Conventional Approach

Question 1

The Engineer is a

Answer 1

Legal role

Question 2

The consulting engineer is responsible for

Answer 2

The design

Question 3

The Engineer is responsible for

Answer 3

Supervision and administration of the construction/ contract

Question 4

The contractor is responsible for

Answer 4

The construction

Question 5

Construction activity is controlled on behalf of… by

Answer 5

On behalf of the client by the contractor and The Engineer

Question 6

The Engineer=

Who is The Engineer

Answer 6

A title given to an engineer named in the contract who is given duties of considerable power

Chosen by the client from the senior staff of the consulting engineer. Sometimes the firm itself is named

Question 7

Roles of The Engineer(2)

Answer 7

Act as an agent for the client and ensure value for money by supervising design change and construction
Independently and fairly administer the client contractor contract

Question 8

Contractor consultant equivalents.

The Engineer

Answer 8

Contract manager

Question 9

Contractor consultant equivalent .

Resident engineer

Answer 9

Agent

Question 10

Contractor consultant equivalent

Assistant engineers clerk of works

Answer 10

Site engineers general foreman

Question 11

Contractor hierarchy

Answer 11

Contracts manager
Agent
Site engineers general foreman
Foreman, gangers, labourers

Question 12

Senior representatives onsite are

Answer 12

Resident engineer and agent

Question 13

Once the contract is signed the contractor has little

Answer 13

Little working relationship with the client

Question 14

Main duties of The Engineer (4)

Answer 14

Supervision and administration defined by the conditions of contract.
Preparation of tender/contract documents
Financial control and valuation of completed works
Assessment of contractural claims

Question 15

Main duties of the resident engineer (7)

Answer 15

Duties designated and responsibility of The Engineer.
Supervise workmanship and materials.
Record keeping and progress reporting
Record as built details
Check completed work 
Examine method of working 
Control of The Engineers staff

Question 16

Main duties of the Agent (7)

Answer 16

Commercial success of contract for contractor
All aspects of construction
Design of temporary works
Safety of construction methods 
Compliance with contract
Control contractors stuff
Industrial relations policy

Question 17

Main duties of the general foreman (3)

Answer 17

Responsible to agent for control of labour
Industrial relations
Expertise in plant operation and construction methods

Question 18

6 disadvantages of the conventional approach

Answer 18

Divided management of design and construction
Limited client involvement
Limited design input by contractor
Client employs at least 2 different organisations
Contracts of conflict

Question 19

Advantages of the conventional approach (5)

Answer 19

Experience of its use
Acceptable success level
Standard and established approach
Low unquantifiable risk 
Continuous involvement of consulting engineer

Question 20

Weakness of conventional approach overcome by (5)

Answer 20

Employing consulting engineer
With wide project management experience 
Involving them in all aspects
With appropriate terms of reference 
And authority to make decisions