Construction Law and Procurement

Construction Law and Procurement

 

Coursework 4: Briefing paper

 

Description

 

The task is to develop a briefing paper on a topic which reflects best practice in construction procurement. To select a topic you are required to watch the film ‘Procurement and Integration’ (Vidalakis, 2011) which is available on moodle (see folder ‘Your Coursework’, subfolder: ‘Further resources CW4’). You can download and watch the video using VLC or QuickTime Player, or on YouTube by following the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxne9t_6jjI

The film is accompanied by a list of resources to facilitate a better understanding of the main areas discussed. This list can be found in Appendix A of this document. However, it cannot cover all the possible topics and therefore, you are strongly encouraged to undertake further reading and research in accordance with your area of interest. You may choose any area, subject or issue that is discussed in the film. It is also acceptable to develop your briefing paper based on a quote from any of the film participants. There is a requirement however, that the paper is related to construction procurement. Please note, that the selection of a topic is crucial and can have a significant effect on the quality of your work. Therefore, it would be very useful to discuss your topic with the module leader. To do this, you can email him your thoughts on a potential topic, or a short (100-150 words) summary of your proposed briefing paper.

 

 

Size of submission

 

The briefing paper should not exceed 1300 words excluding appendices and references.

 

 

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Appendix A

 

Indicative reading list

Please note that the list is not exhaustive and cannot cover all the possible topics. You are strongly recommended to undertake further reading and research depending on your chosen topic. The vast majority of the items listed below are industry reports and guidance; however, case studies, books and other resources available to you can be particularly helpful.

 

 

General Links

 

  1. CCG – Client Commitments

http://ccg.constructingexcellence.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2014/10/Client-Commitments- Final_May-2014.pdf

 

 

  1. Business Justification

 

  1. Designing Buildings Wiki – Business case for construction projects http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Business_case_for_construction_projects
  2. Designing Buildings Wiki – Feasibility studies for construction projects http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Feasibility_studies_for_construction_projects
  3. OGC – Successful Delivery Pocketbook

 

http://www.who.int/hac/techguidance/tools/5.3%20Successful%20Delivery%20Pocketbook.pdf

 

 

  1. Procurement Paths

 

  1. CIPFA and Constructing Excellence – The Business Case for Lowest Price Tendering?

 

http://constructingexcellence.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CE-business-case-against-lowest- price-tendering-May-2011.pdf

  1. Constructing Excellence Fact sheet – Partnering http://constructingexcellence.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/partnering.pdf
  2. Constructing Excellence Fact sheet – Procurement strategies http://constructingexcellence.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/procurement.pdf
  3. OGC – Achieving Excellence Guide 2: Project Organisation http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110601212617/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP006

2AEGuide2.pdf

 

  1. OGC – Achieving Excellence Guide 6: Procurement and Contract Strategies http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110601212617/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP006

6AEGuide6.pdf

 

 

  1. Sustainable Construction

 

  1. Centre for Construction Innovation – Sustainability Reporting: A Step-by-step Approach to

Corporate Social Responsibility http://www.ccinw.com/uploads/documents/csr/csr_reportingv2.pdf

  1. DEFRA – Sustainable Procurement in Government: Guidance to the Flexible Framework https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69471/pb13423-

flexible-framework-guidance-110928.pdf

 

  1. OGC – Achieving Excellence Guide 11: Sustainability http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110601212617/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP001

6AEGuide11.pdf

  1. Constructing Excellence – Plain English guide to Sustainable Construction http://constructingexcellence.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SUSTAINGUIDE.pdf

 

 

Procurement Stages

 

  1. Constructing Excellence Fact sheet – Briefing http://constructingexcellence.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Briefing_Team.pdf
  2. OGC – Achieving Excellence Guide 3: Project Procurement Lifecycle (The OGC Gateway Process) http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110601212617/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP006

3AEGuide3.pdf

 

  1. RIBA – Procurement policy: Building teams achieving value http://www.architecture.com/Files/RIBAProfessionalServices/Practice/General/Procurementpolicy.pdf
  2. RIBA Outline Plan of Works
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http://www.ribaplanofwork.com/

 

 

  1. Managing Risk and Measuring Performance

 

  1. Constructing Excellence – KPIs and Benchmarking http://www.constructingexcellence.org.uk/kpis-and-benchmarking/
  2. Constructing Excellence – UK Construction Consultants KPIs Handbook https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahU KEwii3KndnZLTAhUsJcAKHXD-

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  1. NEC3 – OGC fair payment practices for use with NEC Contracts https://www.neccontract.com/getmedia/0ef6a62f-c520-4d57-b09a-87537cbedd77/Government-fair- payment-practices-for-NEC3-Contracts.pdf.aspx
  2. OGC – Achieving Excellence Guide 4: Risk and value management http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110601212617/http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/CP006

4AEGuide4.pdf

 

  1. OGC – Guide to Best ‘Fair Payment’ Practices https://www.bipsolutions.com/docstore/pdf/18463.pdf