CEM 520 Construction Contracting Dr S. Almohawis

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CEM 520Construction ContractingDr S. Almohawis

• Course Content

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1. Introduction to the Course

• Topic outline
• Course Objectives
• Performance Evaluation
• Course Syllabus
• Definition of Terms

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2. Basic Characteristics of the Construction
Industry

• Topic Outline
• A. Classification of Construction Projects
• B. Relationship Between Parties
• C. Classification of Construction Contracts
• D. Life Cycle of Construction Projects
• E. Project Delivery Systems
• F. Key Players in Construction Administration
• CEM 520- Dr S. Almohawis

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3. Construction Organization

• Topic Outline
• Definition of Organization
• Purpose of Organization
• Steps in Developing Organization Plan
• Classification of Organizations.
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4. Inspector/Resident Project Representative
Responsibilities Authorities

• Topic outline
• What is an inspector/RPR?
• Reasons for having an inspector/RPR
• Responsibilities of the inspector/RPR
• Authority of the inspector/RPR.
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5. Resident Inspection Office (RIO)

• Topic Outline
• Requirements
• Staffing
• Major Function

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6. Project Documentation

• Topic Outline
• Filing System
• Documentation of Construction Progress
• Documentation of Safety Hazards
• Violations
• Minutes of Meetings
• Construction Photographs

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7. Construction Contract Documents

• Topic Outline
• An Overview of Construction Documents
• Invitation to Bid
• Instructions to bidders
• Agreement
• General Conditions (Provisions)
• Supplementary (Special) Conditions
• Technical Specifications
• Drawings
• Addenda
• Precedence (Order) of Documents

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8. Administering Preconstruction Operations

• Topic Outline
• Advertise Award
• Develop QC/Inspection Plan/Program
• Set-up the Field Office
• Hold Preconstruction Conference
• Start the Project.

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9. Administering Construction Operations

• Topic Outline
• Administrative Activities of Resident Project
  Representative
• A Note on Inspection Testing
• Suspension of Work
• Termination of Contract

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10. Work Measurement Progress Payments

• Topic Outline
• Basic Philosophy
• Progress Payments
• Payments for Extra work / Change Orders
• Mobilization Cost
• Retainage
• Liquidated Damages
• Unbalanced Bids

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11. Control of Material and Workmanship

• Topic Outline
• Open vs. Closed Specifications
• Substitution
• Methods to Ascertain Quality
• Rejection of Unacceptable Material
• Selection of Construction Equipment Methods.

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12. Changes in Construction Contracts

• Topic Outlines
• Reasons for Construction Changes
• Differing Site Conditions
• Change Orders
• Types of Changes
• Basic Principles Governing Change Orders
• Change Order Process

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13. Claims and Disputes

• Topic Outline
• Terminologies
• Types of Claims
• Classification of Delays
• Time and Price Adjustments
• Allowable Costs
• Resolution of Claims

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14. Meetings and Negotiations

• Topic Outline
• Definitions
• Decision Making Meetings
• Groupthink / Collective Thinking Syndrome
• Negotiations Process and Approaches
• Negotiations Guidelines

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15. Project Closeout

• Topic Outline
• Basic Activities
• Closeout Inspection Procedures
• Contractors Role
• Owners Representative Role
• Substantial Completion
• Beneficial Occupancy
• PW Contract

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16. Labor

• Topic Outline
• Saudi Labor Law
• Content
• Selected Articles
• Scope of Coverage
• Work Contract for Non-Saudis
• Probation Period
• Duration of Contract
• Termination
• Working Hours
• Holidays and Leaves.