Mock 3 Flashcards
What is a Cat B Fit-Out and where can I find the definition of what it is?
A Cat B fit out is the term used to describe a fully operational workplace that has been designed to a client’s unique specifications to make it their own.
You can find out the description on the British Council For Office (BCO) website/guide and also on most fit-out contractor websites.
What is impediment by employer within a JCT?
“Any impediment, prevention or default, whether by act or omission, by the Employer or any of the Employer’s Persons”
If your client has done anything which has impeded or prevented you from completing your works, this is a Relevant Event/Relevant Matter.
What is a Relevant Event?
A Relevant Event is an event on or off site that causes a delay to the completion date of the works.
Examples;
- Architect/Contract Administrator’s instructions
- Deferment of the giving of possession of the site
- Any impediment, prevention or default, whether by act or omission
What is a Relevant Matter?
A relevant matter is a matter for which the client is responsible for affecting the progress of the works. This may enable the contractor to claim direct loss and/or expense that has been incurred
Examples;
- Architect/Contract Administrator’s instructions
- Variation
- Any impediment, prevention or default, whether by act or omission
What methods are there for calculating “Overheads”
- Hudson Formula - (Head Office overheads + profit) ÷ 100 x contract sum ÷ period in weeks x delay in weeks
- Emden Formula - (Overheads & profit / 100) x (contract sum x period of delay / contract period)
What potential health and safety issues are associated with Air Conditioning?
Legionnaires’ disease
Pseudomonas
Who is responsible for insuring materials off-site?
The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss of or damage to them and for the cost of their storage, handling and insurance until they are delivered to and placed on or adjacent to the Works
What is the Delay Notice process under a JCT
- The contractor must serve notice of a delay to the employer when it becomes ‘reasonably apparent that the progress of the Works or any Section is being or is likely to be delayed
- The employer must notify the contractor of his decision within 12 weeks (or sooner if the completion date is less than 12 weeks away) and state the time extension given.
What are Building Regulations?
Building regulations in the United Kingdom are statutory instruments or statutory regulations that seek to ensure that the policies set out in the relevant legislation are carried out. Building regulations approval is required for most building work in the UK
What is Assigned Risk Pool?
To ensure the availability of professional indemnity insurance (PII) the RICS has a market facility, the Assigned Risks Pool (ARP).
The ARP is open to all UK RICS regulated firms that are unable to obtain PII, which meets the minimum requirements of the RICS
What would you do if your client is not satisfied with your complaints handling procedure?
Provide a copy of the Alternative Dispute Resolution - Approved by RICS Standards and Regulation Board
- Quicker & Cheaper than litigation
