a contractor behaves like this

duties and responsibilities of contractors :::

a.commencement

a contractor behaves like this :
upon receiving the invitation to tender, a contractor should decide whether or not take up the project. If yes, the contractor need to complete it according to the tender documents.
(there are times where contractors should saught for the invitation for tenders !!!)
**most government's projects are open tender, contractors can involve themselves in tendering...to maximise the competition between contractors...to obtain the lowest possible price !!!

a contractor behaves like this :
a contractor should carry out full site investigation so that any unforeseen problem can be noted to ensure that they will not cause delays or extra costs once the construction process is underway.
(this is salient !!!! for example, if the bearing capity of the soil is too low and requires timbering when excavating the site, then because the contractor do not know about it and save the cost by eliminate the cost for timbering and misjudge the price for tender,and at the end, the contractor need to pay by himself for the cost )
**contractors should bear in mind.contractors are accused due to the full responsibilities in construction process.oh pity contractors!!!

a contractor behaves like this :
the contractor will then prepare then estimation based on information obtained from accurate studies of the bill of quantities, drawings, site investigation, suppliers' and subcontractors' quotation.
(nowadays, in order for contractors to obtain the required project, most of contractors hired a quantity surveyor to calculate the estimation cost of the tender, with the purpose to have a figure that is approximately or close to as suggested by the quantity surveyor to the client)
**there are also some cases where contractors try all out just to acquire the cost estimated by quantity surveyor to client!!!!!

a contractor behaves like this :
the contractor then return the estimation to the architect for his decision on acceptance or refusal according to other tender prices submitted.
(contractors' experience and ability are questioned and get consider ..)
**but most of times contractors summit the lowest possible price of the tender, better a bird in hand than no meat at all !!

a contractor behaves like this :
upon the architect and the contractor being satisfied with the price proposed by the contractor, he will discuss with all concerned parties.
(most of times they opted for the lowest tender's price..to save cost!!)
**the final decision is still in client's hand.the design team just advise and give opinion. so contractors, target the client !!

a contractor behaves like this :
when all amendments, disagreements and minor problems have been solved, sign the arrangments and condition of contract.
(communicate before it is too late !! after the contract is signed, nothing much the contractors can do but obey it .)
**the project is yours, contractor!!!!

contractors should

contractors should :

-know the scope of work to be done such as site investigating, consulting of the substructure and superstructure , fimishes and external works.


contractors should :

-manage the construction cost by analysing the cost estimation, managing the tender, materials and resources, finances like cash flow and claims


contractors should :

-throughout the project development, managing the progress of site works


contractors should :

-ensure the close interaction with suppliers, sub-contractors and labours


contractors should :

-ensure the project will be completed in specific time within the stated budget


contractors should :

-visit the projects on a regular basis or as the need arises


contractors should :

-manage and control the building operation to ensure the project is completed to the desired standard


contractors should :

-concerned with the 'doing' process, putting into action the plans of senior management


contractors should :

-organising the work to secure maximum productivity


contractors should :

-motivating all parties and seeking good industrial relations


contractors should :

-coordinating the work of all member of the contractor's team


contractors should :

-attending site meeting, discussion and communicate with client


contractors should :

-resolving site problems after analysed the causes


contractors should :

- carrying out the policies of the firm

contractors (malaysia standard)

the information below is related with contractors in malaysia...

How to register as a contractor with CIDB?

To register as a contractor with CIDB, you can access the related information by browsing through our website, or through our guidebook, "Contractor Registrations Requirements and Procedures" at the price of RM 5.00, and Registration Application Form (R1), which is also at the price of RM 5.00. Both of them are available at all CIDB offices.

Who needs to register with CIDB?

A person/individual, sole proprietorship or partnership firm, private limited company or public company and cooperative and other who is involved or undertakes to carry out and complete any construction works.

Construction works means the construction, extension, installation, repair, maintenance, renewal, removal, renovation, alteration, dismantling, or demolition of:-

• Any building, erection, edifice, structure, wall, fence or chimney, whether constructed wholly or partly above or below the ground level;
• Any road, harbor works, railway, cableway, canal or aerodrome;
• Any irrigation, drainage or river control works;
• Any electrical, mechanical, water, gas, petrochemical, or telecommunication work; or
• Any bridge, viaduct, dam, reservoir, earthworks, pipeline, sewer, aqueduct, culvert, drive, shaft, tunnel, or reclamation works.

And includes any works which form an integral part of, or are preparatory to or temporary for the works described in paragraphs (a) to (e), including site clearance, soil investigation and improvement, earth-moving, excavation, laying of foundation, site restoration and landscaping.

What are the criteria required to register with CIDB?

There is little registration requisite to be complying for register with CIDB such as stated below:-

1. Registered with Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
2. Experience:-Â
   • Experience of the firm/company or by using experience of technical personnel.
   • All main contracts or nominated sub-contract executed.
   • Sub-contract executed by the applicants supported by evidence.
3. Financial Capacity:-
   • Financial capacity of an applicant registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) shall be evaluated on the paid-up capital of the companies.
   • For applicants registered with the Registrar of Business (ROB), whether sole proprietorship or partnership, financial capacity shall be evaluated in terms of net capital worth which shall be derived from either one or all of the following:
     • Copies of current account bank statement for the latest 3 months.
     • Copy of current balance from savings account(s).
     • Copy of uncharged and valid fixed deposit statement(s).
     • Bank certification pertaining to the overdraft facility(is), if any.Â
     • ASB shares.
4. Personnel Resources:-
   • Fulltime personnel resources in Malaysia to undertake the work corresponding to the registration grade and category applied for. (With recognized qualifications & relevant EPF contribution statements)

How to determine the eligibility of registration with CIDB Registration Grade?

To determine the eligibility for applied grade, applicants must fulfill the financial and technical criteria as in the table below:

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION CRITERIAS

GRADE	TENDERING CAPACITY	PAID-UP CAPITAL/ NET CAPITAL WORTH (RM)	PERSONNEL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT	REGISTRATION FEES 1 YEAR (RM)	PROCESSING FEES (RM)
G7	No Limit	750,000.00	1 Group A & 1 Group B (Both minimum 5 years experience), or 2 A Groups (one of them must minimum 5 years experience).	1,400.00	50.00
G6	Not exceeding 10 million	500,000.00	1 Group A & 1 Group B ( one of them must minimum 3 years experience)	1,000.00
G5	Not exceeding 5 million	250,000.00	1 Group A or 1 Group B (minimum 5 years experience)	700.00
G4	Not exceeding 3 million	150,000.00	1 Group B	350.00
G3	Not exceeding 1 million	50,000.00	Course Certificate In Construction Related Fields / Experience	150.00
G2	Not exceeding 500,000.00	25,000.00	Course Certificate In Construction Related Fields / Experience	80.00
G1	Not exceeding 200,000.00	5,000.00	Course Certificate In Construction Related Fields / Experience	20.00

Note:
*Paid-up capital (Private Limited Company / Public Company).
*Net Capital Worth (Sole Proprietorship / Partnership) in the form of Current Account Bank Statement (Average Balance Considered) / Balance form Saving Account / Overdraft Facilities / Uncharged Fixed Deposit Statement / ASB Shares / Premium Saving Certificate.
#Group A - Degree holder in Construction Related Fields.
# Group B- Diploma holder in Construction Related Fields / Degree holder with experience in Construction Works.

What is the terms and conditions as a Registered Contractor?

1. General Conditions
   • This certificate is non transferable.
   • The Lembaga reserves the right to review the registration grade of the contractor from time to time.
2. Contractor"s Responsibilities and Obligations.
   • The contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia Act 1994 ("the act"), the regulations made there under and any term, condition or restriction imposed by the Lembaga from time to time.
   • The contractor shall not participate any tender or execute any construction works after this Certificate has expired and unless it is renewed.
   • The contractor shall not undertake any construction project which exceeds the value of construction works specified under the registration grade and shall not execute any construction works which is outside his registered category.
   • The contractor shall submit information regarding any new construction works or contract (s) within thirty days of the award.
   • The contractor shall submit any information required by the Lembaga from time to time.
   • The contractor shall display the Certificate of Registration issued by the Lembaga or a certified true copy of the Certificate by the Lembaga at the place of business.
   • The contractor shall display his registration number on the signboard at each construction site.
   • The contractor shall apply for renewal of registration at any time within sixty days before the expiry date specified in this Certificate. Any application received by the Lembaga later than thirty (30) days before the expiry of the Certificate of Registration shall be imposed with a fee of RM 200.00 for late renewal.
3. Disciplinary Actions
   The registration of the contractor shall be cancelled, suspended or revoked if:-
   • The contractor fails to comply with the requirement of any other written law.
   • The contractor has been adjudicated a bankrupt.
   • A winding-up petition in relation to the contractor has been presented.
   • The contractor contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of the Act.
   • The contractor has obtained the certificate by making or causing to be made any false or fraudulent declaration, certification or representation either in writing or otherwise.
   • The contractor has abandoned any construction works undertaken without any good reason.
   • The contractor is found negligent by the court or by any board of enquiry established under any written law in connection with any construction works undertaken or.
   • The contractor contravenes any of the terms and conditions of the Contractor"s Responsibilities and Obligations as specified in paragraph 2.

(adapted from wedsite of CIDB)

process-- contractor must know

There are a list of processes that should be followed tightly by all the parties involved...

CONTRACTOR should know...





***The development process applied to a construction project starts at inception and ends with demolition.



The major stages of the construction development process (simplified) are as follows:



(i) Inception

(ii) Design and Costing

(iii) Construction

(iv) In-use

(v) Demolition



Inception stage - The clients/owners initiate construction projects and involve:



(i) Identification of the client’s requirements and development of brief

(ii) Selection of appropriate location

(iii) Securing of financial resources

(iv) Feasibility study

(v) The decision to build

(vi) Appointment of suitable design team members to be involved with the project



Design and Costing stage – the design team prepares the required drawings and documentation required for the implementation of the project:



(i) Development of the project design (drawings and specifications) based on the client’s requirements

(ii) Costing the design

(iii) Preparation of the tender documentation (includes Bills of Quantities) to enable tenders to be obtained for the construction of the project

(iv) Application for statutory approvals

(v) Identification and appointment of contractors for the construction of the project

(vi) Preparation of the contract documentation



Construction stage - This is the stage when the contractor commences the work on site and includes:



(i) Project planning where the contractor will programme the work in accordance with the contract conditions

(ii) Operations on site to completion of the project

(iii) Commissioning where the contractor hands over the completed project to the client



In-use stage - This is the longest phase of the project’s life cycle where maintenance, repair and modifications are necessary so that the project will be able to fulfil its function as initially planned



Demolition stage – Demolition becomes necessary through decay and obsolescence and when no further use can be made of the project



Inception Construction Completion



Design &

costing



In-use

 these processes should be followed tightly to ensure the entire project to function smoothly..

from the design,rectify until the construction process, all parties should be concerned about the progress.

this is vital for contractors..as they are the key to the success

contractor should know

A contractor should be well-concerned about these :

Nature of the Construction Industry:

The construction industry is often considered to be complex and unique:


for contractors information,
o The construction process is complex and involves many different functions from concept to commissioning.


for contractors information,
o The products (outputs) of the construction industry are unique; there are no two similar products.



The construction industry differs from other industries in the following ways:


for contractors information,
o work is carried out in the open and is subjected to interference from the weather;


for contractors information,
o the plan of work on a building site varies and changes from day to day


for contractors information,
o the labour force within the construction industry is often considered as nomadic in nature, employees not only moving from site to site, but from employer to employer



for contractors information,
o sites are often situated away from the main/head offices


for contractors information,
o construction involves a high volume of specialist work and wide range of trades and activities


for contractors information,
o construction suffers from a lack of repetition and standardisation of designs and components


for contractors information,
o design is separated from production, design being the responsibility of the architect/engineer, whereas production is the responsibility of the construction firm


for contractors information,
o the industry has a very poor safety record - accident and injury rate in construction is still significantly higher than most other industries


for contractors information,
o the industry is deemed to be labour intensive, the cost of labour often representing over 50% of the total cost of a building



Many other industries (manufacturing, airline, publishing etc.) generally exhibit high-quality products, timeliness of service delivery, reasonable cost of service and low failure rates. The construction industry is generally the opposite. The main reasons for this include:


for contractors information,
o the unique and highly uncertain nature of construction projects


for contractors information,
o the fragmented and highly competitive nature of the construction industry


for contractors information,
o the ever-increasing challenges facing the industry as a whole


Thus..when someone opted to involve himself in construction or become a contractor..

he should be able to take the risk ..

introduction

it is all about contractor ....and contractor !!!!

First of all, let make an introduction..

A general contractor is someone who is the in-charge for the supervision and day-to-day oversight of a construction site.

A contractor is responsible for the management of vendors and trades.

A contractor is also a representative in communication and interaction of information to the involved parties throughout the period of a project.

The duties and responsibilities of a contractor are massive and if he/she unable to carry this burden, he/ she may consider as a failed contractor.

Inevitably, a contractor will influence the success of a building project !!!

A contractor should bear in mind that he/ she is that one get accuse or blame if any incident or problem occurs.