Civil Projects

Tendering Methods & procedures: Methods of Contractor Selection: The selection of a contractor to carry out construction works in a project is a very important matter. A wrong choice may lead to an unhappy client / contractor relationship. It also may end up with dissatisfied client and sometimes even with an insolvent contractor. The client’s professional advisers should find a contracting company; That is financially stable / and has a good business record. For which the size of project is neither too small nor too large. That has a reputation for good quality workmanship and efficient organization. There are three principal methods for choosing a contractor: (a) open tendering, (b) selective tendering, (c) nomination. Open Tendering – Initiated by client’s architect/ quantity surveyor advertising in newspapers and/or inviting contractors to apply for tender documents and to tender in competition for carrying out the work. Usually a deposit i...

Quantity Surveying Organization & Practice; Office & Staffing Organization; General procedure in Quantity Surveying office; Essential to keep the office well organized, so that work is dealt with satisfactory and logical manner. At the start of a new project; all architect’s drawings should be stamped with the office stamp and the date of receipt. All drawings should be listed and carefully examined. Figured dimensions on the drawing should be checked, and any omitted dimensions calculated and inserted on the drawing. If walls and partitions are coloured in different colours, according to type and thickness, it is easier for identification. Any queries on the drawings should be entered on query sheets for clarification from Architect. If quantity surveyor is unfamiliar with materials, components, etc, he should obtain full particulars from manufacturers. If possible, same group of quantity surveyors should be arranged to take all works from inception to completion o...