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After reading the assignment and reviewing any provided supplemental material, answer the following questions:

1.    What is a Delay?
2.    What is a Suspension of Work?
3.    What is a Constructive Suspension of Work?
4.    What must the contractor show to prove a constructive suspension occurred?
5.    What are recoverable costs on suspensions of work?
6.    What kind of excusable delays are most often seen with construction?
7.    What are Liquidated Damages?
8.    What kind of defenses can the contractor use against Liquidated Damages?
9.    Do you think that Liquidated Damages are a good idea to negotiate into the contract?  Defend your answer.