Sunday, December 18, 2011

Exercise 5

1. Standard Forms of Building Contrtacts will normally require Contractors to provide TWO ( 2 ) types of indeminities to the Client . Identify and describe these indemkinities with example .

1)  Indemnities against claims losser from damage for example at case of fire  , theft and vandalism .
      Insurance
   Insurance injured against third party when fire happen the material of the thrid party will also make she / he lose .


2. Contractors will normally purchase insurance to protect themselves from loss and liability . Identify and describe FIVE ( 5 ) different categories of Insurance Risks ( not events ) that the Contractor will normally insure against .

- EMployer liability to employees - Contractor shall take and maintain in the joint names of employer , contractor , sub-con in respect to personal injuries / death & injury / loss and damage of property due to work excavation .
- THird party liability - The policy shall cover 3rd party liability for personal injury / death / damage to property
- Damage property - Event of fire , theft , vandalism  and breakage
- Insurance of work - Contractor shall take CAR ( Contractor all risk ) insurance policy for a value not less than the contract sum under joint names of Employees , COntractor and sub-con including professional fees and removal of debris .
-Contractor have insurance for plant , mechanaries and equipment .

3 ) Identify 5 types of events or perils which the Contractor will  need to cover against loss .

  •  Fire 
  • Lighting 
  • Explosion 
  • Earthquake 
  • Volcanism 
  • Tsunami 
  • Storm 
  • Cydone 
  • Flood 
  • Inundation 
4. Explain the meaning of the term " Performance Bond " and its purpose . 
 - A bond issued to one party of a contract as a guarantee  against the failure of the other party to meet obligations specifie in the contract . 

Purpose - Performance bond are used by owners who are not sure that they can fully trust their contract , and want a safety net that will pay them back if the project goes wrong with a performance bond , owners can specify exactly what kind of work they want done and hold the contract to it . Government agencies and larger coperation require performance bonds for this reasons . 

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