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George Mason University Sid and Reva Dewberry Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering CEIE 370-001 – Construction Management Systems Spring 2024 Homework #1 Due Tuesday, Feb 6th, 2024, at 1:30 PM. 1. (10 pts) Who are the three basic parties involved in any construction bonding arrangement? 2. (10 pts) What are the three major types of construction bonds? Why are they required? Name three items that affect bonding capacity. 3. (10 pts) Why is the contractor normally required to submit a bid bond when making a proposal to an owner on a competitively bid contract? 4. (20 pts) What are the major parameters to be considered in the prequalification assessment of a contractor? Investigate the local criteria used in the prequalification of both small housing and general contractors. 5. (20 pts) What is the purpose of the following documents in a construction contract? a. General conditions b. Special conditions c. Addenda d. Technical specifications 6. (30 pts) Read those clauses of the general conditions of the contract for construction that refer to the owner, architect, contractor, and subcontractor. Then list the major responsibilities of these agents with respect to the following: a. The definition, or attention to, the scope of the project b. The financial transactions on the project c. The finished quality of the work
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