QSB 3614 Professional Practice 2

Professional Practice 2 is major module for students that take quantity surveying course. This module stands up of 4 credit hours and it’s taught by Sr. Eddie. This module is basically about PAM 2006.

Module Synopsis

This module provides me an overview of professional and contractual responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor in the consultancy setup from the inception stage to the final account stage. It focus on the importance of a clear understanding of the organization and contract administration of quantity surveying practices and the legal and contractual procedures in relation to built environment.

Module Objectives

Upon Completion of this module, it enable me to:

1. To have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the administration of construction contracts and the application of particular contract clauses relating to the roles and responsibilities of the parties to the contract especially the Quantity Surveyor.
2. To develop awareness of the provisions of the Standard Contract forms related to valuation and certificates, instructions and variations, dayworks and final accounts, extension of time and loss and expense. 
3. To interpret sub-contracts documents relating to roles and responsibility of the main contractor and sub-contractors including the limits and constraint of such procedures

Module Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, is enable me to:

1. Define the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in construction contracts in relation to particular clauses in the contract.
2. Explain the various construction contracts, its limitations and constraints and define issues in interpreting the contract clauses of construction contract
3. Describe team dynamics, power of teams and teamwork in construction contracts.

Syllabus

C1-Construction Disputes

C2-Construction Delays

C3-Construction Claims

C4-Rights of Setting Off

C5-Partial Possession by Employer

C6-Practical Completion and Penultimate Certificate

C7-Final Accounts

C8-Determination of Contractor’s Employment by Employer

C9-Determination of Contractor’s Employment by Contractor

C10-Building Insurances

C11-Dispute resolution through Mediation/Adjudication/Arbitration

C12-Comparison between PAM Form and JKR Form of Contract