Chapter 9 - Contract Administration

Question 1

Claim

Answer 1

An issue that occurs during construction and remains unresolved after the job is complete

Question 2

Mock-up

Answer 2

Physical models or small samples constructed to allow the arch and owner to review the appearance and function of materials, colors, textures, and other aesthetic features before incorporating them into the actual project

Question 3

Partnering

Answer 3

a team-building technique, calling upon the parties to the construction contract to establish a common set of project foals and objectives and develop mutually acceptable protocol for communication and conflict resolution through a formal agreement

Question 4

Request for Information (RFI)

Answer 4

A written request for clarification regarding the plans or specifications. the request are usually made by the subcontractors through the general contractor to the architect.

Question 5

Retainage

Answer 5

A certain % of money owed to the contractor for work progress that is held back by the owner to encourage completion of the project.

Question 6

Schedule of Values

Answer 6

a budget template established early on in the project against which progress payment are measured. The schedule summarizes the total project cost by the various divisions of work.

Question 7

Shop Drawings

Answer 7

A supplemental drawing to the plans and specs, prepared by subs, vendors, or fabs, that details methods, materials, and models of a product or installation associated with the project.

Question 8

Submittals

Answer 8

Data, samples, details, colors, and product lit required by the terms of the contract to be presented to the arch by the contractor for approval prior to ordering and installation.

Question 9

What is partnering?

Answer 9

Partnering is a team building technique to establish a set of common goals and objectives for the project and develop a mutually acceptable protocol for communication and conflict resolution through a formal agreement.

Question 10

How does the contractor receive clarification form the architect regarding details of the design?

Answer 10

The contractor receives clarification from the architect regarding details of the design by processing a formal request for information in writing

Question 11

What is the purpose of the submittal?

Answer 11

Submittals provide a means by which the arch and owner can confirm the intent of the design

Question 12

What is a shop drawing?

Answer 12

A shop drawing is a special king of submittal, usually required when a building material must be fabricated from scratch. The drawing must include details, dimensions, and the configuration of the item being fabricated.

Question 13

What is the name of the document that establishes the template for measuring work progress as it relates to requests for payments?

Answer 13

The name of the document that establishes the template for measuring work progress as it relates to request for payment is a schedule of values.

Question 14

What is the name of the document that formally and officially authorizes a payment to the contractor?

Answer 14

The document that authorizes payment to the contractor is called an application and certificate for payment

Question 15

What are liquidated damages?

Answer 15

Liquidated damages are an amount of money that is assessed to the contractor for a failure to meet a specified completion date.

Question 16

What is retainage?

Answer 16

Retainage is a certain % of money owed to the contractor that is held back by the owner to encourage completion of the project.

Question 17

Identify two instances when a change order might need to be initiated

Answer 17

A change order would be required to correct a detail of the design that contained an error or omitted information or would be required when an owner wants to add scope to the project.

Question 18

Name three alternatives to traditional litigation for resolving construction contract disputes.

Answer 18

Three alternatives to traditional litigation for resolving construction disputes are mediation, the minitrial, and arbitration.