Case Study Flashcards
(31 cards)
What are the main differences between a Minor Works Contract and a Intermediate Contract?
Minor works has less mechanisms available than intermediate so it doesn’t allow for sectional completion or nominated subcontractors.
Explain the different completion processes for a minor works contract and an intermediate contract?
Practical completion for MW. Sectional completion an option for Intermediate.
How long does a contract have to supply a final account under the contract?
6 months under a JCT Intermediate contract.
What is the procedure for obtaining contractors design for a JCT contract with contractor’s design?
Request the CD prior to contract, carry out design review and CDP analysis and produce a written document outlining the analysis for appending to the contract.
What is Contractor’s Design Portion Analysis?
The process of outlining the extent of the contractors design responsibility for each contractors designed portion and the performance or compliance requirements for it.
Where would you find information regarding a building elements typical life expectancy?
BCIS Component Life resource
What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?
The enforceability of the outcome. Mediation is informal whereas arbitration is formal.
Why did the asbestos survey need to be undertaken twice?
Key areas were missed during the first survey so it would have been higher risk to proceed without a revised survey.
Who reviewed the survey to decide it needed to be done again?
I did.
What regulations cover asbestos?
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
What types of asbestos are there?
Amosite
Crocidolite
Crysotile
What building materials typically contain asbestos?
Pipe lagging
vinyl floor tiles and adhesives
texture ceiling coatings
cement based products like roof sheets or soffits.
Who takes on design liability for the door repairs as part of the project?
Was the fire door design picked up then as part of the contractors design portion of the contract?
No, it was dealt with using a contract variaiton.
What documentation is issued at practical completion?
Practical Completion Certificate
What documentation is issued at the end of the rectification period?
Certificate of Making Good
Final Certificate of Payment
What was the payment procedure for the works at Trembaths?
Interim Payments.
Talk me through how interim payment timescales work?
Valuation date stated within the contract
Due date which is 7 days from valuation date
Then have 5 days to issue the certificate
Final date for payment is 14 days after Due Date
How would you record changes to a JCT contract?
A Schedule of Amendments appended to the contract.
What is capital expenditure?
The money a company spends on acquiring, upgrading, or maintaining its long-term assets, such as property, plant, and equipment.
What was the purpose of the refurbishment project at MHA Trembaths?
To create a more appealing space for the home’s residents, continue to achieve market value fees and reduce monthly energy expenditure.
Summarise the role of a Lead Designer for the MHA Trembaths project
Could Rolton Group have been employed any other way other than directly by MHA?
