Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
5611BECC-SEP-PAR
Aims
To provide a comprehensive understanding of contract management,
administration and the influence of procuring suppliers and specialists to optimise
contract performance.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the discipline of Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, including an understanding of personal responsibility in the context of the codes of conduct and ethics of the profession.
2.
To be able to measure buildings in accordance with the NRM suite of documents at various stages of projects. Prepare estimates of work from first principles including interpreting historical cost data.
3.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main procedures associated with procurement, design and construction of simple building projects
4.
Evaluate and appraise contractual relationships and apply knowledge to the close-down of supplier relationships
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:● The role of the Quantity surveyor and commercial management.
● Quantity surveyor codes of conduct and ethics of the profession.
● The role and involvement of specialists, suppliers and service providers.
● Procurement procedures, processes and stages.
● Understanding how to apply the NRM suite of documentation.
● Historical cost date.
● Developing and selecting appropriate contracts.
● Supply chain management.
● Partnerships and collaborations.
● Special purpose methods and consortiums
● Terminating agreements and contracts.
● Arbitration processes, approaches to litigation and contract termination and ceasing.
● Commercial relationships.
● The various types and models of communication used in managing relationships with suppliers and specialists.
Additional Information:This module helps students appreciate the complexities of the role of the quantity surveyor and commercial management and how to use the NRM suite of documentation at various stages of a project. Students will appreciate the main procedures associated with procurement, design and construction and the importance of contractual relationships.