mock interview q's Flashcards
what does justin sullivan want to implement
-encourage more people to pursue careers in surveying
-showcasing the vital role that RICS members play in shaping the world around us – from delivering sustainable buildings and ensuring safety in construction to valuing asset
cop 29 key takeaways
Developed nations have agreed to help channel “at least” $300bn a year into developing countries by 2035 to support their efforts to deal with climate change.
what is conflict avoidance pledge? rics senior officials came together for 5 pledges on how to avoid disputes
1We believe in collaborative working to try to resolve differences of opinion before they escalate into disputes.
2We recognise the importance of embedding conflict avoidance mechanisms into projects
3 working proactively to avoid conflict
4 early identification of potential disputes
5We commit to work with our industry partners to identify, promote conflict avoidance mechanisms.
how did you measure copings
measuring the entire length of the wall- you can then choose the correct width of the coping stones for your walls.
is covid a relevant event under jct
2016 is very ambiguous. under the 2024 jct states covid or similar events are now considered a relevant event.
when have you advised to go ahead with a contracharge- how is this process worked?
through a payless notice. Where the carpenters had fixed the skirtings, we had the soft flooring subcontractor that while placing flooring down had caused damages to the boards. so I contra charged them
how does international accounting differ from generally accepted principles
gaap is primarily used in the us they have specific rules and guidelines to follow.
International is a single set of global standards
with client how did you assess the damages? did you negotiate the lads?
loss generated from rental income, maintenance. I double checked the rents/rates were correct i compared it against other projects to make sure it was of a similar value.
what do you need to assess the subcontractors fairly
don’t focus just on cost i looked at detailed clarifications i.e. storage fees
data management how long can you keep personal data for?
for as long as necessary.
how does jct dispute avoidance
jct is a standardised contract and it has a set of t and c’s that are pre-agreed within the industry so less chance of conflict coming up
at what point do you need to have a data protection officer for gdpr
if the organisation is a public authority, if the organisation does a lot of large scale monitoring for example a hospital
after affects of covid and any rics guidance on covid?
material shortages and increased costs due to delay.
labour shortages - reduced workforce
higher costs of materials
precautions to take- maintain social distancing//minimising physcial contact with occupiers//sanitise equipment
principles of data protection act
whether its lawful to hold/must be a specific reason for it to be held must confidential.
what are the different type of offsite construction
modular
panellised
hybrid
stick (panels) and unitised cladding(curtain wall)?
stick on site and piece by piece
un-panels fabricated off site and installed via tower crane
how do you deal with risk in your monthly report?
we have a risk register, compare current risks to the previous month to show whether risks have increased or remained stable
whats a rolling final account
one that you agree as the project goes on and not waiting to the end of the project.
when would you use a framework agreement
for continous work repetitive similar nature you have series of rates i.e. schools
Key differences between JCT minor works and design and build contract
In minor works there’s no provision for bonds collateral warranties no payment provision and no third-party right
DB is administered by employees agent rather than a contract administrator
methods for calculating risk
monte carlo - helps to create a contingency fund for the project. This method works on a triangular distribution of minimum, maximum and mean probabilities and therefore requires some professional judgement to be used
decision analysis- providing different alternative options and outcomes for each risk (decision tree)
expected monetary value
the probability x the cost of it happening. so 20% chance cost of it £300k impact 60k emv
8 rights for gdpr
The right to be informed.
The right of access.
The right of rectification.
The right to erasure.
The right to restrict processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to object.
Rights of automated decision making and profiling.
Can you please explain your understanding of the recent RICS Fee changes?
3.5% increase in professional subscription fees for 2025, marking the first adjustment in five years. The decision was made to address rising operational costs and inflation, which RICS had been absorbing.
You mention that sub-contractors must price works before they are undertaken on site. What are the contractual provisions that enable you to process and enforce that?
I could formally request quotation for subcontractor to conduct works
Was the design team novated to the brickwork sub-contractor? How can the sub-contractor be responsible for design development if he is not in control of design team?
The brickwork sc was not novated however, there is a design development clause in order to have the sc work with us. we wouldn’t hold them responsible its just a obligation.
What are the differences between a variation under JCT and a compensation event under NEC?
Variations under JCT are known as “Relevant Events” and under NEC are known as “Compensation Events”. JCT deals with time- Unlike the NEC where both time and cost are taken.
What do you consider are the risks associated with single stage tendering? Quality. Lowest price.
-contractor may decide to price aggressively in order to secure the project.
-It can be an efficient route to obtaining a contractor. However, if elements from the project specification are missing or are unclear, it can lead to adjustments being made later in the contract, and the final account may be very different as unforeseen costs mount up.
-The added pressure may mean contractors look for ways to cut costs, possibly at the expense of quality.
The process also means clients are unable to benefit from early contractor engagement.
You mention contra charging in your submission. How would you assess what level of recovery to include within your cost reporting?
I would not fully recover the contra charge if it hasn’t been assessed.
You mention that you prepare a CVR. Please explain the information that is included in a CVR? How do you ensure that the information included in the CVR is an accurate assessment?
variations only reported when agreed.
* A reduced percentage profit is assumed if variations are partly agreed.
* Contingency items are retained with the CVR for any unknown or pending cost items
.* I regularly arrange meetings to conclude the agreement of variations for each of the sub-contract packages so a backlog of items pending does not form
How do you assess and advise the business on the appropriate level of risk/ contingency monies to be provided in your CVR?
risk register with associated risks- price is put on the register forms the contingeny fund in the cvr.
How does your organisation capture, store and delete personal data?
Personal data is often captured during account creation, project registrations names or addresses
Data is typically stored on secure servers, either on-premises or in cloud environments.
Organizations set retention periods for personal data, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Individuals often have the right to request data deletion under laws such as the UK GDPR or DPA 2018.
Deletion processes ensure that data is irretrievably erased from all systems, including backups, where feasible.
What scheme do the RICS operate to provide protection for Clients Money? What must firms do
they handle Clients money?
Clients Money Protection Scheme. Register with the scheme.
Under the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015, what are some of the responsibilities of the Client/contractor/principal contractor/principal designer? Need to check all of the roles
client- ensure contractor is competent/ canteen provisions/ F10 issued.
contractor: Complying with the construction phase plan. Cooperating with other duty holders. Ensuring subcontractors and designers they appoint have the skills, knowledge and experience.
principal contractor- where it involves more then 1 contractor. Ensuring that the contractors under their control cooperate with each other. Ensuring suitable site inductions are provided. Ensuring that the construction phase plan is appropriately reviewed, updated and revised during the construction phase.
principal designer: Informing the client of their duties under the regulations. Liaising with the principal contractor to help in the planning, managing, of the construction phase.
building safety act
make sure building safety is a paramount concern on all projects.
how to appeal adjudication
If you do not agree with an adjudicator’s decision, you may have grounds to challenge it in the courts.
what is rics structure and what are byelaws
Under the Royal Charter, RICS’ governing body is the Governing Council, which is responsible for approving RICS strategy and vision, overseeing the effective delivery of the strategy’ as well as standards and regulation.
RICS is governed through its constitutional documents which consist of the Royal Charter, Bye-Laws. Laws and regulations set by the governing council which are the basis of the RICS ROC
