Part d. Please answer asap, thanks!! The owners' corporation of a residential estate has decided to replace the major  components of ten existing elevators. The components to be replaced include the lift cars, motors, controls and cables. The project will last for 18 months. You are the project QS employed by the owners’ corporation for this project.  (d) Due to a design fault of the control panel, a worker was electrocuted to death  during the installation of the panel. The short-circuit which occurred during the installation caused a fire and the control room was damaged severely.  Explain whether the contractor can claim any compensation from the insurance policies and/or bond it has bought. Clearly identify the insurance policies/bond and the respective contract clauses that provide such protection.

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The owners' corporation of a residential estate has decided to replace the major 
components of ten existing elevators. The components to be replaced include the lift cars, motors, controls and cables. The project will last for 18 months. You are the project QS employed by the owners’ corporation for this project. 

(d) Due to a design fault of the control panel, a worker was electrocuted to death 
during the installation of the panel. The short-circuit which occurred during the installation caused a fire and the control room was damaged severely. 
Explain whether the contractor can claim any compensation from the insurance policies and/or bond it has bought. Clearly identify the insurance policies/bond and the respective contract clauses that provide such protection. 

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