Lecture 10 - Framework Agreements

Question 1

Framework Agreement

Answer 1

Contract to make further contracts, allowing for continuity of work with the same contractor

Question 1

Establishing Framework

Answer 1

Employer decides the number and extent of the framework based on scope and potential alliances/JV’s

Question 2

Utilizing a Framework

Answer 2

Formal letter instruct individual contacts to start and cannot be broke without legal ramifications

Question 3

Framework Advantages

Answer 3

Parties - Long term relationships, improves efficiency
Employer- Individual contract can be made quick
Contractor - involved early, predictability of work

Question 4

Framework Disadvantages

Answer 4

• Tendering is COSTLY
• Difficult break
• Market changes

Question 5

BREAAM Asessment

Answer 5

Assessment that rewards performance above regulation which deliver environmental , comfort and health benefits