It’s not common for a Quantity Surveyor to write the specification for a project, as this task is typically carried out by the design team.
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section 4D
Dispute resolution is the process through which parties involved in a contract, seek a solution on a claim that one party has made against the other.
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One common option is a performance bond so that money can be claimed from a guarantor bank at short notice, often simply on-demand.
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Force majeure is generally intended to include occurrences beyond the reasonable control of a party from fulfilling its obligations under the contract.
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If an accident occurs on site due to an uncovered trench during construction, since the works are still carried out and there is no hand-over to the client the contractor is responsible for site safety.
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There are two types of certificates in construction, that are issued by the CA / QS: Payment & Progress certificates.
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A specific number of site visits/inspections of works should be decided from the outset with the client.
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If there was a discrepancy between the contract documents, the contractor would usually inform the Contract Administrator of this before proceeding.
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Before any costs are applied, the reason for removal should be investigated by the Contract Administrator or the Clerk of Works.
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If the sub-contractor is not paid by the contractor that has appointed him, he should raise it with the Contract Administrator.
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If there is a dispute during construction, the first person to be approached as the Mediator is usually the Contract Administrator.
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Creating a construction schedule before the work begins can have the following benefits: Generating knowledge of the details and fewer…
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BREEAM is the world’s longest established method of assessing, rating, and certifying the sustainability of buildings.
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Winter weather should not justify an extension of time as it is a predictable element during construction that lasts long enough to go through it.
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An extension of time would be justifiable for anything that is classed as unforeseeable and that the contractor would have been able to deal with it without any delay had it been an obvious issue.
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A contract can only be extended by a request for an extension of time from the contractor, if he believes that he will not be able to meet the agreed Practical Completion date.
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An extension of time (EOT) is a provision in most standard forms of contract, for an amendment of the scheduled Practical Completion date due to unforeseen circumstances.
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If the Client is worried about keeping a project on budget, a Quantity Surveyor must be appointed.
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A clerk of works is a person whose duty is to superintend the construction and maintenance of buildings, or other works for the purpose of ensuring proper use of labour and materials.
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