Contracts

Question 1

Direct Damages

Answer 1

Money lost directly because of a delay or problem - like the cost of paying to fix a wall that falls or the cost of additional time to complete a project.

Question 2

Consequential Damages

Answer 2

Indirect consequence of a delay or problem - like the loss of revenue on a rentable space or the loss of fee that an architect could have got if they were able to work on another project.

Question 3

A101

Answer 3

Owner-Contractor (design-bid-build)

Question 4

A 133

Answer 4

Owner-Construction Manager, Contractor (Cost of work plus fixed fee)

Question 5

A 195

Answer 5

Owner-Contractor, Integrated Project Delivery

Question 6

A 201

Answer 6

General Conditions for the Contract of Construction

Question 7

A 295

Answer 7

IPD, General conditions of the contract of construction

Question 8

A 701

Answer 8

Instructions to Bidders

Question 9

A 305

Answer 9

Contractor’s Qualification Statemenr

Question 10

B 101

Answer 10

Owner-Architect agreement

Question 11

B 102

Answer 11

Owner-Architect, without a pre-defines scope

Question 12

B 103

Answer 12

Owner-Architect, complex projects

Question 13

B 104

Answer 13

Owner-Architect, mid-size projects

Question 14

B 105

Answer 14

Owner-Architect, standard short form (residential or small commercial)

Question 15

B 106

Answer 15

Owner-Architect, pro-Bono services

Question 16

B 121

Answer 16

Owner-Architect, for services provided under multiple service orders

Question 17

B 195

Answer 17

Owner-Architect, IPD

Question 18

B 214

Answer 18

Standard form of Architect’s Services: LEED Certification

Question 19

C 101

Answer 19

Joint Revenue Agreement for Professional Services

Question 20

C 103

Answer 20

Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Consultant, without a predefined scope of consultant services

Question 21

C 191

Answer 21

Standard Form of the Multi-Party Agreement for IPD Projects

Question 22

C 132

Answer 22

Owner and Construction Manager as Advisor

Question 23

C 195

Answer 23

Standard Form of the Single Purpose Entity Agreement for IPD Projects

Question 24

D 200

Answer 24

Project Checklist, to serve as a record of Owner/Architect/Contractor decisions

Question 25

E 203

Answer 25

BIM and Digital Data Exhibit

Question 26

E 204

Answer 26

Sustainable Projects Exhibit

Question 27

G 701

Answer 27

Change Order (Owner, Architect, and Contractor sign)

Question 28

G 702

Answer 28

Application and Certificate for Payment (contractor applies, architect signs)

Question 29

G 704

Answer 29

Certificate of Substantial Completion

Question 30

G 711

Answer 30

Punchlist Document

Question 31

Cost of Work

Answer 31

Construction cost, including contractor profit Does NOT include design fee, cost of land, contingencies

Question 32

Supplemental Services

Answer 32

- services beyond the Basic Services - should be agreed upon before completion by the architect - could include: site programming, BIM Management, detailed cost estimates, as-built drawings, interior design, landscape design, etc

Question 33

Additional Services

Answer 33

Services added after the contract is signed for work that is not covered initially under the Basic or Supplemental services OR to supplement changes to the project schedule of budget. Examples: if other parties mess up like owner of owner’s consultants, substantial claims, public meetings, etc

Question 34

Insurance required under B101:

Answer 34

- General Liability - automobile liability - worker’s compensation insurance - Employer’s liability insurance - Professional liability insurance (errors & omissions)

Question 35

Contract Documents include / don’t include:

Answer 35

- owner-contractor agreement - general conditions of the contract - drawings - specifications - addenda issued prior to the execution of the contract - modifications issued after the contract is signed (such as: change orders, change directives, minor changes in the Work issued by the architect) Not included: - anything related to bidding process - shop drawings - product data - product samples/submittals

Question 36

Under what circumstance can the contractor request financial info from owner after work starts?

Answer 36

1. Owner misses payments that were required by the contract 2. If contractor is legitimately concerned about owners ability to make payments 3. A change in work that significantly affects contract sum

Question 37

C141

Answer 37

Contract between A/E entity and Owner for bridging design-build

Question 38

Certificate of Payment

Answer 38

Certifies that, to the best of that Architect’s knowledge, the Work has progressed to the point indicated by the Contractor, in accordance with the Construction Documents.

Question 39

Substantial Completion

Answer 39

Project fit for its intended use and purpose. Architect certifies when the work has reached this milestone. Next step is punch list.

Question 40

Schedule of Values

Answer 40

Allocated the Contract Sum among the various portions of the work

Question 41

When is retainage awarded?

Answer 41

substantial completion

Question 42

Final Payment

Answer 42

The entire unpaid balance owed to the Contractor. Must be paid within 30 days of the Architect’s issuance of the final Certificate for Paymen

Question 43

Contract Time (A201)

Answer 43

Start date (or other established start date) to SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

Question 44

“Day” means

Answer 44

All calendar days unless otherwise specified (yes, weekends count)