Construction Disputes and Risk Allocation Quiz
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What is the main reason for the recent emphasis on risk allocation and liability sharing in construction projects?

  • To address the losses suffered by owners and engineers (correct)
  • To ensure a risk-free environment for contractors
  • To shift all risks from contractors to owners
  • To remove the concept of arbitration from construction disputes
  • Why were contractors in earlier years expected to bear the responsibility for many construction risks?

  • Because owners did not want any responsibility
  • Because of the use of exculpatory clauses by owners (correct)
  • Because contractors did not want fair reimbursement
  • Due to lack of awareness about risks
  • What is a significant mindset shift seen in modern contractors according to the text?

  • Being content with taking all risks without seeking reimbursement
  • Accepting unfair contract conditions without resistance
  • Not engaging in litigation or arbitration for any losses
  • Being more proactive in recovering losses due to unfair contract conditions (correct)
  • What is the primary expectation of contractors regarding risk in the construction business?

    <p>Fair reimbursement for taking risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why have contractors become more assertive in recent times according to the text?

    <p>To recover losses due to unfair contract conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principal guideline in determining whether a risk should be transferred to another party?

    <p>Whether the party assuming the risk has the competence to assess and expertise to control it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of risk management according to the text?

    <p>Minimizing, covering, and sharing risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must project parties do before work begins to understand risk responsibility?

    <p>Discuss and decide on realistic risk levels, assumption, and allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about managing risks in construction?

    <p>Risks must be minimized, covered, and shared among participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text define risk for the purpose of emphasizing risk management?

    <p>The variation in possible outcomes in a given situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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