As the construction manager/Site engineer, there are many issues that have come up at management meetings. These include; The company paying more for labour than the market rate or what was billed in the BoQ. Investigations showed that the foreman and time keeper connived to overbill or mark artisans more than they deserve and there were cases where artisans who never worked were marked as present. Materials are procured at non-competitive prices and some materials procured do not suffice the assigned. In addition, some materials do not reach site or are taken away from site prematurely and are not traceable. Provide a solution to this problem

As the construction manager/Site engineer, there are many issues that have come up at management meetings. These include; The company paying more for labour than the market rate or what was billed in the BoQ. Investigations showed that the foreman and time keeper connived to overbill or mark artisans more than they deserve and there were cases where artisans who never worked were marked as present. Materials are procured at non-competitive prices and some materials procured do not suffice the assigned. In addition, some materials do not reach site or are taken away from site prematurely and are not traceable. Provide a solution to this problem

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

4th Edition

ISBN:9781337399395

Author:Pratt, David J.

Publisher:Pratt, David J.

Chapter13: Pricing Subcontractors' Work

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2RQ

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER COMPREHENSIVELY. Mr. Jobert commissioned you to estimate the construction of a certain structure. As Engineers, our job includes giving detailed estimate inclusive of labor and materials. If approved, the contract for building the structure will be awarded to you. However, Mr. Jobert already had a previous consultation with Prudencio, an independent foreman, who offered labor and services at a cheaper price. How will you convince Mr. Jobert to engage in your services instead of Prudencio's? Cite applicable provisions of the Code of Ethics for such situation.
If the specifications are silent on the subject, but a contractor asks you, as the Resident Project Representative or inspector, how to perform the work, which of the following is the recommended procedure? a. Be ready to help by telling the contractor your opinions,because as a member of the construction team,it is your responsibility. b. Politely decline because construction means andmethods are the sole prerogative of the contractor.c. Direct the contractor how to perform the workbecause you know that if the contractor asked you,it meant that he or she did not know how to execute the work, and the project may otherwise suffer delays or failures.
What is one situation (that involves the owner) that may result in the general contractor’s failure to complete the work on schedule.
There were shortcuts in regular procedures in construction activities to expedite the completion of the project. Is this kind of work okay with you if you are the engineer? Can you say that such work is an ethical issue?
Q1/ Answer by true or false (T or F) of TEN of the following: 1- The main contractor does not need to appoint sub-contractors to design the structural elements in the traditional approach? 2- In traditional approach, Variations to the contract are not relatively easy to arrange and manage considered as one of the advantages? 3- In traditional approach, work cannot be accelerated by overlapping design and construction activities. 4- It is better not to use traditional approach when client wishes to appoint designers and contractors separately. 5- Due to the high risk in turn-key approach that only contractor bears, thus the contract in such approach may require higher cost. 6- The cost of depreciation does not depend on the maintenance cost. 7- When the no. of hours for changing oil increases, then the oil consumption will increase too. 8- The equipment can be considered standard if it is familiar and can be used in several projects. 9- For economic purposes, one should always make a…
True or false? If an inspector discovers that the work of a subcontractor is deficient, he or she should direct the subcontractor to make the necessary corrections, then tell the General Contractor what was done.
Discuss Overlap and underlap of Subcontracted work and the Problem Associated with each Condition
Contractors are required to determine their build up rates for every work item in a contract. Failure to adequately determine the cost components of all work item can lead to under-pricing or over-pricing. Under-pricing will lead to significant loses in a contract whiles over prices may give significant profit when awarded the project. However, over pricing may lead to non- competitive pricing. Discuss the components of work to which cost information are required by every estimator. THE TOPIC IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEEER
Question 1 A. On a project, the contractor failed to complete the project on time and the project was terminated. Because of the urgency involved to complete the project, another Contractor 'B' was asked to immediately takeover and proceed with the works without going for a tender or entering into a written contract. Assuming you are the contract manager for the Contractor 'B', what advice would you give to your company on the following: Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Mutuality of obligations, Competency and capacity before proceeding to start working?
It is a well-known principle that the engineer should not tell the contractor how to do the work; but, if the engineer observes that the contractor’s construction methods appear to be unable to meet the specifications,what should the engineer do?
What is the function of a Foreman? a)supervise field workers / labor crews b)order materials c)determine the order and duration of project activities d)author pay requests
What types of materials should be paid to the contractor upon delivery, even before they are assembled into the completed work?