CST Contracts and Procurement Week 2

What is the primary purpose of a Measured Term Contract?

• One-off construction projects
• Long-term maintenance or repetitive works
• Design and build projects
• High-risk construction projects

Which procurement method involves the client appointing a construction manager to oversee the project?

• Traditional
• Design and Build
• Construction Management
• Measured Term Contract

What is the role of architects as quasi-judicial officers in contract management?

• Conducting construction work
• Mediating disputes impartially
• Providing construction materials
• Financing the project

What is an 'invitation to treat' in contract law?

• A final offer
• A counter offer
• An invitation for offers
• An unconditional acceptance

Which FIDIC contract is suitable for projects where the contractor takes total responsibility for design and execution?

• FIDIC Red Book
• FIDIC Yellow Book
• FIDIC Silver Book
• FIDIC Green Book

What is the primary focus of NEC contracts?

• Detailed risk allocation
• Collaborative working and proactive project management
• Design and build responsibility
• Legal recourse

Which JCT contract is suitable for smaller, simpler projects?

• JCT Standard Building Contract
• JCT Design and Build Contract
• JCT Minor Works Building Contract
• JCT Intermediate Building Contract

What is 'unequivocal acceptance' in contract terms?

• An invitation to negotiate
• A clear and unconditional acceptance
• A counter offer
• A lapse of offer

What is the main benefit of using a Measured Term Contract?

• Flexibility for recurring maintenance needs
• Strict budget control
• Single point of responsibility
• Detailed risk allocation

In construction contracts, what does 'prime cost' refer to?

• Total project cost
• Allowances for materials or goods, excluding labour and installation
• Contractor's fee
• Employer's contingency fund