Construction Management
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781119256809
Author: Daniel W. Halpin, Bolivar A. Senior, Gunnar Lucko
Publisher: WILEY
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 3, Problem 7RQE
To determine
The procedure that a contractor must follow to claim a time extension, the necessary documents required to prove that the climate is the reason for time extension, and the sort of records that a local contractor must keep regarding weather conditions.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Which of the following statements are valid reasons for the owner to terminate the work for cause? Check all
that apply.
A. Contractor fails to make prompt payments to workers, subcontractors, and material suppliers
B. Contractor fails to submit certifications for payment
C. Contractor disregards laws or other legal requirements
D. Contractor is guilty of a material/substantial breach/violation of the contract documentss
Identify the type of contractual work tendered by contractors
with refrence please .
QUESTION 1
Once the contractor has received the notice to proceed, he mustdo the following:
OA Move the equipment
OB. Move the showers
OC. No answers are validi
OD Move materials and people
OE Move the equipment, materials, and people
QUESTION 2
During construction, one way to identify how long each acitvity will take is
OA After award, but before owner signs the Agreement
OB Interview other contractors who have done similar work
OC Create a schedule
OD. No answers are valid
OE In the pre-construction phase
OF Ask the owner how long they want the activity to last
QUESTION 3
One way a project schedule is used is to evaluate impact of changes in the work.
O True
False
QUESTION 4
A list of proposed subcontractor activities should be prepared during the following:
0 A. Budget preparation
OB Pre-construction phase
OC. Negotiation of contract
OD. Bid of the project
OE. No answers are validi
Chapter 3 Solutions
Construction Management
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, civil-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Evaluation of the contractor’s schedule submittal should be limited to what three principal concerns?arrow_forward1. What types of transactions between the contractor and the owner or engineer/architect should bedocumented? 2. What happens when the terms of the Supplementary General Conditions are in conflict with the GeneralConditions? 3. Under CSI Format, explain the difference between the documents referred to as “General Conditions” and“General Requirements.” 4. What are the three principles of lean construction and why are they relevant to the environment? 5. What purpose does an audit trail of documents or transactions provide? 6. Give an example of a process to demonstrate how workflow could be used for contract administration. 7. Under the CSI Format, the definition of Contract Documents does not include the Notice Inviting Bids,Instructions to Bidders, or the Bid itself. Name the principal exception to this rule, wherein the term Contract Documents may include the Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, and the Bid itself. 8. What is the value of having a project extranet track…arrow_forwardWhat are the different types of permits required in a construction project?arrow_forward
- c) Discuss the complete process of pre-qualification of contractorsarrow_forwardWhy should inspector not be given the authority to orderthe contractor to stop operations?arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is true regarding stopping the work on a project? Check all that apply. A. The owner has the authority to order the contractor to stop work if the contractor fails to correct work that is not compliant with the contract documents B. The contractor has the right to stop work if hazardous materials are encountered during the work that are not addressed in the contract documents C. The architect/engineer has authority to order the contractor to stop work D. The contractor does not have the authority to stop work, even if the owner has failed to pay the contractor within the time stipulated in the contract documents E. The owner has the authority to order the contractor to stop work if the contractor repeatedly fails to carry out the work in accordance with the contract documentsarrow_forward
- Why should the contractor submittals be handled carefully?arrow_forwardA practicing civil engineer attached his signature and seal on a set of construction plans and documents. However, on the day he attached his signature and seal, his professional license as a civil engineer has already expired the day before, and his application for renewal is still pending upon submission of some requirements for renewal. Is the signature and seal valid and acceptable? Explain.arrow_forwardDescribe the kind of risk involved, if any, where the engineer,the inspector, or the Resident Project Representative is contractually given the right to stop the work.arrow_forward
- . How much testing is performed by the Resident Project Representative and his staff?arrow_forwardYour company, a G7 contractor is appointed as main contractor for construction of a new recreational building and facilities at Pantai Minyak Beku, Batu Pahat, Johor. You are chosen for a new position as Construction Contract Manager to administer the construction contract for those recreational buildings and facilities. Prepare your scope of work as a Construction Contract Manager for submission as part of the quality management system (QMS) documentation of the project. (C3) Open ended question.arrow_forwardA contractor enters into a contract to design and build an airport terminal. The contractor is responsible for the design and overall management of the project build, including engineering, site clearance, foundation, procurement, construction of terminal space, gates with loading bridges, customs and immigration, airline office space, distribution systems required for its operations, and installation of equipment and finishing. How many distinct performance obligations are in the contract? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Structural Analysis (10th Edition)Civil EngineeringISBN:9780134610672Author:Russell C. HibbelerPublisher:PEARSON
Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Cou...Civil EngineeringISBN:9781337705028Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam SivakuganPublisher:Cengage Learning
Fundamentals of Structural AnalysisCivil EngineeringISBN:9780073398006Author:Kenneth M. Leet Emeritus, Chia-Ming Uang, Joel LanningPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Traffic and Highway EngineeringCivil EngineeringISBN:9781305156241Author:Garber, Nicholas J.Publisher:Cengage Learning
Structural Analysis (10th Edition)
Civil Engineering
ISBN:9780134610672
Author:Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher:PEARSON
Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Cou...
Civil Engineering
ISBN:9781337705028
Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Fundamentals of Structural Analysis
Civil Engineering
ISBN:9780073398006
Author:Kenneth M. Leet Emeritus, Chia-Ming Uang, Joel Lanning
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Traffic and Highway Engineering
Civil Engineering
ISBN:9781305156241
Author:Garber, Nicholas J.
Publisher:Cengage Learning