ARE 5.0: PjM_4_Project Execution Flashcards
What are the most important aspects of successful project execution?
These activities must be addressed to maintain the overall quality of the project
- monitoring fees, time, and the construction budget
- controlling changes in the work
- compiling accurate and organized documentation during the design and construction phases
- conforming with applicable codes and requirements of local authorities
What is the main source of claims of negligence?
Deficiencies in the construction documents lead to this problem.
What is a performance bond?
This type of bond protects the owner by legally obligating the surety company to complete the
contract if the contractor should default for any reason.
What is a bid security?
This is a bond that a contractor submits with a bid to guarantee that the bidder, if successful,
intends to enter into a contract for the amount bid. The bond is forfeited if the bid is successful but the bidder does not sign a contract.
If a code or law revision makes changes necessary to the drawings or specifications, what is the architect entitled to?
If changes to these are needed due to a code or law revision, the architect is entitled to additional
compensation for changes in service.
What is the architect’s role in a design-build advisor contract?
In this method of delivery, the architect is responsible for
- setting performance requirements
- assisting the owner in selecting the design-build team
- evaluating the project progress
- administering the contract
In what kind of document would you find the term
“conditional use permit” defined?
A definition for this term, which is often abbreviated as CUP, can be found in a zoning code.
What is a floor area ratio, or FAR?
This ratio is a building’s total floor area divided by the area of its site.
What are the three methods of project delivery, as
identified by the AIA and the AGC?
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) identify the three common methods for this as
- design-bid-build
- design-build
- construction manager at risk
What type of bidding is required in public projects?
Competitive bidding is required for this types of project.
Who is responsible for the delivery and removal of hazardous materials found on the property?
The property owner is responsible for discovering these and, if they are found on the property, removing them.
Which type of delivery method has the advantage of providing the owner with early advice on the constructability of a design?
This type of advice to the owner is part of a construction manager/fast-track delivery method.
What are the three major features of the design-build delivery method?
The three major features of this type of project delivery are
- the owner contracts with one entity
- a fixed price is established early in the process
- the overall project time is reduced
