Defects in Construction HNC-U20

What should be done if defects are apparent before practical completion?

• Ignore them

• Rectify them

• Document them

• Delay the project

Who might be put in a difficult position if defects are apparent in the works?

• Contractor

• Client

• Contract administrator

• Building owner

What might the contract administrator be liable for if they issue a certificate with defects?

• Increased costs

• Liquidated damages

• Project delays

• Legal disputes

What should the contract administrator do if pressured to certify practical completion with incomplete works?

• Certify immediately

• Inform the client in writing

• Ignore the pressure

• Seek legal advice

What is the building owner’s recourse after the defects liability period?

• Demand immediate repairs

• Seek redress in an action for damages

• Withhold payment

• Extend the liability period

What is the statutory remedy for defects in dwellings provided by?

• Building Regulations Act

• Defective Premises Act 1972

• Construction Safety Act

• Housing Standards Act

How long are actions for breach of contract time-barred?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 10 years

What does NEC suggest about defects in the ECC?

• They should be ignored

• They are part of the works not stated in the Works Information

• They are always the contractor's responsibility

• They should be fixed immediately

What is the obligation of both the supervisor and contractor regarding defects?

• To ignore them

• To notify each other as soon as they are aware

• To fix them immediately

• To report them to the client

What does the supervisor issue at or just after the defects date?

• Completion certificate

• Defects certificate

• Warranty certificate

• Inspection report