Programme and planning

Question 1

On your project the zig zag building, you talk about assessing programme vs progress on site. How do you do this and how would you advise your client if you noted an error in terms of the contractors progress and what they are reporting.

Answer 1

I would always do a site visit with a copy of the most current programme when walking the site to ensure the project is on track. if there was an error i would notify my client once I had left site.

Question 2

On your chubb project you talk about drafting a strategic programe. What is this and how does it differ from other programmes

Answer 2

I completed a strategic programme on the tender process as this was an important park of the project for my client. A strategic programme is a snapshot of the details of a particular part of the main programme which has everything included.

Question 3

Please tell me different planning applications you are aware of.

Answer 3

RMA, outline planning, full planning application, NMA

Question 4

• What is a determination period

Answer 4

Once a planning application has been submitted it has a determination period of 8 weeks or 13 weeks for a decision to be made

Question 5

• What does a contractor need to submit prior to any works starting on site?

Answer 5

Planning conditions prior to start on site

Question 6

• What types of float are you aware of

Answer 6

Free float, total float

Question 7

• What information will be displayed on the contractors programme.

Answer 7

As a minimum the programme should specify the commencement date, the order in which the contractor plans to carry out the contract works and the planned completion date