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Tendering in Construction
Introduction In this entry, we will cover tendering and the different stages in tendering. I will try to be as comprehensive as possible to cover the routes, the forms, and tender instructions. I will be breaking this entry into 2–3 parts, as it is somewhat complicated and a lot to take in. Part 1 will…
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RIBA Plan of Work and Procurement Routes explained (part 2) – Partnering PPP and PFI
Introduction Continuing from my last post on procurement I am going to be covering partnering and then lead into Public Private Partnerships (and Private Finance Initiative). Partnering Partnering isn’t really a procurement route but an agreement that sits on top of the procurement route to allow for collaboration. The RICS Guidance Note states that partnering…
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What to Write in Your APC Diary for Your Log Book
Following my recent post on the requirements for the APC I had investigated further on the requirements of the diary and clarified what needs to be done. The diary logs for the structured training route must be simple and brief not over complicated as I previously suggested. It just needs to cover what you did…
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The Requirements of The RICS APC for Quantity Surveying
Introduction As part of the APC, we need to do a lot of work on our own. While browsing through the enrolment guide and APC guide I realised that it is not just a simple walk in the park. The APC consists of a period of structured training followed by a final assessment (case study, presentation and…
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MRICS Membership Routes for Quantity Surveying
Today’s post I am going to talk about getting on the path to becoming a member of the RICS (‘MRICS’). Why get the MRICS status? The RICS website describes the MRICS as the highest industry standards. Even though its value is quite high, personally I rather have the MRICS status to enable me to work…