Professional consultants & others

Professional consultants & others

1. Consulting Engineers

   • The role of the consulting engineer
     • - Offer Advice on engineering matters + design engineering works + administrate the construction thereof
       • Specialise in one or more of the following disciplines
         • Civil
         • Mechanical
         • Electrical
         • Structural
         • Chemical
         • Mining
         • Metallurgy
         • Building services
   • Service
     • Services provided to an employer by engineer
       • Read further descriptions in book for extra knowledge.
       • Study Stage
       • Design Stage
       • Construction Stage

2. Landscape Architect

   • The role of the LA
     • Science, Technique & Art of ecological, functional & aesthetic planning + Design of outdoor & open spaces for human utilisation, environmental conservation + rehabilitation
   • Services
     • Submission of master plans, sketch with estimates, phasing of work & Detailed drawings
     • Preparation of documentation for the execution of work, obtaining tenders & recommendations regarding tenders
     • Acting on behalf of the employer in the execution & supervision of work on site
     • Informing employer regarding all financial obligations
     • Advising employer in respect of specialist suppliers of goods & services that may be required + including their work in a contract(s) for execution + supervision on site
     • Issue instructions on behalf of employer in connection with contract for variations that may be necessary/desirable for obtaining planned results
     • Supervise execution of work in order to accomplish proper completion
     • Inspect + determine value of work carried out by contractor for the purpose of issung payment

3. Land Surveyor

   • The role of a LS
     • Science of measuring both natural & man-made features on earth's surface for:
       • Making maps
       • Determining boundaries
       • Fundemental to all planning, development & construction work
   • Service
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     • Cadastral surveying
       • Defining of all property boundaries
     • Engineering & Topographical Surveying
       • Monitoring & controlling construction of roads, bridges, tunnels + strctures
     • Hydrographical, geodesy & geodic surveying
       • Mapping of ocean. Geodesy & Geodic = Shape + size of earth & no direct bearing on construction + property bearing
     • Photogrammetry
       • Satellite & aerial surveying
     • Cartography & Mapping
       • Presentation of 2D info in respect of a 3D world

4. Town & Regional planner

   • The role of a TRP
     • Investigates plans/replans most efficient way in which town, city & regional planning can function
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5. Facilities Manager

   • Deals with the sustainability of the products of the BE
   • Process that creates & continuously optimises the productive utilisation of physical operational and living spaces and services for its intended purpose

6. Interior Designer

   • Assists design teams for various types of buildings with choice of finishing materials, fabric, textures & general ambience in woking + living spaces
   • Decor & furnishing of new & old interior spaces

7. Architect

   • The role of the Architect
     • Design buildings within the framework of the NBR and the local authority by-laws
     • Documents & supervises erection of building in order that will meet the requirements of the employer
   • Services
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     • Review & description of project
     • Draft/conceptual design
     • Design development
     • Technical documentation & approval
     • Contract administration & Supervision
     • General

8. Quantity Surveyor

   • Services - stages
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     • Draft design
       • preparation of cost estimates & provision of such other advice on costs as may be required for the draft design
     • Documentation
       • Preparation of BOQ/PBOQ/scheduled rates/ such other tender documents required for main contract, subcontracts for other additional work
     • Contract administration
       • Checking + confiming prices in BOQ & if neccessary the adjustment of these
       • Preparation of valuations for monthly certificates
       • Evaluation/confirmation of price fluctuations in terms of any applicable contract price adjustment provisions (CPAP)
       • Estimating value of variations and keeping a current financial statement & checking it against cost plan
     • Final account
       • Measurement of varations/work executed
       • Preparation of final account in terms of contract and negotiation with contractor until agreement is reached
     • General
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   • The role of a QS
     • Construction cost advisor - developed knowledge of construction economy which enables him to:
       • Advise how much a project should cost
       • Advise regarding size and construction of structure to be erected at a given cost
       • Advise on economy of project & preparation of budget
       • Collaborate with design team to ensure project can be erected within approved budget
       • Advise regarding to tender procedures
       • Prepare tender documents (incl: BOQ & arrangement of contract)
       • Excercise control to make sure costs are not exceeded without approval
       • Co-operate with architect, CEs & other professionals
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   • Advice regarding costs
     • QS can give preliminary cost advice at commencement of project, even before preparation of draft designs
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   • Cost planning & cost control
     • Systematic analysis of project where cost of each element is weighed against its performance requirements + aesthetic value
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   • Evaluation of work in process
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