THE MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION

a) Briefly explain the difference between Section Completion and Partial Possession.
The Section Completion clause in normally included into the contract documents whereas the Partial Possession is subject to the Contractor consent. The Contractor can't delay the consent unreasonably. The Partial Possession has implications from insurance point of view.

b) Name four types of dispute resolution and briefly describe the appropriate use of two.
1) Adjudication
2) Mediation
3) Arbitration
4) Conciliation

c) What is a Collateral Warranty and under what circumstances could an architect be required to enter into such a contract?
Collateral Warranty is an agreement associated with a primary contract that allow third party to claim damage for defective works. The architect can be asked to enter into this agreement a third party (Purchaser, Tenant or Funder) has an interest in the main contract project.

d) You have been appointed as architects for a replacement canteen and kitchen at a local primary school (450,000), the original building having been condemned and closed. The school is currently offering a limited school dinner service within the school hall. Recommend a suitable building contract/s to ensure that the new facilities are procured as soon as possible.
unable to answer
(the school as client is unlikely to assume a risk, the traditional procurement route..)