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Labour Only Subcontractors
Some contractors can be employed as labour only
whereby you are responsible for supplying the
materials.
The self procurement route varies according to the level of
assistance the self
builder requires. In general,
however, this concept can be applied quite well to materials that
are
readily available through numerous suppliers such as
block laying, plastering, ground works
and so on. Find out from each
labour only sub contractor, what materials they will
require at the
pre contract meeting and get quotes for these materials
from four suppliers.
Avoid Procuring Special/Expensive Items
Avoid buying special/expensive items - try and get
these tied into the relevant sub contractors contract
for the following
reasons:
:: Subcontractor is responsible for supply and fit
:: Subcontractor is responsible for the operation of
equipment i.e. guarantee/warranty - easier for after
sales repair
and maintenance.
:: Subcontractor is responsible for the safety of
materials on site
:: There should be less wastage because the sub
contractor is less likely to abuse materials if he/she
is supplying them
Operate a Clerk of Works Procedure
If you choose to supply your own materials, operate a
clerk of works procedure - that is measure quantity of
materials from
plans and only order the required amount plus wastage
of between 5% and 10%
For More Information
Post your questions to our
forum. We have our very own project manager
specialist who will be happy to answer your
questions.
Project Management - Other Articles in the Series
Project Management Part
One - Planning and Setting a Budget
Project Management Part
Two - Getting Quotations from Sub Contractors
Project Management Part
Three - Getting Quotations from Sub Contractors
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