Project Finance Flashcards

1
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What are the different techniques used in project finance reporting?

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  • interim valuations
  • cost reporting
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2
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What is the purpose of cost reporting?

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  • inform client on where the project is at
  • provide client on indication of where the project is heading
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3
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What makes good cost reporting?

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  • clear and concise
  • accurate
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4
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What goes into a cost report?

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  • Exec summary
  • Anticipated final cost
  • Project details
  • cash flow
  • Instructed variations
  • anticipated variations
  • contingency graph
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5
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Why are cash flows used?

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6
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How are cash flows used?

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7
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What is a risk allowance?

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Sum of money for any unknown risks or unmitigated risks on a project

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8
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What is a contingency allowance?

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A sum of money in place for any unknown or unmitigated risks

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9
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How do you price variations?

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1 . Measure the works
- apply contract rates
- pricing books
- day works
- deemed fair and reasonable

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10
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What is a variation?

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A change of design to what is in the contract

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11
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What is the anticipated final account?

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12
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What is the interim valuation timeline?

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  • Application
  • 7 days til the due date
  • 5 days for interim certificate
    -14/21 days for payment
  • 5 days before payment to issue Payless notice
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13
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What is a pay less notice?

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14
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Example of variation on BS landscaping?

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  • additional planters
  • change of color to spotlights
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15
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What is an anticipated change?

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16
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What are prov sums?

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Allowance in contract price that is not sufficiently designed or work the employer may or may not want

17
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What are defined prov sums?

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Contractor is deemed to have included for programming and prelims

18
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What are undefined prov sums?

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Contractor has not allowed for programming and prelims and may be entitled to an EoT or additional prelims

19
Q

What is a prime cost?

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20
Q

What were the key milestones on BSL required to meet the completion date?

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  • Delivery of kerbs from china
  • long lead time
  • client and architect needed to agree on quality