Language Skills for Engineering Consultants
Answer key - Proofreading exercise
- Introduction
- Matching Terms and Definitions
- Answer Key - Matching Terms and Definitions
- Reading Comprehension
- Answer Key - Reading Comprehension Exercise 1
- Answer Key - Reading Comprehension Exercise 2
- Introduction to proofreading
- Answer key - Proofreading exercise
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It is important that engineering consultants list all categorys of
work they are likely to be asked to perform with
in a contract, as well as those considered to be outside the scope of the
contract.
Items that require particular attention when drafting a contract, especialy for design and construction projects, include:
- preparation of tender documents for sequential bidding;
- changes to drawings to suite contract changes arising from events outside the the engineer's control; and
- preparation of itemized lists of construction materials, including reinforcing schedules.
When preparing a list of engineering services for contracts, consultants should also considder the degree to which they will be required to obtain approvals from regulatory authorities who having jurisdiction. The following seven divisions of services may be a helpful resourse in preparing a comprehensive list.
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Contract Administration and General Review During Construction
These services comprise administering the construction contract and providing
engineering review during the construction period, following the award of the
contract. Distinct and separate from the services provided by resident field
personnel, they should not to
be considered as a substitute fro resident engineering services.
They may include, but are not limited to:
- Providing advise on the interpretation of contract documents to the contractor or the client, and issuing supplementery details and instructions as required;
- Reviewing shop drawing for general compliance with design requirements and contract documents;
- Reviewing contractor's progress claims, including the validity of additions or deletions;
- Issuing progress certificates and change orders for the clients acceptance;
- Making periodic sight visits to assess progress generally and conformity of the work with the contract documents;
- Reporting to the client on the progress of construction;
- Arranging for, and atending , regular site meetings;
Note: More than 50% (9/16) of these errors were not "picked up" by spell check on the computer. Proofreading on your own remains an important task!!! Take responsibility for the accuracy of your work.