The construction of building along with redevelopment and renovation is a part of multi-faceted business. The construction of a single block of building can provide the livelihood to different groups of people by allowing them to get involved in the business of contraction and sub-contraction. The real estate developer are the head of the business of building and construction and they control the business. They are sometimes called as developers. This multi-faceted business of real estate involves a huge amount of uncertainty and risk which are mostly borne by these developers with the expectation of gaining a bountiful profit. The main motto of preparing this report is to highlight the ability of the presenter in managing, establishing and evaluating the performance of the different sub-contractors as a sub-contract manager.
property business in the global economy. This management involves taking up responsibility to bring in harmony among the different groups engaged into construction activity. They look after the duty of the subcontractor with all the legal side of the property development. The example of the relationship between contractor and subcontractor is observed in building and construction market the sub-contractors can be defined as the group of people who have been appointed by the contractors and made legally obliged to complete certain tasks appointed to them within a stipulated time. The legal obligations make them punctual in delivering their part of work whereas safeguards them from the exploitative nature of the contractors.
This report has been constructed with the hope to justify the management of the project portfolio and evaluate the construction contract involved in the same. To elucidate our understanding about the project portfolio management this report has been broadly categorised into 5 parts with several subparts in each of them. Firstly, the subcontractor choose that report. The first part of the report deals with the ways in which the requirements of the sub-contractor are determined. Secondly, the subcontractor who are choosen for the subcontract is evaluated according to his performance. Thirdly, the subcontractor has to maintained the set of regulation for engagement. The fourth part of this report deals with the ways in which the developers can choose and engage the best possible subcontractor from the multiple numbers of subcontractors in the market. The final major part of this report highlights the ways and extent up to which the chosen sub-contractor has been able to stand up with the expectation of his contractor and developer. Thus, the efficiency of the contractor and the subcontractor has been improved and the harmony has to be maintained in building and construction business.
In building and construction, there are several subcontractors who are engaged on different type of work (Sears et al. 2015). We are now working on the project where we give a subcontract to an electrical subcontractor. The condition that are required for the operation of an electrician subcontractor are done along with his training and assessment.
According to hours The Electrician Subcontractor managed his time table
As he required to make the whole building wiring and their electric related work, a specific time is given to complete the whole work.
As the total work having different stage and function, each division is done in a certain time and that time span is to be calculated.
The contractor mentioned the starting time and the finish time when the contract given to the electrician.
The electrician has to maintained the sequence such as wiring of the buildings room, after that stairs wiring are done, after that generator checking and as follows (Sears et al., 2015)
Subcontractor resource requirements are assessed based on expected operations and reference to the business plan.
At first the selection process can be prepared on the type of work the subcontractor done. When the electrical subcontractor process is started then the requirements are given in the requirement lists.
Firstly, the electrical project is to the subcontractor according to its need who can fulfil this (Griffith,Stephenson & Watson, 2014).
This is a very critical process which is used to select and a manage the buildings and construction of the subcontractor.
The effective management of the subcontractor (Hardin & Mc Cool, 2015)
The design and planning of the work and how it to be delivered are discussed by the electrician before start the work.
Task analyses are conducted and managed and competences are identified from the nature of the work to be done and organisational structure.
To the electrician subcontractor the task is given are well manage and it must to be identified from the electrical work
Types and numbers
The following Acts and subordinate legislation falls within the regularity responsibilities.
The subcontractor performances can be calculated and managed by optimum focus and noticing the quality of work they are providing. Several meetings upon the project progress is necessary. However, the following points may be considered to review their performances
Before hiring an electrician subcontractor, the contractor have to mentioned what is his requirement in the site. As per their requirement the contractor give the project to that electrician who possess all the skill. In case the contractor is willing to hire an electrician, he needs to set some pre-defined skills which his appointed electrician must possess (Love et al., 2016). The electrician appointed as sub-contractor must possess the skills like understanding the wiring and floor plan by studying the diagrams, has qualified in first aid and CPR training, has the ability to recognise and then repair the faults in existing wiring system and so on.
Construction of building is a very big responsibility that needs to be taken care of by appointing only the best and efficient expertise people (Harris & Mc Caffer, 2013). One of the most essential things that any contractor needs to look after before appointing any expertise under him is the background and work history of the person. Usually it can be stated that is an electrician as in our case is passed out from a reputed college with a proper degree then he is more reliable in terms of his efficiency. Again, the previous work experience of any sub-contractor is very important for getting him job. (Hardin & McCool, 2015)
The subcontractor hired by the tender which is filled by him. Often, they are hired via referral for other contractors (Volk, Stengel & Schultmann, 2014). It is very important to identify the strength of the man power that is going to be hired for any construction purpose. In addition, the weakness of everyone should also be kept into record so that any mishaps might be prevented. In case of hiring a bunch of electrician in any construction process the contractor can review the performance of the chosen person in their previous company. He can collect data regarding whether these electricians can work under any circumstances and on any place like ladders, rooftop installation, scaffolds and so on (Potts & Ankrah, 2014).
Some point which are important to manage the Electrician subcontractors are as follows.
To select a electrical subcontractor we need to clarify all the things to get an efficient subcontractor:
Subcontractor engagement strategies and processes are developed and facilitated to meet organisational timelines and contract dates.
The managers give the subcontractor the that electrician to complete the whole wiring, of the whole building in a certain period of time, which the subcontractor have to maintain, they give a specific date to complete the whole project to be delivered (Walker, 2015)
Processes for selection and engagement of subcontractors are managed to ensure that equal opportunity principles apply to all applicants.
The manager of the subcontractors coordinates the selection plan for an electrician subcontractor as well as the other.
Engangement
Subcontractor short-listing and qualification checking are managed to enable the selection and engagement of the most appropriate subcontractor.
Once the tenders have submitted and then received, they are then evaluated. Generally, this process includes an assessment of each and every tender against the criteria which is referred to the request for Tender or invitation documents, moreover an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses are also calculated (Cunningham, 2015)
Each tender initially will be assessed and checked to determine whether it complies with all requirements of the following tender document, -.
This is very much important for the tenderer to check and ensure that they should adhere and stick to the requirement and meets all the provided and highlighted criteria, this generally increase the chance to get them the tender (Oo, Ling & Soo, 2015). Failing in any cases will result in rejection and showcases the ineligibility, and this should not be considered for evaluation in future
Successful and unsuccessful tenderers are notified about the outcomes of the selection process.
For the successful tenders should be selected based on the evaluation processes. This should justify and fulfils each criterion which are being provided in the invitation or Tender document request (Love et al., 2016). This depends the good offer and value of money. It demonstrates what makes them different and good then the other competitors. Once the process of selection is completed and selection is done after perfect evaluation, the successful candidates are being notified about the result and outcome and then they are being awarded. Terms and conditions that are usually set in the tender’s request letter or the invitation letter, this incorporates specifications form the tender submission as well. However, in some cases and certain circumstances, there are some final negotiations may happen before the contract is finally signed
The contract is a very important business terms and it is bonded by legal documents.
It is very much important to have a clear and transparent understanding of each and every terms and protocols set before signing it (Oedewald & Gotcheva, 2015).
This should be ensured that each and every one mentioned in the tender should understand their rights and responsibilities, The organisations as well. This is advised before signing a contract they are advised to read all the legal documents
After the completion of perfect evaluation, the tenderer should be notified whether their tender submission is up to the mark or not, or in other word it gets success or unsuccessful. If they are not successful, they should be justifiedand brief points regarding their submission. Alternatively, it may happen that the tenderer may requested with a debriefing It is recommended and is wise idea and complete use of that tender de-briefing, because this will a help in preparing more competitive electrical tenders in future. The valuable feedback can be gathered as source of information. The positive point and the negative points of the submission can be identified, As well as the strength and the weakness can be determined. Any areas of improvement can be focussed and as well as the tender submission can be enhanced. This also provides an opportunity to get the question clarified and as well as to address any concerns. In case of any complaints or non-conduct with the electrical tender process or the evaluation process, it is a nice idea to highlight these concerns. A good opportunity to do this electrical tender is debriefing. It helps us to understand how the project of electrical tender works or the process may have poor communication. The contractor may take the review 0f the electrical tender process.
Processes for commencement, induction and any required pre-engagement training are managed and implemented.
Protocols and rules and as well as the ACTS executed during the Work.
The date of the Electrical work to be started that are provided by the contractor. The construction site vacancy for electrical tender as well as the determining of the construction lining (protocol-2) is suggested and duly signed by the electrical sub-contractor. Within three days of Protocol -2 is signed off the certification of the order book for the work is done by the supervisor. These generally contains the information’s of the scope of work and informs the utility companies, municipality, and the NCSD (Dooley, 2014). This part of the work will contain all the order and instructions of the competent authorities ‘
From the above protocol addition, several other important acts and protocols should be considered during this process, such as executed works acceptance before covering, interim and finally the acts of acceptance on various stages of works, etc.
Each and every process in the construction work must be done by maintaining the legal requirements notified and mentioned in the different laws and regulations. Capacity, Stability, durability, safety, all the necessary technical ratings, fire safety, Hazard free, All electrical safeties, safety operations, the environment preservations during that time of the task and work (Walker, 2015). Economy of heat energy, electricity, heat and electrical insulation, accessibility etc. should me taken in consideration. The compliance with its requirements is jointly taken by the electrical subcontractor as well as contractor
After the completion of each paper works the certifiers will provide the needed approval. This generally takes 2 to 3 weeks.During the work and task phase several meetings will be there to inform regarding the designs and requirements
These happens in every stage of the works.
The circuit layout of cabinets and the position of electrical elements, lights and power points the wiring, insulations and protections, the harness and earthing etc. etc.
Pre-handover may cause something missing in the electrical work or to walk through at any time during the project. Onsite they sometimes need clarification or to change something. At other stages, they issued the claim of progress for payments, these claim is find within 5days of issue, if it cannot be notified please inform in the office. The contractor may visit the work as per the documents. As the electrician subcontractor are responsive, the contractor try help them. All the instructions and the quarries are cleared to the electrician by the contractor. If any work variation required from the electrician then documents must be signed and approved by the contractor, if not it may cause problem.
This is very important and vital to ensure the onsite workers are well equipped and fully informed and aware regarding organisational operation and their responsibilities. Basically, focusses the Safety areas of concerns and all the domains in the site.
According to the CDM rules and regulations it requires that the main or principal contractors should ensure and provide a suitable site inductions. They are also advised and strictly follow that contractors must provide each of the worker under them with proper supervision, instructions, information and all the inductions so that the work of construction can be smoothly carried out, and it should be practiced, without any risks to health and as well as maintaining safety, simultaneously it should include a suitable & perfect site induction, (Batselier & Vanhoucke, 2016).
Site Induction is necessary for each of the persons or individuals who may not be workers, may be visitors as well. All the particular risk and control system should be taken care and considered for them too. Clear Cut Information should be provided and tailored to the members. Information record and attendees should be maintained, and an ideal way to keep some form of recorded assessment and as well as declaration details should be maintained and practiced to make sure that attendees have understood and got the points that they have been told.
Health and Safety management in Construction Site,
As per CDM Regulations 2015, Guidelines on Regulations suggests the following issue should maintained:
As per CDM regulation the Induction should be containing every Site Safety guidelines and as well as health Concerns:
Every task under which workers are at risk from many aspects like chemical or biological substances constituting a danger regarding to the safety or health of workers or involving a legal should be monitored.
Evaluate subcontractor performance and compliance with contract requirements.
While appointing an electrical subcontractor, at first there is a need to know about the details of the company. The financial condition of the company and it is previous history as well as the compliance of the electrical sub-contractor to whom the contractor gives him his contract. Management capability of that company and the employee’s capability to complete that electrical project as well as the relevant experience and desired resources should be checked before giving sub-contract. If there is any requirement to improve the work, like to change the wiring or modify the existing system then it is the duty of the contractor to let the electrical sub-contractor aware of the fact.
Systems that evaluate subcontractor performance and compliance with contract requirements are developed and managed.
The guide for evaluation of performance states six levels based on which the performance of the contractor and his sub-contractor are measured for their performance and efficiency and skills. Those 6 levels of performance are stated below (Barlett et al. 2016):
Superior: The electrician sub-contractor who has continuously mastered the art of wiring and fixing problems falls under this category. They must also outperform the contract to get this review in their report.
Good: A good electrician or any other sub-contractor should possess a detailed knowledge of contract, often met all the requirements and has an co-operative attitude falls under this category.
Standard: A standard sub-contractor should have acceptable level of knowledge who works with a co-operative attitude and have met the material requirement (McCue & Davidson, 2015).
Deficient: The electrician with marginal knowledge about his contract details and who often turns out to be un-cooperative with others are said to be deficient in their performance.
Inadequate: People having inadequate or no knowledge about the contract documents and who often turns out to be non-cooperative is termed as in-adequate workers. They often do not meet the requirement criteria and fails to deliver work on time.
No Evaluation: No evaluation is done when there exists no direct legal contract between the sub-contractor and his appointee. Hence without legal contract they are not obliged to have the same performance criteria as other sub-contractors do. Hence, they are not evaluated.
Gathering of strategic information about subcontractor performance is managed under terms of confidentiality and security but within known collection parameters.
The performance of the sub-contractor can be assessed by the performance evaluation report prepared at the end of any project and even the interim reports. The report is usually prepared by the contractor and the performance managers based on the ratings given by various people. The evaluation is done on the basis of points assigned to them with more weightage given to the crucial criteria and less weightage to the less influential criteria. According to the performance evaluation report, the chosen sub-contractor like electrician in this project is being judged. The electrician is going to get ratings like god performance, bad performance, inadequate and so on depending on his work (Mosley & Bubshalt, 2015). He should be evaluated during the projects and the documentation should be used to complete his rating after completion of the work. Finally the complete report is going to be undersigned by the supervisor or project manager stating the efficiency and validity of the electrician as s sub-contractor in his field.
Performance review outcomes are discussed with for subcontractors on a confidential and equitable basis.
The sub-contractors are made aware of their status and position through Notice, Review and Appeal.
Notice: The purchasing division of SHA is responsible for mailing the performance evaluation report to the contractors and sub-contractors respectively. The electrician who receives inadequate performance as his evaluation remark gets the report via special mails (McCue & Davidson, 2015).
Review: The subcontractor as say electrician has the right to ask for a review of his performance if he is not satisfied with whatever has been written about him. In such a case the electrician is supposed to revert back to the respective department within a stipulated time after receiving the mail. The director of the said department then intervenes to check the validity of the request.
Appeal: After the subcontractor gets the review report of the director he might appeal to the finance department within a span of 10 days. Then the finance and administration department intervenes and after evaluating the director’s review and hearing to the sub-contractor’s request further modification is done based on their choice.
Feedback and appeal systems are introduced and managed to ensure that subcontractors have the opportunity to challenge review outcomes.
In order to understand the credibility of any sub-contractor, the Contractor Performance Evaluation Report is being prepared (Bruman, Mumovic & Kimpian, 2014). The electrician who is going to be appointed as a sub-contractor should be rated in their evaluation report and their previous grading should be considered before appointing them. They are graded as Superior, Good, Standard, Deficient and Inadequate depending on the score they achieve on selected criterion. The electrician getting above 85% score is usually termed as Superior and the one getting below 54% is termed as inadequate performer
Remedial or disciplinary action is undertaken against the subcontractor in accordance with organisational policy and operational guidelines where appropriate
The primary responsibility of the State Housing Authority is to look after the fact that the responsibility of constructing any housing complex should be given to the lowest yet equally efficient and responsible bidder. It must also be kept into focus that the sub-contractor who gets the contract must follows the laws and regulations set by the housing authority in that area. While giving sub-contract to an electrician, it is the responsibility of the contractor to look after the past record of the electrician in maintaining the standard in the materials used by him in his previous projects (Barlett et al., 2016). The policies should be made such that the electrician and his contractor are evaluated on a regular basis to maintain the level of consistency, fairness and objectivity of the work appointed to them. The policies should consist of disciplinary action that needs to be taken if either party deviates or breaches their agreement (Alzahrani & Emsley, 013).
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