DSC, SUBSURFACE DISPUTE, DELAY CLAIMS, PAYMENT PROCESSING CLAIMS

Question 1

What is the difference between type I and type II DSC?

Answer 1

Type I: Different than in contract
Type II: Different than known and usual

Question 2

Please state the procedure for DSC.

Answer 2

Notify owner before disturbing the conditions
Owner investigates
if agrees, adjustment of cost & time
Requires written notice

Question 3

What remedies a contractor can use if no DSC clause in contract?

Answer 3

Fraud
Negligent misrepresentation
Withholding material information
Mutual mistake

Question 4

What can an owner utilize to limit their exposure to differing site conditions?

Answer 4

Site investigation clause

Question 5

What are the 5 types of delay analysis techniques?

Answer 5

Window
Impacted as-planned
Global
But-for
Collapsed as-built

Question 6

What are some benefits of window technique for delay analysis?

Answer 6

Graphical
Court Friendly
Divides project into manageable parts
Self-checking

Question 7

What are some limitations of window technique for delay analysis?

Answer 7

Data intensive nature
Can be manipulated by cut-off date
Requires a detailed as-planned schedule

Question 8

Final Payment and the release of retainage will be made when:

Answer 8

Owner has assurance that all parties have been paid