Synopsis:
The Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works, first published in 1992, consists of several parts which include the administrative procedures for its use, the Specification for Highway Works and its corresponding Method Measurement. The Manual, which has been updated several times since it was first published, incorporates the requirements of the European Commission which are mandatory for all Public Procurement Bodies. As the manual is the premier document for highway projects nationally and its use is compulsory on all highway contracts with a Highways Agency involvement it is essential that it is understood by those professionals involved in the preparation of contract documents and contract management. The purpose of this training course is therefore to conduct an in-depth examination of the manual and the implications on measurement and tendering procedures. The course will include reference to the 1998 Amendments.

Course Duration:
Two Days 0900 - 1700hrs 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, Estimators, Planners, Commercial Managers and Project Managers.
Elements of the following training objectives are covered
by the course:
CM2 & CM3
CPD Approval:
Recommended 12 Hours CPD.

Objectives:

•     Understand the concept of the Manual
•     Understand contract documents and their relationship
•     Understand the influence of the European Commission
•     Appreciate the format of the Specification Appendices
•     Appreciate the rules of measurement
•     Recognise areas of potential claims
•     Have knowledge of the latest amendments

Outline Programme:

DAY 1

•     Introduction to the documents
•The constitution of the Manual
•Standards & advice notes
•Aims and objectives
•The relationship of the contract documents

•    The European dimension
•The single market
•Barriers to trade
•The construction products directive
•Clause 104

•     The specification - the use of the appendices
•Amendments to the specification
•The appendix system
•Overseeing department’s variations
•Lettered appendices
•Sample appendices

•     Introduction to the MMHW
•Background
•General principles
•Using the MMHW
•  Hand out Workshop 1 - Specification appendices  for overnight
consideration by the delegates

DAY 2

•     Contract requirements
•Testing
•Health & safety
•Traffic safety & control
•Series 100
•     Exercise ‘A’

•     Contractor’s design
•Introduction to the principles
•Procedure
•Proprietary structures
•Structural elements
•Amendments to the conditions of contract
•     Exercise ‘B’

•     Roadworks & structures
•Series 500
•Series 600
•Series 700 & 1000
•Series 1600
•Series 1700
•     Exercise ‘C’

Course Availability and Cost:
Refer to the course calendar