General Flashcards
Why do you believe you’re competent to be a Principal Designer (CDM)?
Involved in design so can co-ordinate pre-construction works, technical knowledge.
How did you identify possible EPC upgrades?
External consultant was used to advise on this, who suggested including the AC unit.
How did you achieve an EPC B rating in a Victorian age property?
Energy efficient AC (heating and cooling), double glazed sash windows, LED lighting, insulation to suspended ground floor.
Did you approve the contractor’s designs?
Got Building Control Approver sign off at design stage. I reviewed the energy consultant’s sign off to be sure it achieved EPC B.
How was the design repsonsibility split between you and the contractor?
I wrote a performance spec for the building fabric and the contractor undertook designs for the M&E and terrace.
How are sub-contracts warrantied? What forms were used?
Collateral warranties.
JCT form (as a deed).
What are the current MEES ratings and their dates?
C - 2028, B - 2030, net zero - 2050.
How much more would it cost to go with Option 2 rather than Option 3?
£2,500.
How much longer would Option 2 taken versus Option 3?
Around 1 week.
How did you report to the client in terms of project costs?
Had a schedule of interim valuations showing the costs to date and project budget.
How did you deal with the variation of the works on a contractual basis?
I agreed the works with the contractor, put this onto a variation order with costs, issued to contractor.
How did you value the variations?
Got additional quotes to compare costs, checked BCIS.
Could the contractor have refused the variation?
Yes, based on changes to the design, quality or quantity of the works, [or site access].
How was the structural engineer appointed under the works? (direct to client or contactor?)
Appointed on the client’s side.
How was the structural engineer’s appointment arranged?
Appointed directly through the client.
What would the procurement route would be for Windsor Walk?
It was a traditional procurement route, single stage tender of 3 contractors and selected Quinn.
Why did you decide to use a MW contract?
Because of the contract value being around £250k, complexity of the project, traditional procurement route.