Lump Sum Contract in Construction

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Who is responsible for paying the CONTRACT PRICE?

  • Sub-contractor
  • Owner's Representative
  • Surety
  • Contractor (correct)

Which document describes the qualities of the material to be used in the construction work?

  • Sub-contractor
  • Drawings
  • Performance Bond
  • Specifications (correct)

Who acts on behalf of the Owner in the construction project?

  • Performance Bond
  • Sub-contractor
  • Owner's Representative (correct)
  • Contractor

What type of costs are considered under COST in contract documents?

<p>Expenditures properly incurred or to be incurred (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which party furnishes the PERFORMANCE BOND as a guarantee of good faith in executing the work?

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

What are DRAWINGS in the context of contract documents?

<p>Graphical presentations of the Work (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be immediately notified in case of any discrepancy found between the Drawings and Specifications and site conditions?

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

What type of contract involves the Contractor agreeing to complete a stipulated job of work for a fixed sum of money within a specified time?

<p>Lump Sum Contract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a Lump Sum Contract, when is payment usually made to the Contractor?

<p>Upon completion of milestones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the adequacy of the design and sufficiency of the Drawings and Specifications?

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

What should site investigations have revealed before the commencement of the project?

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

Which type of contract involves payment based on quantities of work performed at specified unit prices?

<p>Unit Price Contract (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of a Lump Sum Contract for the owner?

<p>The Contractor is responsible for preparing the BOQ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a Lump Sum Contract for contractors?

<p>The tendered price may include high-risk contingency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a Unit Price Contract, how is payment made to the Contractor?

<p>By detailed measurement of different items of works done (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of work is ideal for a Unit Price Contract?

<p>Work where quantities can't be accurately established before construction starts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a Labor Contract, who arranges and supplies all materials for construction at the site?

<p>Department or owner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What basis is the contract in a Labor Contract primarily on?

<p>Item rate basis for labor portion only (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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