It’s not common for a Quantity Surveyor to write the specification for a project, as this task is typically carried out by the design team.
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Several factors are considered when deciding on the most suitable procurement and tendering method such as risk, timing and uncertainty among others.
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Single-stage tendering and two-stage tendering are two different methods used in the procurement process to solicit bids from potential suppliers or contractors.
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A payment bond is a type of bond that guarantees that a contractor will pay all subcontractors, suppliers, and workers for their work on a project.
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A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is a document that is used in the procurement process to assess the qualifications and capabilities of potential suppliers or contractors before they are invited to bid on a project.
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A subcontractor can be appointed to a main contractor in several ways, including through a nomination, naming or domestic subcontracting process.
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A General Partnership (GP) and a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) are two different types of business structures that have different characteristics and advantages.
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Turnkey procurement is a method where a client hires a single contractor to design, build and fully equip a project, then hand it over to the client when completed, ready to use.
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A contract administrator plays a crucial role in the construction industry, overseeing the day-to-day management of construction projects
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There are several main contract procurement methods, such as the Traditional, DnB, Partnering, Management and Frameworks.
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The LDF is a set of documents that sets out a local authority’s policies and proposals for the development and use of land within its area.
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Design rights protect the shapes of objects, packaging, patterns, colours and decoration. It protects the design for 10 years after it was first sold or 15 years after it was created.
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A design registration helps protect the appearance of a product, such as its shape or pattern. This will help if anyone tries to copy or use your design without your permission.
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Copyright, patents, designs and trade marks are all types of intellectual property protection. You get some types of protection automatically, others you have to apply for.
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In terms of how to prepare a local plan, authorities should assess future needs and opportunities for their area, explore and identify options for addressing these, and then set out a preferred approach.
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Dispute resolution is the process through which parties involved in a contract, seek a solution on a claim that one party has made against the other.
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A Quality Management System (QMS) is a collection of business processes focused on consistently meeting customer requirements and enhancing their satisfaction.
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In the law, a seal affixed to a contract or other legal instrument has had special legal significance at various times in the jurisdictions that recognise it.
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A guaranteed bond is a bond whose interest and principal payments are guaranteed by a third party.
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Your duties as an employee may be explained in the contract of employment, but the law also says that there…
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