Lecturer : Sr. Eddie Lim Sek Cheon

 

 

This is a 4 credit hour module that conducted over a period of 14 weeks. The modes of delivery will be in the form of lectures, tutorials, and self-directed study. The module provides an overview of professional and contractual responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor in the consultancy setup from the inception stage to final account stage. It also focuses on the importance of a clear understanding of the organization and contract administration of quantity surveying practices and the legal and contractual procedures in relation to built environment.

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It allows student to have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the administration of construction contracts and the application and limitations of particular contract clauses. Students will be able to develop awareness of the provisions of the Standard Contract forms related to valuation and certificates, instructions and variations, day works and final accounts, extension of time and loss and expense.

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From the lectures that had been conducted by Mr. Lim, I've learned to define the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in construction contracts in relation to particular clauses in the contract. Furthermore, I'm able to explain the various construction contracts, its limitations and constraints and define issues in interpreting the contract clauses of construction contract. Not only that, I'm able to describe team dynamics, power of teams and teamwork in construction contracts.