Really could use some help with 1 and 2. Thanks The architect orders drywall rem
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Really could use some help with 1 and 2. Thanks The architect orders drywall removed because it was installed before he could inspect special security data cabling that the contract Documents said required inspection before covering. a. Must the contractor uncover it? Yes no b. Cite the AIA document and section that best answers this question _______ c. Can the Contractor get the Contract Sum increased for these extra costs? _______ d. Can the Contractor get the Contract Time increased for these extra costs? ________ The owner strongly suspects some of the work is not in conformance with the contract Documents and convinces the Architect to order it uncovered but the work turns out to acceptable. Will the contractor be able to get extra compensation for the costs to and then fix the work? Cite the relevant AIA document and section.Explanation / Answer
1ans) a) yes:we need to uncover it as before laying of a drywall we have to get the architect approval and for also quality checks.
b) the AIA documents and sections which were provided at the time of tendering clearly provides the best answers.
c) No he cant get the sum increased for this extra cost.it is the duty of the contractor to check with the architect before laying of the wall.
d) increaments in time can be provided.
2ans) No the contractor cannot get extra conpensation for the work as the duty of the contractor to verify it with the architect and the client.the AIA documents and sections will help us to know the charges and penalities.
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