11 CA - Site Flashcards
Services performed by Clerk of the Works for Owner/Client.
Records construction & quantities.
Are testing and inspection part of an Architect’s scope of work?
No, these services are performed by specialists and independent agencies hired by owner/client or contractor (often as allowances) depending on contract documents.
4 main responsibilities of contractor according to construction contract.
1 - Schedule
2 - Quality
3 - Methods & Procedures
4 - Supervise & Coordinate Crews/Subs
8 key moments for field review:
1 - project start-up
2 - start of major subs on buildings enclosure elements
3 - start of finishing trades (floor, millwork, paint..)
4 - arrival of significant material
5 - before & during concrete placement
6 - when 1 trade covers another’s work
7 - after serious change in weather
8 - if owner/client takes early occupancy
3 main reasons to prepare a mock-up.
1 - Demonstrate full understanding of contract documents
2 - Uncover problems
3 - Represent quality of construction expected by architect
3 key responsibilities of sub-consultants in the field during CA:
1 - prepare field reviews & reports
2 - determine % of work complete for each discipline
3 - interpret drawings *M&E drawings are more diagrammatic & interpretation by trades and consultants are critical
CCDC2 2.2.1 requires the architect to: (2)
- be familiar with progress & quality of work
- determine if work is proceeding in general conformity with contract documents