Variations to Work Quiz PT6

What does the term 'variation' usually mean?

• A change in the work environment

• A modification to the original contract

• A variation in the agreed contract price

• A revision to the work programme

How must any change to the agreed contract price for the work be agreed and approved by the owner before a variation order can be put into action?

• Verbally

• In writing

• Through email communication

• By a handshake agreement

Who may be brought in to rapidly resolve variation issues if there is poor communication, serious time delays or poor co-ordination on a project?

• The project team

• The owner of the project

• An independent company

• The contractor

A problem with the installation, leading to a variation order, could typically have been identified by whom?

• The customer

• The project team

• The contractor

• The clerk of works

If the customer suggests changes after the contract has been signed then who will have to bear the costs related to any delays or additional material and design to complete the work?

• The contractor

• The owner of the project

• The customer

• The project team

If a variation of work is caused, for example, by poor installation or lack of ability to complete a task properly, who is likely to be liable for any subsequent costs?

• The customer

• The project team

• The contractor

• The owner of the project

How would you deal with a customer if they wanted a slight change of location for a boiler once it had been installed and commissioned?

• Refuse the request as it goes against the agreed work

• Offer to pass the information to your supervisor and wait for their response

• Immediately make the change without consulting anyone

• Tell the customer it is not possible to make any changes

The final payment is still pending and your supervisor is not available. What should you do?

• Demand immediate payment from the customer

• Wait for your supervisor to become available

• Refuse to complete any further work until the payment is made

• Contact the customer directly to discuss the payment

What should you do if a customer suggests changes or variations to the project after the contract has been signed?

• Ignore the customer's suggestions and continue with the original plan

• Agree to the changes without considering the impact on time and cost

• Explain the reasons for the change and its impact on time and cost to the customer

• Refuse to make any changes and terminate the contract

What is the advantage of confirming all changes in writing?

• It provides a permanent record of the changes

• It speeds up the process of reaching agreement

• It eliminates the need for any further communication

• It ensures that no changes can be made once the contract is signed