Delays in Construction-U9BTEC-U4HNC

What is one of the meanings of "delay" as a verb in construction?

• To complete a project ahead of schedule

• To make someone or something late or slow

• To increase the speed of construction

• To reduce the cost of materials

What is the impact of delays according to Construction scheduling techniques such as CPM?

• They have no impact on the process

• They could jeopardize the whole process

• They always improve efficiency

• They reduce project costs

What is a possible consequence of disruption in construction?

• Increased productivity

• Disturbance of contractor’s regular progress

• Reduced project costs

• Faster project completion

What is the contractor's liability in excusable delays?

• Full liability for costs

• No liability for liquidated damages

• Partial liability for costs

• Liability for all damages

Which of the following is NOT an example of a 'Total' type of delay?

• Strikes and lockouts

• Postponement of the works

• The delivery of plant or material

• The inability to temporarily gain access to the site

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause of extended delays?

• Noise restrictions

• Supply restrictions

• Increased work content

• Improved technology

What must be considered when making a judgment about the duration of a new activity?

• The color of the project materials

• The weather conditions

• Work in progress, material deliveries, resources available, construction logic

• The opinions of the project team

What is a prospective analysis?

• Analyzing past project delays

• Forecasting future completion dates

• Reviewing current project status

• Evaluating contractor performance

What is the employer's interest in terms of time extension?

• Maximize the extension of time

• Minimize the extension of time

• Eliminate the extension of time

• Transfer the extension of time

What does using hindsight in analysis involve?

• Considering information apparent after project completion

• Ignoring past project data

• Focusing only on future predictions

• Analyzing only financial aspects