SCHOOL OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

D13PN2 Procurement and Contracts

Term 2 - 2005/06

Date: Wednesday 15 March 2006 Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Course(s)

Answer THREE questions

ONE from Section A
ONE from Section B
plus ONE other

All questions carry equal marks

Heriot-Watt University D13PN2 Procurement and Contracts - Term 2 - 2005/06

SECTION A

Q1 (a) Review the “management approaches” to procurement clearly identifying potential

benefits and disadvantages.
(20 marks)

(b) Discuss the types of projects for which a management approach would be
appropriate.

(13 marks)

Q2 Identify key factors that determine an appropriate procurement option a client could use
for any particular project. Illustrate these factors using examples where appropriate.
(33 marks)

Q3 (a) Explain why Public - Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become a popular approach
to infrastructure investment in the last 15 years.
(18 marks)

(b) Using examples highlight the range of different types of PPP which exist and
comment upon why there is such diversity.
(15 marks)

SECTION B

Q4 Explain in detail the essential components of an effective modern form of construction

contract.
(33 marks)

Q5 Compare traditional and contemporary contracts, making reference to particular forms.

(33 marks)

Q6 Adjudication as a method of dispute resolution should always be provided for within a

construction contract.

Discuss this statement.

(33 marks)

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