Level 2 - Dev Row Change control procedure

Question 1

What is the procedure for contractor led changes?

Answer 1

Contractor led changes needed to be reviewed by the CMT and instructed before the contractor commences

Contractor had to provide any cost and time impact, and any supporting information, dwgs etc of the change, I would then agree the cost of the change with the contractor to be signed off by the CMT/ EA / Client

I would record all changes on a schedule

Question 2

What are the valuation rules?

Answer 2

Valuation Rules:

1. Contract Rates
2. Adjusted Contract Rates
3. Fair & Reasonable Price
4. Dayworks

Question 3

Why did you prepare and estimate for the change and not the contractor?

Answer 3

To ensure the client was getting value for money

My estimate was used as a basis to agree costs with the contractor (similar to a PTE)

Question 4

Is it your job to manage the change control procedure?

Answer 4

Split between EA and QS

I away keep a change tracker

EA issues instructions

Question 5

What is the procedure for employer led changes?

Answer 5

Client would inform of a change

I would prepare a change form and issue to the CMT

CMT would prepare design information

I would price design and issue change form to the contract to agree the cost

Contractor would submit their CPs and would be issued to the EA / Client for approval

Question 6

What was the change control process for Dev Row?

Answer 6

Changes would be issued using employer or contractor change forms

I would track all changes in a schedule

Cost and any time implications would be agreed with the contractor

Client / EA would reject / instruct the change