Question 1

"Change vs. Extra Work" video - Contract Consideration Series

Accepted Answer

(8m) Both are ways to alter the work included in a Contract, but the difference is in the resulting obligations on the parties. Brian Weeks explains the differences between a Change and Extra Work.

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Question 2

"Math Errors at Tender" video - Contract Consideration Series

Accepted Answer

(8m) Sometimes a tender will come in that contains mathematical errors. To avoid having to automatically throw out that tender, the MMCD provides some rules allowing the Owner a limited amount of discretion to make changes. Brian Weeks explains the options available in this Contract Consideration.

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Question 3

"MMCD Schedules" video - Contract Consideration Series

Accepted Answer

(11m) Brian Weeks reviews the need for, and differences among, four types of schedules included in the MMCD. He also looks at how a schedule gets adjusted and what sanctions can be imposed regarding schedule failures.

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Question 4

"MMCD Principles" video - Contract Consideration Series

Accepted Answer

(9m) The MMCD was written to contain a fairly complete set of contract terms, but the writers knew they couldn't plan for every eventuality or use of the documents. They anticipated that there would be unforeseen situations when the author preparing the contract or person administering it would need to make choices about whether or not to include MMCD clauses and language in contracts, or how best to interpret a clause during the course of a project.

To help users make these choices, Brian Weeks reviews the philosophies, principles, and strategies that form the spirit and intent of the MMCD.

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Question 5

"Risk Allocation" video - Contract Consideration Series

Accepted Answer

(9m) Under the Master Municipal Construction Documents philosophy, the standard documents minimize the amount of risk transferred from the Owner to the Contractor in a project. Brian Weeks discusses the tools the MMCD uses to allocate risk and the protocols for situations such as discrepancies in quantities or prices, or encountering Concealed or Unknown Conditions or Hazardous Materials.

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Question 6

"Using IT-4" video - Contract Consideration Series

Accepted Answer

(9m) Parts 1 and 2 of Instructions to Tenderers apply to the tendering process. Part 1 changes with each project; however, the terms in Part 2 generally do not change - unless they are inappropriate for the project.

Brian Weeks discusses how tender authors can use IT4 To modify, delete or add conditions for tendering to meet the specific conditions of their projects.

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Question 7

"Dealing with Delays" video - Contract Consideration Series

Accepted Answer

(10m) Brian Weeks discusses how MMCD language - specifially GC13 - applies to dealing with delays and presents some of the legal principles that also apply.

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Question 8

"Deficiency Management and Holdbacks" video - Contract Consideration Series

Accepted Answer

(12m) Brian Weeks discusses defects and deficiencies as they apply throughout an MMCD contract, how and when holdbacks can be taken and when they must be returned, and how the owner has ongoing protection.

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Question 9

"Fair Standby Charges" video - Contract Consideration Series

Accepted Answer

(12m) Brian Weeks defines Standby Charge, outlines the concepts of what makes up standby charges, and how they should be calculated or verified to meet the contract language of the MMCD. He also offers a simple approach to determining appropriate equipment rates.

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Question 10

"User Guide Error - Offsetting Quantity Variations" video - Contract Consideration Series

Accepted Answer

(8m) MMCD identified differences between the printed and electronic versions of the User Guide commentary on GC 9.4 regarding Offsetting Quantity Variations.

Brian Weeks clarifies the misinformation contained in Section 3 of the User Guide, reviewing the errors made during revisions to Volume II between the Gold and Platinum editions, and how to correct them.