SBEQ2523 Payment & Certificates

What is the primary obligation of the employer in a construction contract?

• Supervising the contractor's work

• Making timely payment to the contractor

• Certifying materials on site

• Preparing the final account

According to Clause 30.1, what happens if a contractor fails to submit a payment application?

• The architect must still issue a certificate

• The contractor waives his entitlement to payment for that period

• The QS can certify payment on his behalf

• The employer becomes liable for breach of contract

Who is responsible for issuing the Interim Certificate?

• Contractor

• Quantity Surveyor

• Architect

• Employer

Within how many days must the architect issue the Interim Certificate after receiving a valid payment application?

• 14 days

• 21 days

• 30 days

• 7 days

What is the role of the Quantity Surveyor under Clause 30.1?

• Sign the final account

• Issue interim certificates

• Value the contractor's application

• Represent the contractor

Under Clause 30.2, which of the following is NOT included in the amount due in an Interim Certificate?

• Total value of work executed

• Estimated future work

• Value of stored materials

• Less retention and previously certified sums

Which of the following is a condition for including materials in an Interim Certificate?

• Materials must be adjacent to the site

• Materials must be properly stored and secured

• Materials must be intended for temporary works

• Materials must be paid by subcontractors

What happens if the employer fails to honor the Interim Certificate without reasonable cause?

• It is considered best practice

• It is referred to the contractor’s lawyer

• It is considered a breach of contract

• The architect must revise the certificate

What type of payment scheme is NOT typical under PAM contracts?

• Stage-based payment

• Monthly interim payment

• Daily cash advances

• Payment after final certificate

After the Certificate of Practical Completion, what must happen for further payments to be made?

• The contractor stops submitting applications

• The architect and QS must ascertain payable amounts

• The employer determines the payment

• No payments are allowed after completion