Data management (L1) Flashcards
What does the acronym CECA stand for?
Civil Engineering Contractors Association
What is the CECA Schedules of Daywork?
It is a rate benchmark for incidental works carried out where no rate has been agreed under the contract.
When are CECA rates used in the NEC3?
To assess Equipment in payment applications and compensation events specifically when it is not listed in Contract Data but is:
- Owned by the Contractor
- Purchased under HP or lease or
- Hired from a parent company or a company with the same parent company
the rate is usually adjusted by a percentage stated in Contract Data Part Two
How are the CECA Schedules set out?
It lists the type of Equipment and provides a rate (usually per hour) for each size and capacity of the Equipment
What does the acronym BCIS stand for?
Building Cost Information Service (BCIS)
What is the BCIS?
The BCIS is an independent provider of cost and price information for the construction industry which can be used for the purposes of benchmarking.
What is SPONS?
SPONS is a series of 4 pricing books covering the most frequently specified items in:
- Building Works,
- External and Landscape Works.
- Civil Engineering and Highway Works
- M&E Works
What is your Employer’s in-house cost data system and process?
My Employer operates a pricing database called IPES that is continually updated utilising costs from current projects. The process is referred to as cost capture and Contractors are obliged to support the process by providing cost information as set out in our Framework Agreements.
How is project data stored in your organisation?
Project data is stored on CEMAR and internal documents are stored on SharePoint sites which have stewards to grant access.
How is data managed and protected in your organisation?
- Secure document storage
- Back up documents
- Standardised reports
- Processes for sharing documents externally
What libraries does your Employer operate/ use?
Asset Standards library which contains the Employer’s Specifications and Technical Standards.
What legislation is applicable to data storage, management and sharing?
- Data Protect Act 2018
- GDPR
- Freedom of Information Act 2000
What is the Data Protection Act 2018?
It is the UK’s implementation of GDPR.
The Act controls how personal information is used by organisations, businesses and government.
What are the ‘data protection principles’? UUUKAH
Personal data must be:
- used fairly, lawfully and transparently
- used for specified purposes
- used in way that is necessary
- kept no longer than necessary
- accurate and up to date
- handled appropriately
What is GDPR?
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulations which is an EU regulation that protects personal data.
