When is daywork measurement most appropriately used in construction payment?
Correct answer: A. When varied work cannot be priced reliably from existing rates
- A. When varied work cannot be priced reliably from existing rates
- B. When the whole project is awarded for one fixed lump sum
- C. When the contractor has completed all work before payment begins
- D. When only the employer's permanent staff perform the work
Explanation
Daywork is used for instructed work whose quantities or nature make normal unit-rate pricing impractical. Payment is based on recorded labour, materials, and equipment usage under the contract rules.
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