EPM

Question 1

Who defines contract stratergy?

Answer 1

Promoter

Question 2

who defines what the project should acheiev?

Answer 2

promoter

Question 3

who designs temporary works

Answer 3

contractor

Question 4

who develops design options

Answer 4

designer

Question 5

who funds the project

Answer 5

promoter, may be contractor, PFI consortia

Question 6

who manages changes

Answer 6

promoter , PM

Question 7

who manages materials procurement

Answer 7

PM,contractor

Question 8

who mobilises labour, plant and materials

Answer 8

Contractor

Question 9

who operates project on completion

Answer 9

operator, promoter

Question 10

who plans construction phase

Answer 10

contractor

Question 11

who plans the project

Answer 11

PM

Question 12

Who prepares contracts documents

Answer 12

Designer, PM

Question 13

who sets out construction works

Answer 13

contractor

Question 14

who supervises construction

Answer 14

contractor, technical supervision also by designer

Question 15

who undertakes feasibility study

Answer 15

PM, designer

Question 16

9 main stages to a project

Answer 16

Demand
initial proposal
feasibility study
design
contracts
construction
commision / testing
operation/maintenance
decommission
experience / records

Question 17

who initiates a project

Answer 17

promoter

Question 18

who initiates PMT

Answer 18

Promoter / PM

Question 19

What is one of the main initial tasks of the PMT, discuss the purpose of this task

Answer 19

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

Question 20

which stage in the feasibility study does this belong: estimation of the growth of usage of the proposed project

Answer 20

1) determining the extent of demand

Question 21

which stage in the feasibility study does this belong: determining availability of local materials

Answer 21

6) Information (site investigation

Question 22

which stage in the feasibility study does this belong: determining location of services

Answer 22

6) Information (site investigation)

Question 23

what are the 8 aspects of a feasibility study?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Why is it advantageous that the correct choice of general design is made during the feasibility study? give at least 2 reasons

Answer 24

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

Question 25

What should a feasibility report include (7things)

Answer 25

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
PLUS FUCKING LOADS ADD IN

Question 26

What are the aspects to the testing and commissioning stage of a project? why is it necessary to determine which party does the testing?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Under what circumstances will main contractor undertake operation of a project

Answer 27

main contractor may enter a separate operation agreement after construction period or may be required as part of the original contract

Question 28

Why should decommissioning be considered at the feasibility stage? provide a good example of this reason

Answer 28

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