management contracts Flashcards
What are some methods of writing programming for a contract?
Gantt charts, presidential diagram, critical path analysis, cascade diagram
These methods help in project planning and management.
What is the first fix in construction?
Getting important jobs such as placing in pipes for a plumber
The first fix involves essential installations before finishing touches.
What is the second fix in construction?
Placing the finishing touches onto the building
The second fix includes tasks like installing fittings and fixtures.
What must be checked at the preliminary stage of a building site?
Prep everything and check ownership of land status
Ensuring the legality of land use is crucial before starting construction.
Who applies for temporary planning?
Architect
This is an important step in the early stages of construction.
What steps follow after applying for temporary planning?
Site survey-levels, services, features
These surveys inform the construction process and planning.
What is prepared after preliminary sketches?
Estimate costs
Cost estimation is essential for budgeting and financial planning.
What professionals are acquired during the planning phase?
QS and consulting engineers
Quantity Surveyors (QS) help manage costs, while consulting engineers provide technical guidance.
What are working drawings?
Drawings at a scale of 1:100 that obtain approval under building regulations
Working drawings are detailed plans for construction execution.
What documents are prepared for tender?
Specification and bills of quantities
These documents outline the project requirements and costs for potential contractors.
What happens during the builders stage?
Examine documents, prepare a checklist of queries, send specialist quotations
This stage ensures all details are clear before starting the project.
What should be checked regarding the site?
Available services, access for site
Assessing site conditions is critical for planning construction activities.
What is included in the planning (Admin) stage?
Materials delivery, provisional sums, site foreman, bar chart program
This stage organizes the logistics of the construction project.
What is involved in the setting out stage?
Building line, position hut, floor levels, profiles, site rails, diagonals
Setting out ensures accurate placement of structures on site.
Fill in the blank: The process of obtaining specialist prices, prices quantities, and final checks occurs during the _______.
Tender to commence work
This is a crucial phase before officially starting the construction.
