The Preliminaries

Question 1

Prelims Section A

Answer 1

Headings of the clauses contained in the Conditions of Contract

Question 2

Prelims Section B

Answer 2

• Headings of the model preliminaries items (relevant model document)
• Interpretation, documents, previous work and adjoining properties, the site, management of contract, shop drawings and manufactureres instructions, deposits and fees, temporary services, prime costs amounts, attendence on subcontractors, general, preliminaries schedule

Question 3

Prelims Section C

Answer 3

Any special clauses, or project specific items to meet the particular circumstances of the particular project.

Question 4

The Site

Section B

Answer 4

1. Defined works area
2. Handover of site in stages (if necessary)
3. Enclosure of the works
4. Geotechnical investigation
5. Encroachments
6. Existing premises occupied
7. Existing known services
8. Protection of trees and/or relevant natural features

Question 5

General

Section B

Answer 5

1. Protection of occupied works
2. Security
3. Notice before covering work (inspections related)
4. Social Disturbance
5. Environmental disturbance
6. Works cleaning and clearing
7. Vermin
8. Overhead/Running works
9. Tenant installations by direct contractors

Question 6

Purpose of Preliminaries

Answer 6

1. To allow tenderers to price for contract conditions which
   have cost implications
2. Covers the employer’s requirements and the
   contractor’s obligations
   * Indirect/site overheads, site location, names of contracting parties, form and type of contract and, facilities to be provided by the contractor

*not included in the measured part
of the bills of quantities