Examples - Mixed

Question 1

What is an example of a modern method of construction?

Answer 1

Pre-fabrication / Off-site construction
Modular construction: Toilet Pods

Question 2

What are some examples of sub-elements of Superstructure?

Answer 2

Frame
Internal Walls (Partitions)
Internal Doors

Question 3

What are some examples of the updates to Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996?

Answer 3

Updated in 2009 to Loval Democracy, Regeneration and Construction Act

Key changes include: banning tolent clauses, reference to Bribery Act 2008 and banning conditional payment clauses (paid when paid)

Question 4

What are some examples of NEC Contracts?

Answer 4

Priced Contract with Bill of Quantities
Priced Contract with Activity Schedule
Target Cost with Bill of Quantities
Target Cost with Activity Schedule

Question 5

What are some ways to quantify risk

Answer 5

Monte Carlo Method - computer based method using random sampling
EMV – expected monetary value. EMV = Probability x Impact.

Question 6

What is an example of a change that you costed?

Answer 6

MEP services to automated doors on City Project

Contractor identified no containment / cabling for automation to lobby doors. CDP element was for the Contractor to design containment where required

Question 7

What are some examples of provisions include in Construction Act 1996?

Answer 7

Interim or stage payments to be made if contract is longer than 45 days
Introduction of adjudication
Contractor to suspend contract if not paid after 7 days

Question 8

What are some examples of provisions made in Construction Act 2009?

Answer 8

Reference to Bribery Act 2010
Tolent clauses are made illegal
Construction contracts are not to be written