INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT ECM 578

MAC-JULY 2020

Candidates are required to give one example/case study related to the situations in construction
project based on the Group Presentation’s topic given. You can refer to any case study in the
journal, newspaper, company’s annual reports and magazine related to the construction project.

1. Topic 1&2: Contract Administration & Responsibilities

2. Topic 3: Types of Construction Contract
3. Topic 4: Monitoring Contract Performance
4. Topic 5: Delivery, Inspection and Quality Assurance
5. Topic 6: Performance Deficiencies and Corrective Action
6. Topic 7: Claims and Disputes
7. Topic 8: Contract Terminations
8. Topic 9: Contract Modifications and Change Orders
9. Topic 10: Payment Procedures
10. Topic 11 Contract Closeout and Final Payment

Write up need to be comprehensive with relevant reference from different sources.

List out your references.

Submission is two weeks after receiving the topic

Table 1: Content of the individual assignment

Cover List out assignment title, topic, name, class group

Introduction Overview on the topic given

Content Example/ case study on related selected topic

1.Problem Statement (Topic 1-3)

Describe the principles and concept of contract administration in Civil
Engineering, the parties involved and types of contract.

2. Problem Statement (Topic 4-6)

Analyse performance deficiencies and corrective action in relation to
delivery, inspection and quality assurance.

3. Problem Statement (Topic 7-11)

Explain issues relating to contract claims, disputes, modification and
change orders, termination, payment procedures and contract close
out.

Conclusion What are the benefits on the selected topic in contract

administration?
What are the challenges in the selected topic in contract
administration, especially in Malaysia?
Any related conclusion.

Appendices Any references

Deadline: Week 12 (19th June 2020)

Submission: Submit soft copy via Google Classroom

Mark: 20%