Mock - RH JH Flashcards
Why was Key Issue 1 a Relevant Event
- Options outside of scope
- Delays with discussion
- Need to adjust completion date
- RE was Variations and Instructions
Can you talk me through how you were able to demonstrate to your client less spend in the future
Discussed the options and stated that if we carry out the exact same works now in the furture, it’ll invevitably cost more due to inflation
How is a building inclusive
Spaces that fit everyone and welcome for all
E.g.
* Acc WCs
* Ramps
* Clear signage
How is data stored safely
- Stored encrypted servers
- Certain sites can be protected (exclusive to certain members of staff)
What is BCIS
Building Cost Information Service
Provides cost data for construction industry
Can be used for comparison, inflation percentages
What would be included in business medium term goals
Hit financial targets
Grow busniess
RLBS 2030 plan
- High performing people and culture (employee focus)
- From good to great (Delivering best service)
- Digital growth (Embracing evolving industry)
What would you included on a risk assessment
- Desciption of site
- Main risks
- Ways to mitigate
Why is a business plan important?
Focuses priorities
Budgeting
Setting business and staff KPI’s
What is the difference between passive and active fire protection?
Passive - Stope fire spreading e.g. firestopping, fire doors
Active - Requires action to be taken to detect, alert, stop and contain fire e.g. Sprinkler, alarms, extinguishers
When have you demonstrated good client care
- Working late to hit dealines (Morrisons, MP)
- Calling client to run through cost report (Hendersons)
Has working remotely impacted how you deal with clients
Video calls helps keep body language and connection
Why was JCT Intermediate used over Minor Works on Hendersons
Intermediate caters for works with detailed procedures
Clearer on Relevant events as they are listed (MW states anything out of contractors control, less chance dispute)
On the Hendersons project can you talk me through the costs you assessed and advised on?
If L&E claims then prolongation
Relevant event vs Relevant matter
RE - Event cases delay to completion date, entitled for EoT
RM - Matter that client is responsible for and affects progress of works, entitled for L&E
Can you talk me through the cost implications of each option regarding on the Former Hendersons Factory
Key issue one
Option 1 - 30k
Option 2 - 40k
Option 3 - 20k (saving in basement propping - 2 weeks)
You mention on WMS Fresh Look 2022 that you established a reporting protocol. Can you tell me what was included within this report?
- Current expenditure
- Anticipated expenditure
- Update on CRS (Change request summary(
Talk me through change control on DWP
- Fortnight meetings
- Ran through variations
- Variations over a certain amount need assurance from client
How did you manage the situation where the contractor didnt use CEMAR
Reminded them is was a client requirement and was the protocl for this project
Wouldnt get paid otherwise
Can you talk through an item included on the Brandon Unit Risk Register and how it was priced
As stated - structural risk for removing walls for openings
Priced additional surveys carried out on similar works
How is risk managed
RARTS (Retain, avoid, Reduce, Transfer, Share)
When would you retain a risk
If you are the party most suited to manage the risk
If you set up as a sole trader, what would you need to go
LOCUM Agreement
You now have some more employees – how would you ensure compliance with the bribery act
Follow the six key principles (Bribery act 2010)
- Proportionality
- Top Level Commitment
- Risk Assessment
- Due Diligence
- Communication
- Mentoring and Review
What insurance would you need to set up own business
PI, Employers, Building
What is run off cover
Covers historic liabilities
How long does run off last
6 years underhand
12 years deed
What course of action did you take to cost each option for the basement works? Can you take me through the steps taken, data used, how it was presented to the client and discussed?
- Liaised with engineer and contractor to identify works and programme
- Costed using contractor rates and in house rates
- Presented in table format with pros and cons with advice and recommendation
How were you able to assess what were the key items to be addressed for Option 2? What or who informed you as to the key items that needed urgent attention?
Spoke to contractor and structural engineer in a meeting - used reports
Option 2, how did you calculate the inflation for option 2? What information did you use? Which Indices from BCIS? Is this always correct?
Used BCIS, this is industry standard and has been used previously
Take me through a final account meeting you have attended with a contract, how did you prepare and then reach an agreement?
Final account proposal reviewed from contractor, our review and proposals and comments, agreed a way forward following meeting and actions required.
Where would be the best place to find out about the financial background of a company?
Companies house
If a contractor issues a cashflow and it is wildly different to previous forecasts, what would you do?
Raise with client and discuss with contractor
How do you avoid conflict
’- Clearly stating in tender/contract docs what is required by all parties
- Ensure continuous and effective communication
- Put everything in writing
- Follow company procedures
- Follow RICS standards, professional statements ad guidancer
You mention BREEAM, what scoring brackets are there:
“BREEAM scores:
- Unclassified (<30%)
- Pass (>30%)
- Good (>45%)
- Very Good (>55%)
- Excellent (>70%)
- Outstanding (>85%)”
Benefits of BREEAM to a client
- Demonstrates level of achievment
- Compliance can lower environment impact
- Improves internal environment for users
- Can reduce operating costs
- Improves marketability for client
What is BREEAM
- Building Research Esablishment, Environmental Assessment Method
- A certification system that evaluates a building’s sustainability performance.
- BREEAM assessments are carried out by trained assessors
Can you take me through the different RIBA stages
RIBA 0: Strategic Definition
RIBA 1: Preparation and Briefing
RIBA 2: Concept Design
RIBA 3: Spacial Coordination
RIBA 4: Technical Design
RIBA 5: Construction
RIBA 6: Handover and Completion
RIBA 7: Use
What would the main difference be between a RIBA stage 1 cost estimate and a RIBA stage 4 cost estimate
Order of Cost Estimate
- Early high-level estimate
- Provide guidance to client in relation to their planned scheme
- Usually based on single quant (cost per m2 or functional unit)
- Typically prepared at RIBA stages 0 - 1
Cost Plan
- Detailed elemental cost estimate
- Takes quants from drawings to provide accurate cost estimate
- Typically prepared RIBA stages 2 - 4
- Should be used to support design team in designing to available budget
You note frameworks, what impact on the tender process can using a framework have as opposed to an open market tender process?
Set framework rules and rates agreed with contractor, percentages for oncosts also typically agreed prior to engaging. Portal for the framework is used and contractors have to access through.
Difference between Schedule of works and Activity schedule
- SoW is used in JCT, clients team prepares using design information to issue for tenderers to price
- Activity schedule is used in NEC, contractor prepares using clients design information, Option A or C
What are the timescales for issuing a payment notice under an unamended JCT D&B contract?
Same as the standard but the valuation is up to the due date.
Due date - day of valuation and when the valuation it said to valid from
Interim Certificate - Issue by CA 5 days after the due date
Pay Less Notice – 5 days before final payment
Final Payment - 14 days after due date
Talk me through the process and reasons of issued a making goods defects certificate under a JCT contract?
- Confirms that snagging / defects during defect period has been rectified
- Contractor is entitled to receive remaining retention
Can you tell me a bit about RLB’s QA procedures?
RLBS who signs what, makes sure colleauges at a certain level can sign off work
You have a conflict of interest on a scheme you are working on, how do you deal with it?
(Party conflict, Own interest conflict, Confidential info conflict)
Make client aware
Letter of instruction to continue
Exclusivity of Staff
NDA’s separate working locations
Limit access to material to authorised staff
