Describe THREE (3) types of specifications that are commonly adopted and explain when they are used. Draft THREE (3) sentences for each type of specification for the tender of this project. You may make any reasonable assumptions, where necessary.

Question 1

• Describe THREE (3) types of specifications that are commonly adopted and explain when they are used. Draft THREE (3) sentences for each type of specification for the tender of this project. You may make any reasonable assumptions, where necessary.
• Discuss the factors to consider when determining the contents to be classified as “General”, “Technical” and “Requirement” specifications. For each classification, prepare any THREE (3) items related to this project.

Question 2

Discuss the procurement processes and the strategies to adopt to achieve the outcomes of the Industry Transformation Map (ITM).

• Explain the processes involved in using the Singapore Government Electronic platform to aid the project tender from sourcing, and awarding, to construction payment stages.
• Discuss the benefits and challenges of e-procurement in comparison with the traditional procurement route.
• Discuss how to examine and strategize the procurement considerations in the following stages to enhance Green Buildings, DfMA, and IDD outcomes set out in the Construction Industry ITM:

(i) Tender pre-qualification stage;
(ii) Preparation of project specifications stage;
(iii) Tender evaluation stage; and
(iv) Construction management stage.