Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing –Project Administration
Assignment Brief
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CAR SHOW ROOM
Contract Details
Client: Car Dealership – JLS ltd
Specialist Contractors: SS GB Ltd
Form of Contract: JCT 2016 SBC/Q Contract Sum: £6,063,290.00
Date of Possession of the site: 18th January 2022
Project completion date: 28th November 2022
Retention percentage: 3%
Liquidated damages: £25,000.00/week
Defects liability period: 10 Months
General Summary of Bill of Quantities
Bill No.1: Preliminaries £720,000.00
Bill No.2: Preparatory works (contingency) £144,000.00
Bill No. 3: Building works (ALL)
Section 1 – Substructure £758,000.00
Section 2 – Superstructure (frame and upper floors) £798,000.00
Section 3 – Building Envelope £1,028,000.00
Section 4 – Internal Partitions and Finishes £660,000.00
Section 5 – External works and services £312,000.00
Section 6 – Services £84,000.00
Award for Mechanical installations £839,000.00
Add
Profit (3%) £25,170.00 General attendance (1%) £8390.00
Specific attendance (1½%) £12,585.00
Award for Electrical installations £639,000.00
Add
Profit (3%) £19,170.00
General attendance (1%) £6390.00
Specific attendance (1½%) £9585.00
Total Carried to Form of Tender £6,023,290.00
Q1.The JLS Property Director (PD) is considering the redesign of the washroom facility to include automated signage and lockable cabinets to improve social distancing, access and exist into the building. During a site meeting, the employer’s agent and the contractor’s project manager meet to agree on the adjustment of the programme. Explain some of the negotiation and behavioural techniques/skills needed by either party to reach an amicable agreement.
[20marks]
Q2. The following details were noted during a site visit report on the 7th April 2022.
Preparatory works – 100% complete
Section 1 – 75%
Section 2 – 40%
Section 3 – 42%
Section 4 – 20%
Section 5 – 15%
Section 6 – 10% (incl. M&E)
Material on site (contractor) – £225,500.00
Material on site (Electrical) – £45,000.00
Approved variations 1 and 2 – £135,500.00
Approved fluctuations (by formula method) – £25,500.00 Approved Loss and/or expenses Claims: – £50,000.00 Total for previous valuations (1 to 2) – £1,355,000.00.
Prepare an interim valuation number 3 using the information above for the main contractor.
[30marks]
Q3. JLS ltd is considering the development of a warehouse to facilitate onsite vehicle repairs and MOT checks. The expected tender award date for the project is March 2022. The proposed plan is attached.
You are required to prepare an elemental cost plan at RIBA stage 2 for the proposed vehicle repair centre. You are encouraged to extract cost details from a similar project using the BCIS. Clearly state any assumptions considered and show the calculations involved.
[25marks]
Q4. Towards the end of winter in February 2022, JLS ltd are made aware that one of the named sub-contractors is likely to withdraw from its contractual obligations because of a shortage of skilled labour. Meanwhile, the contractor’s fit out subcontractor from Hong Kong has decided to cease operations in the UK. It is anticipated that both ‘issues’ are likely to trigger major delay and disruption concerning progress of works given that they may occur concurrently. Critically analyse the impact of the concurrent delays and advise the client on the best/worstcase scenario/s.
[25marks]
How to answer Question 4:
Refer to the scenario and explain the impact of the concurrent delay.
What are concurrent delays and how can the parties deal with such an outcome?
What are the implications of using a named contractor?
Should the client pay the main contractor for any loss and expense that might arise from the delay?
Could there be an option to claim for loss and expenses on the part of the main contractor?
Refer to any relevant matters and perhaps establish a cause and effect. In other words what is likely to give rise to a particular relevant matter? Ensure you refer to the actual clauses and where applicable use an appropriate case law to either justify your position/stance or support your argument.
Finally, draw some meaningful conclusion based on the scenario
Notes:Will need references but as many as necessary. (APA Style)
