SCHOOL OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

D13PN2 Procurement and Contracts

Term 2 - 2006/07

Date: Wednesday 14 March 2007 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 - 2006/07

SECTION A

Q1 (a) Review the design and build approach to procurement, clearly identifying
potential benefits and limitations.
(20 marks)

(b) Discuss the types of projects for which a design and build approach would
be appropriate.
(13 marks)

Q2 “The client is king”

Discuss this statement with reference to the selection of a procurement

approach for a project, using examples where appropriate.
(33 marks)

Q3 Using a public-private partnership (PPP) project that you are familiar:

(a) Outline the project characteristics.

(6 marks)

(b) Review the arguments for and against the use of a PPP to procure this
project, and,
(15 marks)

(c) Explain why PPP procurement was utilised for this project.
(12 marks)

SECTION B

Q4 Identify and explain the fundamental factors that are required in the formation of
a construction contract.
(33 marks)

Q5 Discuss the benefits that collaborative forms of contract can provide and explain
why these have become more prevalent in the industry recently.
(33 marks)

Q6 A dispute has arisen on a construction contract. Fully describe the stages

which are best followed before entering into a form of dispute resolution.

(33 marks)

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