CON4144_R1
CON4144_R1
CON4144_R1
(TUEN MUN)
ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE
DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION
CON 4144
By
Jul 2024
Contents
1. Project Orientation 3
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1.1 Introduction 3
3. Procurement Strategy 4
(2) 5
(3) 6
4. Contracts Administration
1. Contractual Administration and Documents
2. Standard Form of Building Contract (General Conditions of Contract)
3. Amendments to the Standard Form of Building Contract (Special Conditions of
Contract)
4. Variations of design and instruction
5. Certificates and Payment
6. Contractor’s Claim (Extension of Time, Liquidated Damages, Loss and Expenses
etc.)
7. Final Account
8. Defects Liability Period
Reference
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1. Project Orientation
1.1 Introduction
Our company appointed to re-develop this old residential estate into a new building
development. The project site is 105 Austin Road & 1A Tak Shing Street, Tsim Sha
Tsui. The site is currently being used as a Pak On Building residential estate.
Pak On Building is located at 105 Austin Road, Jordan, Kowloon. The Occupation date
starts from January 1963. It consists of 1 building with a total of 109 residential units.
There is good public transport, and it is about 2 minutes' walking distance to MTR.
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Height
Most of the land in Tsim Sha Tsui East, i.e., the area bounded by Chatham Road
South, Cheong Wan Road/ Hong Chong Road, and Salisbury Road, has been
developed into hotels and purpose-designed commercial buildings for office and
retail shop uses. To allow penetration of prevailing wind from the east to the inner
area of Tsim Sha Tsui, which is poor in air ventilation, the maximum building height
restrictions for sites to the southeast and northwest of Mody Road in Tsim Sha Tsui
East are, in general, capped at 80mPD and 95mPD respectively to achieve a stepped
height profile descending towards the waterfront.
Class B Site
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(Figure 4)
a. Chimney shafts;
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RESIDENTIAL (GROUP A)
Site Survey
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(Figure 5)
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7. Condition
1. Professional Conduct
1.1. The architect`s practice in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a city with few land and many people, so architects in Hong Kong
need to design buildings that use space efficiently, and most of the buildings are
high-rise or super-high-rise designs. The appearance is also a very important part of
the design, architects need to design visually attractive, because Hong Kong is an
international city, the design style will be a combination of Chinese and Western
style. In addition, due to the increasing problem of global warming, most recent
buildings will focus on sustainable design, so architects need to consider this part of
the design, such as: using solar energy, using energy efficient equipment or reducing
carbon emissions. As technology continues to evolve, architects also need to learn to
use different software to improve the efficiency and accuracy of design and
construction and enhance interaction with clients, such as BIM and VR/AR. Last but
not least, the problem of old houses in Hong Kong should be dealt with. Since Hong
Kong has a long history and many old low-rise buildings need to be rebuilt, the
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architect's needs to deal with more renewal and renovation or revitalization of old
buildings.
3. Procurement Strategy
3.1. Good procurement strategy and approaches
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RISK OPERATIONAL
COST QUALITY DURATION
MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY
A good procurement strategy and method is very important for this project,
because it will affect the cost, quality, time limit for construction, risk management
and the operational efficiency of the building.
For cost control, according to the different stages and needs of the project, it is
very important to develop a better procurement plan, a good procurement plan can
not only achieve batch and centralized procurement, but also control the effect of
the appropriate amount of material inventory.
For the quality of the project, the purchase of high-quality building materials,
equipment and professional subcontractors can ensure the quality of the project.
The selection of suppliers requires careful evaluation, including the formulation of
supplier admission criteria, consideration of their production capacity and product
quality, and reference to their work references and integrity records. After
screening, a small number of suppliers are left, and then site visits and sample tests
are conducted on them to select more suitable suppliers. Good building materials
and after-sales service can greatly improve the quality of the project.
In a good procurement strategy, in order to reduce the construction period, it is
necessary to identify the key materials and equipment that affect the construction
period, such as prefabricated components, mechanical and electrical equipment, etc.
In addition, purchase as early as possible, confirm the arrival time in advance and
appropriately increase the buffer inventory to reduce the delay in the construction
progress due to material shortage.
A good procurement strategy should include a risk management mechanism,
because there are many uncertainties in the procurement process, such as price
fluctuations, supply disruptions or material quality decline, the procurement strategy
should take these factors into account and develop solutions in advance, so as to
maximize the project schedule and cost control within or better than expected
There are many equipment and systems that need to be used for a long time in
the building, such as public lighting systems, elevators, HAVC, etc. When purchasing
the above equipment, you can choose equipment and systems with high energy
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efficiency, low carbon emissions and high durability, thus saving energy and
maintenance costs.
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The fifth is the need to consider the cost and quality of the purchased goods, in
the basic case of meeting customer requirements, choose the best cost-effective
products, including reference products to meet specific standards or service life
The last thing to consider is the certainty of the cost, because building materials
will fluctuate due to market conditions, so in order to ensure the certainty of the
cost, you can set a fixed price with the supplier for the building materials that need
to be ordered in large quantities, and sign a contract to ensure that the cost of the
project is not too different from the expected. This project needs a lot of building
materials, steel bars, concrete, interior decoration materials and home appliances....
And the signing of the above contract, there is a chance to order a large number of
building materials, and be able to obtain a more favourable price in the hands of
suppliers.
According to the above detailed analysis, a procurement strategy needs
multiple considerations, and the more consideration, the greater the gain for the
project, the more able to avoid the project faced with procurement risks.
Open Tendering
Selective Tendering
Negotiated Contracts
Term Contracts
Design-Build Contracts
Public-Private Partnerships
Open tender is one of the most commonly used procurement methods in Hong
Kong. Tenders are invited by means of public tender announcements, and owners
are allowed to evaluate and select tenders in accordance with established tender
evaluation criteria, so as to identify the successful contractors and enter into
contracts. Therefore, it is a highly transparent procurement method that effectively
ensures competitive prices and reliable quality. In addition, it is the most regulated
procurement method, so it is fully compliant with the relevant government
regulations.
Selective tendering a form of invitation to tender in which the client/owner
invites a certain number of pre-selected contractors to participate in a bidding
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competition, then evaluates the bids according to established bid evaluation criteria,
identifies the winning contractor, and signs the contract. It is more suitable for
professional or complex projects, because the pre-selected contractors are screened,
and the professionalism of the project will be higher. On the other hand, due to the
small number of contractors participating in the tender, this helps to improve the
quality and efficiency of the tender.
Negotiated contract is a contract negotiated directly between a client/owner
and a specific contractor. Such purchases are usually used for special or emergency
situations. While this avoids time-consuming and complicated bidding procedures,
prices are determined without competition.
Term contracts are long-term cooperation agreements between
customers/owners and contractors, mostly for maintenance, minor engineering
projects or repetitive works.
Design-build contracts are procurement methods that combine Design and
construction work into a single contract. First, the owner/client will determine the
needs and objectives of the project, and then select the contractor through bidding.
Finally, the owner/client is mainly responsible for the supervision and acceptance of
the project. This is usually used in projects with high engineering complexity.
Public-private partnerships are partnerships between the Public and Private
sectors, typically for public infrastructure and public services.
At the procurement level, the project is mainly divided into three parts, the first
part is the demolition works, the second part is the underground B1/F and B2/F car
parks with a total height of about 7 metres, while the third part is the above-ground
shopping mall, residential and public areas, etc.
It is considered that design-build contracts and open tenders will be used for
the project. First, a design-build contract is adopted for the second-floor
underground car park, considering:
1) The geographical environment of the project is relatively complex. Close to
the subway and residential buildings, the noise and dust generated by excavation are
easy to affect nearby residents.
2) In addition, the station can only rely on the narrow lanes in front and back of
the station to enter, which will make it easier to accept complaints during traffic
jams.
3) The Hong Kong government has strict control over the development of
underground Spaces and various regulations and standards need to be met before
construction can begin. However, the pre-construction approval process is complex
and requires multi-departmental coordination.
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Finally, the active participation of the client in the project can create a good
communication bridge with the contractor, thus improving the coordination of the
project, which can better enable the building to meet or exceed the client's expected
standards.
4. Contracts Administration
4.1. Contractual Administration and Documents
In this project we will chose Design & Build Contracts for the contractual
administration. A design-build contract, sometimes called a design/build, D-B, or D/B
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Design-build contracts save time and money and can prevent situations where an
owner may be caught in the middle of a dispute between a contractor and a
designer. With this kind of contract, the designer and the contractor work together
from the beginning of the project as a team.
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1. Review and on-site survey of the existing site. Investigate available data of
information relating to the project and are relevant to the planning and structural
engineering works including retrieval of record plans form Building’s Department,
Site measurement, etc.
2. To provide and submit the Inspection Report which includes the findings.
3. To provide master project program for review and approval of the Employer.
4. To provide estimated budget in accordance with the inspection result and
Employer’s consideration.
5. To provide professionals’ advices and recommendations to the Employer on
issues raised during the feasibility stage.
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Moreover, the Employer has the right to award any one or more stage(s) of three of
the Assigned Services separately to the Consultant.
Payment Terms
Payment is to be made upon completion of each work stage with following breakdowns:
4.6. Contractor’s Claim (Extension of Time, Liquidated Damages, Loss and Expenses
etc.)
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Liquidated Damage
No extension of time except for inclement weather or the subsequent effects of such
inclement weather or additional works incurred by the Client by issuing of written
notice that are not specified in this contract executed, is allowed in this tender and
the liquidated damage shall be 0.25% of the Contract Sum or HK$20000 per working
day whichever is higher will be imposed should there be any delay in the completion
of the installation work. For the purpose of this clause, inclement weather is defined
as rainfall in excess of twenty mini-metres in a twenty-four hour period (midnight to
midnight) as recorded in the Hong Kong Observatory or the hoisting of Typhoon
Signal No. 8 or above and critical works have been physically hindered. The
Contractor is required to submit in writing the request of extension of time within 7
calendar days after the inclement weather or the receipt of written instruction, to
the Client for consideration and approval. After the specified period, any claim for
the extension of time shall not be entertained.
12 months defects liability period from the date of issue of Practical Completion
Certificate by the Client shall be allowed. In the event that defects are arisen due to
the poor workmanship and material during the defect liability period, the Contractor
shall remedy and rectify the said defects to the satisfaction of the Client. The
Contractor shall include all relevant costs incurred for satisfactory completion of the
defect rectification.
Defect liability for any substantial part(s) requiring replacement, renewal or repair
shall be counted from the date of acceptance of such replacement, renewal or repair.
Reference
Midland Realty
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https://www.midland.com.hk/en/estate/Kowloon-Jordan-Pak-On-Building-E06866
https://www2.iris.gov.hk/eservices/searchlandregister/result.jsp?
__fbsID=1715965874809
CAP123F
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap123F!en
https://www.ozp.tpb.gov.hk/
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