11-construction phase - Field function

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the architect as prime consultant during the administration of a construction contract?*

A) Coordination of the services of consultants
B) Follow up with warranty items during the warranty period
C) Preparation of field review reports
D) Safety and workplace regulations on the construction site

Answer 1

D) Safety and workplace regulations on the construction site

Question 2

What are the services performed by Clerk of the Works for Owner/Client.

Answer 2

Records construction & quantities.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

4 main responsibilities of contractor according to construction contract.

Answer 4

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

Question 5

8 key moments for field review:

Answer 5

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 6

3 main reasons to prepare a mock-up.

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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 8

CCDC2 2.2.1 requires the architect to: (2)

Answer 8

• be familiar with progress & quality of work

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

Question 9

Associate the action and timeline
1-10 calendar days prior to the expiry of the holdback period
2-20 calendar days after receipt of the Contractor’s list and application
3-5 calendar days after the issuance of a final certificate for payment
4-10 calendar days after the receipt of an application from the Contractor for final payment

A- advise the Contractor in writing that the Work or the designated portion of the Work is not substantially performed and give reasons why, or state the date of Substantial Performance of the Work or a designated portion of the Work in a certificate and issue a copy of that certificate to each of the Owner and the Contractor.
B-review the Work to verify the validity of the application and advise the Contractor in writing that the application is valid or give reasons why it is not valid.
C-place the holdback amount in a bank account in the joint names of the Owner and the Contractor.
D-pay the Contractor

Answer 9

1-C
4-B
3-D
2-A