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Help!! What are the different stages of measurement for a building contract i.e Pre-Contract Post Contract Etc

Q) Scenario : A client is proposing to build a New build school, its intended to adopt traditional methods for procurement apoint an architect and contractors appointed once the design finished. I need to know and explain what the quantification of the construction works will change at different stages of the RIBA plan of work: inception,early design stage and tender stage?????? Then explain what the different levels of measurement accuracy might be? Followed by: Analysing and comparing appropriate methods for measurement for different stages of pre contract and contract work and tendering requirements And two different types of measurement to SMM7 and where these might be used? Not really got a clue, a point in the right direction for reading materials would be a help or answering the whole question for me lol. Cheers to whomever can help.

A) I could do it all for you but I suspect that you are getting paid to do it. Pre contract first thing is to appoint some one for The Construction Design and Management then pick an architect they will want paying when they finish the design, and in addition,they will be paid for monitoring the construction. For the post contract If you are going for interim payments you only need to agree the timing IE Monthly/3 monthly. If you are looking at staged payments define the stages IE 1.under-site prepared, 2. damproof level. 3 first floor level etc. This is a good book, Smm7 Explained And Illustrated by Keily, Patrick And Mcnamara Some handy sites:- Yes I know some are not all SMM7 but might be worth a read http://www.productioninformation.org/default.html http://www.aeberli.co.uk/articles/MCC-%20INTRODUCTION%20TO%20JCT%20CONTRACTS%20(web).pdf http://www.jctcontracts.com/JCT/aboutjct.jsp http://www.opsi.gov.uk/

How many non permanent (i.e. casual, temporary, contract, part-time) teachers are there in schools?

Q) * I am looking at specific countries (Australia, US, UK) * If you can point me to some quality information that would be helpful.

A) too many you numpty. Get a life.

S.E.R.P.S Contract IN or Out?

Q) Really don't know whether to contract back in. Legal and General are hounding me for an answer. I am 39 years old if that is any help for an answer.

A) The government want you to contract out. The providers want you to contract in. At this moment stick with whatever you have.

my dog has e-coli can i contract it from him?

A) yes his poop

Cheapest contract deals on S/E W850i??

Q) What are the cheapest deals for the Sony Ericsson W850i? I don't mind what network it is on. I'm only looking to spend up to 25 quid a month. I will not need more than 150 mins or texts a month. Thanks for helping http://www.mobileshop.com/mobile-phones/all/contract-mobile-phones/Sony-Ericsson-W850i.php/nwrk/A/ttype/A/ Is this deal for real?? If it is then I will be the happiest person alive, at leat for a mo anyway! On the T- Mobile website, this handset is only free on deals above 30 pounds. Although I have heard oher people on here say good things about the mobile shop website.

A) Hi, Look at www.mobiledealz.co.uk, fantastic offers and definately reliable as there are alot of scammers in this field who don't give the cashback when it is due.

does n e 1 know if the title deeds are the last contract u sign when selling your house?

A) Yep that is what you sign to say everything has gone through - the final paperwork.

i got O2 contract : 600 mins anytime + free Long weekends calls i.e.,sat,sun,mon{2000 mins max}.....?

Q) But the problem is i don't know how to check my remaining mins,how many mins left to use..,i got Sony ericsson k800i..,i did check my phone for options..,i found one option, call timer.,but that option only tells me how many mins i used in total..but i need to know how mins i got for week days, thats out of my 600 anytime mins + i want to how many mins left from my 2000 mins for long week ends..,can anyone help please.....,

A) Sprint you can talk free every night beginning at 7 pm. free calls on fri, sat, & sun.

e-mail on my phone?

Q) i have a samsung e700 on o2 prepay the phone is an ex contract phone does anyone know how i can set up and send e-mails from it

A) You can likely use Gmail App (gmail.com/app) or flurry (flurry.com) as free e-mail software for your phone. Data charges may apply. ;)

Contracting HIV?????

Q) Hi, I recently smoked with an unknown random person. I was wondering is it possible i could have caught HIV or any other STDs e.g. hepatitis of this person if there was blood or saliva on the cigarette mouthpiece. thanx

A) yup you can. the risk is low unless you had / have open cut on the inside of you mouth. But it is possible....low risk but check out WEBMD.COM.

what is the method of measurement in quantity surveying in U.A.E?

Q) In a Contracting Company there will be Quantity Surveyors. What is the method of measurement they use while quantifying? Is it common for all countries? Or does it vary from place to place? please explain

A) The methods used are universal IE measurement and counting. However the type of measurements vary in Europe for instance we use metric measurements while in the US they use imperial measurements.

does yahoo mail have a virus scanner to scan e-mails to prevent users from contracting a virus from an e-mail?

Q) if i receive an e-mail from someone i don't know, does yahoo mail scan each e-mail before i receive it to ensure yahoo's clients do not contract a virus from an e-mail?

A) yes, it's always saved my email from viruses.

Title Spc'lMust there be paym't made to the an unlicensed person writing a R.E. contract for it to be illegal?

Q) Title Specialist: Your answer was more in depth than the others I received. However, I got the impression that there had be monetary compensation paid to the unlicensed writer of a real estate contract for their action to be considered illegal. Correct or not? Thank you for your help. yougogirl

A) The business of "consideration", or compensation, tends to validate or invalidate a contract. The legality of an unlicensed writer begs the question of intent. Was there a clear attempt to decieve or defraud a party to the contract? If so, this goes beyond the scope of licensing law. This Gordian Knot is best left untied by an attorney.

What are the rules around MLB teams and their players (i.e. contracts, waivers, free agents, etc...)?

Q) I like baseball, but have never really understood the rules around how different MLB clubs trade, acquire or get rid of players? You hear stuff about arbitration, options, etc... but it's not clear how this all works. Does anyone have a summary or know of a place where I can learn how this whole process works?

A) generally speaking, a team owns the rights to a player for their first 6 years in the majors. for the first 3 years, the team can pay him whatever they want (usually close to the minimum). the next 3 years, the player is arbitration-eligible. that means if the player and the team can't agree on a contract, they go to an arbitrator who will decide the amount of a *one-year* contract for the player. basically the arbitrator will base this amount on arguments from both sides and salaries for comparable players. alternatively, the team can "non-tender" the player, essentially making them a free agent. after that 6-year period, the player can go into free agency (assuming the player and team didn't agree on a long-term deal that locked him up beyond that period). this is why it is so important for teams without a ton of cash to draft well ... they have their young players basically locked up for 6 yrs, which in most cases will be their prime (say mid-20's to late-20's/early 30's) teams can offer their free agents arbitration. if the player accepts, that means that again, an arbitrator would decide on the amount of a one-year contract, assuming the team and the player can't agree on a contract. if the team doesn't offer their FA arbitration (like the astros this year with clemens), that means 2 things: 1) they can't sign that player until some time in may of next year and 2) if another team signs that free agent, the original team does *not* receive any extra draft picks from the new team as compensation. generally it makes sense to offer a player arbitration unless the team feels the arbitrator would award a contract larger than the team is willing to pay, even for just one year. as far as trades, there aren't really any rules around that like there are in the NBA, where the traded players' salaries have to be within a certain % of each other. i think the only big thing is you cannot trade draft picks in MLB.

weather service tax applicable on construction contracts e xecuted for central public works Department?

A) Yes! its Applicable

Can you inform me the contract & e-mail address of Oprah.Winfrey, the TV personality?

A) http://www.oprah.com/email/reach/email_reach_fromu.jhtml

What does "LMP" stand for in the context of a forward energy contract, e.g. Cinergy Calendar-Month LMP Swap

A) Locational Marginal Pricing

In the English Language:Is there such a word as "subjected"?E.g.is the contract "subject" to the x principle o

Q) E.g.is the contract "subject" to the x principle, or it's "subjected" to the x principle??

A) The contract is subject to the principle, i.e. the principle is applied to it. "Subject to" has a further meaning. It can mean "provided that", "on condition that". "The signing of this contract is subject to both parties having the necessary funds." The word subjected has another meaning. If you are subjected to insults or blows, it means that you are the target of insults or blows. It has the meaning of being at the receiving end of something, of being exposed to it, being reduced to subjection; brought under the dominion of another.

I work part time in a local shop in UK, do I need to sign and forms e.g. contract or employment?

A) You don't have to sign a contract no, but you employer should issue you with a document detailing the terms and conditions of your employment within 8 weeks. this is a legal requirement and protects your rights. They may ask you to sign this, which you should do after reading and making sure that it is accurate. You may also need to sign next of kin, union forms etc as required

Do US "contract technical" firms (i.e. Mechanical Engineering) hire many new graduates yearly to contract out?

Q) In Japan, there are several staffing firms that focus on "contract technical". These firms hire engineers to be FULL TIME employees (i.e. mechanical, electric, electronic, chemical etc.) and are sent out on engineering contracts at other companies for different time durations. When one project is finished they are sent to another client for another project. In my firm in Japan, a typical year would see us hire 250 new engineers --> the breakdown from that would be 175 new graduates (hired in April of each year, as in all other companies, regardless of industry in Japan) and 75 mid-career hired throughout the year. The new graduates are trained/nurtured before being sent out to clients. Therefore, I am curious if in America the business model is similar for "contract technical" and if greater weight is given towards hiring mid-career vs. new graduates-then training them (and if there are any percentages for mid-career vs. new graduates for contract technical industry...THANKS!

A) Most engineering companies hire the new graduates themselves. Promising new grads are hired right away (sometimes while in still school) and encouraged to get their graduate degrees - then trained very early for management positions. Many companies have teams of people consisting of mostly mid-career engineers and a few new grads - which is reverse of the model you described. One reason for that is also because the US has 3X less engineering graduates compared countries like to China or India - and engineering enrollment has been decreasing. In my company, about 25% of the engineers have worked here for 20+ years. A few has worked for the same company for 40 years. It is not common for technical staffing firms to contract out engineers. Those staffing firms mostly hire out technicans or IT jobs. Engineers that work on contract basis are usually consultants and have highly specialize skills that are needed occassionally (plus they cost from $50-$500 per hour).

Breaking an E-bay purchase contract?

Q) Can you get out of a purchase you've made on e-bay once you've won the bid? If we get buyers remorse can we bail... legally????

A) all they can do is file a non paying bidder against you. that is within ebay and not any laws. they could possibly not allow you to use ebay any more but that is doubtful. there are no laws thatare broken