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WorksheetsIntro to Preliminaries, Prime Cost Sum & Prov Sum
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 11mins
Items that cover the general requirements of the project — not physical construction works, but conditions, obligations, and facilities necessary to execute the project.
Preliminaries
Prime Cost Sum
Provisional Sum
An estimated allowance for work that cannot be precisely defined at tender stage.
Preliminaries
Prime Cost Sum
Provisional Sum
Sum provided for work or services to be executed by a NSC, statutory authority or a public undertaking or for materials or goods to be obtained from a NS.
Preliminaries
Prime Cost Sum
Provisional Sum
Which of the following best describes Preliminaries?
Work that is not yet defined but may be required later
Materials selected by the client after tender
General requirements and obligations for managing the project
Extra work instructed during construction
Provisional Sum is included in the BOQ to cover:
Work that is fully detailed at tender stage
Works or quantities that cannot be determined at tender stage
Supply-only items selected by the client
The contractor’s attendance on site
Which item is most likely found under Preliminaries?
Tile supply at RM40/m²
Rock excavation
Landscaping works
Temporary site office
Preliminaries generally include temporary works, insurances, and project management requirements.
TRUE
FALSE
Match the following
Hoarding
Water and Electricity
PPE
Fire Fighting Installations
Lift System Installation
Drainage Diversion
Interior Design Works
Rock Excavation
Landscaping
Piling Works
Insurance
Provisional sum is used in the conditions below:
Construction work that is not completely defined at the time the
tender documents are issued
Cost of a construction work that entirely cannot be foreseen
Cost of construction work involving initial power and water supply
Cost of construction work carried out by a nominated sub-contractor
Which of the following's construction works are categorized as Prime Cost (PC)?
Electrical Installation
Fire Fighting System
Air-conditioning System
Lift and Escalator System
Load Bearing Wall System
Which of the followings are included in Preliminaries cost?
Tower crane
Scaffolding
Temporary road
Portland cement
Sum provided for work or services to be executed by a Nominated Sub Contractor.
The statement above is
Provisional Sum
Prime Cost Sum
Preliminaries Sum
Drain Sump
When there is Nominated Supplier, the Main Contractor may received
Profit and Attendance
Profit Only
Attendance Only
None of the above
When there is Provisional Sum, the Main Contractor may received
Profit and Attendance
Profit Only
Attendance Only
None of the above
Prime Cost sum is the money allocated for
Main Contractor
Nominated Sub Contractor
Sub Conctractor
Consultant
Below are example of items under Preliminaries Sum EXCEPT
hoarding
site office
insurance
site transportation
fire fighting installation
