Tom Q&A Follow Up:

Question 1

What is within the London Plan?

Answer 1

• Is the spatial development strategy for Greater London
• Sets out a framework for how London will develop over the next 20-25 years and the Mayor’s vision for good growth

Question 2

What are third party rights?

Question 3

What is joint names?

Answer 3

• The policy is typically held jointly by the employer and the contractor.
• The insured parties are unable to claim against one another in respect of an insured loss
• Insurance that includes the employer and contractor as composite insurers

Question 4

If not in joint names how do you avoid subrogation?

Question 5

How do you determine PI level for a project?

Question 6

What is the joint fire code?

Answer 6

• Refers to; Fire Prevention on Construction Site: The Joint Fire Code
• First Publication in 1992
• Significant changes made in 2009 - 7th edition
• Compliance with changes to the CDM regulations
  Most recent edition is the 9th edition launched in 2015
  Covers activities through all stages of design, procurement and construction.

Question 7

What is the QS role within the H&S act?

Question 8

What is a relevant matter?

Answer 8

A matter that materially effects the progress of the works
- Client responsibility
- Allows contractor to claim direct loss & expense

Question 9

Name some relevant matters?

Answer 9

• Failure to give possession
• Failure to give access
• Delays in instructions

Question 10

What is deferment?

Answer 10

The act of postponing something for instance the if the contractor has

Question 11

Can this be grounds for EoT?

Question 12

What is Subrogation?

Answer 12

Subrogation is the substitution of one person in place of another in relation to a claim.
- Another party’s legal right to collect a debt or damages on your behalf
- Insurers have the right to subrogate and claim back from another party
- Does not apply on Joint Name Policies

Question 13

What would you include in a LOI

Answer 13

• Value
• Duration
• Scope of Works
• Location