Division 6

Question 1

Name two differences between a negotiated bid and a competitive bid

Answer 1

A negotiated bid is a privately funded project and invites only one contractor. A competitively bid project can be publicly or privately funded and involves multiple contractors

Question 2

Why would an owner hire a construction manager as adviser (cma)?

Answer 2

This person is hired to assist in project delivery by providing cost estimating, scheduling, and construction contract management services to the owner

Question 3

List three typical prequalifications an owner may require to restrict the number of contractors to bid on the project

Answer 3

Bonding capacity, project experience, and references are examples of this. Other examples include size of firm and experience of personnel

Question 4

Which project delivery limits the role and responsibilities of the architect during the pre construction phase?

Answer 4

Integrated project delivery, or IPD, limits this project team member’s activities in preconstruction.

Question 5

Who is responsible for cost control in design-build delivery?

Answer 5

The contractor is responsible for this but the architect may be responsible for the tracking and controlling of the cost of the architect’s design services.

Question 6

Which document, placed in a public publication, is used to notify prospective bidders?

Answer 6

An advertisement for bid is used in this situation.

Question 7

Who must approve a proposed substitution, and if approved, what is done with the proposal?

Answer 7

This kind of proposal must be reviewed by the architect. If approved, it becomes an addendum to be included in the bid documents.

Question 8

Who is the only party who guarantees by contract all construction cost?

Answer 8

The general contractor is the only party who guarantees this.

Question 9

At a public bid opening, which two items are announced by the architect after each bid is opened?

Answer 9

The two items announced at this time are the written amount of the bid and whether the bidder has submitted the required supporting documentation.

Question 10

What type of insurance protects employees from medical costs and lost income due to work-related injuries?

Answer 10

Workers’ compensation applies to these injuries

Question 11

In relation to contract documents, what is an addendum and who prepares it?

Answer 11

This document authorizes a revision to the original contract documents before the construction contract has been signed by the owner. It is prepared by the architect.

Question 12

According to the AIA document B101, what form of dispute resolution must be tried first before the owner and architect can go to arbitration?

Answer 12

The owner and architect may not resort to this until mediation has been tried.

Question 13

What other construction delivery method is most similar to the construction manager as constructor with regard to the many roles and responsibilities of the architect?

Answer 13

With regard to the many roles and responsibilities of the architect, this delivery method is similar to design-bid-build

Question 14

During agency review, what is the architect’s role in an integrated project delivery project?

Answer 14

The architect’s role in this phase is limited to working with the permitting authority to show code compliance related to the building information model

Question 15

What is the purpose of the architect’s site observation?

Answer 15

This is to observe the progress and quality of the work and keep the owner informed

Question 16

Who determines the number and frequency of the architect’s site observation visits?

Answer 16

The architect determines this during the construction administration phase at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction

Question 17

What is the architect not responsible for during the construction of the project?

Answer 17

This team member is not required to perform exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections, or to be involved with means or methods of construction, or site safety

Question 18

Who pays for additional field testing if the work does not conform with the contract documents?

Answer 18

The contractor must pay for this if the work is deficient

Question 19

During construction, why must the architect speak directly to the general contractor and not to the subcontractors?

Answer 19

The architect is an agent of the owner and does not have a contractual relationship with this entity

Question 20

What are two situations in which completed work May have to be uncovered?

Answer 20

This may occur if work was covered contrary to the architect’s request or when no specific request was made by the architect

Question 21

Which document defines the lines of communication among the parties during construction administration?

Answer 21

AIA document A201, controls this during construction administration

Question 22

Through whom must the owner and general contractor communicate during construction administration?

Answer 22

These two parties must communicate through the architect unless stated otherwise in their agreement

Question 23

Who will pay for work to be uncovered when the work was covered contrary to the architect’s request?

Answer 23

The contractor will pay to uncover work when this situation arises

Question 24

If uncovered work is determines to meet the project requirements, and the architect had not previously requested that it remain uncovered, who pays to uncover and replace the work?

Answer 24

The owner will pay to uncover and replace the work in this situation

Question 25

Which document requires that certain portions of the work be subject to special inspections?

Answer 25

The international building code (IBC) requires special inspection of structural systems, prefabricated items, and certain materials

Question 26

Who must evaluate and approve the statement of special inspections?

Answer 26

The building official must review this document before special inspections can be incorporated into the project.

Question 27

In which two forms of communication may field reports be distributed?

Answer 27

Hard copies and electronic formats may be used to distribute this document after a site observation

Question 28

Who is responsible for organizing a preconstruction conference, and which parties are required to attend?

Answer 28

This meeting is organized by the architect and should be attended by the architect, owner, contractor’s personnel (project manager, account executive and superintendent), major subcontractors, and members of the design team (structural, mechanical, electrical, civil and plumbing engineers, and so on, as required).

Question 29

How is “contract time” defined?

Answer 29

This period starts at the date established in the agreement and ends at substantial completion

Question 30

Which party has the sole responsibility for the means of construction and the building technique?

Answer 30

According to the AIA document A201, these issues are the sole responsibility of the contractor.

Question 31

What two parties should each receive a copy of an architect’s field reports?

Answer 31

A copy of each of these architect’s reports must be provided to the owner and contractor

Question 32

What should an architect do if he or she finds an unsafe condition in the project site?

Answer 32

If an architect observes such a condition on the project site, he or she must immediately notify the owner and contractor

Question 33

In AIA document A201, what term is given to the architect’s visit to the site?

Answer 33

This is called a site observation or site visit

Question 34

Name two differences between a change order and a construction change directive

Answer 34

A change order must be approved by the owner, architect, and contractor, and all three parties must agree on the change in cost. The second procedure must mommy be approved by the owner and architect, and without all parties agreeing on the change in cost

Question 35

Which party produces a request for information (RFI)?

Answer 35

The contractor, owner, or architect can use this document to request additional information during the construction phase

Question 36

When is the contractor allowed to submit a request for payment of a construction cost directive to the owner on the application for payment?

Answer 36

This item can be submitted to the owner for payment upon agreement of the additional cost of the work by the contractor and owner, and completion of the work

Question 37

During the construction phase of the project, the contractor is required to make submittals to the architect. Name four types of submittals.

Answer 37

Four types of these are shop drawings, samples, product data, and documents related to sustainability issues

Question 38

Which document is used to record minor changes in the work?

Answer 38

This administrative action is recorded by the architect using AIA document G710, architect’s supplemental instructions

Question 39

If the work does not conform with the contract documents, who has the authority to reject the work?

Answer 39

The architect has the authority to take this action if work is not in compliance with the contract requirements

Question 40

The architect’s review of the shop drawings does not relieve the constructor of what?

Answer 40

The review of this by the architect does not relieve the contractor of conformance with the contract documents

Question 41

During the construction phase, who may make a claim on the project?

Answer 41

The owner or the contractor may take this action if they seek an adjustment to the time or payment of money or other relief from the terms of the contract

Question 42

In a shop drawing review, what are the similarities and differences between the “revise and resubmit” and “rejected” designations assigned by the architect?

Answer 42

Neither submittals complies either the contract documents as submitted. In the first, the contractor may provide additional information or make corrections and return the submittal to the architect for review. In the second, an item is unsuitable for use in the project and may not be resubmitted to the architect for review.

Question 43

Describe the difference in roles between a mediator and an arbitrator.

Answer 43

In mediation, this person facilitates a discuss for the parties to reach their own settlement. In arbitration, this person allows the parties to submit their evidence and hear witness testimony before making a decision or ruling on the matter.

Question 44

What is normally withheld from a progress payment until work is completed?

Answer 44

Retainage is normally withheld from this kind of payment.

Question 45

Which party pays for additional nonconformance field testing?

Answer 45

This is the only type of field testing paid for by the contractor

Question 46

What information must be included on every progress payment application?

Answer 46

This application must include the value of the work completed to date and the value of any stored material.

Question 47

Who pays for work rejected by the architect?

Answer 47

Under these circumstances, the additional work must be paid for by the contractor

Question 48

What fee method should be used when the owner has identified a specific set of services?

Answer 48

When the owner has done this, the architect can accurately estimate a stipulated sun contract

Question 49

If the owner fails to substantially perform according to contract, what must an architect do to terminate the contract?

Answer 49

To take this action in regard to a contract with an owner, an architect must give the owner seven days written notice.

Question 50

What is a change order?

Answer 50

This document is prepared by the architect and authorizes a revision to the original contract documents after the construction contract has been signed by the owner

Question 51

When are shop drawings usually prepared?

Answer 51

These drawings, schedules, or diagrams are usually prepared after the subcontractor or material supplier has signed a contract with the general contractor

Question 52

What is a mechanic’s lien?

Answer 52

This is a claim against a property made by a contractor, material supplier, or architect for unpaid debt of the property owner

Question 53

What type of drawings must the architect keep a log of?

Answer 53

Shop drawings require this type of record keeping

Question 54

What is the advantage to the owner of using a construction change directive?

Answer 54

This document gives the owner a way to order changes in the work before agreeing to an adjustment to the cost and/or time with the contractor

Question 55

When does the contractors warranty period start?

Answer 55

This begins when the project has reached substantial completion

Question 56

What post-construction activity is a prerequisite for LEED certification?

Answer 56

Commissioning of the energy systems is a prerequisite for this

Question 57

What activity must take place if the architect determines the project is not substantially complete after a site inspection?

Answer 57

The architect must notify the contractor of the work that must be completed to achieve this

Question 58

Why would an architect provide a post-occupancy evaluation free of charge to the owner?

Answer 58

This activity provides valuable information to the architect after the owner has occupied the building. It is a good marketing effort by the architect and maintains contact with the owner for potential future work

Question 59

What action may the owner take upon the acceptance of substantial completion by the parties?

Answer 59

When this is reached, the owner may move in or utilize the work for its intended purpose

Question 60

For a large, complex building project, who usually hires the commissioning agent?

Answer 60

This person is hired by the owner to coordinate the efforts of this post-construction activity

Question 61

What is the next activity after the contractor has completed the punch list?

Answer 61

After the contractor has completed this, the next step is for the architect to make an inspection to determine whether the project is substantially complete

Question 62

If a construction claim is made by the contractor, what actions may be taken by the initial decision maker?

Answer 62

If the contractor takes this action, the initial decision maker may do any of the following:
Request supporting data
Suggest a solution
Accept the contractor’s assertion
Reject the contractor’s assertion
Notify the parties that a determination cannot be made

Question 63

At the closeout of a project, the contractor typically submits five items to the owner. What are they?

Answer 63

The five items typically submitted at this time are:
Warranties and operating manuals
Final payment documents
Record (as-built) drawings
Certificate of occupancy
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