Question 1: Describe the merits and demerits of Design and Construct contracts compared to other procurement methods.
Question 2: Describe the financial risks a contractor is exposed to and how such can be minimized both at tendering and construction stages of a design and construct contract.
Question 3: Describe procurement options for highway improvement schemes.
Question 4: What are the merits and demerits of design and construct contracts by comparison with other procurement methods? Describe, giving examples from your own experience.
Question 5: Describe how cost risks are identified and managed in the feasibility, design, tender and construction of a project. How does consideration of cost risk influence the choice of method of procurement?
Question 6: Describe the basis of Design Build Finance and Operate for procuring a main public sector project.
What do you consider to be the main merits and demerits of this method of procurement for clients, consultants and contractors?