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Question1)Provide the differentiating characteristics of the following types of contract and outline situations where they each may be considered suitable for use on a 'construct only' project
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Question1)Provide the differentiating characteristics of the following
types of contract and outline situations where they each may be considered suitable for use on a 'construct only' project. Refer your response to the needs of both the Client and Contractor, considering how the type of contract might affect them:
Bespoke Contract
Tailored Contract
Standard Form of Building Contract
Of the three contract types listed above, which is the most commonly seen type (judged by number of projects); AND which type sees the highest value of work? Suggest a reason for this distribution.
Question 2:
Referring to the contract for Commercial Development at Erehwon, the Contractor is delayed in completing the works for a number of reasons, including:
-Exceedingly bad weather: Delayed by 6 days in weeks 3 and 4
-Late issue of steelwork information by engineer: Delayed 10 days in weeks 4 and 5
-Late delivery of steel frame: Delayed by 3 days in week 12
At what point is the Contractor required to give notice to the superintendent and the other party, of delay for each of the above incidents; and what information is required to be given in the initial notice?
For each of the above incidents, is the Contractor entitled to and extension of time? Justify your answer.
