Contribute to controlling work quantities and costs

URN: COSVR710
Business Sectors (Suites): Construction Site Supervision,Water Supply Distribution,Water Network Construction Operations,Utility Management Skills,Gas Network Construction Operations,Multi-Utility Network Construction Operations
Developed by: CITB
Approved on: 2020

Overview

"This standard is about contributing to the control of work quantities and costs by implementing works quantities and cost control systems, identifying opportunities and recommending ways to make cost savings, investigating any variations and agreeing and implementing corrective action in accordance with current organisational requirements which are equal to or exceed current statutory and legislative requirements
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of construction site supervision which is defined as the supervision of multiple construction trades and disciplines and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers"


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

"P1      contribute to your organisational requirements in relation to
          controlling work quantities and costs
P2      collect, evaluate and report work quantities and cost data in
          relation to at least three of the following:
          2.1      materials
          2.2      plant, machinery and equipment
          2.3      workforce
          2.4      sub-contractors
          2.5      recorded works
          2.6      programmes and schedules
P3      identify and report at least two of the following opportunities for
          cost savings to the people responsible:
          3.1      waste reduction
          3.2      resource management and logistics
          3.3      applications of new technologies and materials
          3.4      energy and utility management
          3.5      receipt and use of materials
          3.6      alternative sources and types of materials
          3.7      alternative suppliers of labour, materials and equipment
          3.8      document control and record keeping
          3.9      alternative methods of work
P4      investigate any variations to work cost or quantities, record the
          outcomes and implement the appropriate corrective action with
          the people responsible in relation to one of the following:
          4.1      restore progress in accordance with agreed programme
          4.2      agree new completion dates
          4.3      identify potential variation
          4.4      secure additional resources
          4.5      alter planned work"


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

Performance Criteria 1 Implement systems to control works quantities and costs K1 how to implement systems to control work quantities and costs according to organisational requirements in relation to: K1.1 accurate take-off schedules K1.2 organisational waste targets K1.3 recording receipt, usage and wastage of materials K1.4 on and off hirer of tools and equipment K1.5 use of consumables K1.6 transport K2 how to use the systems implemented to provide early indication warnings of potential issues Performance Criteria 2 Collect quantity and cost data K3 how to collect and record work quantities and cost data relating to: K3.1 materials K3.2 plant, machinery and equipment K3.3 workforce K3.4 sub-contractors K3.5 recorded works K3.6 programmes and schedules K4 how to report work quantities and cost data to people who need it in time to be able to use it K5 why you need to collect and record work quantities and cost data Performance Criteria 3 Identify opportunities for cost savings K6 how to identify and report opportunities for cost savings relating to: K6.1 waste reduction K6.2 resource management and logistics K6.3 applications of new technologies and materials K6.4 energy and utility management K6.5 receipt and use of materials K6.6 alternative sources and types of materials K6.7 alternative suppliers of labour, materials and equipment K6.8 document control and record keeping K6.9 alternative methods of work Performance Criteria 4 Review variations and implement corrective action K7 how to review variations in works quantities and costs K8 how to agree and implement the following appropriate corrective action with the people responsible: Corrective action K8.1 restore progress in accordance with agreed programme K8.2 agree new completion dates K8.3 identify potential variation K8.4 secure additional resources K8.5 alter planned work People responsible K8.6 the client, customer or their representative K8.7 contractors K8.8 consultants K8.9 sub-contractors K8.10 suppliers K8.11 workforce K8.12 internal management


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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

2025

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

CITB

Original URN

COSVR710

Relevant Occupations

Building Trades, Construction and Building Trades Supervisors, Construction, Planning and the Built Environment, Engineering, Process, Plant and Machine Operatives, Utility Managers, Construction Supervisor

SOC Code

5330

Keywords

Pre-start; Inspection; Co-Ordination; Operations; Site; Preparation