While interview is not mandatory in the procurement process of work consultant, its practice offers owners a chance to gain a thorough understanding of each consultant and to enquire about the tender contents. Owners/OCs may arrange interviews as they see fit.

Interview flow

In general, invitation to interview should be given to shortlisted consultants in a reasonable timeframe. Each interview should take about 20 to 30 minutes. Owners/OCs may convene a meeting beforehand to discuss and define a pre-set list of interview questions. To ensure fair comparison, the interview duration for all works consultants shall not vary.

Reference questions for interview

•  Qualification of company directors/persons in charge/engineers
•  Quality control measures
•  Record of lawsuits

•  Number of professionals provided and reasonable working hours arrangement procedures
•  Arrangement of site supervision

Issues concerning the works

•  Recommended solutions for necessary rehabilitation
•  Knowledge in handling building rehabilitation orders received

After the interviews, owners/OCs should be able to grasp the appropriate scope of and charges for the work consultancy services involved.

Want to learn more?

• Building Rehabilitation Guidebook (Chapter 2)