This chapter will examine construction delivery models and contract arrangements that have relevance to power network construction. The chosen delivery models and contracts must be incorporated into the QMS procedures of each of the parties involved with the construction work. In summary, this chapter will encompass the following:1. Construction delivery risk considerations 2.Construction delivery models 3.Contract price options 4.Contract process and terms and conditions.

Chapter Contents:

• 16.1 Introduction
• 16.2 Construction delivery risk considerations
• 16.2.1 Construction delivery risks
• 16.2.2 Construction design specification risk
• 16.2.3 Single or multiple contract risk
• 16.3 Construction delivery models
• 16.3.1 Range of construction delivery models
• 16.3.1.1 Turnkey
• 16.3.1.2 Functional specification
• 16.3.1.3 Alliancing
• 16.3.1.4 Engineer, procure and construct
• 16.3.1.5 Framework contract
• 16.3.1.6 Build only
• 16.3.1.7 Client in-house construction
• 16.4 Contract price
• 16.4.1 Types of contract price
• 16.4.1.1 Lump sum, fixed price
• 16.4.1.2 Target price
• 16.4.1.3 Cost reimbursable with a fee
• 16.4.1.4 Measured contract
• 16.5 Contract process and terms and conditions
• 16.5.1 Contract process
• 16.5.1.1 Tender enquiry document
• 16.5.1.2 Technical questions
• 16.5.1.3 Tender return document
• 16.5.1.4 Tender assessment
• 16.5.1.5 Contract document
• 16.5.2 QMS considerations

Inspec keywords: contracts; pricing; quality management; risk analysis

Other keywords: construction delivery risk considerations; power network construction; contract price options; construction delivery models; contract arrangements; QMS procedures

Subjects: Contractual issues; Legal aspects; Electrical contracting and installation