Date.. Mid Semester Exam Dept. Architecture & Regional Planning Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur FN/AN Time 2 Hrs. Full Marks 60 No. of Students 11 Sub. No. AR 50042 V Yr.B.Arch (H) Sub. Name: Contract Documents and Building Bye-laws Q.1. Define Building Contract. 02 What are the essential parts of a Building Contract? 02 Q.2. What is ‘unjust enrichment’? Explain with an illustration. 03 Q.3. What is meant by ‘free board’ for tendered quantity? 03 Q.4. Under what circumstances can the owner substitute an architect and employ a new architect? What is the responsibility of the owner, the substituted architect and the ceasing architect? 05 Q.5. Explain the specific role of the following actors in a building contract: 3xS=15 © = Architect Contractor Engineer in charge © Clerk of works © Resident engineer Q.6. Explain the following terms with suitable examples: 3x5=15 © Indemnity insurance Fidelity bond © Liquidated damage Interim certificate * Performance bond Q.7. In the General Conditions of a Building Contract, explain the following: 3x5=15 Conditions of contract becoming void Action if work is not executed as per specification Contractors’ liability during defects liability period ‘Compensation for delay Cancellation of contract