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    General

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    The focal point of this module is built upon the attainment of recognising client objectives and needs. The course develops this in assisting involved parties to mutually determine advantages, disadvantages and general characteristics of project procurement systems; making recommendations regarding buildability relative to cost impact; selecting appropriate contract documentation and arrangements to be implemented; and selection of a method of price determination and associated method of measurement to be implemented. 

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    • Assignment: Construction Procurement Options
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      (A) Masterman (2002) suggests that construction procurement systems may be categorised into three distinctive groups, namely:

      a)    Separated and co-operative

      b)    Integrated

      c)    Management-orientated

      Describe the unique characteristics of each of these groups, indicating situations where they would most appropriately be adopted, and describing in detail at least 1 (one) specific procurement process within each group. In addition, identify the principal participants within each system, and briefly explain their primary roles and responsibilities within each system. The stakeholders to be identified should include, where appropriate: Clients; Professional Architect; Professional Quantity Surveyor; Professional Structural / Civil Engineer; Professional Consulting Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical etc); Professional Project Manager; Main Contractor; Suppliers (material and / or labour) to Main Contractor; Subcontractors; Nominated / Selected Subcontractors). (Source: J. W. E. Masterman. (2002) An Introduction to Building Procurement Systems (Second Edition). Oxford: Spon Press.)

      (B) You have recently been appointed as the consultant quantity surveyor on a new private school project worth approximately US$ 5 million. Whilst the planning and construction programme time is ‘tight’ it should be possible, through the adoption of innovative design, documentation and construction approaches to complete the project within the allocated time period. The budget is similarly constrained, but possible to achieve if adequate price planning and control procedures are adopted. The architect (who is relatively inexperienced) has suggested that it may be worth considering an ‘alternative’ to the traditional BOQ form of procurement. Write a detailed report, explaining the circumstances under which such an ‘alternative’ procurement option (drawn from the listing discussed by you above) would be considered appropriate, and compare this approach in detail with the traditional system, adopting provisional Bills of Quantities.

      This assignment contributes 50% towards the total module mark

    • Project Advice: 2025 Quiz
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      This quiz is based on material made available to learners - particularly the Study Guide. Learners are required to attempt all questions. The total number of marks that may be attained is 10 marks.

    • Project Advice: 2025 Exam Quiz
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      This exam contributes 40% towards the final mark for this module. 

      This question paper consists of 2 questions. You are required to answer BOTH  of the questions provided. 

      Clearly mark the question number as indicated on the question sheet for each answer provided. 

      Candidates are advised to set out their work clearly, concisely and logically.

      You have 3 hours in which to complete your answers which have equal marks (20 marks each)

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    Video Lecture 1: Meeting Client Needs

    Concepts relating to the provision of essential early project advice for clients as covered in the Study Guide are supplemented in this lecture which can be accessed by following link https://youtu.be/VU3Yq591UcA Do this by highlighting this link address, copy it to your clipboard, exit to your web browser (eg Chrome), paste it into the address box and click - it will then open up from Youtube