CE_Ojective 4.1

Question 1

Building Commissioning

Answer 1

Building commissioning is a process for enhancing the delivery of a project. It focuses on verifying and documenting performance of commissioned systems and assemblies in the work and confirming that they meet project requirements.

Question 2

Final completion

Answer 2

Final completion is reached when the Contractor informs the Architect that the project is ready for the final inspection. The Architect must promptly inspect the work and, if it is found to be satisfactory, the Architect will approve the final payment application, which shall include all unpaid money due to the Contractor. No other certification of final completion will be issued from the Architect.

Question 3

G702

Answer 3

Application and Certificate for Payment form. The contractor uses this form to apply for payment for a given period of work. It is usually accompanied by the contractor’s sworn statement and schedule of values, along with subcontractor backup for the work performed. The architect reviews and approves or denies these applications.

Question 4

G703

Answer 4

Continuation Sheet for G702 (Application and Certificate for Payment). It is typically used as backup to the G702, providing a breakdown of costs incurred by the contractor to do the work.

Question 5

G704

Answer 5

Certificate of Substantial Completion. This form is filled out when the work is substantially complete and begins the warranty period. The form describes the scope of the work that is substantially complete. Any punch list items remaining are attached to the form with a value assigned to them.

Question 6

Substantial completion

Answer 6

The stage at which the work or designated portion thereof is sufficiently complete in accordance with the contract documents that the owner can occupy or use the work for its intended purpose. This typically marks the beginning of a contractor’s lien claim period as well as product warranties.