1.2.4. Clients/Owners

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary responsibility of a client in a construction project?

   Hint

   Think about what starts the project.

2. 2.

   Name one governance mechanism clients may use to address changes.

   Hint

   Consider what documents outline project expectations.

3. 3.

   What is one primary role of the clients in construction projects?

   • Define project outcomes
   • Perform construction work
   • Negotiate contracts

   Hint

   Think about who initiates the project.

4. 4.

   True or False: Clients have no role in monitoring project progress.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the participatory role of clients throughout the process.

5. 5.

   A client is faced with quality issues on-site. What steps should they take to address this problem according to their contractual governance?

   Hint

   Consider the rules laid out in the contract.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of a proper oversight process on project success by drawing on an example from a hypothetical construction project.

   Hint

   Think about how monitoring contributes to maintaining project timelines.