Professional Practice 1

This module provides an overview of professional and contractual responsibilities of a quantity surveyor in the consultant group from the design stage to the final account stage. It will focus on the importance of a clear understanding of the organization and administration of quantity surveyor practices and the legal and contractual procedures in relation to building procurement.

Chapters covered:

1. Role of Quantity Surveyors
2. Procurement
3. Contractual Arrangements
4. Tendering Methods
5. Tendering Procedure
6. Tender and Contract Documentation
7. Variation Order
8. Prime Cost Sum
9. Provisional Sum
10. Claims and Interim Valuation
11. Final Account and Cost Control
12. Delays, Extension of time, Damages, Guarantee and bond.
13. Alternative dispute resolution.

Assignments done:

Assignment no.1 was an individual assignment where we had to prepare a project proposal for procurement arrangements to a client. We had to write a proposal report outlining the various procurement, tendering and contract arrangements to the client who is unfamiliar with the construction industry. Then, finally we need to make a final recommendation based on reasoned argument on the best approach for his project.

Cover Page of my Assignment 1

Assignment 2 was a test conducted in class to test our knowledge of the chapters covered during the first half of the semester.

Reflection:

This module has helped me to define the qualifications (academic and professional) required of a Quantity Surveyor, its professional Institution and Board. It has given me a clearer perception about the duties of a Quantity Surveyor. I can now prepare progress payments, variation orders, final accounts on completion of the contract works and contract administration related to Prime Cost ans Provisional Sum. This will be very helpful during my internship which is next semester.