Presentation Flashcards
Why did you discount one Contractor due to his programme requirements?
I benchmarked the programme against schemes of similar nature and all projects were achieved under 50 weeks.
What was the non compliant tenderers programme?
59 weeks with inadequate detail of phasing
What was non compliant about the bid the tenderer submitted?
They did not provide an adequately timed programme, return their form of tender or insurances.
Was was the difference in cost between both tenderers?
The difference between the adjusted compliant tender and the non compliant was just over £250 thousand pounds.
You say they were old flour mill blocks, what are some of the design features?
- Rock faced stone quoins
- Red clay brick with stone dressings
- Projecting Staffordshire blue brick lintels
- key and impost stones
- Light aluminium casement window frames
What is the Section 20 process?
I was not personally involved in this process as it is the clients futures however, I am aware that it is where tenants / residents have to contribute towards the works.
Stage 1 is the notice of intention
Stage 2 is the notification of the estimates
Stage 3 is the notification of the award and contract
For the purpose of Section 20, does a non compliant bid count?
Yes
How long did the value engineering exercise take?
1 week
Other than sequencing of the works, what other elements did you value engineer?
Types of scaffolding options were proposed such as system putlog and cantilever or the option of using cherry pickers
One of your pre contract duties was to understand the clients brief. How did you do this?
We had various design team meetings earlier on in the RIBA stages. This assisted in outlining the clients requirements for the project and understanding their business.
This led to the key drivers to be met.
You say you advised on the procurement route for this project. So why did you end up choosing a traditional over a design and build.
Traditional was chosen due to a number of reasons:
First and foremost the requirement of cost certainty and quality control.
Also, due to the market conditions and the time of procurement, contractors were not willing to accept design risk.
How come you chose an intermediate form of contract over a standard form of contract?
I felt that the work required did not amount to a level of complexity that needed a standard building contract however, therefore, the intermediate was the best choice for a more cut down version of the standard building contract and a more complex version than the minor works
What are the differences between the JCT SBC and the JCT IC?
In the IC:
- All subcontractors are domestic and the responsibility of the main contractor
- Values which are around the £1million mark
In the SBC:
- Sub contractors can be appointed with the written permission of the architect or CA
- Can be used in conjunction with a PCSA
- Values in excess of a million
We’re there any collateral warranty requirements on this project?
The collateral warranty was between the engineer who designed the capping and the client
The building was Grade II listed, so what did this mean in terms of obtaining the necessary consents for the works?
We required two main consents:
- Planning
- Listed Building Consent
