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At the end of this topic, you will be able to:-
- Understand the different stages of the procurement process
- Identify different parties in procurement and their roles
- Discuss the merits of different procurement routes
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At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
- Explain the processes involved in building procurement
- The function of different consultant in different procurement routes
- Understand the processes of engaging consultants for building works
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At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
- Describe the general principles of standard measurement
- Measure work below lowest floor fininsh (WBLFF) elements
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Take off the quantities for the construction of the pad foundation 'F2'.
From the information on the drawings, figure out and write on your dimension paper:-
- Volume for excavation
- Lean concrete blinding layer
- Formwork area, and
- Vibrated reinforced concrete volume
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At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
- Measure building frame elements
- Measure floor elements
- Measure staircase elements
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The conversion tables for different sizes of steel bars are used because in SMM2, the bars are recorded in the BQ as weight (kg) although the measurement is done on plan via the bar length (m).
You can refer to the conversion table for WEIGHT TABLE AND SIZES FOR MS 146 : 2000 AND 4449 : 1997 STANDARDS in the web link provided and it will also show other information. What will be relevant for you I have extracted from the website and shown below.
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At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
- Explain the merits of different types of specification
- Write simple specification of work
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Please go through this resource for further information on specification. In it are several useful exercises to help you grasp the concept.
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At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
- Describe tendering and awarding process for contractors
- Appreciate the differences between PAM vs JKR forms of contract
- Describe the contract options for small contract works
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At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
- Calculate cost estimates for work elements
- Use available information to price tenders
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At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
- Describe the procedure for payment of works
- Describe the procedures for variation of work