Conventional Approach Flashcards
The Engineer is a
Legal role
The consulting engineer is responsible for
The design
The Engineer is responsible for
Supervision and administration of the construction/ contract
The contractor is responsible for
The construction
Construction activity is controlled on behalf of… by
On behalf of the client by the contractor and The Engineer
The Engineer=
Who is The Engineer
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
Roles of The Engineer(2)
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
Contractor consultant equivalents.
The Engineer
Contract manager
Contractor consultant equivalent .
Resident engineer
Agent
Contractor consultant equivalent
Assistant engineers clerk of works
Site engineers general foreman
Contractor hierarchy
Contracts manager
Agent
Site engineers general foreman
Foreman, gangers, labourers
Senior representatives onsite are
Resident engineer and agent
Once the contract is signed the contractor has little
Little working relationship with the client
Main duties of The Engineer (4)
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
Main duties of the resident engineer (7)
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
Main duties of the Agent (7)
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
Main duties of the general foreman (3)
Responsible to agent for control of labour
Industrial relations
Expertise in plant operation and construction methods
6 disadvantages of the conventional approach
Divided management of design and construction
Limited client involvement
Limited design input by contractor
Client employs at least 2 different organisations
Contracts of conflict
Advantages of the conventional approach (5)
Experience of its use Acceptable success level Standard and established approach Low unquantifiable risk Continuous involvement of consulting engineer
Weakness of conventional approach overcome by (5)
Employing consulting engineer With wide project management experience Involving them in all aspects With appropriate terms of reference And authority to make decisions
