C4-KS50

Question 1

Supplemental instructions AIA G710 - Minor changes in the work

Answer 1

• Additional instructions or interpretations prepared by Architect
• Minor changes in work
• Assist Architect in performing obligations as interpreter of contract documents
• NO change in contract time or sum
• Only requires the Architect’s Signature

Question 2

Change Order - AIA G701

Answer 2

• Prepared by Architect
• Change in time OR cost to the original contract (either one or both)
• Description of the change and cost or time adjustment
• Signed by the Architect, Owner, and Contractor

Question 3

Construction Change Directive — AIA G714

Answer 3

• Written order prepared by the Architect
• Signed by the Architect and Owner
• Directs a change in work prior to agreement on adjustment in the Contract Sum, or Contract Time
• Is used in the absence of total agreement on the terms of a Change Order
• Can also be used in fast-track projects

Question 4

There are three ways to change or modify the Contract (the Agreement between the Owner and
Contractor)

Answer 4

1. Architect’s Supplemental Instructions AIA G710 (minor changes in the work)
2. Change Order
3. Construction Change Directive.

Question 5

The Change Order Process

Answer 5

1. General Contractor notifies in writing of the proposed change or the Owner may also request a change be made
2. Architect completes a Proposal Request (AIA G709) detailing the Work associated with the change and sends to Contractor
3. Contractor submits to Architect response with impact of Cost and Time of the proposed work
4. Architect reviews the impact of Cost and Time with the Owner
5. If Owner decides not to go ahead with the work, Architect notifies Contractor and nothing
   more happens
6. If Owner decides to go ahead with Work, the Architect prepares the Change Order and all three parties, Architect, Owner, and Contractor sign the Change Order Document.