resource planning and management documents Flashcards
What do subcontractors agreements typically contain?
Fixed prices or rates, insurance values, retention, variations, tolerance and deficits, suspension of works, payment mechanism, discounts, insolvency, determination, adjudication, programme/durations, payment date schedule
What is a reason for suspension of works on a construction site?
Finding archaeological remains on site, a dead body on site which is less than 100 years old, an industrial dispute between unions, terrorism dangers
What does RFI stand for in construction management?
Requests for information
What is the purpose of an RFI?
To require further information due to specifications/drawings not working on site
What does CVI stand for?
Confirmation of verbal instruction
What is a CVI used for?
To record variation orders carried out without written instruction
What must be done with a CVI after it is filled out?
Must be in writing to the client within 3 days
What is a day sheet in construction?
A record for day work items carried out without written instruction
What does valuation involve?
Viewing what’s been done and paying accordingly
List some components included in valuations.
- Prelim section-management
- Front payment summary sheet
- Measured work section
- Estimated total account figure
- Day work schedule
- Variation schedule
- Materials on site schedule
What is the purpose of a vesting certificate?
To prove materials are paid before delivered to site
What is the significance of a front payment summary sheet?
It outlines what the client needs to pay on contract
Fill in the blank: A _______ certificate enables a company to be paid for materials off site.
vesting
What does the day work schedule cover?
Work that needs to be done by day work due to unforeseen circumstances
What is included in the materials on site schedule?
Getting materials on and off site, covering for unsuspecting changes
True or False: A CVI must be recorded in writing to the client within 5 days.
False
What is the role of a day work sheet?
To record day work events for payment assistance
What is the purpose of the measured work section in valuations?
To account for drawings/specifications already decided but with extras added
What is a variation schedule?
A record of changes requested by the client
