Case Study Flashcards
What is an Employers Person?
any person employed / authorised by the employer, excluding the contractor or statutory undertaker
Relevant Event and Matter
“Any impediment, prevention or default by the employer or employer’s person”
What is Coworking
The use of an office or working environment by people who are self-employed or working for different employers, typically so as to share equipment, ideas, and knowledge
What was the value of the project?
£4.87m - CSA
£5.26m - PTE value
What were the time frames for option 1?
Tender Period - 2 weeks
Mobilisation - 1 week
Construction - 20 weeks
What were the time frames for option 2?
Tender Period - 7 weeks
Mobilisation - 4 weeks
Construction - 14 weeks
What were the time frames for option 3?
Tender Period - 5 weeks
Mobilisation - 4 weeks
Construction - 18 weeks
Why not negotiate Option 3 if time was so important?
the client had to demonstrate to their board that value was being achieved
How could you ensure quality was maintained?
Samples experience VR Mock-Ups Prototypes
What was the LOI used in the project?
Instruction to proceed with intent to spend
Size of the project?
Main works was c.191,000ft²
Coworking was 42,000ft²
What is B1 office space?
Business (B1a is office space)
Stems from Town and Country Planning Order 1987
What are some other building use classes?
Class A – Shops (A1 – retail, A3 – food and drink, A4 – bars / pubs)
Class B – Businesses (B1a – offices, B1b – research, B2 – industrial use, B8 – storage and distribution)
Class C – Residential (C1 – hotels / hostels, C2 – resi institutions, C3 – dwelling
Class D – Non-Residential Institution (D1 – public services (museum, library, doctors), D2 – entertainment and leisure)
Difference between a JCT 2011 and 2016 contract?
Introduced updated CDM regs – CDM Co-Ordinator changed to principle designer
Government Payment Charter - First payment date is now specified in the contract
Monthly Payment cycle continues to operate until the final account is agreed and certified
L&E – EA must respond to initial claims with 28 days and 14 days of subsequent updates
Update in payment terms – IVD 7 days before due date / due date is 7 days after IV recieved
What should be included within a change control process?
Reasons for change Who requested the change Consequences of the change (time, cost, quality) Proposals for mitigation Risks associated with the change Alternatives Deadline for instruction
Why is change control important?
Gives a method of highlighting potential changes when first recognised
Gives a format for assessing programme and cost implications so the client can make informed decisions on whether they want them instructed