{"product_id":"the-aqua-group-guide-to-procurement-tendering-and-contract-administration-2e-9781118346549","title":"The Aqua Group Guide to Procurement Tendering and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis key text for the building team is an authoritative guide and gives a detailed account of the team's roles and responsibilities, with best industry practice required to ensure that building projects meet clients' expectations on time, cost and quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Briefing The Project Team 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Project Team 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParties to a building contract and their supporting teams 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRights, duties and responsibilities 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe employer 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe architect\/contract administrator 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe quantity surveyor 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe principal designer 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe clerk of works 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe status of named consultants 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnnamed consultants with delegated powers 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe project manager 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe principal contractor 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSub-contractors 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatutory requirements 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe CDM regulations 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding disputes 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunications 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Assessing the Needs 14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe structure 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe strategic definition 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContribution to the initial project brief 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe initial programme 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe appointment 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppointment documents 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollateral warranties 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Buildings as Assets 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuildings as assets as well as buildings 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle building or programme? 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuildings as solutions to business challenges? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryday solutions-based thinking 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Available Procurement Methods 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Principles of Procurement 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple theory – complex practice 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe eternal triangle 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther considerations 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering into the contract 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eType of contract 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection of the contractor – the tendering procedure 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing price and time 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dynamics of tendering 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Basic Concepts 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomic use of resources 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabour 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapital 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractor’s contribution to design and contract programme 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduction cost savings 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuity 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk and accountability 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Accountability 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe modern concept of public accountability 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract documentation 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProper price 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispensing with competition 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInflation 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue for money 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Value and Risk Management 50\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue management 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue articulation and project definition 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimisation of benefits and costs 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning lessons and performance optimisation 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk management 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk must be managed 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNothing ventured, nothing gained 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the project 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk management strategies 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllocating management actions 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue and risk are complementary 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimilarities in the processes 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe integrated process 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement 64\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed price 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost reimbursement 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication to contract elements 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluctuations 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarget cost contracts 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe employer’s position 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe contractor’s position 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramme 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Fixed Price Contracts 70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJCT fixed price contracts 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe standard building contract 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign and build contract 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor project construction contract 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntermediate building contract 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinor works building contract 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther fixed price contracts available 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages of fixed price contracts 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Cost Reimbursement Contracts 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fee 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe prime cost building contract 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of the form 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages of cost reimbursement contracts 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget and cost control 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministering the contract 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedure for keeping prime costs 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractor’s site staff and direct workforce 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCredits 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSub-letting 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefective work 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost control 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal account 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Target Cost Contracts 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuaranteed maximum price contracts 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetition 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Management and Construction Management Contracts 90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePayment and cost control 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection and appointment of the contractor 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract conditions 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract administration 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional advisers 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction management 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramme 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Design and Build Contracts 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe contract 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to use DB (and when not to do so) 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the design process 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNovation 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation of submissions 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-contract administration 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial administration 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramme 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Continuity Contracts 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSerial contracting 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose and use 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperation 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuation contracts 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose and use 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperation 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerm contracts 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose and use 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJCT Measured Term Contract 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Partnering 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA definition 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to adopt a partnering approach 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe agreement 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJCT Partnering Charter 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJCT Framework Agreement 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJCT constructing excellence 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe partnering workshop 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe benefits 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe risks 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture of partnering 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 EU Procurement 122\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe scope of procurement law 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe general principles 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedures 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey principles 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating tenderers 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating tenders 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFramework agreements 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract change 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCancellation of the process 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation obligations debrief and disclosure 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommencing proceedings 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemedies 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplaints to the EU commission and other challenge procedures 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTendering contracts 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Preparing For And Inviting Tenders 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Procedure from Brief to Tender 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial brief 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the brief 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeasibility stage 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSketch scheme 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCosts 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailed design 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign team meetings 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawings 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifications 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBills of quantities 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialist sub-contractors and suppliers 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality assurance 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining tenders 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Pre-Contract Cost Control 142\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe purpose of pre-contract cost control 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFramework for pre-contract estimating 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder of cost estimate 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation used to prepare an order of cost estimate 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of on-costs and other costs in order of cost estimates 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting an order of cost estimate 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost plans 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of on-costs and other costs in cost plans 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting a cost plan 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges associated with the production of cost plans 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCash flow 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole life costs 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Drawings and Schedules 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe language of drawing 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe changing role of drawings and documents 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandards 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality manuals 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality procedure codes 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality review 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes, sizes and layout of drawings 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayout and revision 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScale 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNature and sequence of drawing production 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRIBA Plan of Work 2013 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawings for SBC contracts 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawings for design and build or management contracts 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign intent information 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer aided design 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing file formats and translation 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject extranets 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents of drawings 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvey plan 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite plan, layout and drainage 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral arrangement 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElevations of all parts of the building 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescriptive sections 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeiling plans at all floor levels 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction details (scale 1 : 20 and 1 : 10) 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLarge-scale details (scale 1 : 10 and 1 : 15) 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedules 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawings and schedules for records 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Specifications 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe use of specifications 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying by prescription 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying by performance 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying by description 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecification writing 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecide on format 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollect information 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInput information 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck and test 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeliver 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBIM 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Building Information Modelling 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BIM revolution – what is BIM, and who\/what is it for? 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of government and its BIM strategy 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe levels of BIM adoption 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BIM journey 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan of work, deliverables and work stages 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading the model: language and libraries 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing different software programmes together – the search for interoperability 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperation and maintenance 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms of appointment and changes to other business practices 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevel 3 and the future 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Bills of Quantities 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender and contract document 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wider role 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic information 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreliminaries 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreambles 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasured works 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormats 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Sub-contractors 220\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialist sub-contractors 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign by the sub-contractor 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe SBC and sub-contract agreements 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSBC provisions under the main contract 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Obtaining Tenders 224\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender list 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreliminary enquiry 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender documents and invitation 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender period 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender compliance 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLate tenders 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening tenders 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamination and adjustment of the priced document 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiated reduction of a tender 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotification of results 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender analysis 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-Tendering 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Contract Administration 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 Placing the Contract 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing and signing the contract documents 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSectional completion 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractor’s designed portion 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecuting the contract 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance bonds and parent company guarantees 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollateral warranties 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThird party rights 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIssue of documents 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsurances 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26 Meetings 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial meeting 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroductions 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors affecting the carrying out of the works 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramme 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSub-contractors and suppliers 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLines of communication 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial matters 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedure to be followed at subsequent meetings 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractor’s meetings 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployer’s meetings 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e27 Site Duties 256\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe architect on site 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe architect’s duty of inspection and supervision 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupervision and Inspection duties 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoutine site visits 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsultants’ site visits 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspections by statutory officials 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecords and reports 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSamples and testing 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsiderate constructors scheme 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite safety 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth and Safety Policy 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire precautions on site 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulatory control 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Joint Fire Code 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeans of escape 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire-fighting equipment 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency plans 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding information 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e28 Instructions 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitect\/contract administrator’s instructions 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClerk of works’ directions 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat and distribution of instructions 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e29 Variations and Post-Contract Cost Control 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariations 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValuing variations 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDayworks 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost control 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e30 Interim Payments 290\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePayments of pre-determined amounts at regular intervals 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-determined payments at pre-determined stages 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegular payments by detailed valuation 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCertificates and payments under the SBC 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe architect\/contract administrator 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe quantity surveyor 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe employer 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe contractor 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterim certificates under the SBC 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnfixed materials and goods on site 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnfixed materials and goods off site 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetention under the SBC 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePayments to sub-contractors under the SBC 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue added tax 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValuation and certificate forms 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e31 Completion, Defects and the Final Account 304\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical completion 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartial possession 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossession of the building 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefects and making good 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal account 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjustment of the contract sum 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical considerations 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal certificate 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e32 Delays and Disputes 316\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelays caused by the contractor 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelays caused by the employer or his representatives 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelays caused by events outside the control of either party 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForce majeure 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExceptionally adverse weather conditions 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSBC procedure in the event of delay 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest endeavours 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotification of delay 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew completion dates 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal adjustment 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuties and decisions 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReimbursement of loss and\/or expense under the SBC 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquidated damages 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisputes and dispute resolution 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMediation 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjudication 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArbitration 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLitigation 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e33 An Introduction to Sustainability in Construction 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable development 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey concepts 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of the environment and the importance of energy 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability in the built environment 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe regulatory framework for construction 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuropean Union developments 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUK regulatory and policy developments 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the sustainability of construction and buildings 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUK building environmental assessment schemes and standards 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational building environmental assessment schemes and standards 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor’s comment 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable procurement 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey concepts 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidance and standards 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther important issues 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e34 Future Trends 349\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal -v- local 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustry and corporate trends 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpportunities and challenges 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBIM 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean process and procedures 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge management 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehaviours 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 357 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406854824279,"sku":"9781118346549","price":37.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118346549.jpg?v=1730497354","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-aqua-group-guide-to-procurement-tendering-and-contract-administration-2e-9781118346549","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}