LHAP 402 Contracts Flashcards
Sales minus the cost of goods sold. This is ?
Margin
The amount by which the cost of a product is increased in order to derive the selling price. This is the ?
Markup
What is the difference between Margin and Markup
Margin is sales minus the cost of goods sold and Markup is the amount which a product is increased to derive selling price
Markup divided by product cost =
Markup percentage
Margin divided by sales =
Margin percentage
To derive markup percentages the calculation is
Desired margin/cost of goods = Markup percentage
Desired margin/cost of goods =
Markup percentage
Use “ ? ” in connection with acts of the Contractor or with labor, material and equipment to be furnished by him.
Shall
Use “ ? ” in connection with acts of the Owner or Architect.
Will
Lighting fixtures shall be furnished by Owner.”
Is this an appropriate use of the word Shall
No
“Footings will rest on undisturbed soil.”
Is this an appropriate use of the word Will
No
“Footings shall rest on undisturbed soil.”
Is this an apppropriate use of the word Shall
Yes
“Lighting fixtures will be furnished by Owner.”
Is this an appropriate use of the word Will
Yes
For a contract to be valid what 2 conditions must be met
All parties must enter into the contract by mutual consent. That there be some recognized payment (promise) for the work requested.
All conditions of the duties and obligations of the contractor and promises of the owner are written and agreed to by both parties. These contracts provide both parties with better assurance in legal disputes but take considerable time to prepare.
This describes a
Binding Contract
If offer and acceptance of duties and obligations are made verbally. The owner legally accepts an offer if work is not halted. If failure of payment occurs, and the court finds in the contractor’s favour, the court assesses the consideration the contractor deserves for work accomplished to date. This describes a
Implied contract
Does a contract have to be written to be legal
No
Does a contract have to be written to be enforceable
Yes
Typical Labour Rates. Subtotal 1 =
5 Points
Base Rate of Pay+ Vacation+ Stat.Holidays+ Overtime+ Guaranteed Wage = Subtotal 1
Typical Labour Rates. Subtotal 2 =
Subtotal 1 + Payroll Taxes = Subtotal 2
Typical Labour Rates. Subtotal 3 =
Subtotal 2 + Benefits = Subtotal 3
Typical Labour Rates. Total Cost/Hr =
Subtotal 3 + Production Costs = Typical Labour Rates
Depreciation =
Purchase Price/Years
Total fixed cost =
4 PNTS
Purchase $ + Depreciation + Inflation + Interest