{"product_id":"the-aqua-group-guide-to-procurement-tendering-and-contract-administration-isbn-9781118346549","title":"The Aqua Group Guide to Procurement, Tendering and Contract Administration","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis key text for the building team is an authoritative guide and gives a detailed account of the team's roles and responsibilities, with best industry practice required to ensure that building projects meet clients' expectations on time, cost and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe second edition of\u003ci\u003e The Aqua Group Guide to Procurement, Tendering and Contract Administration\u003c\/i\u003e has been edited, enlarged and updated by a high-profile author team with unparalleled experience of both private and public sectors, as well as of teaching on QS courses.  It covers the entire building process from inception to final account and throughout, the emphasis is on current best practice. This edition has new material on the CDM regulations; JCT contracts; the RIBA Plan of Work; the RICS New Rules of Measurement; BIM; and Sustainability - as well as a general update for industry changes, especially on procurement; internationalisation; and PFI.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith clear and thorough explanations, you are taken through self-contained chapters covering the detail of the briefing stage, procurement methods, tendering procedures, and contract administration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe period from starting a college course to successful completion of professional examinations represents a long and steep learning curve. The range of skills and the knowledge required to perform work efficiently and effectively might, at first, seem rather daunting. Although designed as an introductory textbook for undergraduates in construction, architecture and quantity surveying, \u003ci\u003eThe Aqua Group Guide\u003c\/i\u003e offers an excellent overview of contract administration and will provide you with sufficient understanding to hold you in good stead for your early years in professional practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Briefing The Project Team 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Project Team 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParties to a building contract and their supporting teams 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRights, duties and responsibilities 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe employer 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe architect\/contract administrator 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe quantity surveyor 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe principal designer 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe clerk of works 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe status of named consultants 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnnamed consultants with delegated powers 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe project manager 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe principal contractor 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSub-contractors 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatutory requirements 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe CDM regulations 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding disputes 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunications 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Assessing the Needs 14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe structure 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe strategic definition 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContribution to the initial project brief 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe initial programme 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe appointment 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppointment documents 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollateral warranties 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Buildings as Assets 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuildings as assets as well as buildings 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle building or programme? 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuildings as solutions to business challenges? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryday solutions-based thinking 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Available Procurement Methods 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Principles of Procurement 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple theory – complex practice 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe eternal triangle 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther considerations 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering into the contract 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eType of contract 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection of the contractor – the tendering procedure 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing price and time 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dynamics of tendering 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Basic Concepts 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomic use of resources 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabour 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapital 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractor’s contribution to design and contract programme 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduction cost savings 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuity 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk and accountability 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Accountability 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe modern concept of public accountability 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract documentation 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProper price 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispensing with competition 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInflation 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue for money 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Value and Risk Management 50\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue management 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue articulation and project definition 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimisation of benefits and costs 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning lessons and performance optimisation 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk management 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk must be managed 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNothing ventured, nothing gained 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the project 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk management strategies 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllocating management actions 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue and risk are complementary 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimilarities in the processes 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe integrated process 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement 64\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed price 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost reimbursement 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication to contract elements 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluctuations 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarget cost contracts 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe employer’s position 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe contractor’s position 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramme 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Fixed Price Contracts 70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJCT fixed price contracts 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe standard building contract 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign and build contract 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor project construction contract 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntermediate building contract 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinor works building contract 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther fixed price contracts available 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages of fixed price contracts 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Cost Reimbursement Contracts 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fee 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe prime cost building contract 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of the form 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages of cost reimbursement contracts 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget and cost control 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministering the contract 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedure for keeping prime costs 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractor’s site staff and direct workforce 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCredits 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSub-letting 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefective work 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost control 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal account 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Target Cost Contracts 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuaranteed maximum price contracts 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetition 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Management and Construction Management Contracts 90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePayment and cost control 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection and appointment of the contractor 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract conditions 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract administration 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional advisers 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction management 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramme 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Design and Build Contracts 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe contract 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to use DB (and when not to do so) 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the design process 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNovation 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation of submissions 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-contract administration 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial administration 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramme 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Continuity Contracts 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSerial contracting 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose and use 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperation 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuation contracts 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose and use 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperation 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerm contracts 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose and use 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJCT Measured Term Contract 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Partnering 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA definition 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to adopt a partnering approach 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe agreement 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJCT Partnering Charter 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJCT Framework Agreement 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJCT constructing excellence 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe partnering workshop 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe benefits 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe risks 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture of partnering 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 EU Procurement 122\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe scope of procurement law 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe general principles 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedures 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey principles 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating tenderers 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating tenders 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFramework agreements 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract change 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCancellation of the process 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation obligations debrief and disclosure 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommencing proceedings 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemedies 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplaints to the EU commission and other challenge procedures 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTendering contracts 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Preparing For And Inviting Tenders 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Procedure from Brief to Tender 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial brief 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the brief 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeasibility stage 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSketch scheme 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCosts 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailed design 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign team meetings 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawings 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifications 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBills of quantities 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialist sub-contractors and suppliers 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality assurance 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining tenders 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Pre-Contract Cost Control 142\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe purpose of pre-contract cost control 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFramework for pre-contract estimating 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder of cost estimate 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation used to prepare an order of cost estimate 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of on-costs and other costs in order of cost estimates 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting an order of cost estimate 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost plans 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of on-costs and other costs in cost plans 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting a cost plan 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges associated with the production of cost plans 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCash flow 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole life costs 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Drawings and Schedules 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe language of drawing 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe changing role of drawings and documents 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandards 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality manuals 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality procedure codes 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality review 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes, sizes and layout of drawings 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayout and revision 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScale 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNature and sequence of drawing production 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRIBA Plan of Work 2013 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawings for SBC contracts 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawings for design and build or management contracts 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign intent information 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer aided design 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing file formats and translation 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject extranets 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents of drawings 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvey plan 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite plan, layout and drainage 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral arrangement 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElevations of all parts of the building 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescriptive sections 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeiling plans at all floor levels 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction details (scale 1 : 20 and 1 : 10) 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLarge-scale details (scale 1 : 10 and 1 : 15) 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedules 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawings and schedules for records 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Specifications 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe use of specifications 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying by prescription 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying by performance 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying by description 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecification writing 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecide on format 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollect information 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInput information 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck and test 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeliver 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBIM 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Building Information Modelling 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BIM revolution – what is BIM, and who\/what is it for? 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of government and its BIM strategy 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe levels of BIM adoption 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BIM journey 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan of work, deliverables and work stages 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoading the model: language and libraries 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing different software programmes together – the search for interoperability 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperation and maintenance 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms of appointment and changes to other business practices 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevel 3 and the future 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Bills of Quantities 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender and contract document 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wider role 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic information 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreliminaries 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreambles 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasured works 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormats 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Sub-contractors 220\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialist sub-contractors 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign by the sub-contractor 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe SBC and sub-contract agreements 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSBC provisions under the main contract 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Obtaining Tenders 224\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender list 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreliminary enquiry 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender documents and invitation 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender period 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender compliance 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLate tenders 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening tenders 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamination and adjustment of the priced document 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiated reduction of a tender 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotification of results 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender analysis 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-Tendering 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Contract Administration 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 Placing the Contract 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing and signing the contract documents 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSectional completion 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractor’s designed portion 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecuting the contract 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance bonds and parent company guarantees 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollateral warranties 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThird party rights 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIssue of documents 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsurances 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26 Meetings 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial meeting 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroductions 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors affecting the carrying out of the works 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramme 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSub-contractors and suppliers 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLines of communication 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial matters 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedure to be followed at subsequent meetings 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractor’s meetings 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployer’s meetings 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e27 Site Duties 256\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe architect on site 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe architect’s duty of inspection and supervision 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupervision and Inspection duties 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoutine site visits 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsultants’ site visits 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspections by statutory officials 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecords and reports 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSamples and testing 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsiderate constructors scheme 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite safety 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth and Safety Policy 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire precautions on site 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulatory control 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Joint Fire Code 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeans of escape 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire-fighting equipment 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency plans 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding information 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e28 Instructions 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitect\/contract administrator’s instructions 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClerk of works’ directions 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat and distribution of instructions 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e29 Variations and Post-Contract Cost Control 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariations 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValuing variations 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDayworks 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost control 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e30 Interim Payments 290\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePayments of pre-determined amounts at regular intervals 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-determined payments at pre-determined stages 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegular payments by detailed valuation 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCertificates and payments under the SBC 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe architect\/contract administrator 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe quantity surveyor 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe employer 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe contractor 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterim certificates under the SBC 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnfixed materials and goods on site 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnfixed materials and goods off site 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetention under the SBC 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePayments to sub-contractors under the SBC 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue added tax 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValuation and certificate forms 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e31 Completion, Defects and the Final Account 304\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical completion 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartial possession 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossession of the building 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefects and making good 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal account 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjustment of the contract sum 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical considerations 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal certificate 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e32 Delays and Disputes 316\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelays caused by the contractor 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelays caused by the employer or his representatives 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelays caused by events outside the control of either party 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForce majeure 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExceptionally adverse weather conditions 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSBC procedure in the event of delay 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest endeavours 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotification of delay 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew completion dates 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal adjustment 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuties and decisions 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReimbursement of loss and\/or expense under the SBC 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquidated damages 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisputes and dispute resolution 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMediation 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjudication 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArbitration 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLitigation 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e33 An Introduction to Sustainability in Construction 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable development 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey concepts 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of the environment and the importance of energy 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability in the built environment 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe regulatory framework for construction 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuropean Union developments 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUK regulatory and policy developments 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the sustainability of construction and buildings 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUK building environmental assessment schemes and standards 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational building environmental assessment schemes and standards 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor’s comment 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable procurement 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey concepts 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidance and standards 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther important issues 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e34 Future Trends 349\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal -v- local 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustry and corporate trends 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpportunities and challenges 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBIM 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean process and procedures 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge management 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehaviours 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 357 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Hackett\u003c\/b\u003e, Senior Partner, Mark Hackett Associates, LLP.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Statham\u003c\/b\u003e, Partner, Mark Hackett Associates, LLP.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis key text for the building team is an authoritative guide and gives a detailed account of the team's roles and responsibilities, with best industry practice required to ensure that building projects meet clients' expectations on time, cost and quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Aqua Group Guide to Procurement, Tendering and Contract Administration\u003c\/i\u003e has been edited, enlarged and updated by a high-profile author team with unparalleled experience of both private and public sectors, as well as of teaching on QS courses. 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