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”
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6 Steps of Value Engineering Methodology
Value engineering is also called value analysis in the construction industry, And it is the most crucial step in the value management process. The Hard definition of Value engineering is, “Value engineering is the process of optimizing or improving project or product to deliver its maximum functionality or capabilities without spending much cost and without damaging the qualityContinue reading “6 Steps of Value Engineering Methodology”
What is Value management
What is this Value Management in the construction industry? Most of the people are misunderstood that value management is the method to reduce the cost of construction. As per the correct definition, value management is the systematical method used to develop a project to achieve its utmost benefits for the users and owners. To do it, theContinue reading “What is Value management”
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”
5 pros & cons of Lumpsum Contracts or Fixed price Contracts (with video explain)
What is a Lump sum contract or Fixed price contract Lump sum contracts are the most favourite contract (procurement) type used in the construction industry. Also known as fixed-price contracts. Because in these contracts, the contract price is fixed and agreed at the initial stage. In industry, this contract type is recognizing as one ofContinue reading “5 pros & cons of Lumpsum Contracts or Fixed price Contracts (with video explain)”
What is a Quantity Surveyor do (QS)?
What are Responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor Above are the key tasks of a Quantity Surveyor, Below we have categorised all the responsibilities separately for pre-contract and post-contract stages. Pre- contract Quantity Surveyor as a Contractor’s representative. Taking off quantities. Preparation of BOQ. Pricing and Estimation. Preparation of BOM (Bill of Material). Analyzing andContinue reading “What is a Quantity Surveyor do (QS)?”