Level 3 Questions Flashcards
What would you advise someone if they asked you to perform quantity surveying advice as a favour?
What would you advise a contractor if they offered to take you out for lunch after a valuation?
What advice would you give if a contractor asked for an extension on the tender return date?
How have you advised on macro-economic conditions on a project?
On 20 Giltspur street, I advised the client of tender price inflation due to macro-economic conditions such as labour shortages and material price inflation effective from October 2023.
How do you advise your client on changes between design stages?
On 50 Stratton street, I advised the client of increases during the stage 4 design stage and presented these in a change control report.
A key item that drove the cost increase was a change to the basement smoke ventilation system which added circa £250k. The design changed from a natural ventilation system to a hybrid mechanical system.
When have you advised on a design change that improved the value of a project?
On Clifton Street, I advised the Client that by omitting the AET system for a hybrid VRF system, not only could the targeted cost saving could be achieved but an additional 300ft2 of NIA could be gained.
What would you advise if a contractor applied for payment on off-site materials which were not listed in the Contract?
I would advised the Client that valuing materials offsite without a vesting certificate could pose potential risks if the main contractor was to go insolvent as the subcontractor would have retention of title on the materials claimed and paid for.
What would you advise your client if they inquired about postponing their final payment until after the Christmas holidays on a valuation?
I would advise that instead of delaying the payment, that we negotiate an earlier valuation date with the Contractor to ensure the contractual payment deadlines were met.
Why did you advise on using a minor works contract for the TWPS enabling works?
I advised the client that because the works were of a simple and defined nature and that there was no requirement for CDP, named sub-contractors or sectional completion that the minor works contract made the most sense.
When have you provided value engineering advice on the design of a building?
On Clifton Street I advised the client that using a Hybrid VRF system over an AET system would improve the value of the project.
When have you advised on how to improve the sustainability of a building?
On 21-29 GHS, I advised my client using the engineers calculations that by using Artus units in stead of traditional FCUs this would improve the BREEAM score in terms of materials and energy useage and reduce op ex and cap ex costs at the same time.
How did you advise the client of which tender to appoint?
I always consider the clients key requirements when recommending an contractor. Contractor A was best suited for the project as they had the most competitive tender, the highest percentage of cost certainty and the most complete sustainability proposals. The programme comparison was done by the PM and there was a qualitative assessment by the design team.
How did you advise the client on the most appropriate procurement route on Clifton St?
I always consider the clients key requirements and project characteristics, In this case it was cost certainty and risk avoidance, I advised a single stage design and build as the most appropriate method. This method ensured a high level of cost certainty as we were tendering off stage 4 information and passed the risk to the contractor.
