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BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING
AND TECHNOLOGY,
L-vr-l B. Sc. Engineering Examinations 20182019
Sub : CE 301 (Professional Practice and Communication)
Full Marks : 210 Tllnc : 3 Hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECUON

SECTION
-A
'Iherc are FO R questions in
this section. Question No. 4 is Compulsory. Answer Any

TWO from Question I to 3.

I. What are the various methods available for procurementof intellectual services?
Descri the sul ability of each method. (25)
(b A consultant is to be selected using QCBS method for design of Aimort
nfrastructures. qualifying marks is 75% for technical proposal. The weightage for
technical and financial proposals are 90% and 10% respectively.

After evaluation of technical proposals received following results are known:

Technical Scores:
Fitm B c

Tcchnical Score (T) % 80 70 90 76

After opening of financial proposals, the following figures are obtained:

Firm

Financial Offer Value (Tk) In lakh 100 140 110

Prepa ranking of the firms. (10)

For the procurcmcnt of twenty storied building construction work with an estimated
cost of 80 crore taka, the project duration is four years. Il is planned to have a minimum
billing amount is 10%. Prepare the Tender Data Sheet (TDS) for this project for the
following items: (25)

(i) Tend Security (ii) Specific ExpeHences in tenns of project size and work valuc (iii)
An al Construction Turnover (iv) Liquid Asset.
What contract provision will apply, if the Contractor delays thc work without a
reasonable ground? Explain how this provision is applied? (10)

3. (a) Write the specification of brick work considering all aspects of material quality,

workmanship, measurement and payment. (20)

(b) Prepare a BOQ, in a standard format, for brick work of 250 mm thick and 50 of

work volume. (15)

Contd . .... ... P/2

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(17)
4. (a) Show diagrammatically the preparation for a career in Civil engineering by ASCE.
(18)
(b) Discuss briefly the five basic characteristics of a profession.

SECTION - B
There are FOUR questions in this section.
Answer either 5(a) or 5(b). Question 6, 7 and 8 are Compulsory.

following cases (as

5. Explain in your own words what is the Engineer supposed to do in the
(15)
per ASCE code of ethics lecture-notc given to you):

—--5(a) (i) conflict of interest

(ii) confidential information
(iii) undertaking engineering assignments
(iv) regarding public health, safety and welfare
(v) in all professional relations or professional matters.
OR
5(b) (i) competingwith other engineers
(ii) accepting compensation
(iii) interchanging information and experience
(iv) express opinion on engineering subject
(v) avoiding type of conduct or practice.

6. (a) Define communicationand briefly describe the process of human communication.

Name (without describing)the basic communicationskills and the traits of an effective
communicator. (17)
(b) Namc three broad categories of formal communication channels. Describe three types
of internal operational. (18)

7. (a) Show diagrammatically the following: (10)

(i) Scope-schcdule-budgelrelationship
(ii) Various stages of a project.
(b) Briefly describe the various project characteristics. (10)

8. (a) Define contracts. Briefly describe the tenns used to categorize contracts. For a
contract to bc binding what are six elements that must be present. (17)
(b) Briefly describe the various types of project delivery systems. (18)

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L-3/T-1/CE Date: 29/09/2018
BANGLADESH INIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-3/T-l B, Sc. Engineering Examinations 2017-2018

Sub: CE 301 (Professional Practice and Communication)

Full Marks: 210 Time: 3 Hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

SECTION
-A
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.

(a) Distinguish between Act and Regulation and in this connection explain the

functionality of PPA-2006 and PPR 2008. (15)

(b) Name the different types of tendering methods for procurementof works and
goods. Explain the suitability of each method for any particular situation. (20)

2. (a) Describe the tender process using a flow-chart. Write the steps of tender evaluation. (25)
(b) List, in order of priority, the documents that form the Contract. (10)

3. (a) Explain why specification is necessary. Describe the attributes of good

specification. (15)
(b) Write a specification for concrete (or brick) works in a high rise building showing
requirements of material quality, transportation, workmanship, testing, measurement
and payment. (20)

4. (a) In a standard format prepare a BOQ for brickwork in a multi-storied building.

Consider 50 m3 of work volume for brick work. (10)
(b) For a construction contract, establish the relationship between GCC and PCC for

the following: (25)

Definitions of "The Employer", "Contractor", "The Engineer", and 'Day";

(ii) Performance Security;

(iii) Variation;

(iv) Payment;

(v) Settlement of Disputes.

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SECTION - B
Answer any THREE.
There are FOUR questions in this section.

(5)
5. (a) Define 'Civil Engineers' as per ASCE Body of knowledge.
(10)
(b) Briefly describe Ancient Structural System.
relationship. (10)
(c) Define Project. Briefly describe Scope-Schedule-Budget triangular
(10)
(d) Draw the flow of work in project development.

6. (a) Why 'construction document' phase has higher emphasis during design phase? (7)

(b) Briefly discuss quality control plan. (7)

(c) Briefly describe the three main clements of verbal communication. What is defined
as problem and barrier to communication?List the major problems. Briefly explain
abstraction. (17)
(d) What are the 'Common Client Concerns' during predesign? (4)

7. (a) Briefly discuss 6 types of contract systems in project delivery. (15)

(b) Briefly discuss the most important aspects of inquiry by surety companies before

issuing bonds. (10)

(c) Write short notes on: (10)
(i) General Liability Insurance
(ii) Fiduciary Risk
(iii) Project Characteristics.

8. (a) Define communication. Describe briefly the process of human communication.

Explain why is communication important? (17)
(b) What is project proposal? What do supplementary parts of a project proposal
generally contain? Briefly describe chronology of procedures for solicited major

proposals. (18)

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Date : 02/08/2017
BANGLADESH INVERSITY OF
n,'GINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,
L-3fT-l B. Sc. Engineering Examinations 2016-2017
Sub : CE 301 (Professional Practice and
Communication)
Full Marks : 210
Time : 3 Hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR
EACH SECTION
SECTION - A
There are FOUR questions in this
Section. Answer any THREE.
l. (a) In connection with the
preparation of a tender document for constructionof a twenty
storied building with an estimated cost of
Tk- fifty crore and project duration four years,
prepare the tender data sheet (TDS) for the
following items: (20)
(i) Genera Experience (ii) Specific Experience
(iii) Tender Security (iv) Turnover (v)
Liquid AsseL
0) For the work mentioned above, prepare a standard Notification
of Award OJOA) to
the v.dnningtenderer.
(15)

2. (a) Establish the relationship between GCC and FCC clauses with respect to following

items:
(25)
(i) Completion Time (ii) Liquidated Damage (iii) CompensationEvents (iv) Retention
(v) Arbitration

(b) Write specification for concrete works in building.

3.. (a) What is the purpose of having a procurement plan. In a standard format, prepare a

procurement plan on behalfofa procuring entity.

(b) W. the steps involved in the evaluation of tender. (15)

(c) For the award of a job under intellectual service procurement by QCBS method, the
technical weightage is 80% with a qualifying mark of 75%. Compute combined score and
ranking of the firms for the award of the contract.Followinginformationhas been
obtained after evaluation: (10)
Firm Technical score 100 Financial Pro osal Value
70
85 2 crore
c 90 2.5 crore
80 2 crore

4. (a) Define 'Civil Engineers as per ASCE Body of Knowledge. (5)

0) Briefly describe five attributes of civil engineering profession. (10)

(c) What are project characteristics? (10)

(d) What are the 'Think Twice' contract clauses? (10)

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SECTION-B
TETREE questions.
There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer any

(17)
5. (a) Describe the steps for preparing an effective oral presentation.
(b) What are the different types of communication activities of an orgæüzatioa? Desctibe
(18)
them briefly.

6. (a) List in detail the different parts of a business proposal. (17)

(b) wmy do problems in communication occur? Explain Abstracting and Inferring.

Describe different types of non-verbal communication. (18)

7. (a) Define project. Briefly describe scope-Schedule-Budgettriangular relationship. List

the elements of contract law that make a contract binding. (IT)
(b) Draw the flow of work in project development.Briefly discuss different types of
contract format in project delivery. (18)

8. (a) Briefly discuss, (17)

(i) General liability Insurance
(ii) Employment practices liability insurance
(iii) Fiduciary risk
(iv) Bid bond
(v) Multiple prime
(b) wmat are the activities one needs to follow while dealing with contract risk? List the
specific concerns of professional liability insurance. (18)

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L-YT-IICE Date 18/01/2017
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-311-1 B. Sc. Engineering Examinations 2015-2016

Sub : CE 301 (Professional Practice and Communication)

Full Marks 210 Time : 3 Hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

SECTION - A
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.

1. (a) Describe the steps that are followed in tender evaluation. (20)
(b) With the help of a flow-chart, describe the tendering process for procurement. (15)

2. (a) Describe the essential elements of a tender document vsith brief description of each

element. (20)
(b) Describe the basic conditions to be fulfilled for accepting a JV contractor. (5)
(c) Describe the GCC and PCC clauses pertaining to timely completion of contract. (10)

3. (a) In a standard format prepare a BOQfor concrete'vsorkto be used in the foundation

mat of a high-rise building. (15)
(b) If an essential item is not included in the BOQwhat provision of the contract may be
used to resolve the problem. (10)
(c) Describe e-GP as a means of eliminating tendering malpractices. (10)

4. (a) Define 'Civil Engineers' as per ASCE Body of Knowledge. (5)

(b) Write five necessary outcomes of civil engineeling education under professional
category. (5)

(c) Briefly describe five attributes of civil engineering profession. (10)

(d) What are activities one needs to follow while dealing with contract risk? (10)
(e) What are the elements of risk management? (5)

-B
SECTION
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any TIIREE.

5. (a) Define coinmunication. Briefly explain the importance and necessity or

communication in business. Briefly describe the different types of communication
activities in an organization. (18)
(b) Describe in bliefthe main concepts of the seven Cs of effective communication. (17)

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Briefly describe the steps to be followed

6. (a) Define a repofl. Why are reports important?
(18)
in writing a short report?
Ethics for Engineers document as
(b) Answer the following with reference to the code of
(5x3+1x2=17)
supplied to you.
principle should the
(i) For compensation of those engaged in engineering work, what
Engineer uphold?
(ii) The Engineer should not associate with what kind of enterprise or which type of
engineers?
(iii) How should the Engineer cooperate with other engineers and students?
(iv) When will an Engineer undertake engineering assignments?
(v) What shouldan Engineer do if his judgement is overruledby non-technical authority?
(vi) What kind of conduct or practice will the Engineer avoid?

7. (a) Define project. Briefly describe three measures of project activity. Draw the flow of
work in project development. (18)
(b) What are the Think twice' contract clauses? Mention names of the professional/
people!organization of four different groups of project d'helopment? (17)

8. (a) Name diffcrent types of project deli'.cry system, procurement method and contract

format. What ere the specific concerns of professional liability insurance? (18)

(b) Briefly describe the following: (Ix5+3x4=17)

(i) Common types of bond
(ii) Fiduciary risk
(iii) Model contracts
(iv) DBB

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Suh : CE 301 (i'wfœ$ional ['raci:cc and

l'inu : 3 Flours

Tiu: figures in the margin indicate full marks.

SEPARATE SCRIPTS F.ACIISECTION

SF.CNON - A

TIlere are FOUR questions in Ihis seciion. Answer THREE-

J With referencc to PPA-2006 clauses 31 and 32, state Il',etendering methods that can

be utiliscd l'or procuremellt good:•;and work:; mcntioningthe parti•zlar siution of

application for cach o? Il',e mct110d. (25)

Wh)' Open Tendering Method (OEM) is a preturoJ mcthodof procurcment?VVhat

are the requirenw•nts of P PA regalding use o!'OTM? (10)

V2 19/ State the methods that can be uscd for procurenu•ntof intellectual scraccs. Wilh
appropriate example explain suitability applying Illese methods. (25)
ufUndcr QCBS, the tcchnical scorcs obtaincd hy threc participants A, B and C are 75,
85 and 90 respectlvcly. lina1W1alproposal by of 111cpa:licipants arc

ranktng of 111capplicants. The qualifying matk t'ùr technie.tlscoveis 75% and wcightage

0C technical score is 80%. (10)

3. (a) What are the requircntcnts of a Joint Venture Tendef? (10)

(b) Wilh to condition of contract, statc the relationshipbctwccn GCC and PCC

and prepare the corresponding GCC and PCC clausc.s ror any live ofthe following issucs: (25)
(I) Definition (i) 'Etnployer' (ii) 'Contraetor' and (iii) The Engincer'.
(Il) Advance Paytnent
(III) Perronnance Security

(IV) Retention Money

(V) Liquidated Damage

( VI) Conwensation Events
(VII) Arbitration

G!) I)eline Civil Engineers as per ASCE descvibe attiibutes of civil

çrotëssion,
(10)
Ibe Illitlk ('Vice clauses.

O/Brietiy describe Conventional Pioposal. Mullip!e Contracts,

Negoliated Ternts and
Conditions, and Model Contracts,
(17)
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 ace R questions in Illis section. Answer any THREE.

3. (a) Dcscrlbe brieily the difL•renl lypcs of business conununicalion. (15)

(b) Explain the lowing communication tenns: (20)
(i) Abstracting
(ii) In ficrring

(iii) Denotations
(iv) Connotations

("Define project. Briefly describe the Scope- Schedule- Dudgcl triangular rclationship.

Describe project characteristics. (2+6+9=17)

Explain the cojnmunieation tcnns Concretcnc.ss,Conciseness and Cojnplclencss Of

the seven ("s or clTective communication. (18)

0. 7 Define Liability Insurance, Liability Insurancc und Bond. Who arc thc
principal players in the professional liability insurance industry and what arc thcir roles?

Name the specific concerns for profcssionul liability insurance. (6+9+5=20)

Ub) Who are the participants in Project development'? Show in a diagram thc flow of work

in project development. (5+10=15)

O. Briefly answer and explain the following questions bascd on the code of cthics for
cngincers.
(j) According to scction 2, what issues should the Engineer have proper regard to and

what shall he do ifobscrved conditions endangerthose issucs? (7)

According to section 4, what should the Enginccr endeavor to cxtend and what

should he protect (he cnginecring profession fronl? (7)

'(iii) According to section 6, whcn will an Enginecr undcrtakc cnginccring

assignments and whcn should he engage or advise engaging expcfls? (7)

(iV) According to section 8, what should art Engineer cndeavor to do in case of

conflict of interest?
'(v) According to section 12, what should an Engincer NOT ilttetnpt to do rcgarding

anoihej• enginccß.' (7)

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L-i B. Sc. EngineefingExaminations
CE (Professicnal Practice and C.om.nunication)
Marks .10 Time : 3 Hours
The figures in the margin indicate full mtrks.
VSE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

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SECTION
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any TIIREE.

78) With the heip of sv;t3bleexamplc(s)describe(he guidelineof PPR for preparationof

technical specifi :ation of goods item. (15)
Db) Wrile specification of a goods item and a civil work item. (20)

2. 11)order of priority, list the doculnents that fonn pact of th2 contract. (5)

(b) Suppose that as an outcomeof a tenderprocess'X-Brothers Ltd.' has been found as

the lowest respcnsiv.ebidder for construction work of a residential hall at BUET. In this
connection, prepare a Notification of Award on behalf of the orocuöng entity. (15)

Dcscribe the tendering process through a flow-chart. (15)

3. (a) For the purposeof constructionof a highway bridge ove: a river, tenderdocumentis
to be prepared. The overall length of the bridge is 1500 m and the estimated cost is
1000 crore taka. Prepare the tcnder data sheet for the following items: (20)
6 Tender's experience (general and specific work)
K) Tender security
Jif) Required constructionturnover
v) Liquid asset or working capital required
(v) Pre-Tendcr meeting
Note that the project duration is 3 years.

(b) Briefly describe the following ten-ns: (15)

(i) A*.thmatic correction
(ii) Contract price
(iii) Post qualification

4. (a) the u•hcre. conditionsmay bc preferredthan the conditionsof

contract ptovided in StandardTender Document.
(5)
(b) Prepare a standard BOQfor concretingwork in super-structure of a bridge.
(12)
(c) Discuss the steps for preparing effective oral presentation.
(18)

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 SECTION-B
There FOUR quayiens in this section. Answer any TIIREE.

t are the main

"how six different types of project delivery systems in flow chaffs.

advantages of DBB system, DB system and Multiple Prime system?

(18)

r are the 'think twice' contract clauses (namcs only)? (10)

Who are the three key players in project development and delivcry process? Who are

the founh gr6up that co-exist with the three key players. (7)

6. What procedures;steps should be followed while dealing with contract lisk. (10)
Write down the names of specific concerns for professional liability insurance. (5)
Define Civil Engineers. Describe five basic attributes ofCivil Engineering profession. (10)
(d) Blietly describe Scope-Schedule-Budget triangular relationship with respect to project. (10)

a) Describe the planning steps before a meeting and proceduresduring the meeting and

also identify va:ious participants' roles in a meeting. (18)

) What are the seven Cs cf effective communication?Describe completeness,
conciseness and concreteness. (17)

S. (a) Describe what the cnginecr is supposed to do under various circumstancesaccording

to the relevant sections of Code of Ethics ror Engineers documentas supplied to you.
(i) According to Section 2, uhat issues of the public should the Engineer keep in
mind in the performanceof his professional duties? If his judgement is ovemaledby
non-technical authoritywhat should he do? (3+2)
(ii) According to the Section 4, what should the Engineer endeavor to do and what

should he protect the engineeri lg profession from? (4)

(iii) According to the Section 12. what should the Engineer not attemptto do with regards

to the professional reputation. pnspects of practiceor employmentof another engineer? (4)

(iv) According to the Section 13, what kind of persons or engineers the Engineer
should not become professiona ly associatedwith? (4)
(b) Write short notes on:

(i) Most common bonds. (4)

(ii) Piincipal playcrs in the pjof:ssionai liability insuranceincloslry.
(5)
(iii) Three meoswes of project ctivity.
(5)
(iv) Fiducia:y Risk.

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Ti;nz 3 Hours

The ligur:s in the margin indicate full iliJJk5.

USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

SECTION-A
TILREE.
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any

international competitive
(a) Discuss the diflérent types of tender under national and
(25)
bidding. Describe {heapplicability of each or these methods.
(10)
bidding.
(b) Descnhe special provisions to be made for international competitive

estimated cost of
(a) Roads and Highways Dep:mment is to build a blidge with an
of 60 m each.
Tk. 200 crore. The bridge has a total length of 240 m with four equal span
least five
For tendering of the work, prepare Tender Data Sheet (TDS) items. Include at
(25)
TDS items.
(b) List the tender accompanyments that a tenderer has to submit along the tender

for the above mentioned project.

(10)

3. (a) Describe at least five provisions of General Conditions of Contracl (GCC) with

relevant provisions of Particular Conditions of Contract (PCC) for any assumed project. (25)

(b) Prepare a sample BOQ fir a major Civil Work item of construction with detail

description. (10)

4. (a) Describe the different types of communication activities of an organization. (17)

(b) Describe what needs to be done for the tbllowing written or oral communications: (18)
(i) Completeness

(ii) Conciseness
(iii) Ccinsideration

SECTION-B
They: FOUR questions in this section. Answer any
THREE.

-i. (a) Briefly dese:-ibe two-phased

approach to risk management.
(5)
(b) Vr%-iL'
dy;wii ildiiies• "7hi:ik Tfi ice" clauses. lhe co:nmon
methods of procurement in project deiivery
sys:enl?
(7+3=10)

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(5x4=20)
(c) Wfitc r,otes on:

(i) (Dl III)

(ii) Deductible

(iii) Project prolt•ssiunal liability insurance

(iv) General liability instirance

(v) Fiduciary Risk.

(a) Graphical!y show the ofwork in projcct developlllcn!.

(b) What is Pre.Design? What data should be includcd dilling Ptc-Dcsign phasc? W'hat

are lile Keyactivities In Pre-Design? (12)

(c) Brielly describe QCI' and Projcct Characlerislics.

(d) l)esctibe Ihe role or Acluaries and UllderwrilelSin prú•ssional liabilil)' insuranee

V%'hat
is band? l)eline Bid Bond and Id. IO)

7. (a) Describe in teheral what diffcrent parls a propsal (20)

(b) Cive conll)lcle chronological description the vari01tssteps ll)llowcd during the
entire prc,cess lilajor solicited proposal. (15)

8. (a) Deline Civil Engineers. Describe five basic attfibutes01'Civil engincering profcssion. (2+8= IO)

(b) Write down (he orco:lllnon projcct dclivery system and contracl ferina:. (5+5=10)

(c) Write short notes on: (15)

(i) Abstracting

(ii) Infcrring

(iii) Denotation and Connotation.

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