planning a contract Flashcards
What is the initial document provided by the contractor to the client?
Programme of how it will unfold
What are the stages involved in the construction process?
Design, tender, construction, finish
How many tenderers are typically involved in the process?
4-6 tenderers
What signifies the start of the contractor’s work on site?
Contractor goes on site
What are the two completion stages mentioned?
Practical completion, actual completion
What documents are typically included in a tender?
- Contract
- Specifications
- Drawings
- Bill of Quantities (B of Q) - empty
- CDM - Health and safety
- Schedule of rates
Planning is described as a _______ process.
[continuous]
Who does the planning process impact?
Every person involved in the project from the client onwards
What are the essential elements to organise and control in a project?
- Money
- Labour
- Materials
- Subcontractors
- Information
- Quality
What should a good programme show?
- Completion dates for part of / whole project
- Logical requirements of operations
- Resource equipment
- Latest dates for receipts of design information
- Delivery of plant and materials
- Period allowed for subcontractors and suppliers
- Design manufacture
- Delivery and work on site
What are critical terms in project management?
- Offer of priority of other items
- Ways in which project duration can reduce
- Provide a basis for cost and progress control information
