A201 Flashcards
Who is the initial decision maker, unless otherwise noted?
The architect
Unless otherwise noted, who shall pay for necessary approvals, easements, assessments, and charges required for construction?
Owner
When can the contractor request proof of the owners finances in writing?
Prior to commencement of the work and not after that.… Unless the owner is not making payments, there is a massive change and work, or there is a reasonable concern.
What happens when the contractor neglects to carry out the work in accordance with the CDs?
The owner can correct the deficiencies with a change order … deducting from the contractors payments the cost of correcting such deficiencies and the compensation for the architects additional services.
If a dispute arises between separate prime contractors as to who is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the premises, who decides who does what?
The owner may clean up and the architect will allocate the cost among those responsible
An order for minor change in work maybe issued by…
The architect alone
A change order is agreed-upon among…
The architect, the contractor, and the owner
Who have to agree on a construction change directive?
The architect and the owner
If they contractor doesn’t agree on a construction change directive amount or at all, what happens?
The architect decides the method an adjustment on the basis of reasonable spending… The contractor should keep all his receipts
What does the term “day” mean?
A calendar day unless otherwise specified
Who usually pays for material stored on site or at an agreed-upon off-site location?
The owner
Can the owner request written evidence from the contractor that the contractor has paid his subcontractors?
Yes, and if the contractor doesn’t let him know within seven days, the owner can go and ask the subcontractors himself
What is the difference between the “work” and the “project”?
The “work” is defined by the contract documents where as the “project” is the total construction of which the “work” may be a whole or a part
Who takes field measurements?
Contractor
Is the contractor supposed to review and verify code/legal compliance?
Nope
The contractor has to ______ before agreeing to a contract in order to determine feasibility/ability to perform work.
Visit the site
Who is responsible/pays for an architects inconsistencies in the contract documents?
Contractor is not responsible, The owner pays
The contractor can only make substitutions with…
Owner/architect approval
Communication with the contractor superintendent is as good as…
Communication with the contractor
Who is responsible for copyright infringement? Who pays for all royalties/license fees?
Architect and owner are blameless in violation of copyright… Contractor pay is all royalties/license fees
Shop drawing review will confirm _____ and not _____.
Design intent… Not dimensions, quantities or installation methods
And architect’s decisions over _____ will be final if in accordance with contract documents.
Aesthetic judgments
How many days does a contractor have to pay his subcontractors after he is paid by the owner?
7
Three things that the certificate of substantial completion establishes.
- Date
- Responsibilities a contractor and owner for building maintenance
- Items contractor still needs to fix, and by when
