HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and ContractsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student knows the labour market organisations and wage systems in the field. He/she understands collective agreements in the field of building services engineering from the most important aspects. He / she is able to apply the general conditions for building contracts on a general level. The student is familiar with consultant agreements and subcontractor agreements.

The student understands the importance of acquisitions to the financial outcome of contracting. The student knows the steps of the acquisition process and is able to prepare the documents. Student is able to evaluate the impact of acquisitions and scheduling changes on the construction site. The student will be familiar with the computer-based EDI tools.

Content

• collective labour agreements
• general contract terms and conditions for construction
• subcontractor contracts
• consultant and contract agreement
• contractor's payment policy
• unit price lists
• basics of site cost monitoring
• cost effects of schedule changes,
• purchasing
• subcontracting
• Electronic data interchange in connection to deliveries

Qualifications

Competences of the following studies

• Water and Sewage Technology
• Air Conditioning Technology 1
• Heat distribution systems

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can apply the skills and knowledge listed above with guidance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can independently apply the skills and knowledge listed above.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Opiskelija osaa edellisten osaamisvaatimusten lisäksi perustella kattavasti edellä kuvattuun sisältöön liittyvät ratkaisunsa sekä kehittää ratkaisumallejaan.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can apply the skills and knowledge listed above with guidance.