II--civil engineering English.pptVIP

Civil Engineering English Learning objectives: After learning this lesson, you will be able to: I. Understand the basic requirements for the managerial staff working in the overseas construction projects; II. Understand the importance of English proficiency; III. Grasp the full procedure of overseas construction projects; I. What are the basic requirements for the managerial staff working in the overseas construction projects? 1. Finance 2. Trade 3. Law FIDIC 1999 1.4 Law and Language The Contract shall be governed by the law of the country or other jurisdiction stated in the Contract Data. Common law/Case Law V.S. Civil Law/Continental Law 4. FIDIC/ICE/AIA forms of contract 5. Coordination 6. Experience 7. Expertise II. Is English proficiency important for the managerial staff in the overseas construction projects? 1. Two Examples: 不同意咨询工程师来函中的观点时，承包商写道： Your letter cannot be acknowledged. RIGHT? WRONG? 2) 新版FIDIC要求咨询工程师需要与业主和承包商协商的限定 Duly consult with, with due consultation Due在FIDIC中的理解 2. Problem with translators/interpreters on the construction site Insufficient knowledge in the specific fields 3. FIDIC 1999 1.4 Law and Language The ruling language of the Contract shall be that stated in the Contract Data. The language for communications shall be that stated in the Contract Data. If no language is stated there, the language for communications shall be the ruling language of the Contract. 4. How should English be learned? III. What is the basic procedure involved in an overseas civil engineering project? 2. Preparing the tender documents 2) Instructions to Tenderers Name of the work: Scope of work Cost of bidding Content of bidding documents Understanding and amendment of tender documents Preparation of the bids Deviations Transfer of tender document Earnest money Period of validity of the tender Submission of the bids Withdrawal of tender Sealing and marking of tenders Bid opening and evaluation Award of contract 3)