Project schedules show the timing of the physical working hours of staff and sub-contractors.
The following information about sub-contractors may be included in the project schedule to ensure it is quickly and easily accessible:
Contract rate
Contract rates refer to the rates listed in the contract documentation for prime cost sums A prime cost sum is the cost of an item that has either not been selected or the price was unknown at the time the contract was entered into. and provisional sums A provisional sum is an estimate of the cost of carrying out particular work including the cost of supplying any materials needed for the work. An estimate is required if, after making all reasonable enquiries, the builder cannot give a definite amount for the item at the time the contract is entered into. , which are estimated costs for a task.
Supplier details
Supplier details include the company name, address and phone numbers. The details are important for preparing the address section of purchase orders.
Materials supplied
Some sub-contractors supply their own materials as well as labour, eg plumbers often supply their own pipes. It is important to find out the materials that are provided so that the builder does not order something that the sub-contractor is going to bring.
Entering labour supplier details
This is a demonstration of entering supplier details in a computer program. Select steps two to seven to see this process.