11 CA - Site

Question 1

Services performed by Clerk of the Works for Owner/Client.

Answer 1

Records construction & quantities.

Question 2

Are testing and inspection part of an Architect’s scope of work?

Answer 2

No, these services are performed by specialists and independent agencies hired by owner/client or contractor (often as allowances) depending on contract documents.

Question 3

4 main responsibilities of contractor according to construction contract.

Answer 3

1 - Schedule
2 - Quality
3 - Methods & Procedures
4 - Supervise & Coordinate Crews/Subs

Question 4

8 key moments for field review:

Answer 4

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

Question 5

3 main reasons to prepare a mock-up.

Answer 5

1 - Demonstrate full understanding of contract documents
2 - Uncover problems
3 - Represent quality of construction expected by architect

Question 6

3 key responsibilities of sub-consultants in the field during CA:

Answer 6

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

Question 7

CCDC2 2.2.1 requires the architect to: (2)

Answer 7

• be familiar with progress & quality of work

- determine if work is proceeding in general conformity with contract documents