api: Progreme and Preges Monitoring ‘Topic: Programme and Progress Monitoring, J. What are the requirements for the Contractor with respect to works programme? Contractor maser programme ct commencement ofthe Works ~ Pursuant to GCC Clause 16, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a programme, within 14 days of the acceptance of the Tender, showing sequence, method and timing in which the Contractor proposes to cary out the Works, + The Engineer may request the Contractor to submit his amangemenis for carrying out the Works and the Gonstrustionsl Plant and Temporary’ Works» ‘hich the Contractor intendto supplyuse ot construct = The programme should normally be in the form of a bar char. Critical sctivties and the eitical path shouldbe identified inthe programme. Three-month rolling programme: = According to GS Clause 1.08(1), the Contractor shall submit within 2 further 14 days a programme showing the detailed breakdown of the work to be caried out in the first 3 months. = In not less than 4 weeks before the commencement of each subsequent ‘3emonthly period, the Contractor shall submit a programme showing (A) the ‘work completed to date, (2) a detailed breakdown ofthe work toe carried out in the next 3 months and (3) an updated outline forthe remainder ofthe ‘wore ~The programme submitted shall be inthe form of a bar chart showing the inde ch iy sd he Revision of works programme: = AgEOD granted by the Engineer 2. How did the Engineer check the Contractor's works programme? Checking of works programme: When a programme is submitted by the Contractor, it should beTp: Programe an Progets Montring acknowledged, but nt approval. = The Engineer should analyzsvandexamine the programme to determine ‘whether the details (sequence, method and timing) shown on the programme conform withthe requirements of the Contract ~The programme should novbe over-optimisticrActalsitecondiion should be taken into account in the sequence, method and timing of the works. Tine shoud be allowed for eppliaton of mlowmtepemiioa. iii, diversion. — = Information provided in the programme should be sulfcient for the ‘management of the*Comtact, All works activities, including permanent ‘works, temporary works, testing, traffo/slity diversion, et. should be incorporated in the programme, Sheed Comments on works programme: = The Engince has no right to enforce the Contractor to carry out the Works {in particular time and with speciied methods unless they are specified in the Contact = If the opinion ofthe Engineer the works programme is inadequate, be should request the Contactor gypain the programme with justfcaton ~ If the Engineer is notetvineed of the: Contractor's justification or the programme does not comply with eerxin Contract requirements, he should {inform the Contactor his satisfaction with the programme submited and request the Contractor to r-sonsder and revise the programme. 3. How did the Engineer monitor the Works progress? = Closely ste progress monitoring by dally" inpecons and regula pOpFesP nS and other discussions with the Contractor to understand the difcules ofthe Contor and to oe my technical pobims as sible befor they are matralized - Miistiprognaifime should be displayed on which the actuakpeogtess should bemaked. ~ Compare the atu expendiue ith the expect on ~ Contractor's attention should be dessmimmediatsyifsippage in ogress "aside 4. What should the Engineer do ifthe works progress isnot satisfactory? + Once slippage in works progress is denied, discusionsimetings should 7 pee nt aie Cn rea dr Coty Tp: Programme and Progr Mentoring ‘be aranged with the Contactor o find out the eases ofthe delay. ~ _Assoon as tis apparent that he progress of te Woks is oo slow to ensure ‘imely completion, the Engineer should inform the Contstor in writing of the unsatisfactory progress under GCC Clause S1(1)*. = Close mostring should continue and faker waming lees ‘© the) yy Contactor shouldbe istaed if progres bas ot improved. ¢ ~The Contractor shall ot beeniled-to-anyadetonal pai Tor) |) / complying with any instruction given in aecondance with GCC Clause | 51d). What should the Engineer do ifthe works progress is persistently slow? ~The Bngineer should hold a close discussion with the managerial staf ofthe Contractor to understand what has happened. ~ Be careful forthe abandonment ofthe Works * Ceo nt he sss amy cost aa oes ea