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What is the purpose of providing bonds in construction projects?

To ensure the project is completed on time

To protect the contractor from non-payment (correct)

To guarantee the quality of the construction work

To provide financial security for the owner

What is a surety bond in construction projects?

A form of insurance for the contractor

A guarantee that the project will be completed on time

A type of payment made by the owner to the contractor

A guarantee provided by a firm that the contractor will fulfill the terms of the contract (correct)

Why do general contractors require major subcontractors to provide a surety bond?

To ensure the subcontractor is financially stable

To guarantee the quality of the subcontractor's work

To protect the owner from non-performance by the subcontractor (correct)

To provide insurance for the subcontractor

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Construction projects require contractors to provide bonds for protection.
Bonds protect employers from non-payment, non-performance, contractor default, and warranty issues.
Performance Security, Advance Payment Bond, and other bonds must be provided and maintained for payment.
Construction projects entail a great deal of risk for the owner.
Projects are often based on reliable estimates of construction costs.
A surety bond minimizes the risk of contractor defaulting on the project.
Surety bond is a guarantee provided by a firm that states that the contractor will fulfill the terms of the contract.
If the contractor defaults, the surety will be obligated to satisfy the terms of the contract.
General contractors may require major subcontractors to provide a surety bond.
Surety arrangement is common in construction.

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Test your knowledge of surety bonds in construction projects including Performance Security, Advance Payment Bond, and the role of surety firms in minimizing the risk of contractor default. Explore how bonds protect employers from non-payment, non-performance, and warranty issues.