- architect must keeep track of all received submittals - log should include date submittal was received - date submittal was sent from the architect to consultant, returned to architect, and subsequently returned it to the contracto - action taken should also be noted

- document authorizing a variation from the original contract documents that involves a change in contract price, contract, time, or both - generally issued by the owner becuase the owner has the agreement with contractor, but is prepared by the architect - must be approved by owner, architect, and contractor

Construction Administration Services Flashcards by Joseph Foronda

Submittals

-documents called out by contract and prepared by the subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers

–include shop drawings, material samples, product data

-not considered contract documents

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Who receives submittals first? Contractor or archtiect?

contractor is responsible for reviewing them first
verifies field measurements, materials, and othrer construction criteria
after checking submittal contractor sends them to archtiect
if submittals come in and are not signed by contractor, architect should immediately return them without review

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when architect receieves submittals from contracto, what is he/she looking for?

architect’s review is only for limited puropse of checking for conformance with information given and seeing if they conform to the design intent
architect is not responsible for determining the accuracy of measurements and completeness of details
if submittals require review of architect’s consultants, the architect forward submittal to consultant
architect then reviews submittal from consultant and indicates that no exceptions are taken, that marked corrections should be made, that the submittals shouls be revised and resubmitted, or that they are rejected

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the issue of time is generally dealt with in two ways….

1) the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction requires that the contracto prepare a construction schedule for the porject, which must include a schedule for the project, which must include a schedule of submittals that allows the archtiect a reasonable amount of time for review
2) the archtiect may, and should, indicate in the section on submittal in Division 01 of the specifications the procedure for making submittals, including the time that the contracto must allow for archtiect review. The contractor generally takes this time to establish the construction schedule

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Log of Submittals

architect must keeep track of all received submittals
log should include date submittal was received
date submittal was sent from the architect to consultant, returned to architect, and subsequently returned it to the contracto
action taken should also be noted

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during construction, changes in the work are accomplished in one of three ways:

1) change order
2) minor changes in work
3) construction change directive

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minor changes in work

occurs when a change does not involve a modification of the contract sum or time and is consistent with the contract documents
example: moving a door opening over 6 in before it is framed would be a minor change
may be issued without approval of either the owner or contractor

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construction change directive

occurs when a change needs to be made right away but the owner and contracto cannot agree on a price or time revision, the architect may issue a construction change directive
a written order prepared by the architect directing a change in the work before the owner and contractor agree on an adjustment in contract cost, time, or both
allows owner a way to unilaterally order changes to the contract without changin the terms of the contract
doesn not have to be signed by the contractor

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if construction change directive involves a cost adjustment, the architect proposed basis of adjustment must be based on one of four methods:

1) lump sum, properly itemized
2) unit prices previously agreed to in the specifications
3) costs to be determined by mutual agreement on a fixed or percentage fee
4) as provided for in a subsequesnt clause and summarized in the following paragraph

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after a construction change directive if issued to the contactor, what happens?

contractor must proceed with the work and advise the arcthiect of the contractor’s agreement or disagreement with the basis for cost and time adjustment
if contractor agrees, the change is recorded as a change order
if contractor disgrees, the architect determines the method and adjustment based on reasonable expenditures and savings of those performing the work
architect must include costs related to worker’s benefits, equipment rental, supplies, premiums for bonds and insurance, field supervision, permit fees, and profut

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change order

document authorizing a variation from the original contract documents that involves a change in contract price, contract, time, or both
generally issued by the owner becuase the owner has the agreement with contractor, but is prepared by the architect
must be approved by owner, architect, and contractor

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Purpose of Construction Observation

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

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a field reoprt should contain the following items:

-report name and the architect’s project number

the field report number

date and time of observations, and the weather conditions at the site
number of workers present at the site or an estimate number, if the project is large
observations made, including problems
estimate of the conformance with the schedule and the estimated percent of completion
items to verify and action or information required
a list of any attachments, and the name of the person making the report

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two situation where work may have to be uncovered

1) - work has been covered contrary to architect’s request or requirements of contract documents
- work must be uncovered an examined by architect
- work is paid by contracto
2) -architect has not specifically requested to examin work that has already been covered
- if work is found to conform, owner must pay for uncovering expenses and replacement through change order
- if work does not conform, it must be corrected and replaced, and must be paid by contractor. however, if owner or separate contractor caused the unsatisfactory work, the owner must pay the cost

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Who is soley responsible for safety on the job site?

contractor is soley responsible for safety
if architect volunteers suggestions or directions concerning construction means and techniques in regard to safety issues, the architect may also assume legal responsibility and be held liable for accidents

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Procedure for calling out obvious safety issues on the job site:

architect should bring obvious safety issues to the attention of the contractor and owner, then follow up in writing
if problem is not corrected, architect should follow up with contractor and owner in writing

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when tests and inspections are required by the contract documents, or by laws ore regulations, who is responsible for making arrangements with testing agencies?

contractor
contractor must pay for the tests and must give the architect timely notice of when and where the test is to be made so that the architect can observe the procedure

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If architect, owner, or public authorities require additional testing beyond what is required in the contract documents, what is the proper procedure?

architect should instruct the contractor to make arrangements, but only after written authorization from the owner
owner pays for tests

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If the owner or contractor has a dispute or makes a claim, the architect must take certain preliminary action within ___ days of receipt of the claim. Such action may include…

10 days
a) requesting additional supporting data from the claimant
b) suggesting a compromise
c) accepting the claim
d) rejecting the claim
e) advising the parties that the architect is unable to resolve the calim because of a lack of sufficient information, ot that it would be inappropriate for the architect to resolve the claim

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If the architect asks either the owner or the contractor to respond to a claim or provide additional information, that person must respond within 10 days and must either…

1) give the response or information
2) tell the architect when the response will be furnished
3) tell the architect that no supporting data will be provided

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what are the two most common types of claims?

1) claims for additional time
2) claims for concealed or unknown conditions

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claims for additional time

occurs when contractor feels that extra time is needed
contractor must provide amount of time and estimated cost
if weather is basis for the claim, contractor must provide evidence of abnormal weather conditions and prove it could not be reasonably anticipated

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claims for concealed or unknown conditions

occurs when surprises are found on the job site
contractor must make claim for additional time or money
to be valid, unknown conditions must be, 1) subsurface in nature, physically concealed, 2)must be of an unusual nature that is different from what would ordinarily be found for the project type
example: test borings may indicate a standard type of soil. if a large boulder is discovered, it may require blasting or special excavation techniques, thus requiring more money
must be made within 21 days of discovery

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during progress payments of a project, the architect is responsible for…

…making sure that the amounts requested are consistent with the amount of work actually done and the amount of materials stored

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what is the purpose of a retainage?

-gives the owner leverage in making sure the job is completed and can be used to provide money to satisfy lien claims

reasons for an architect to withold payment to contractor:

- defective work not remedied - third party claims or evidence of probability of third party claims - failure of the contractor to make payments to subcontractors - reasonable evidence that the work cannot be completed for the unpaid balance of the contract sum - damage to the owner or another contracto - reasonable evidence that the work will not be completed on time and that the unpaid balance will not be sufficient to cover damages due to the delay - persistant failure of the contractor to carry out the work in accordance with the contract documents

before the final certificate of payment can be issued to contractor, the contractor must submit the following items:

- an affidavit that payrolls, materials, and other depbts for which the owner might be responsible have been paid - a certificate showing that insurance required by the contract documents to remain in force after final payment will not be canceled or allowed to expire without at least 30 days written notice to the owner - a written statement that the contractor known of no reason that the insurance will not be renewed - the consent of the surety to final payment, if applicable --any other data required by the owner

Shop drawings for dormitory windows have been prepared by the manufacturer, checked by the local distributor, and reviewed and approved by the contractor and the architect. During installation, it is discovered that the quantity of windows as indicated on the shop drawings is one less than that shown in the contract documents. Who is responsible for the discrepancy? a) The architect b) The manufacturer c) The distributor d) The contractor

d) The contractor

On- site field observations by the architect are made to determine which of the following? Check the three that apply. A. The progress and quality of the work B. The amount work completed for progress payment C. The techniques of the construction being utilized D. Whether the work is being performed according to contract documents E. Whether the contractor is following the proper sequence of installation F. Whether the contractor is following proper safety procedures

A. The progress and quality of the work B. The amount work completed for progress payment D. Whether the work is being performed according to contract documents

The contractor for a project submits to the architect shop drawings that contain deviations from the contract documents not noted as deviations on the shop drawings. The drawings are then approved and returned to the contractor by the architect. According to AIA Document A201, which of the following is true in this situation? a) The contractor assumes responsibility for deviations from the contract documents. b) The contractor is allowed to build according to the approved shop drawings containing deviations. c) The architect assumes responsibility for deviations from the contract documents because the architect approved the shop drawings. d) The owner must be informed of all deviations from and alterations to the contract documents.

a) The contractor assumes responsibility for deviations from the contract documents.

At a project site, the architect notices the mechanical subcontractor unloading equipment for which shop drawings have not been received. The architect’s most appropriate first course of action is to a) stop the unloading at once and report the incident to the owner b) advise the general contractor that the equipment is subject to rejection pending the architect’s review c) ask whether the shop drawings are in the subcontractor’s possession d) inspect the equipment to determine whether it meets the requirements set forth in the project specifications

b) advise the general contractor that the equipment is subject to rejection pending the architect’s review

During a concrete pour, a portion of the third floor of a project collapses because of inadequate shoring. The architect informs the contractor that work in the area of the collapse will not be approved until the architect can fully evaluate the impact of the failure on adjacent work in place. The contractor states that the architect will be held responsible for the cost of delays unless the analysis is performed within 24 hours. The architect should a) perform as complete and thorough an analysis as possible within 24 hours b) perform a complete analysis in a timely manner and make it clear that the contractor will be responsible for the schedule c) put the owner on notice that the owner may have to pay additional costs for an extended completion date d) allow the contractor to proceed with work in the adjacent area so that no time is lost

b) perform a complete analysis in a timely manner and make it clear that the contractor will be responsible for the schedule

When delivering brick to the site, the supplier offloaded the bricks at a point very distant from where they are needed. The contractor requests an extra for relocating the brick. The architect should a) reject the request for an extra on the grounds that it is the contractor’s responsibility b) require the brick supplier to relocate the brick c) prepare an appropriate change order giving the contractor a contract increase for relocating the brick d) prepare an addendum to the contract outlining the responsibility of the brick supplier in the delivery of brick

a) reject the request for an extra on the grounds that it is the contractor’s responsibility

Six months after final payment, the building manager notifies the architect that an operating and maintenance manual for a key piece of equipment was never received. The architect should do which of the following? a) Instruct the contractor to provide the manual. b) Withhold an amount of retainage necessary to provide for the manual. c) Suggest the building manager contact the manufacturer directly for the manual, since final payment has been made to the contractor. d) Contact the manufacturer directly to obtain the manual.

a) Instruct the contractor to provide the manual.

After occupying a portion of a building, the owner notices a dent in a wall. The dent was not noted on the punch list prepared by the contractor and reviewed by the architect. What determination should the architect make? a) The contractor is responsible for the repair even though it was not on the original punch list. b) The owner has taken occupancy and is therefore responsible because the cause ofthe damage cannot be established. c) The contractor is responsible because only a portion of the building is occupied and other construction activities continue. d) The architect is responsible because he/she missed the damage during the original punch list walk-through.

b) The owner has taken occupancy and is therefore responsible because the cause ofthe damage cannot be established.

A contractor omits an item of incomplete or incorrect work from the punch list accepted by the architect. Who is liable for the cost of completing or correcting that item when the omission is discovered? a) The architect b) The surety c) The owner d) The contractor

d) The contractor

An occupancy permit is a) an agreement by the authorities that the building complies with fire, safety, and health regulations b) certification by the architect that the building is substantially complete and may be occupied by the owner c) legal acceptance of the building by the owner d) the act of taking possession of the building

a) an agreement by the authorities that the building complies with fire, safety, and health regulations

Existing mature vegetation on a property line was inadequately protected and, consequently, damaged by a subcontractor’s excavation equipment. The owner should require which party to remedy the damages? a The owner’s own forces b) The subcontractor c) The contractor, with no additional compensation d) The contractor, with compensation for additional work administered in a change order

c) The contractor, with no additional compensation

After excavation, which of the following construction sequences would be likely to be the most productive? a) Footings, walls, toilet partitions, roofing, carpet, painting b) Concrete, structural steel, roofing, drywall, painting, carpet c) Structural steel, concrete, walls, millwork, roofing, painting d) Grade beams, walls, drywall, roofing, millwork, site work

b) Concrete, structural steel, roofing, drywall, painting, carpet

Which of the following is true of the list of incomplete work and work to be corrected? a) It is prepared after the start of the warranty period. b) Work listed must be completed prior to occupancy by the owner. c) It is limited in value to one percent of the contract. d) It is prepared to cover all trades.

d) It is prepared to cover all trades.

A contract allowance for building signage is established at $50,000. The signage chosen during construction costs only $45,000. In accordance with AIA Document A201, the contractor should offer a credit change order for a) $5,000 b) $5,000 minus the contractor’s expense of processing the credit c) $5,000 minus the cost of installation, overhead, and profit d) the cost of installation, overhead, and profit

a) $5,000

The contractor decided not to purchase a specific material for a project near the time of bidding because there was no place on site to store the material and it would not be needed until months later after construction had progressed. When the contractor did purchase the material, the price had risen by 30 percent compared to the price at the time of the bid. Which of the following is true? o The contractor is entitled to a change order for the price increase. o The contractor is entitled to a change order for half of the price increase. o The contractor is entitled to a change order for the difference between the added cost of the material and the estimated value of appropriate storage space for the intervening months. o The contractor is not entitled to a change order.

o The contractor is not entitled to a change order.

A contractor unbound the specifications for a project andgave specific sections to subcontractors for bidding. The contractor later discovered gaps in the overall coverage of the bids. In this situation, which of the following statements is true? o The subcontractors should be forced to absorb the cost of the work. o The owner should sign a change order for the omitted work. o The architect or its insurer should pay for the cost of a change order. o The contractor is not entitled to a change order.

o The contractor is not entitled to a change order.

An architect is providing full architectural and engineering design services for a new detention center. The construction contract has been signed and the contractor informs the architect that the fire-sprinkler contractor does not have the fire line from the city main to the building in the price because it was not on the drawings or in the specifications. According to AIA Document A201, which of the following should be done? o The contract amount should be adjusted by a change order. o The fire protection subcontractor should install the fire line at no additional cost. o The fire protection engineer is required to pay for the installation of the fire line. o The architect should issue supplementary instructions directing the contractor to install the fire line.

o The contract amount should be adjusted by a change order.

During the construction phase, the owner and the contractor have a difference of opinion about the quality of the erection of the steel frame and the progress of the work. The first step that should be taken to resolve the problem is for the owner and/or the contractor to o stop the project o request arbitration o consult with the steel fabricator o request the architect’s interpretation

o request the architect’s interpretation

During construction, the architect realizes that the specifications did not include requirements for some nondestructive testing of welds on some of the structural steel. The city inspection department requires the contractor to perform these tests. The individual responsible for paying for the tests is the o structural engineer o architect o owner o contractor

owner

Final completion [total performance] of a commercial building occurred 2 weeks behind schedule. The contract contained a liquidated damages clause that required deduction of monetary damages from the final payment to the contractor. Deductions from the architect’s compensation should a) be a percentage of the amount deducted from the payment to the contractor b) be an amount agreed to by the owner and the architect c) not be greater than 10 percent of the architect’s total compensation d) not be made

d) not be made

The architect can decrease the amount of construction- related waste by doing which of the following? Check the four that apply. A. Designing a materials flow plan for the contractor and user B. Specifying recycled materials and products C. Requiring recycled product packaging. D. Specifying a single dumpster on site. E. Specifying masonry construction over wood construction F. Assisting the owner and contractor in a waste management plan

A. Designing a materials flow plan for the contractor and user B. Specifying recycled materials and products E. Specifying masonry construction over wood construction F. Assisting the owner and contractor in a waste management plan

Which of the following is a true statement about substitutions during construction phase? Check the three that apply. A. They may be accepted if they replace unavailable products. B. They may be accepted if they replace unsuitable products, C. They may be accepted if the contractor forgot to order the product. D. They may be accepted by oral agreement between architect and contractor E. They may be rejected as defective work if they lack proper approval or authorization. F. They may be included in the shop drawings without official written notice

ABE

The bids for a new office building exceed the owner’s budget. According the AIA document B141, options available to the owner include which of the following? Check the four that apply. oA. Give written approval for an increase in the budget oB. Authorize rebidding or renegotiation of the project oC. Cooperate in revising the scope or quality of the work oD. Require the architect to modify the documents without additional compensation once the scope is reduced oE. Require the architect to compensate the owner for the difference between the budget and the bid oF. Terminate the agreement without paying full for the bid documents

ABCD

During the construction phase, the architect is responsible for which of the following. Check the three that apply. oA. Evaluating the change orders oB. Endeavoring to guard against defects in the work oC. Conducting continuous in-site inspections oD. Determining if the work is in general conformity with the contract documents oE. Verifying that the contractor’s construction methods and procedures are adequate oF. Assisting the contractor in the development of safety programs and reporting methods

ABD

According to AIA Document A201, which of the following methods CANNOT be used to make changes in the work once construction has started? a. work modification form b. order for minor change in the work c. change order d. construction change order

a. work modification form

When a contractor proposes a substitution of a material or method of construction that is specified in the contract documents, the archtiect's responsibility is reviewing the substitution is a. proving that the proposed substitution is equivalent to the original b. finding documentation that relates to the substitution c. forwarding the request to the owner d. approving or disapproving the request

d. approving or disapproving the request - any request for substitution by the contracto must be made in writing and must be accompanied by a complete description of the proposed substitution, including drawings, test data - burden of proof for substitution falls on the contractor

During a site visit, the architect notes that the contractor is using unapproved materials that were not originally specified. Bedore work can be stopped under provisions of AIA Document A201, what must occur?

- the owner must isssue a written order to the contracto to stop work - only the owner has the right to stop work according AIA A201

building commissioning

- commissioning services are required by AIA Document B101 - it's the process of ensuring that building systems and equipment are design, installed, tested, and capable of being operated and maintained according to the owner's operational needs. - can be provided by the sam firm that originally designed the building systems being evaluated

commissioning plans shoulf be established during.....

....the predesign phase, and commissioning activities will continue throughout the design, construction, and operation phases -commissioning is requried for buildings seeking LEED certification, and this program sets its own requirements for these services

During Construction, the architect is obligated to visit the site to keep the client infomed about the progress and quality of work. According to the basic provisions of the AIA Document B101, these visits must occur how often?

- as appropriate to the stage of the contractor's operations - site visits are part of the basic services of contract administration, but no specific time inerval for them is given in the contract

During a site visit, the architect notices that a worker has installed studs at 24 in oc, not 16 in oc as shown on the drawings. Under the provisions of AIA A201, the authority to reject this work rests with ...

...the architect. -architect has the authority to reject work that does not conform to the contract documents

When reviewing a claim, the IDM must take one or more of the following actions:

1) approve the claim 2) reject the claim 3) suggest a compromise 4) request additional suppporting data from the claimant or response with supporting data from the other party 5) advise the parties that the IDM is unable to resolve the claim due to lack of sufficient information to evaluate the merits of the claim or because the IDM concludes that it would be inappropriate for the IDM to resolve the claim

The specs for a project require moisture tests for all concrete on which resilient flooring will be placed. The party responsible for the cost of the tests is ...

...the contractor - tests, inspections, and approvals of portions of the work required by the contract documents or by laws, ordinaces, rules, and regulations are paid by the contractor - if testing becomes required after receipt of bids or after contract negotiations and is not part of the original contract documents, then the owner becomes responsible for paying for testing

a pressure test on plumbing supply piping required by the specifications reveals a leak in the system. according to AIA A201, the responsibility for fixing the leak and paying for a follow-up test rests with the....

...contractor -AIA A201 requires the contractor to be responsible for all costs made necessary by failures including costs of repeated tests.

A change order can be requested by whom?

architect, owner, or contractor -the paperwork is prepared by the architect, and all three parties must agree to and sign it

According to AIA A201, the contractor may reasonably ask for an extension in the contract time without penalty for all of the following reasons except a. an owner's stop work order b. slow work by a subcontractor c. the archtiect's delay in approving shop drawings d. labor disputes

b. slow work by a subcontractor - contractor is responsible for keeping the project on schedule unless there are mitigating circumstances such as strikes, fire, delays caused by the architect or owner, or other causes for delay beyond the contractor's control

Which parties are required to agree to a construction change directive?

architect and owner -may or may not be agreed to by the contractor

during foundation construction, the property owner directs the architect to have the contractor reposition an upper-floor door by 3 ft. The wall has not yet been framed, and this relocation does not affect any other construction. The architect should notify the contractor of this change with...

...an order for a minor change in the work - minor changes are ordered only when the change doesn't effect the project schedule or cost - if wall was already framed, the change would have been carried out through a change order

During construction, the contractor asks the architect to approve a substitution for the lfoor tile originally specified, becayse the proposed new tile can be delivered faster. According to AIA A201, which of the following statements are true about this request? a. the owner's consent is required b. if approved, the tile will not be covered by warranty c. the substitutionmust be made with a change order d. the architect must evaluate the request

ACD -AIA A201 states that the contractor may make subs only with the owner's consent, after evaluation by the architect and in accordance with a change order or construction change directive

AIA A201 states that the issuance of a certificate for payments is not a representation that the archtiec has..

1) made exhaustive or constinuous on-site inspections 2) reviewed construction means, methods, techinques, sequences, or procedures 3) reviewed copies of requisitions received from subcontractors and other data 4) made examination to ascertain how or for what purpose the contracto has used money previously paid

according to AIA documents, the amount of retainage withheld from each application for payment is....

as stated in the ower-contractor agreement - the amount of retainage is determined and defined in AIA Doc. A101 - the exact percentage is whatever is agreed to by the parties involved - percentage of retainage can differ for work done and for stored materials

When reviewing applications for payment, which of the following does the archiect do? (choose 4) a. verify that adequate safety precautions are being observed by the contractor b. determine if the completed work will be in accordance with the contract documents c. become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the work d. keep the owner informed about the progress of the work e. check if the quantities of the installed work are as required by the contract documents f. endeavor to guard the owner against defects in the work

BCDF -architect is not responsible for dafety at the site of for the means, methods, or techniques of construction, inlcuding verifying quantities of materials

During construction phase site visit, the architect notices that a finish subcontractor has not prepared the substrate for a flooring material in accordance with the standard referenced in the specs. What should be the architect's first response?

tell the contractor the work is not in conformance with the contract documents - communication by and with subcontractors and materials suppliers shall be through the contractor - architect should inform the contractor of the improper installation, and the contracor is responsible for coordinating the repair with the subcontractor

during the punch list inspection, the archtiect notices several items that are not completed and that will make it impossible for the lcient to occupy the space. According AIA A201 which of the following actions must the architect take a. notify the ower of the incomplete items b. notify the contractor that there are unfinished items that must be finished before the project will be detemriend substantially complete c. prepare a certificate of substantial completion with a list of incomplete items attached d. revise the punchlist and resubmit it to the contractow

b. notify the contractor that there are unfinished items that must be finished before the project will be detemriend substantially complete

after reviewing an application for payment, the architect decides to withhold the certificate of payment under the provisions of AIA A201. Which of the following statements about this situation is true? a. the archtiect needs to withhold the entire amount b. the architect must notify the owner, who then notifies the contractor c. the architect and contractor must agree on a revised amount d. the archtiect can nullify a previous certificate to protect the owner

d. the archtiect can nullify a previous certificate to protect the owner

according to AIA A201 the contractor must submit an affidavit that all bills have been paid by the contractor before the owner's final payment is made. THis affidavit must be submitted to the...

....architect - A201 requires various documents be submitted tot he architect prior to the final payment - arhictect then forwards these documents to the owner while keeping a copy for the porject records

on completion of the work, what items must the contractor submit?

- items required by the contract documents must be submitted to the owner before the work is considered complete - extra stock materials as listed in the specs, certificate of occupancy, warranties and operating instructions as required in notes on the mechanical drawings, all docs required with the application for final payment, maintenance contracts, set of record drawings

During construction, if work is incorrect, what should be the fist course of action?

1) officially notify the contractor; architect must do this inwriting 2) incorrect work should be rejected; contractor should be told to promptly correct it in accordance with the contract 3) if contractor doesn't correct the work, the owner should be aware of the alternative courses of action available up to and including termination - quick termination of a contract without seeking other remedies is not in accordance with the contract

True or false. It is possible for a project to be deemed substantially complete even if lunchlist items remain incomplete.

True

A contractor makes a claim for addtional money for extra work caused by unforseen circumstances. According to AIA Doc A201, the initial decision maket must respond to this claim within ___ days.

10 days

which of the following is not considered a submittal a. mockup b. product data c. samples d. shop drawings

mock ups

the architect's submittal log entries shouls include all of the following except the a. action taken b. contract name c. date of receipt of hte submittal d. date of forwarding to the consultant

b. contract name

who prepares the requirements for the construction schedule?

the architect generally establishes the requirements for the construction schedule, while the contractor prepares the actual schedule showing how the work will be accomplished within the contract time

in a CPM diagram, the total project time is determined by ...

...the path with the longest required time, known as the ciritical path

prior to the placing of concrete for footings, you observe that the footing excavation is frozen. What is the best procedure to follow?

excavate the frozen ground and place the concrete against earth which is not frozen - this not only solves the present construction problem, but it also places the footings below the zone of frost penetration, thus preventing frost damage in the future - concrete should never be placed on frozen ground

The working drawings for a project show lateral bracing of the suspnded ceiling for earthquake resistance. Although the architect did not inspect the ceiling construction before it was covered up , he suspects that the lateral bracing was not properly installed. The building inspector has not noted any violations. What should the architect do?

Request the contractor to uncover the ceiling for the architect's inspection -architect should never rely on the inspector as a substitute for his own on-site observations