Construction Management Flashcards
Main project stages are (6)
Appraisal Definition Design Construction Commission Operation and maintenance
The contractor is responsible for
Carrying out the works as described in information provided at tender stage. Only constraints are set out in tender
The task of project management is
To ensure the contractor uses his freedom responsibly and works in a competent and efficient manner
5 Stages of contractor selection by…
Preparation and issue of tender documents by The Engineer.
Preparation and submission of tender by the contractor.
Evaluation of tender and recommendation by The Engineer.
Contract award by the client.
Start of construction by the contractor
Preparing the tender the contractor must consider (6)
Sequence construction Best method Resources needed Makes models and number of plant items Cost of resources Profit
What is front loading
When a contractor puts profit in early to get money early
Why wouldn’t the cheapest contractor be chosen (3)
Unrealistically low price (do they understand the risks)
Inadequate resources or experience
Late knowledge the contractor is in financial difficulty (eg from media)
Why may a contractor want to change his price/methods after contract award(4)
Wanted to win at a competitive but safe price
Decisions made under time pressure
After award agent has more time and former review of resources available
Exist to make profit
When can price be changed after contract award(4)
Major design changes Inflation (must be allowed for in tender) Risks occur (unpredictable) Disruption from delays leading to claims (eg late drawings)
The contractor should review ( 4) at regular intervals
Methods of construction
Programme expenditure
Forecast cost to completion
Profit forecast
For control of resources the contract will (5)
Buy materials and plants items Appoint sub contractors Hire/buy equipment Hire/fire labourers Establish site facilities
