Professional Practice 2

• Acknowledgement

Special thank you shout out to my lecturer Mr Eddie Lim Sek Cheon for guiding us throughout this module. Mr Eddie has been really helpful in giving us opportunities to produce this report and helped us understand more on the related matter on Professional Practice.

• Module Synopsis

The module provides an overview of professional and contractual responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor in the consultancy setup from the inception stage to the final account and occupational stage. the subject focuses on the importance of a clear understanding of the organisation and contract administration of quantity surveying practices and the legal and contractual procedures in relation to built environment.

• Module Teaching Objectives

1. To have sufficient knowledge and understanding on 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 valuations and certificates, instructions and variations, daywork rates and final accounts, extension of time and loss and expenses.
3. To interpret sub-contracts documents relating to roles and responsibilities of the main contractor and subcontractors including the limits and constraint of such procedures.

• Module Learning Outcome

Upon completion of the subject, I am able to:

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