Design & Specification

Question 1

What is a client brief?

Question 2

What information is contained within a client brief?

Question 3

What is the difference between tendering and procurement?

Question 4

What are the three main types of tendering strategy?

Answer 4

Single-Stage
Two-Stage
Negotiated Tender

Question 5

What is a pre-tender estimate?

Question 6

Provide examples of work plans used for the design and construction of buildings?

Answer 6

RIBA Plan of Work
CIOB Code of Practice for Project
Management
APM Project Management Plan

Question 7

What are the three options available for selecting contractors to tender for works?

Answer 7

Open tendering
Selective tendering
Single contractor selection

Question 8

What is the purpose of a contractor pre-qualification questionnaire prior to the tender process?