CEM 520 Construction Contracting Dr S. Almohawis Course Content

2 1. Introduction to the Course Topic outline Course Objectives Performance Evaluation Course Syllabus Definition of Terms

3 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

4 3. Construction Organization Topic Outline Definition of Organization Purpose of Organization Steps in Developing Organization Plan Classification of Organizations. CEM 520- Dr S. Almohawis

5 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. CEM 520- Dr S. Almohawis

CEM Dr Almohawis 5. Resident Inspection Office (RIO) Topic Outline Requirements Staffing Major Function

CEM Dr Almohawis 6. Project Documentation Topic Outline Filing System Documentation of Construction Progress Documentation of Safety Hazards & Violations Minutes of Meetings Construction Photographs

CEM Dr Almohawis 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

CEM Dr Almohawis 8. Administering Preconstruction Operations Topic Outline Advertise & Award Develop QC/Inspection Plan/Program Set-up the Field Office Hold Preconstruction Conference Start the Project.

CEM Dr Almohawis 9. Administering Construction Operations Topic Outline Administrative Activities of Resident Project Representative A Note on Inspection & Testing Suspension of Work Termination of Contrac t

CEM Dr Almohawis 10. Work Measurement & Progress Payments Topic Outline Basic Philosophy Progress Payments Payments for Extra work / Change Orders Mobilization Cost Retainage Liquidated Damages Unbalanced Bids

CEM Dr Almohawis 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.

CEM Dr Almohawis 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

CEM Dr Almohawis 13. Claims and Disputes Topic Outline Terminologies Types of Claims Classification of Delays Time and Price Adjustments Allowable Costs Resolution of Claims

CEM Dr Almohawis 14. Meetings and Negotiations Topic Outline Definitions Decision Making Meetings Groupthink / Collective Thinking Syndrome Negotiations: Process and Approaches Negotiations Guidelines

CEM Dr Almohawis 15. Project Closeout Topic Outline Basic Activities Closeout Inspection Procedures Contractor ’ s Role Owner ’ s Representative Role Substantial Completion Beneficial Occupancy PW Contract

CEM 520-Dr Almohawis 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.