APC Revision 1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the 5 Rules of Conduct? Members and firms must:
be Honest, act with Integrity and comply with their professional obligations
Maintain professional competence
Provide a good quality and diligent service
Treat others with respect and encourage diversity and inclusion
Act in the public interest, take responsibility for actions and prevent harm
RIBA Stages
Stage 0 - Strategic Definition
Stage 1 - Prep and Project Brief
Stage 2 - Concept Design
Stage 3 - Spatial Coordination
Stage 4 - Technical Design
Stage 5 - Construction
Stage 6 - Handover
Stage 7 - Use
What processes happen at RIBA Stage 2
Appoint design teams, initial design reviews, programmes and cost plans
What processes happen at RIBA Stage 3
Testing architectural concept, design studies, engineering analysis, cost exercises, outline specification, planning application
What processes happen at RIBA Stage 4
Architectural and engineering technical design, contractor appointment, building control, prepare pre-construction information
What are the pros of a Two Stage Tender?
- Early contractor engagement
- Input on buildability and logistics
- Appointment prior to design being finalised
- Likely fewer variations
What are the cons of a Two Stage Tender?
- Going to market without full design coordination
- Committed to one contractor
List some procurement routes
- Traditional
- Design and Build
- Construction Management
- Management Contracting
What is ‘Traditional’ procurement?
- ‘Design-Bid-Build’.
- Design by the client’s team
- Contractor appointed after design is complete
- Separate contracts for design and construction
What are the pros and cons of a Traditional procurement route
Pros
- High design control
- Competitive tendering
- Clear risk separation
Cons
- Longer programme
- Contractor not involved early
- Potential for disputes
What is ‘Design and Build’ procurement?
- Single contract with contractor responsible for both design and construction
- Often faster and gives single point of responsibility
What are the pros and cons of Design and Build
Pros
- Single point of responsibility
- Faster delivery
- Cost certainty earlier
Cons
- Less design control for client
- Quality may suffer without robust ERs
What is ‘Management Contracting’ procurement?
- Contractor manages trade packages (not directly delivering them)
- Construction starts before design is fully complete
- Management contractor is paid a fee
What are the pros and cons of Management Contracting
Pros
- Overlap of design & construction
- Flexibility to change design
- Early start on site
Cons
- Client carries more risk
- Final cost less certain early on
What is ‘Construction Management’ procurement
- Similar to management contracting, but client directly appoints trade contractors
- Construction manager is not liable for the trade contractors
What are the pros and cons of Construction Management
Pros
- Fast-track possible
- Greater client control
- Design flexibility
Cons
- High risk to client
- Complex management required
- Client contracts directly with trades
Name some contract forms
- JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal)
- NEC (New Engineering Contract)
- FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers)
What are the differences between the contract forms?
JCT - Common in UK, easy to administer, small-medium sized projects
NEC - Large and complex projects, needs skilled admin to manage
FIDIC - International / Infrastructure projects, but less common in the UK
JCT Contract Forms
- Design & Build
- Minor Works
- Intermediate Building Contract
- Standard Building Contract
What is an Extension of Time (EOT)
An EOT allows the completion date to be pushed backwards if certain events delay the works beyond the contractors control.
If an EOT is granted, the contractor is protected from LDs for the delay during the extended period
