Construction Administration

Question 1

The purpose of the architects observation is:

Answer 1

To become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the work and to keep the owner informed
To endeavor to guard the owner against defects and deficiencies in the work
To determine if the work is progressing in such a way that it will be in accordance with the contract documents when completed

Question 2

A field report should include:

Answer 2

Report name and the architects project number (and a project number assigned by the owner or contractor if applicable)
Filed report number
Dare and time of the observation, and the weather conditions at the site
Work currently in progress
Number of workers present at the site or an estimate of the number, if the project is large
Observation made, including any problems, which may include photographs documenting the conditions at the site
As assessment of the conformance with the construction schedule and the estimated percentage of completion
List of items to verify, and action or information needed from owner, contractor or consultants
List of any attachments, and the names of the person making the report

Question 3

Regress documentation the architect should maintain:

Answer 3

The standard forms used to administer the contract, such as change orders, certificates of payment, etc
Correspondence
Memoranda
Meeting notes
Emails
Telephone logs
Similar written or electronic material that records the daily who, what, why, when, and how of the project

Question 4

What could constitute the official start of the construction work?

Answer 4

Notice to proceed as issued by the owner

Question 5

What actions should an architect take to address the issue of lead based paint being present?

Answer 5

Recommend remediation
Recommend a testing agency
Develop a hazardous materials plan

Question 6

5 steps of responding to an rfi

Answer 6

Catalog the rfi
Assess the validity
Distribute to reviewer
Review information
Submit final response

Question 7

3 types of valid rfi

Answer 7

Clarifying graphic details or content of specifications
Requesting coordination or missing information
Confirming code or contract information

Question 8

Invalid rfi

Answer 8

Incomplete or contains errors
Does not ask a question
Requests approval of means and methods, submittals, substitutions, adjustments to contract sum or time, interpretation of architects action on submittals

Question 9

Verify that the owner has received the required performance bonds and labor and material payment bonds

Answer 9

Architect

Question 10

Verify that the contractor issues acceptable certificates off insurance to the client

Answer 10

Architect

Question 11

Establishing a site visit schedule based on contract and project requirements

Answer 11

Architect

Question 12

Receiving the construction schedule from the contractor

Answer 12

Architect

Question 13

Receiving field reports from design consultants and forwarding copies to the client

Answer 13

Architect

Question 14

Reviewing and approving design consultants billings

Answer 14

Architect

Question 15

Monitoring the contractors progress against the construction schedule and notifying the client of any problems

Answer 15

Architect

Question 16

Monitoring the architects fees expended and conformance to the architects schedule

Answer 16

Architect

Question 17

Monitoring allowances and contingencies

Answer 17

Architect

Question 18

Maintaining all documentation of construction administration activities, including issuance of architects supplemental instructions, responses to rfi’s, construction change directives, and change orders

Answer 18

Architect

Question 19

Verify issuance of certificate of occupancy by the building official

Answer 19

Architect

Question 20

Monitoring conformance to sustainability requirements and process reports, certificates, and other forms as required by the type of sustainability certification being used

Answer 20

Architect