ABSTRACT
Footpath diversions Stream or river diversion Cofferdam installation Cofferdam removal Support works Jetties Bridges De-watering General pumping Including construction of collecting sumps, etc. Site access roads and maintenance Scaffolding GENERAL PURPOSE PLANT - OTHER THAN THAT INCLUDED IN UNIT COSTS Lorries and dumpers for general transport around site Tractors and trailers Craneage for general use Compressed air plant Pumps Bowsers for fuelling plant Bowsers for water supply Non productive time for plant on site Obtained by comparing plant requirements as on programme with the plant time included in the build up of bill rates Note: For all items of plant listed above the cost of drivers and other attendants must be allowed for together with consumables and other operating costs INSURANCES AND BOND Contractors are legally required to insure against liability which may be incurred when employees are injured at work and when individuals are injured by owners' vehicles. There is also a statutory requirement for certain types of machinery to be inspected at regular intervals. In addition to legal requirements, companies insure against possible loss due to fire, explosion, fraud, liability incurred as a result of damage to the property of others and through serious injury to individuals. Certain risks are excluded from insurers' policies; these include war, revolution, etc, contamination by radioactivity and risks which arise from bad management. Generally insurance companies take into account the claims record of a Contractor when assessing premiums payable on a particular contract or policy. Premiums are related to the risks involved and, on large Civil Engineering contracts, the insurers will require full details of the work, the methods of construction, plant used and risks involved due to flood, ground conditions, etc. Insurance companies or brokers should be consulted before submitting a tender for major Civil Engineering work.
