Information Sources in the building services industry Flashcards
What are some information sources used in the building industry?
Legislation
Supporting documentation
Name some sources of supporting documentation used in the building industry in order
1 - Statutory Legislation 2 - ACOPS 3 - British Standards 4 - Published Guidance 5 - Manufacturers professional institutions / Experts in relevant fields
Give some examples preliminary information given by clients when tendering for a job?
Clients details,
clients administrator details in the form of contact governing the project
Overall time periods
Give an example of information provided in a scope of works
Determines the extent of specifications
Ie what the contractor has to quote for
if agreed the scope of work will become the extent of works to be carried out
What is provided in a specification of works from a client
This describes the particular works to be carried out
Gives as much detail as possible what the designer and client require including simple descriptions and technical requirements
What is provided in materials workmanship information from a client
Also known as the standard specification
comprises a list of requirements in terms of workmanship and selection of material grades and quality
What is a schedule?
A schedule includes drawing issue sheets indicating which drawings have been issued as part of a tender also contains
performance requirements
sizes and weights
distribution board schedules
What is a schedule of costs?
A schedule of costs is the final document in the specification, the contractor has to complete it specifying the cost of sections of work
Must include day work rates
What are plans and drawings used for in building services
Plans and drawings are used to communicate contractual needs on a worksite may contain different levels of information
What are work programmes?
Work programs are drawn up by the client or clients quantity surveyor to help determine if the construction period and weather periods are feasible/affordable
Once a work contract has been awarded who is responsible for ensuring the work program is met?
the contractor is responsible for ensuring the work program is met once a contract has been awarded
What is the most accurate way of working out the cost of works?
A computer
Key term - Critical path?
Sequence of key events and activities that determine the minimum time needed for a provess
What are delivery notes? and why are they important
Are documents attached to deliveries
if they are late or incorrect the can be costly and affect site performance
What is a consignment?
A batch of goods
