In the design and build contract/procurement method (also called as design and construct contracts), the contractor is appointed to design and built the project. In most other procurement methods, consultants are appointed to design the project, and the contractor is appointed to execute the project. However, in this procurement method contractor will do all designContinue reading “Design and Build Procurement/Design and Build Contracts in Construction”
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Management contracting
Introduction Management contracting procurement method is using in large and complex projects. By using this procurement, method client can reduce their risk and transfer management responsibilities to several contractors. In some cases client might be appoint one contractor as management contractor. First of all. The project will be divided into several packages by client, andContinue reading “Management contracting”
Provisional sum/Day works/legislative adjustments in construction as per FIDIC 99
Provisional sums in construction under FIDIC 1999 Provisional sums in construction are the best guest values provided by the consultants at the tender stage, For works cannot be determined at the earlier stage (As an example, excavating of uncertain soil conditions). So consultants are stating provisional sum amounts for these kinds of works (works whichContinue reading “Provisional sum/Day works/legislative adjustments in construction as per FIDIC 99”
Cost reimbursement contract/Cost plus Contracts
Cost reimbursement contract is also known as the Cost-plus contracts. Unlike the fixed price contracts, quantities are not prefixed in the cost-reimbursable contracts. The contractor is valuing the project based on the Drawings & specs given by the consultants or client. The final value of the project will be agreed upon based on these documents.Continue reading “Cost reimbursement contract/Cost plus Contracts”
Variations in construction -under FIDIC 1999
Variations in Construction Variations are also called as change orders in construction. Any modification or change to works (agreed in the contract) is treated as a variation. These modifications or changes can divide into three main categories. Addition to the work agreed in the contract. Omission to work agreed in the contract. Substitution or alterationContinue reading “Variations in construction -under FIDIC 1999”
Choosing suitable FIDIC Contract?
What is FIDIC Contracts Choosing suitable FIDIC contract is very important for the smooth execution of a project. FIDIC Contracts are the leading documents used outside the UK. (for forming contacts in the construction industry). International Federation of Consulting Engineers or Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils draft and publish these FIDIC Contracts. Red book and theContinue reading “Choosing suitable FIDIC Contract?”
4 Key elements of Valid contract
A legally binding agreement between two or more parties is treated as a contract. As a Quantity Surveyor, it is essential to know the key elements to create a valid contract. There are four key elements to create a valid contract. before discussing the key elements of a valid contract, will see types of contracts, andContinue reading “4 Key elements of Valid contract”
Why Remeasurement(Re measurable) contracts / Unit price contracts
The re-measurable/remeasurement contract is the most popular type of contract used in the former construction industry. But even so, large construction companies are using this method to hire subcontractors for tasks such as painting, plastering, etc. In this method, the companies will receive the payment based on actual work. Compared to other procurement methods, theContinue reading “Why Remeasurement(Re measurable) contracts / Unit price contracts”
Procurement methods in Construction/ types of contracts
What is procurement means to the construction industry? Meaning of Procurement in everyday language is the action of acquiring or obtaining process of any kind of service or commodity. When its come to the construction industry acquiring or obtaining strategy is a time-consuming and costly process. Therefor different type of contract processes are there asContinue reading “Procurement methods in Construction/ types of contracts”