Uher, T., Davenport, D. (2009, Ch.8, pg.165) Fundamentals of Building Contract Management (2nd Edition), UNSW Press, Sydney, NSW, AUS.…
Along with this, the history of BIM and the quantity surveyor was also considered. This was useful as it allowed the effects of BIM on a Quantity Surveyor to be analysed. This also fed in with the benefits and limitations of BIM, as well as the future of the software and its effects on the role of a Quantity Surveyor.…
Procurement, by definition, is a collaboration of merging activities which ultimately lead to something or a service being acquired. (City of London, What is Procurement [online], available from http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Business/Tenders_and_contracts/what_procurement.htm [Accessed 12/1/2011]. In construction terms this refers to the systematic approach, or route in which an idea or thought can break into reality and be built. It is best looked at as a complex strategy to manage clients/developers, architects, contractors, and sub-contractors, to name a few, into the most efficient way, or more specifically, risk free way to complete a build on time and on budget.…
In the years of 1830-1860, there were many conflicts on the views of slavery within our country. The North was working to bring an end to slavery with the creation of the routes to free slaves. The South was enthusiastic about the continuation of slavery with the help of the courts. The conflicts were put on hold with many compromises, but were dismantled by future legislation leading to bloodshed in America.…
Many clients to the construction industry will often face a steep learning curve on their construction project or programme. To establish a valid and robust procurement strategy at the outset is considered a key aspect to achieving a successful outcome to their business or organisation objectives. A significant number of clients come into the category of either being described as occasional or inexperienced. They will rely on their appointed professionals to assist in their selection of the best-suited procurement path.…
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Surveying technicians assist mapping technicians and cartographers in making maps of the Earth’s surface. A surveying technician works on a team with other technicians, and this team is led by a chief surveyor or a senior technician.…
The construction phase would not be possible without the knowledge of basic geometry. Points, lines, measurements and angles are often used to lay out the building in accordance to the architect drawings. The grading subcontractor uses these basic geometry elements to shape the land and ensure proper drainage from property. The concert,…
The pace of change has accelerated to a significant pace in organisation over recent years. Changes in external environment have brought about the need for organisations to adapt their internal attitudes, strategies, structures and operations to meet the demands of new external conditions (Craig et al 2005). The construction Industry is no exception to this rule and in July 1994 Sir Michael Latham was commissioned by the United Kingdom government and industry organisations to review procurement and contractual arrangements in the UK construction industry, aiming to tackle controversial issues facing the industry during a period of lapse in…
Procurement is the process of establishing the most appropriate method of managing the construction project and selecting the best team to design, deliver and sometimes operate the required facility.…
In a time of uncertainty; the construction industry which has in the past been widely criticised for its lack of trust, inefficiency and instability are leaving clients with little choice but to vertically integrate some of the functions that has previously been bought through the market.…
There are a few different options the owner can choose from under this method, including: Agency construction management, construction management-at-risk, or multiple prime. In agency construction management the manager acts as an agent to the owner, with the construction manager not responsible for any of the design or construction. In this system, the contracts for the architects and contractors are written directly with the owner and the construction manager manages both the architect and the contractor. Depending on the type of service the construction manager chooses to provide, the contractors may be trade contractors, execution contractors, or subcontractors, without having a general contractor. All of these facets may be managed by the construction manager and this type of system is referred to as “Multiple Primes.” Through this, there are multiple contracts with the owner. The architect’s position is then reduced to an advisory role, with the construction manager providing construction administration to the owner. In construction management-at-risk the construction manager is involved in the conception and design of the project rather than showing up after the construction documents are completed. The construction manager in this arrangement provides the owner with a maximum price, then proceeds to manage the project much like a…
Fan, L., Ho, C. and Ng, V. (2001), “A study of quantity surveyors ethical behaviour”, Journal of Construction Management and Economics, Vol. 19 No. 1, pp. 19-36.…
Pythagoras was known as the first mathematician. In his early life Pythagoras's father was Mnesarchus, while his mother was Pythais and she was a native of Samos. In addition he had to brothers. Mnesarchus was a merchant who came from Lyre, and there is an account that he brought corn to Samos at a time of famine and was granted citizenship of Samos as a mark of gratitude. In addition he had to brother. All accounts of his physical appearance are likely to be fictitious except the description of a striking birthmark which Pythagoras had on his thigh. As a child Pythagoras spent his early years in Samos but travelled widely with his father. He also visited Italy with his father.…
Construction contracts structure the way in which construction is purchased. There are variety between construction purchasing system and buying something in a store for instance mobile phone or sofa. When we have the finished product available for our inspection, we can decide whether it meets our requirements. Since the final product is available, we can purchase it from a single store. With the construction it works different. The facility is purchased before it is „manufactured” based on set of drawings and work descriptors. Finally item requires the purchaser to coordinate many entities to include:…