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1
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Backlog

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Remaining fee yet to be billed

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Addenda

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Change order in bidding phase

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Change order

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Changes that effect the contract

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Construction change directive

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Change order but without established agreement, can result in arbitration later
Used when people can’t agree but project needs to keep going

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AIA G701

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Standard change order form

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If a design change is requested onsite, how should it be handled?

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The gc should submit the request through an addenda, rfi or bulletin

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Percent complete

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Subject evaluation of how much of the total work is completed

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Work in place

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Billable time and expenses that have been completed but not yet invoiced

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9
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Who pulls a C of O

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Owner

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10
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Who certifies substantial completion?

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Architect

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11
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Most frequently cited cause of communication claims by an owner

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Lack of procedures to identify conflicts, errors and omissions

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Float time

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the time between when payment is authorized and received

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Things affected by construction type (II-A vs V-A)

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Structural spans, max floor area, allowable building height

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A101

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Owner/contractor
- means and methods
- schedule
- controls safety on job site

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B101

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Owner/Architect
- design intent
- decision making
- code compliance

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A201

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General conditions
- sets the context
- defines terminology

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17
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Right to stop work

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Can leave at a safe and reasonable place (likely due to nonpayment)
Owners can do for any reasons

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18
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Right to carry out work

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Gives contractors first chance to finish out work before being replaced on work

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19
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The work

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What the architect produces; design intent

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20
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The project

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All of the building; furniture, landscape, etc

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21
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Instruments of service

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Drawings, notes, research

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Copy right

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Default to architect, owner can obtain if agreed to. Likely in franchise, governments, laboratory

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Indemnification

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One party is paying damages for another (insurance is an example)

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24
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Administrator of the contract

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Between the owner and contractor is assumed to be the architect

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25
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Right to test the work

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Arch right to ask for something to be tested on behalf of the owner

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Essence of contract

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Scope, schedule, budget

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27
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Application for payment

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Contractor applies for the architect to review. Lists trades and percent done

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28
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Pencil draw

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Amount that contractors think they should be paid based on percent complete

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29
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Retainage

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Special escrow account for subcontractors so that there is leverage if they need to come back and do finishing touches

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30
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Certificate of payment

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Approved draw for a percent of work

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31
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Can material that is bought but not installed be put on a draw for payment

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Yes if stored properly

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32
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Substantial completion

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A level of completion that is safely occupiable

Architect decides when this is reached

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33
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When do warranties start

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At substantial completion

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34
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Contractor liability insurance

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Covers means and methods but no code compluandrt

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35
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Owners liability insurance (builders risk insurance)

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Covers things during construction immediately while final liability is being determined

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Performance bond

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Insurance for the owner that the contractor will be able to preform their job

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37
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Subrogation

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right held by most insurance carriers to legally pursue a third party that caused an insurance loss to the insured

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38
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Termination for cause

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Any party can use

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39
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Termination for convenience

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Usually reserved for owner

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40
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SD Budget Techniques

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comps, per SF numbers

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41
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DD Budget Techniques

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LF or SF of assemblies (cladding, structure, insulation, etc), easy to make decisions off of and swap things out

per unit (hotels)

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FF&E

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Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment: separate budget item because they can be separated from the building

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42
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Unit Prices

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separated out units in a bid for potential changes

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42
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Schedule of Values can also be known as

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Estimate, sworn statement

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42
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When reviewing submittals, the architect is responsible for:

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  1. finishes
  2. VOC content
  3. Materials
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43
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Administrative adjustment

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Small nonconformity to building/zoning code that reviewers can approve

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44
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Variance

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An approval for a bigger nonconformity, may require formal review

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45
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Amendment

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Change to zoning code

46
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By right

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The rights given by the zoning code. No non conforming aspects

47
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When does an egress path end

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When you are 30’ clear from the building, all the way out
Keyless in the direction of egress

48
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Construction responsibilities outline in the project manual specifications

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Standard of workmanship
Submittal procedures
Quality of materials and products

49
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What does an architect need to review during the submittal process for toilet accessories?

A

Finish

50
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Steps needed during an architects project close out

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Store project related documents
Internally share project information
Maintain project contact file

51
Q

Project delivery method for risk management and high quality

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Design build
(CMa also but has more contracts)

52
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Code things that affect max allowable area and height

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Occupancy class
Fire protection
Construction type

53
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If a material is changed drastically during construction but agreed upon by contractor and owner, what should the architect do?

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Issue add services to document the change

54
Q

A project has an 18mo delay, first thing arch should do upon restarting…

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Preform a code review

55
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Body that provides guidance to conflict with AHJs

A

ICC

56
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Most common procurement method for design-build

A

Best value

57
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Performance standard

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Describes the ways that materials or assemblies can be tested to determine a relative level of performance. ASTM and UL are performance standards

58
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Slump test

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Used to measure the consistency of concrete before it sets. Checks the workability and determines if it’s a properly mixed batch

59
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Benefit of asking for bid alternates with a contractor

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Give contractors some wiggle room if the design or other changes should arise during construction

60
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What does the architects review of shop drawings check for?

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Conformity to design intent

61
Q

What assembly group is a daycare within a place of worship?

A

A-3 because it falls under the worship category

Group E otherwise

62
Q

What is a good first step in the programming process for a renovation of an existing laboratory?

A

Benchmarking tours

63
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Contractor responsibilities to review at a pre construction conference

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Schedule of values

Construction schedule

Insurance bonds and permits

64
Q

ADA counter height max for bathroom

A

34”

65
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Good cost estimating technique for design development

A

Assemblies technique
(Calculating sf of assemblies and multiplying by assembly cost)

66
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Order of magnitude cost estimating

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67
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Unit price cost estimating

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determining a cost per unit, like cost per hospital bed or apt unit (can be done based on comps or historical data)

68
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Criteria design phase

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Period where performance/sustainability goals are outlined for the project, pre DD

69
Q

Architects must assist the owner in negations with prospective contractors T/F

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True

70
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Good project delivery method for an owner interested in minimizing their involvement

A

Design Build

71
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Good project delivery method for complex and tight schedule project

A

Construction Manager

72
Q

Tool to motivate a contractor to meet a strict deadline

A

Liquidated damages provision - a predetermined amount of money to be paid as damages for failure to perform under contract

73
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Good schedule type for short duration projects with few tasks

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Milestone chart
Good for fees under $35,000

74
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Which governing body handles ADA violations?

A

department of justice

75
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Architect’s Responsibilities prior to project completion

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review contractors final change order
review contractor’s final application for payment
final inspection

76
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How is the critical path determined in a critical path schedule

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the route through that is longest

77
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In a standard agreement, how long does a contractor have to notify an architect of schedule affecting on site discoveries

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14 days

78
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Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc)

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A CMc advises on constructability and cost estimates during the design of a project, and then shifts to the responsibilities of building according to the contract.

79
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Construction Manager as Advisor (CM-Advisor)

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A CM-Advisor provides advice on constructability and cost estimation but does not construct buildings.

80
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Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

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CMAR is a delivery method where the construction manager (CM) commits to complete the project within a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), which is based on the construction documents and specifications.

81
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Construction Manager as Agent (CMa)

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A CMa is brought on board early during a project to advise the owner on constructability aspects, and can stay further into the project to coordinate construction for a fixed price.

82
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What is a good project delivery method for an architect to act as a constructability reviewer?

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CMc

83
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Project phases that lend themselves to hourly billing

A

SD and CA

84
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Project phases that lend themselves to fixed fee billing

A

DD and CD

85
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What does contractor contingency cover

A

Errors in contractor pricing
Costs related to dispute resolution
Contractor errors during construction

86
Q

When to use a narrative meeting report?

A

SD, DD, and CD

87
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When to use an action item report

A

CA

88
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What do specifications do?

A

communicate the type and quality of building components and systems.

89
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Information that should always be included in a change order

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net change cost to date
the amount the specified change increases/decreases the project sum
new date of substantial completion
contract sum prior to change order

90
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A typical project manual consists of

A

Bidding requirements
Contract forms
Contract conditions
Specifications

91
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A201

A

general conditions of the contract

92
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A133

A

agreement between owner and construction manager

93
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Who is responsible for the cost of the revisions that do not match the architect’s final design?

A

The contractor

94
Q

What type of meeting is best held face to face

A

project kick off

95
Q

who pays sales tax during construction

A

the contractor

96
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who pays for utilities during construction?

A

the contractor

97
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who pays for the building permit

A

the contractor

98
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who renders judgement on variances, exceptions and zoning ordinances

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Zoning board of appeals

98
Q

how to list a budget item that hasn’t been decided upon yet

A

Allowance

99
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what constitutes that start of construction?

A

when the owner issues a notice to proceed

100
Q

In design-bid-build, who legally issues to CDs for bidding?

A

the owner

101
Q

Initial rate of return =

A

= annual savings / investment

102
Q

what are some responsibilities of HR

A

legal compliance
training and prof dev
retention programs
onboarding

103
Q

Stipulated sum contract

A

the bid number doesn’t change, profit/loss is taken on by the contractor

104
Q

best way for contractors to reduce risk when committing to a GMP

A

include the highest possible contingency

105
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Percent used to determine contingency period based off design time

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10% of design time

106
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things that need to take place before final payment is made to the contractor

A

Architect final inspection
Final change order review
Contractor submission of required affidavits

107
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items to be attached to a certificate of substantial completion

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Punch LIst
Date of Substantial completion
Owner/contractor responsibilities for insurance
Completion date for punch list items

108
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Ways to make a change to a project after CDs

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A written amendment to the contract signed by both parties
A change order
A construction change directive
A written order for a minor change in the work issued by the architect

109
Q

What body determines accessibility requirements for multifamily housing

A

Fair Housing Act

110
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Bid Bond

A

a bond to guarantee a contractor will enter into the contract with the owner if they are the winning bidder

111
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Surety

A

money given to support an undertaking that someone will perform a duty

Bond that a contractor will construct the project

112
Q

Who is responsible for recording field changes

A

the contractor

113
Q

Contractors must hire engineers to do what

A

shoring and bracing

114
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