WorksheetsMidterm Prep
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
What are the three primary features of the Constitution?
Statute Law, Common Law, Civil Code
Division of Power, Creation of the Courts, Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Federal Powers, Provincial Powers, Municipal Powers
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What type of law is created by federal or provincial legislatures?
Common Law
Case Law
Statute Law
Administrative Law
What are the three key features that make a contract enforceable?
Voluntary Agreement, Consideration, Offer and Acceptance
Performance, Payment, Approval
Risk, Reward, Responsibility
Consent, Condition, Capacity
What is a construction lien?
A legal claim placed on property to secure payment for labour or materials
A document outlining payment terms between a client and contractor
A form of permit issued by the municipality
A voluntary waiver of rights
What does it mean when a profession is “self-regulated”?
The government directly manages professional conduct
The profession governs itself through statutory authority
Professionals can practice without regulation
The courts control entry into the profession
What does the Right to Title provide to professionals?
The right to perform specific tasks
The exclusive use of a professional title
The ability to self-employ
The right to open a professional association
What Alberta act protects contractors’ and suppliers’ financial interests?
Safety Codes Act
Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act
Prompt Payment & Construction Lien Act
Municipal Government Act
What is a letter of intent?
A legally binding contract
A document setting basic terms before a full contract is signed
A schedule of payments
A project scope statement
What does it mean if a bid is irrevocable for 30 days?
The contractor cannot withdraw the bid within that time frame
The Owner must award the contract within 30 days
The Consultant can revise the bid after closing
The bid expires immediately after closing
According to the Ron Engineering case, what happens when a bidder submits a bid?
Contract B is formed immediately
Contract A is formed between the Owner and Bidder
No contract exists until construction begins
The bid is only an invitation to treat
What is the difference between Contract A and Contract B?
Contract A = award of work, Contract B = bid submission
Contract A = bid submission, Contract B = award of work
Contract A = construction phase, Contract B = bidding phase
Contract A and B are the same
Under the CCDC 2, which party is responsible for coordinating the work and subcontractors on site?
The Consultant
The Contractor
The Owner
The Design-Builder
Who is responsible for certifying payment to the Contractor under CCDC 2?
The Owner
The Consultant
The Contractor
The Quantity Surveyor
Under the CCDC 2, the Contractor’s payment is based on what type of pricing structure?
Cost Plus
Unit Rate
Stipulated (Lump Sum) Price
Time and Material
A contractor is working under a CCDC 2 contract for a project valued at $650,000. The project is 55 percent complete, and the required statutory holdback is 10 percent.
What amount is the holdback that must be retained by the Owner at this stage of the project?
