Download Liquidated Damages - Civil Engineering Construction - Past Exam and more Exams Civil Engineering in PDF only on Docsity! Page 1 of 4 CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ Autumn Examinations 2010/11 Module Title: Civil Engineering Construction Management Module Code: CIVL7002 School: School of Building and Civil Engineering Programme Title: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Programme Code: CCIVL_7_Y3 External Examiner(s): Mr. J. T. Murphy Ms. M. Kyne Internal Examiner(s): Mr. D. Cadogan Instructions: Answer four out of five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Duration: 2 hours Sitting: Autumn 2011 Requirements for this examination: Graph paper Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt, please contact an Invigilator. Page 2 of 4 1. (a) In respect of a construction project, outline the importance of the following details: retention dayworks prime cost sums liquidated damages provisional sums (8 marks) (b) Describe the accepted means of designing to minimise the risk of fire in a commercial building, and highlight the standard methods that are implemented to assist in the evacuation procedure in these situations. (5 marks) (c) It is generally accepted that labour, plant and material costs are a critical input in regard to preparing rates for a project - discuss. (3 marks) (d) In regard to planning permission applications for commercial or domestic situations, explain the process used by planning authorities to adjudicate on such an application. (6 marks) (e) There are long-term and short-term financing options available to a construction firm, both in terms of project financing or otherwise - describe such sources. (3 marks) 2. (a) Outline the differences between criminal and civil law, and explain the four factors which are essential for a contract to be legally binding. (5 marks) (b) Describe the type of site records that are typically required to be kept for a construction project. (3 marks) (c) In a typical project situation, there is a difference between variations to a contract and variations under a contract – explain these and describe the methods used to value a variation under a contract. (4 marks) (d) Discuss why the anticipated total cost and overall duration of the project is critical then undertaking the tender process for a contract. (3 marks) (e) Describe the main differences between the use of a domestic sub-contractor and a nominated sub-contractor on a construction project, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each category. (3 marks) (f) Describe the process where a contractor may want to rearrange or “crash” a project, when a least cost scheduling system has been recommended for this purpose. Discuss the role of direct costs and indirect costs associated with this process. (4 marks) (g) Explain the steps involved in the interim valuation system on a project. (3 marks)
