The Principal has selected Design and Build as

the procurement method for their development. He wishes to retain the same

design consultant throughout all project stages, from inception till delivery

of the project.

a.      

(10 marks)

b.      

(5 marks)

Under the unamended AS4000 – 1997 General Conditions of Contract,

explain the rationales for:

a.      

(5 marks) 

b.      

(5 marks)

Under the unamended AS4000 – 1997 General Conditions

of Contract, outline the Contractor’s contractual rights in the event of delays

caused by:

a.       the Contractor's

 error in ordering required

materials  

                                                                                                                   (10 marks) 

b.      

(5 marks) 

c.      

(5 marks)

Discuss

the Contractor’s contractual rights if the Principal fails to pay the certified

amount in the progress certificate on or before the due date under Clause 37 of

the unamended AS4000 - 1997 general conditions of contract?

(5 marks)

a. What is a ‘Rise and Fall’ provision in a construction contract?

(2 marks)

b. How can this provision be inserted into the unamended AS4000 –

1997 General Conditions of Contract, to contractually allocate and share the

risk of fluctuating costs between the Principal and Contractor?

(8 marks)

Based

on the unamended AS4000 – 1997 General Conditions of Contract, describe the

conflicting role of the Superintendent in a construction contract.

(20 marks)

Based

on the following project objectives given below,

a.      

(10

marks)

b.      

(10 marks)

TIME:

COST:

FLEXIBILITY:

COMPLEXITY:

QUALITY:

CERTAINTY:

Is completion on

time important?

DIVISION OF

RESPONSIBILITY:

Is single-point

responsibility wanted?

BUILDABILITY: