COSC 463 - Final Exam (with 100% Correct Solutions)

Scope, Time, Cost correct answers In a change order, what must always be taken into account? Direct and Constructive correct answers What are the 2 major categories of change? Direct Change correct answers A change that is directly made such as a formal change order, CCD or a field change. Field Change correct answers change that is done on site and a formal change order is done later. Constructive Change Directive correct answers What does CCD stand for? Defective plans/specs, Misinterpretation of plans/specs, Interference by the owner, and Construction Acceleration correct answers What are the 4 types of constructive change? Owner flexibility, economy, regulatory hurdles, and different site conditions correct answers Why might there need to be a change in a contract? Government entities getting involved, permitting issues, citizen opposition, and lawsuits to prevent construction correct answers What are some examples of regulatory hurdles? Architect correct answers Who has the authority to make a minor change order? Owner and Architect correct answers Who can approve a CCD or Constructive Change Directive? Contractor does not have to agree correct answers Who does not have to agree to a CCD or Constructive Change Directive? Owner, Contractor, and Architect correct answers Who needs to authorize a formal change order? True correct answers Before all changes, notice must be given. breach of contract (Spearin Doctrine), changes MUST be made to make the project work. correct answers Constructive change: Defective plans/specs when you are asked to do something a certain way that would take more time and money than necessary than through your own means and methods. (not a Spearin Doctrine issue) correct answers Constructive change: Misinterpretation of plans/specs anything the owner does that costs you time and money is interference such as, when an owner tries to take matters into his own hands, or does not make good on his promises correct answers Constructive change: Interference by Owner