Author Question: What rights do contractors have if there is a cardinal change during a construction project? What ... (Read 44 times)

Shelles · **on:** Jul 26, 2018

What rights do contractors have if there is a cardinal change during a construction project?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

To assure that the construction will be performed in a sustainable manner, or when completed the project will seek a green certification, the construction contractor may employ ___________________ ___ to assure a positive outcome.

A. a construction superintendent
B. an architect
C. a sustainability project manager
D. an owner's representative

cadimas · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The legal rights that contractors have if there is a cardinal change on a construction project are to walk off of a job, claim breach of contract, and try to recover a reasonable amount for the work already completed if an owner requests excessive changes, which are referred to as cardinal changes. Normally, before this happens the owner and the contractor would agree to void the original contract and renegotiate a new contract that incorporates the desired changes, and that includes additional compensation for all of the requested changes. Another option is for the contractor to complete the job and then file a claim for the additional services, direct costs, overhead, and profit.

Answer to Question 2

C