Ordering And Managing Minor Works

Skills, Qualities, Duties Attributes required for success as a Premises/Facilities Manager The range of duties and responsibilities Identifying and Actioning Minor Works The process - who should be involved and why Maintenance matters - reactive or proactive ? Estimating - methods and potential pitfalls The Small Works Order What this is /what it should contain/terms to avoid What goes with the Works Order/how it is issued A specimen Works Order - short exercise in preparation Specifications What is a specification?/what it is for/what it should contain The use of standard specifications Some "Golden Rules" of specification preparation/use Health & Safety Issues An overview of some of the Legislation What is demanded of you and of others Hazards, Risks, and the basics of Assessment Contracts Basic Contract Law: definitions/essential elements The tendering process - an overview of procedures Probity Minor Works Contracts The stages and issues involved in the process Pre - start procedures Controlling works and monitoring - time/cost/quality Completion and handover