EPM Flashcards
Who defines contract stratergy?
Promoter
who defines what the project should acheiev?
promoter
who designs temporary works
contractor
who develops design options
designer
who funds the project
promoter, may be contractor, PFI consortia
who manages changes
promoter , PM
who manages materials procurement
PM,contractor
who mobilises labour, plant and materials
Contractor
who operates project on completion
operator, promoter
who plans construction phase
contractor
who plans the project
PM
Who prepares contracts documents
Designer, PM
who sets out construction works
contractor
who supervises construction
contractor, technical supervision also by designer
who undertakes feasibility study
PM, designer
9 main stages to a project
Demand initial proposal feasibility study design contracts construction commision / testing operation/maintenance decommission experience / records
who initiates a project
promoter
who initiates PMT
Promoter / PM
What is one of the main initial tasks of the PMT, discuss the purpose of this task
To develop a project brief. purpose:
1 - to state the aims, objectives and priorities of the promoter in terms of the proposal promoter
2- to discuss how resources will be deployed,as many consultants may be required for various sections
3- provide an outline budget and programme for the project. this will indicate key dates for completion of initial investigations and design studies as well as cost targets for these tasks
which stage in the feasibility study does this belong: estimation of the growth of usage of the proposed project
1) determining the extent of demand
which stage in the feasibility study does this belong: determining availability of local materials
6) Information (site investigation
which stage in the feasibility study does this belong: determining location of services
6) Information (site investigation)
what are the 8 aspects of a feasibility study?
1)determining extent of demand
2)scope of investigation
3)financial objectives
(financial return for promoter, estimated total cost)
4)service objectives
5)statutory approvals
(environmental impact assesment?)
6)Information (site investigation)
7)public consultation
8)recommended design
Why is it advantageous that the correct choice of general design is made during the feasibility study? give at least 2 reasons
1) because making design changes early on will not have a huge impact on cost or time, whereas if something is changed later on in the project the results of which could be very costly
2) employee moral and motivation after such changes can be significant as their work has been wasted
3) physical and financial consequences of such changes rise significantly during construction stages
4) public opinion could be effected
What should a feasibility report include (7things)
1)summary of investigation and findings
2)promotor’s objectives and terms of reference
3)review of the need for the project and the establishment of the extent of demand
4) basic data and assumptions on which the findings of the report were based on
5)summary details of investigations carried out
6)summary of design, health and safety, and environmental
findings
7)comparison of any alternative schemes identified
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What are the aspects to the testing and commissioning stage of a project? why is it necessary to determine which party does the testing?
Planning, inspection & testing, commissioning
1) to ensure quality of the work which has been done is as desired and that everything works as was agreed in the contract
2) it is important that the contractor is not responsible for testing the work as they will have a bias, so it is usually a good idea to allow an impartial 3rd party to undertake testing
There may be confusion to who ebefits from testing, its important this is clear at start who is responsible for both carrying out and paying for testing
Under what circumstances will main contractor undertake operation of a project
main contractor may enter a separate operation agreement after construction period or may be required as part of the original contract
Why should decommissioning be considered at the feasibility stage? provide a good example of this reason
Economic reasons
for instance the brent star, wasn’t planned, public mad, outrage,
important to know how much assets will be worth after project, can equipment be sold? re used in another plant? is it safe? (nuclear waste, biohazards? ) can cost alot of money to decommission a facility
