Construction Contracts and Dispute Resolution

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What happens if work needs to be repeated according to the text?

  • The contractor must do it regardless of fault (correct)
  • The contractor can request additional payment
  • The owner must cover the cost of the repetition
  • The consultant is responsible for redoing the work

Who is responsible for paying for any damage caused while redoing work?

  • The owner
  • The contractor (correct)
  • The consultant
  • The architect

What should happen if the contractor causes damage while redoing work?

  • The contractor faces no consequences
  • The owner pays for the damages
  • The contractor must pay for fixing the damage (correct)
  • The consultant covers the repair costs

What is the responsibility of the contractor if they mess something up and it's not worth fixing?

<p>Contractor is required to pay a specified amount (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who authorizes the spending of cash allowances according to the text?

<p>Owner through the Consultant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if unexpected cash allowances lead to extra costs?

<p>Cost is deducted from the contract price through a change order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for creating a work schedule under cash allowances to avoid delays?

<p>Contractor and Consultant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If work needs to be redone, who bears the responsibility for completing it again?

<p>Contractor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In case of damages caused by redoing work, who should cover the repair costs?

<p>Contractor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who decides on an amount to be paid if something cannot be fixed?

<p>Consultant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Contract Administration

  • If the Consultant finds no need for contract alterations, a report will be sent to the Owner and Contractor.

Dispute Resolution

  • Disputes will be resolved through a dispute resolution process.

Protection of Person and Property

  • Measures will be taken to protect people and property during the project.

Governing Regulations

  • The project will be governed by relevant regulations.

Insurance

  • Insurance coverage will be in place for the project.

Owner Takeover

  • The Owner has the right to take over the project under certain circumstances.

Indemnification and Waiver

  • The Contractor and Owner will indemnify each other against certain risks.

Risks of CCDC 4 Unit Price Contract

  • Risks for the Owner include financial, schedule, and quality risks.
  • Risks for the Contractor include financial, estimation, and management risks.

Payment Process

  • The Contractor submits a written request for payment to the Consultant.
  • The Consultant reviews the work and establishes the payment amount.
  • A payment certificate is issued to the Owner.
  • The Owner pays the Contractor.

Administration of the Contract

  • The Contractor must redo defective work, regardless of fault.
  • The Contractor is liable for damages caused during redoing work.
  • The Contractor must pay for damages caused by redoing work.

Execution of the Work

  • The Contractor is responsible for executing the work as per the Contract.

Allowances

  • Cash allowances are authorized by the Owner through the Consultant.
  • The Contractor and Consultant create a schedule for work under cash allowances.
  • Unexpected cash allowances are deducted from the contract price through a change order.

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