use of any specified part of the site
- Limitations of working space
- Limitations of working hours
- The execution or completion of the work in any specific order
What goes into the valuation of variations and provisional sum work?
All variation valuation to be sanctioned by CA. Key points include:
- Valuations of substituted or additional work of similar character and quality as work set out in the contract documents rates and prices can be used to determine value.
- Where variation is similar in character but not executed under similar conditions, contract rates and prices can be basis but with fair allowance for difference in conditions.
- Where the work is not similar in character, works to be valued at fair rates and prices.
What are the different Basement tanking systems?
A, B & C
At what temperature does a fully loaded steel beam exposed on all four sides fail?
500°C
How is fire resistance measured?
Measured in minutes and by one or more of the following conditions:
- Resistance to collapse (loadbearing capacity)
- Resistance to fire penetration (integrity)
- Resistance to the transfer of excessive heat (insulation)
What are the RIBA works stages?
What stage of RIBA is the design / specification stage?
What are preambles?
What is a typical stud wall design?
What are property level flood protection measures?
Internal and external.
What guidance did you refer to when making flood defense recommendations?
Investigation of moisture and its effects on traditional buildings Principles and competencies Joint position statement, 1st edition, September 2022.
What are the three types of waterproofing systems?
Type A: Tanking System, cementitious slurry
Type B: At design stage, integrated system installed during construction
Type C: Cavity Drainage System floor and wall membranes with drainage and pumps.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of steel, timber, and concrete framed structures?
What information do you record routinely when carrying out an inspection?
Type of building, approximate age, condition, construction (walls, floors, roof), orientation, approximate height, weather conditions, ground conditions, large trees in the grounds, signs of cracks and movement.
What is the RICS guidance on party wall?
What are the differences between RICS level 1, 2, & 3 surveys?
What might be the cause of flex in a suspended timber floor?
How do you report a PPM and what are the contents of the report?
How do you derive the cost in a PPM?
How do you report a building condition and what are the contents of the report?
What are the different types of asbestos surveys?
What was in a flood report?
