Professional Practice 2 (QSB 3614)

This module was on studying the proficient and contractual obligations of a quantity surveyor in the consultant group from the commencement stage to the final account stage.It will focus on the importance of a clear understanding of the organization and administration of quantity surveyor practices and the legal and contractual procedures in relation to built environment.

We have assigned 2 coursework in this subjects. Coursework 1 is in a form of seminar. The seminar will carried out by 2 students during every tutorial session. Each seminar group will be given a topic and make a presentation. I'm the first group which partner with Matthew and the title of our presentation was ''Construction Disputes with Interim Certificate''. While coursework 2 is where the students will form a group  to act as consultants assessing a contractor's application for final account. We form a group with 6 students and the task we need to do is explain the essential elements of final account, preparing the final account and Statement of Account. 

Through the lecture and tutorial, I come out with some learning outcome which is to define the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in construction contracts. For example in chapter 2, i learn about the delay and dispute cause by contractor and employer. Both parties have responsibility when delays occur. Secondly, i found that there is limitations and constraints in the various construction contract. For example in chapter 3, the contractor's entitlement to loss and expense claim is limited under one clause and no more. Lastly, i discovered that teamwork in construction contracts is very important.