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1
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What three components comprise procurement documents

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Project manual
Contract drawings
Addenda

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What does project manual contain

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Procurement requirements
Text-based contract documents (owner-contractor contract, conditions of contract, and specs)

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What is bid bond form

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Guarantees that if the low bidder withdraw after the selection but before the execution of the contract, the owner will be reimbursed by low bidder for the difference between low bud and next lowest bid

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What are procurement documents not included in contract documents?

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Instructions to bidders, bid bond, and bid form

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What is VBS process

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Value-based selection

When public client considers more subjective criteria - aka schedule, quality, contractor personnel - in addition to the bid amount

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What is QBS process

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Qualifications-based selection process

Contractor is selected on the babies only if the contractors qualifications

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Who reveals the results of bids

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The architect - only at the approval and direction of owner

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Before execution of owner-contractor agreement, what does contractor need to submit

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Proof of compliance with builders risk
Workers compensation and related insurance requirements
Performance and payment bond
Evidence of compliance with licensing laws

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9
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What documents describe the architect’s construction phase services?

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Owner-Architect agreement
General conditions
Supplementary general conditions
Specifications division I

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10
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What issues may affect the services fee?

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of shop drawing reviews per submittal

Submittal schedule
Extensive punch list requirements
Extensive site visits

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What is AIA G716 used for?

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To document the exchange of information (between architect and contractor)

Information such as
Submittal schedule
Construction schedule
List of subcontractors
Contractor change in pricing
RFIs

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12
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What does a construction contract typically consist of

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Owner-contractor agreement
General conditions
Supplementary or other conditions
Drawings
Specifications

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13
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What is within bidding requirements

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Invitation
Instructions
Information
Bid form
Bid bond

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14
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What is in Contract Forms

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Agreement
Performance bond
Payment bond
Certificates

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15
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Two types of contract conditions

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General
Supplementary

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16
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Division 1

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General

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17
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Division 2

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Site work

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18
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Division 3

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Concrete

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19
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Division 4

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Masonry

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Division 5

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Metals

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Division 6

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Wood and plastics

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Division 7

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Thermal + moisture

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Division 8

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Doors + windows

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Division 9

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Finishes

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25
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Division 10

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Specialties

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26
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Division 11

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Equipment

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Division 12

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Furnishings

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28
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Division 13

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Special construction

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29
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Division 14

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Conveying systems

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30
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Division 15

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Mechanical

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31
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Division 16

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Electrical

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32
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Who are key project participants

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owner
architect (design team)
contractor (working team)
suppliers

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33
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What types of studies could be done during pre-construction stage

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cost estimating, scheduling, assisting owner in contractor selection, assisting with bids + negotiations

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34
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Who makes the decision to proceed with construction

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owner

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35
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what are the three typical project delivery methods

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Traditional
CM
Design Build

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36
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What are the three project deliveries within traditional project delivery

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Design Bid Build
Negotiated Select Team
Cost Plus Fixed Fee

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37
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Which delivery method would an owner prefer if they are trying to minimize costs?

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DBB

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38
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In which project delivery method is the cost of construction known the earliest?

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Design Build

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39
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What is the difference between CM-c and CM-adviser

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CM-c - assumes the risk for construction and GMP
CM-adviser - serves as a consultant to the owner on constructibility and cost (no risk)

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40
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What standard form of agreement should you use for Design Bid Build

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A201
and subsequent B101 and A101

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41
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What standard form of agreement should you use for Design Build

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A141

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42
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What standard form of agreement should you use for CM as adviser

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A132
and subsequent B132

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43
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Is IPD strictly a project delivery method?

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no, it is also a contract and set of behaviors

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44
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What is agency review and how does IPD execute it

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early involvement of permitting agencies / AHJ

BIM may be shared with agency to streamline permitting process

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45
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What is buyout process is IPD

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Involves selecting suppliers and finalizing prices from any remaining subcontractors or vendors

there is no bidding / negotiation because contractor and team have already been selected

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46
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What are the three types of approaches (agreements) for IPD

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Transitional forms
multi-party agreements
single purpose entity

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47
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what is a transitional form?

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in IPD
an agreement modeled after CM agreements

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48
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what is a multiparty agreement

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in IPD
single agreements that binds all parties

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49
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what is a single purpose entity

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in IPD
when all parties create an LLC for the project (full risk and reward for all)

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50
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What are types of alternates that can be used by the contractor during the bidding process

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allowance
unit price
substitution
alternate
value-engineering

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51
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what is the benefit of an alternate to the owner

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gives the owner flexibility in pricing the project

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52
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If the cost for material of equipment can not be determined at the time of the bid of negotiated proposal, what action can the architect take

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an allowance

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53
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where should unit prices be listed if they are used in a project

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on the bid form

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54
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what is another word for unit price

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cost-per-unit

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55
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How does the owner solicit bids

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publish an advertisement to bid

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56
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How can owner and architect ensure that bidders receive fir consideration?

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using standard forms, make information accurate and available to all bidders

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57
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What is discussed at pre-bid conference

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procurement + contract documents, project conditions, architect answers project questions

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58
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Under what circumstances would a bid be returned, unopened?

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submitted after deadline
incomplete response

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59
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What can a contractor do if bid is submitted with errors?

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withdraw bid

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60
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If owner’s budget is exceeded by all bidders, what action can owner take?

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re-bid
cancel project
work with architect to alter scope, size, budget, etc

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61
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What factors (excluding price) should be taken into consideration when evaluating bids?

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experience
speciality
history of claims
personnel available
special equipment

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62
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What are factors in determining the number of site visits an architect should make

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size/scale of project
complexity
type of construction
schedule

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63
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How many site visits is the architect responsible for and how often must the architect make site visits

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as specified in contract, or in appropriate intervals in relation to the construction / status of project

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64
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do increased site visits improve the quality of the project

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no - the architect can not insure that there will be no errors made

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65
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If the work does not conform to the contract documents, what can the architect do

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reject the work
inform the owner

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66
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If the architect observes poor quality work, can the architect instruct the contractor to stop work

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no - inform the owner / reject the work

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67
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who is responsible for safety on site

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contractor only

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68
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what information is contained in a field report?

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progress of project, materials on site, number of workers present, general observations, conformance to construction schedule

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69
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Construction typically begins when what document is issued

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Owner’s notice to proceed

70
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Can the contractor initiate a construction change directive

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no

71
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What variations in the General Conditions could affect the architects ability to provide CA services

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Unreasonably short submittal times
change order execution without architect’s approval
excessive site visit requirements
deletion of submittal review

72
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what is the difference between a change order and a construction change directive

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A change order requires a change in cost, schedule, or scope and all parties (contractor, architect, owner) must agree on change

change directive is initiated by the owner and only needs to be approved by owner and architect

73
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what documentation (not drawings) is the architect responsible for during construction

A

meeting minutes
site visit reports
change orders
ASIs + RFIs

74
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Can acceptable non-conforming work include work that violates building code?

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Technically, it can be accepted, but should not be

75
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Who’s is responsible for the costs of error and omissions from the contract documents

A

Errors are paid via change order by the owner

76
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What should the architect do upon discovering non-conforming work

A

document in a field report and provide copies to the owner and contractor

77
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is the architect permitted to accept non-conforming work

A

no - only the owner can accept non-conforming work

78
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is the architect responsible for make work conform to the contract documents?

A

no

79
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What does the contractor include in the application for payment?

A

Continuation Sheet -
value of the work, including labor and materials, complete up to date of the application

80
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How does the architect evaluate the contractors application for payment?

A

verifies that the work has progressed to the point that the contractor indicates usually via a project walk-through

81
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what detrimental effects can a “front end loaded” schedule of values cause?

A

overpayment early in the construction process, leaving insufficient funds for completed work

82
Q

What items must be completed before the issuance of the certificate of final payment to the contractor?

A

Punch list items

83
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How many days after receiving and approving the application for payment does the architect have to issue certificate for payment to the owner?

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7 days

84
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after receiving payment from the owner, how long does the contractor have to issue payment to subcontractors

A

7 days

85
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What is retainage and how does it impact progress payments

A

retainage is a certain amount of money that is set aside during progress payments until the project is complete

86
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What happens when the contractor receives final payment

A

construction phase ends

87
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what is included in a continuation sheet

A

original contract sum and contract sum affected by any change orders

schedule of values

estimated work completed

new work covered by current app for payment

amount of stored materials

total previous and current completed work

value of remaining work

88
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What must be done before the issuance of the certificate of final payment to the contractor

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final change order must be processed to balance previous payments against final payment and final contract amount

88
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What must be done before the issuance of the certificate of final payment to the contractor

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final change order must be processed to balance previous payments against final payment and final contract amount

contractor must submit an affidavit

withheld retainage may be released and paid to contractor

89
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What AIA documents may be used for sustainable projects

A

A101 SP
B101 SP
E204

90
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What does a sustainability plan describe?

A

identifies and describes the

Sustainable Objective

sustainable measures

the owners / architects / contractors roles and responsibilities, respectively

testing or metrics to verify achievement of each sustainable measure

sustainability documentation required

91
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The owner is responsible for collecting sustainability documentation and submitting to the certifying authority as part of the sustainability certification process - true or false

A

false - the architect is responsible

92
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Who is responsible for registering the project with the certifying authority

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the architect - they also pay the fees and are reimbursed by the owner

93
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How to goals related to sustainability impact the architects field reports

A

must notify owner is any deviations are discovered that will impact achievement of sustainable measures

94
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what are some examples of requirements that specifiers would include on a sustainable project

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Low VOC paints, coatings, seals, etc

Low flow plumbing fixtures

high R-value exterior components

recycling of construction waste by contractor

paving and roofing with high reflectance

locally or regionally sourced products

95
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if the architect chooses to hire a sustainability consultant, what AIA document will likely be used

A

C401 - agreement between architect and consultant

96
Q

Clear width of ramp

A

36”

97
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what is max allowable rise for a ramp

A

30”

98
Q

What is the clear width required perpendicular to a door with a front approach on the pull side

A

60”

99
Q

If AHJ discovers work not in compliance with code requirements during a site inspections, what occurs?

A

Work will not be approved

100
Q

What are some possible outcomes when plan review issues are not resolved at an early stage

A

additional costs and project delays

101
Q

why must the contractor keep a copy of permit documents on site at all times

A

for use in regulatory inspections

102
Q

What submittals does the contractor typically provide the architect in the construction phase

A

action submittals and informational submittals (QA/QC)

103
Q

are submittals part of contract documents

A

no

104
Q

how do submittals impact quality assurance on a project

A

they are used by the architect to evaluate the performance and the quality of parts of the project

105
Q

can substitutions be included in submittals

A

no

106
Q

Can contractor begin work prior to the architects review an approval of submittals

A

no

107
Q

What are examples of Quality Assurance and Quality Control submittals

A

Design Data, Test Reports, Certificates, Manufacturer Instructions

108
Q

Who is responsible for preparing construction progress schedule

A

contractor

109
Q

What criteria may be considered when developing the construction schedule

A

owner furnished, contractor installed items

items not listed in contract (NIC)

submittal processing lead times

order and delivery lead times

anticipated weather conditions

110
Q

which scheduling method identifies an early/late start date and completion date for a task

A

CPM

111
Q

how may the owner incentivize the contractor to stay on or ahead of schedule

A

penalty and bonus provisions

112
Q

What are some issues that can affect coordinating the work during the construction phase?

A

weather conditions, labor disputes, material delivery ties, status of inspections and tests

113
Q

What is the purpose of coordination drawings and who prepares them?

A

to identify the location and potential conflicts of MEP components prior to construction

contractor prepares them

114
Q

If a coordination issue is missed and not discovered until the construction phase, what may occur

A

Delays

115
Q

What is included in the project agreement to accommodate possible unknown conditions on the site that the contractor may encounter?

A

Contingencies

116
Q

What is the purpose of a drainage mat and where is it located

A

To allow water to flow down the the footing drains - avoiding overturning, uplift, sliding, etc

it is located on the exterior side of foundation walls - applied over waterproofing layer

117
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What factors worsen hydrostatic pressure on the foundation

A

horizontal surfaces that do not slope away from the building
absent/incorrect location of footing drain
perforated filter fabric

118
Q

What type of walls rely on cladding to shed most of the rain while the air cavity serves as a drainage layer

A

Rainscreen
brick walls

119
Q

Where should weep holes be located

A

along the level of the flashing

120
Q

Name the phenomenon that drives water through an opening in a wall assembly

A

pressure differential

121
Q

what is the minimum thickness of a concrete slab on grade

A

4”

122
Q

What document does the architect use for “minor changes in work”

A

G710 - ASIs

123
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What form may the architect, owner, and contractor use to ask each other questions?

A

G716 - RFIs

124
Q

Basic documentation required for projects may include:

A

meeting reports
site observation
copies of submittals, correspondence, change orders, payment, etc

125
Q

What may result from poor quality management of construction documents?

A

Missed changes in the documents

126
Q

If the contractor refuses to correct nonconforming work in a reasonable time period, what does the owner have the right to do

A

get the work corrected and charge the cost of correction to the contractor

127
Q

If additional testing or inspection is required, which party is responsible for paying the cost?

A

contractor

128
Q

What is the purpose of a project representative

A

the help guard against defects and ensure quality of work

129
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What is the difference between quality assurance and quality control in construction?

A

QA - procedures for guarding against defects before and during execution of work

QC - Procedures for evaluating completed tasks and elements for conformance with contract req.

130
Q

What are some examples of quality control during the construction process

A

determine if items are in an acceptable range of deviation

testing and inspection

131
Q

A schedule of values is applicable to what types of projects?

A
132
Q

What waivers must the architect, contractor, and subcontractors supply after receiving payment?

A

waiver of liens

133
Q

what may happen if the architect discovers there are insufficient funds left to complete the project

A

Determine if there are enough funds to bring in another contractor for the balance remaining

if there is not enough, pervious certifications for payment may be nullified to cover the cost of completing the project

134
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if an architect has withheld a certificate for payment because the contractor has failed to make 2 payments to the curtain wall subcontractor, what can the owner do?

A

pay both the contractor and the sub with a joint check

135
Q

How is a claim made

A

by written notice to other party (and the architect) and must be within 21 days of occurrence

136
Q

What preliminary action must be taken within 10 days of receiving a dispute or claim from the owner or contractor

A

suggest a compromise

accept of reject the claim

request additional supporting data from the claimant

Advise parties that the IDM is unable to resolve the claim due to conflict of interest or insufficient info

137
Q

who may make a demand for mediation at any time

A

claimant

138
Q

which of the following are legally binding:
mediation
arbitration
litigation

A

arbitration & litigation

139
Q

Product substitutions should be proposed with what type of form

A

CSI Form 13.1A

140
Q

What are two scenarios when substitutions during construction are required or allowable

A

The owner initiates a substitution

The product is unavailable

141
Q

what factors should the architect consider when evaluating a substitution

A

Product
manufacturer
product rep
installation
long term costs

142
Q

who is ultimately held responsible for the substitution - the architect or the proposer of substitution

A

architect

143
Q

What may occur if the architect does not closely monitor change orders or construction change directives

A

Scope creep

144
Q

The issuance of what document marks the end of of the construction process?

A

certificate of occupancy

145
Q

What is included in the record documents? who prepares them?

A

contract drawings
project manual
addenda
contract modifications
submittals
product data
shops
samples
test reports
any other documents from contractor

146
Q

Why might the owner require extra stock materials?

A

To make repairs over time

147
Q

Contractors are typically required to provide a correction period of ___ for the facility

A

1 year

148
Q

Owner, Architect, or Contractor:
Accepts the project and makes final payment

A

Owner

149
Q

Owner, Architect, or Contractor:
Coordinates completion of punch list

A

Contractor

150
Q

Owner, Architect, or Contractor:
Periodically observes project

A

Architect

151
Q

Owner, Architect, or Contractor:
Prepares final change order

A

Architect

152
Q

Owner, Architect, or Contractor:
Arranges for transfer of ownership

A

Owner

153
Q

Owner, Architect, or Contractor:
Submits notice of final completion and final application for payment

A

Contractor

154
Q

Owner, Architect, or Contractor:
Verifies substantial complete and prepares supplement to the contractors final push lost

A

Architect

155
Q

Owner, Architect, or Contractor:
Submits notice of substantial completion

A

Contractor

156
Q

Owner, Architect, or Contractor:
Assembles operations and management date

A

Contractor

157
Q

Owner, Architect, or Contractor:
Releases any retained funds

A

Owner

158
Q

Under what conditions may the architect deny the contractors request for substantial completion

A

if project is not ready for intended occupancy and use

159
Q

Do all items on punch list need to be completed before obtaining substantial completion

A

No - as long as items on the punch list do not affect the owners ability to use the project for intended purpose

160
Q

What happens if the contractor fails to correct outstanding items of work

A

Architect sends written notice to the contractor noting nonconforming work

Architect gives contractor specified time to complete

Owner withholds payments

Owner can terminate contract

161
Q

The final punch list is typically attached to what other documents

A

certificate of substantial completion

162
Q

When does 1 year correction period begin

A

at issuance of substantial completion

163
Q

the final completion procedure begins when the contractor finishes what

A

the punch list

contractor also send final application for payment with request for final inspection

164
Q

Division 01 of the specifications may require closeout submittals. What may be included in these submittals

A

Written notices of final and substantial completions

final app for payment

record docs

certificates of payment

release of liens

consents of surety to final payment

165
Q

The architect must prepare what document if there are outstanding items that have not been included in a previous change order

A

Final change order

166
Q

In the event of an outstanding claim during the project closeout what action might the contractor take

A

refuse to accept final payment - this prevents project from being transferred to owner

167
Q

Who does the commissioning agent typically work for

A

owner

168
Q

What project stakeholder should be closely involved throughout the commissioning process

A

facility manager

169
Q

What are the reports prepared by the commissioning agent used for

A

for the facility manager to easily understand and operate building systems

can be used in routine maintenance, replacement, expansion, etc

170
Q

what information does the commissioning plan include

A

testing and inspection plans

list of systems or other elements to be commissioned

required documentation

list of team members

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