ARE CE #11

Question 1

What is a “patent defect”?

Answer 1

A defect that would be “visible” in materials, equipment, or completed work by any reasonable observation or inspection.
Having a defect blocked
from view by a pile of trash does not
count as latent or hidden

Question 2

What is a “latent defect”?

Answer 2

A defect “hidden” in materials, equipment, or completed work and not readily apparent or capable of discovery
by reasonable observation

Question 3

What’s the difference between an RFP and an

RFQ?

Answer 3

An RFP includes any fees and costs, along with experience.
An RFQ asks for firms to submit their
relevant experience.

Question 4

What does the AIA G706A – Contractor’s Affidavit Of Release of
Liens signify?

Answer 4

Affidavit that payrolls, bills for materials
and equipment, and other indebtedness have been paid or satisfied. It’s proof of release of all applicable liens – lien releases from subcontractors, vendors
and material suppliers

Question 5

Let’s say you receive shop drawings for the steel work directly from the steel subcontractor. What should
you do?

Answer 5

Do nothing, send them back unchecked.

Question 6

The term “at risk” in Construction Management at Risk,

means:

Answer 6

The contractor holds the trade contracts and takes the performance risk for
construction.