QUSU06042 2019 Short Form of Construction Contract and Tendering

Interpret the constituent parts of the SF88 (Short Form of Contract)

Illustrate knowledge of the matters dealt with in the ‘The Liaison Committee Code of Practice’ 

Debate the various duties, responsibilities and authorities of the Design Team members

Prepare a ‘Preliminaries’ section of a Bill of Quantities

Setup the tendering procedure for a proposed contract  -  Main Contractor, Sub-Contractors  -  traditional tendering, ‘e–tendering’

This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques. This will include online lectures or online students (via adobe connect or similar), and guest lectures augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach addresses student learning needs. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (i.e. presentations and recordings of online lectures plus supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals). This blended approach brings students together to facilitate group learning.

Coursework and Continuous Assessment

40%

End of Semester Exam

60%

Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam.

‘Short Form of Contract’  -  Articles of Agreement, Conditions of Contract, Appendix

‘The Liaison Committee Code of Practice’  -  application in work of designers and contractors

Design Team Members  -  duties, responsibilities, authority  -  detailed consideration

‘Preliminaries’

Lists of tendering Main Contractors, Nominated Sub-Contractors  -  preparation, selection

Tender submission, ‘e’ tendering