Synopsis:
It is essential today that young engineers and quantity surveyors embarking in a career in the civil engineering industry have knowledge of and appreciate the need for, good contractual procedures and administration. Indeed such knowledge is a requirement for membership of The Institution of Civil Engineers and other associated Institutions. The purpose of this training course is therefore to provide the knowledge to meet these requirements by studying in depth the procedures involved in preparation and administration of a civil engineering contract. In order to meet this requirement the course is designed over an extended study period. Each period will provide a detailed study of its content and will include workshops with delegate participation and time for discussion. In addition the delegate will be required to undertake private study for assigned work which will be submitted for assessment.
Course Durations:
This course can be run in the following formats:
(a) Seven one-day workshops at one a month over a period of seven months (preferably consecutive)
or
(b) Five consecutive day workshops in one working week with a view to seeking eligibility for CITB Grant Aid (including achievement measurement by completion of various practical exercises).
Course Level:
The course is intended for Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and those involved in Project Management.
Elements of the following training objectives are covered by the course:
CM1, CM2, CM3 & CM7
CPD Approval:
Recommended 42 or 30 Hours CPD.

Objectives:          

•     Have knowledge of basic contract law and appreciate its
application to civil engineering contracts
•     Recognise the standard forms of contract available
•     Understand the relationship of the contract documents and
their preparation
•     Understand the requirements for Specifications and have knowledge
of their preparation
•     Understand the process of measurement
•     Understand the process of estimating and tendering
•     Understand the process of valuation
•     Understand the procedures for settlement

Outline Programme:  

Day 1 - Contract law and documents
•     Aspects of the legal system
•     European law
•     Acts of Parliament
•     The principles of contract law
•     The nature and form of  Civil Engineering contracts
•     The relationship and preparation of the contract documents

Day 2 - Specifications
•     The function of the specification
•     Understanding specifications
•     The European influence
•     Preparing specifications
•     Standard specifications

Day 3 - Measurement
•     Introduction to Measurement
•     Purpose of the Bill of Quantities
•     Methods of Measurement for Civil Engineering works
•     The measurement process and preparation of quantities

Day 4 -  Estimating and Tendering
•     The purpose of  competitive tendering
•     The constituent parts of rates and prices and their contractual position
•     Estimating for Civil Engineering Works

Day  5 - Valuation                               
•     The duties and responsibilities of  the engineer,
contractor and employer
•     Measurement procedures
•     Record keeping and agreement
•     Programming techniques
•     The valuation process and procedures

Day 6 - Settlement of Accounts
•     The final account
•     Dealing with claims
•     Procedures for obtaining payment

Day 7 - Revision
•     Course overview with seminar workshops using
case studies to review the content of the course 

Course Availability and Cost:
Refer to the course calendar