Midterm

Question 1

T or F: One advantage of Design-Build delivery method is the known cost before construction begins

Answer 1

False

Question 2

T or F: In the case of pure Construction Management delivery method, the general contractor forms contracts with the sub-contractors

Answer 2

False

Question 3

T or F: In the Construction Management approach, the construction manager usually guarantees the overall price.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

T or F: If an owner has only fixed amount to spend and would not build a project if it costs would exceed this amount, design-bid-build would be the preferred delivery method.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

T or F: In a Guaranteed Maximum price (GMP) contract, cost above the GMP is covered by the contractor.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T or F: An addendum is a change issued to the bidder after the contract award.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

T or F: In a limited partnership, all the partners are liable to a limited amount.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

T or F: Call for tenders by the owner is treated as an Offer in Canada.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T or F: Safety of a construction project is the ultimate responsibility of the contractor’s Safety Manager.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

T or F: Unionized construction workers are generally paid higher than open-shop in Canada.

Answer 10

True