ARE 5.0: CE - Construction Observation

Question 1

What other construction delivery method is most similar to the construction manager as constructor with regard to the many roles and responsibilities of the architect?

Answer 1

With regard to the many roles and responsibilities of the architect, this delivery method is similar to design-bid-build.

Question 2

During agency review, what is the architect’s role in an integrated project delivery project?

Answer 2

The architect’s role in this phase is limited to working with the permitting authority to show code compliance related to the building information model.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the architects site observation?

Answer 3

This is to observe the progress and quality of the work and keep the owner informed.

Question 4

Who determines the number and frequency of the architect’s site observation visits?

Answer 4

The architect determines this during the construction administration phase at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction.

Question 5

Who pays for additional field testing if the work does not conform with the contract documents?

Answer 5

The contractor must pay for this if the work is deficient.

Question 6

What is the architect not responsible for during the construction of the project?

Answer 6

This team member is not required to perform exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections, or to be involved with means or methods of construction, or site safety.

Question 7

During construction, why must the architect speak directly to the general contractor and not to the subcontractors?

Answer 7

The architect is an agent of the owner and does not have a contractual relationship with this entity.

Question 8

What are two situations in which completed work they have to be uncovered?

Answer 8

This may occur if work was covered contrary to the architect’s request or when no specific request was made by the architect.

Question 9

Which document defines the lines of communication among the parties during construction administration?

Answer 9

AIA Document A201, “General Conditions of the Contract for Construction”, controls this during construction administration.

Question 10

Through whom must the owner and general contractor communicate during construction administration?

Answer 10

These two parties must communicate through the architect unless stated otherwise in their agreement.

Question 11

Who will pay for work to be uncovered when the work work was covered contrary to the architect’s request?

Answer 11

The contractor will pay to uncover work when this situation arises.

Question 12

If uncovered work is determined to meet the project requirements, and the architect had not previously requested that it remain uncovered, who pays to uncover and replace the work?

Answer 12

The owner will pay to uncover and replace the work in this situation.

Question 13

Which document requires that certain portions of the work be subject to special inspections?

Answer 13

The International Building Code (IBC) requires special inspections of structural systems, prefabricated items, and certain materials.

Question 14

Who must evaluate and approve the Statement of Special Inspections?

Answer 14

The building official must review this document before special inspections can be incorporated into the project.

Question 15

In which two forms of communication may field reports be distributed?

Answer 15

Hard copies and electronic formats may be used to distribute this document after a site observation.

Question 16

Who is responsible for organizing a pre construction conference, and which parties are required to attend?

Answer 16

This meeting is organized by the architect and should be attended by the architect, owner, contractor’s personnel (project manager, account executive and superintendent), major sub contractors, and members of the design team (structural, electrical, civil and plumbing engineers, and so on, as required).

Question 17

How is “contract time” defined?

Answer 17

This period starts at the date established in the agreement and ends at substantial completion.

Question 18

Which party has the sole responsibility for the means of construction and the building technique?

Answer 18

According to the AIA Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, these issues are the sole responsibility of the contractor.

Question 19

What two parties should each receive a copy of an architect’s field reports?

Answer 19

A copy of each of these architect’s reports must be provided to the owner and contractor.

Question 20

What should an architect do if he or she finds an unsafe condition on the project site?

Answer 20

If an architect observes such a condition on the project site, he or she must immediately notify the owner and the contractor.

Question 21

In AIA Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, what term is given to the architect’s visit to the site?

Answer 21

In AIA Document A201, this is called a site observation or site visit.