PCM_Module 3

Question 1

using checklists would be an example of?

Answer 1

Quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC)

Question 2

what kind of projects can benefit from a constructability review?

Answer 2

complex or large projects with staging concerns

projects with tight schedules

projects using new construction methods

innovative projects

Question 3

give 3 reasons to when an rfi can be written to the architect from contractor

Answer 3

1. unforeseen condition of circumstance
2. an omission
3. a conflict or discrepancy

Question 4

name the 4 project delivery methods

Answer 4

1. traditional design-bid-build
2. construction management at risk (CM@R)
3. design build
4. Integrated project delivery (IPD)

Question 5

how should conflicts between agencies be addressed?

Answer 5

1. schedule meeting with agencies that are responsible for enforcing the area of conflict and request they issue written direction on which one to follow
2. bring owner to meeting

Question 6

which compensation option is the most flexible and preferably used when no exact scope of services can be defined?

Answer 6

hourly billing rates and fee multipliers

Question 7

what are 2 types of fee multipliers?

Answer 7

1. multiple of direct salary expense (DSE)
2. multiple of direct personnel expense (DPE)

Question 8

name 2 disadvantages of using percentage of construction cost

Answer 8

1. client may think architect will intentionally drive up construction costs to increate their fees
2. conflict in relationship between owner and architect

Question 9

which AIA series would you find a contract agreement between architect and owner?

Answer 9

B series

Owner + architect agreements

Question 10

what is included in the architect’s and consultant’s “instruments of service”?

Answer 10

1. drawings
2. specifications
3. construction documents

Question 11

who retains copyrights of the “instruments of service”?

Answer 11

1. architect
2. architect’s consultants

Question 12

which AIA series would you use if you wanted an agreement for a joint venture?

Answer 12

c-series

architect + consultant agreements (including joint ventures)

Question 13

should the contractor fail to fulfill their contractual obligations to the owner, this amount is stipulated in the contract known as _________.

Answer 13

liquidated damages

Question 14

the responsibility of providing geotechnical engineering data and land surveying is by ________.

Answer 14

owner

Question 15

responsibilities of the architect and their basic services is found in what AIA contract?

Answer 15

B101

Standard form of agreement between owner and architect

Question 16

responsibilities of the contractor and their basic services is found in what AIA contract form?

Answer 16

A101

Standard form of agreement between owner and contractor

Question 17

liquidated damages

Answer 17

an amount of money stipulated in the contract to be charged to the contractor as a reimbursement for damages suffered by owner because of the contractor’s failure to fulfill contractual obligations

Question 18

why is it important to regularly send out invoices to clients?

Answer 18

to maintain the cash flow coming into the business and pay staff and bills on time

Question 19

retainage

Answer 19

the process by which the owner withholds money from the contractor as a protection in case the contractor fails to complete the work according to the contract document

Question 20

what is the contract sum?

Answer 20

contract sum is the total amount payable by the owner to the contractor for performance of the work under the contract documents

Question 21

what 3 contracts can be paired with the B102?

Answer 21

B201 design and construction contract administration

B202 programming

B203 site evaluation and planning

each of these contracts are titled standard form of architect’s services: programming (for example)

Question 22

boiler plate

Answer 22

this refers to general paragraphs in a contract that would apply to anyone, and be reused over and over again without needing to be modified

for example, the clause. “perform the services with professional skill and care” would apply to almost any contract

Question 23

self awareness for the firm

Answer 23

internal analysis

helps assess the firm’s capabilities when considering new work

Question 24

what does RFI stand for?

Answer 24

Request For Information

an RFI is a document used by the general contractor and the construction team when

they discover any of the following:
-unforeseen condition of circumstance
-an omission
-a conflict or discrepancy

when the architect receives an RFI, the architect shall review and respond in a timely manner

Question 25

architect can tie their compensation to revenue, cost, or profitability results achieved by this type of compensation

Answer 25

outcome-based value pricing

Question 26

what are 3 types of project types used in outcome-based value pricing?

Answer 26

1. sales in retail facilities
2. leasing success in housing
3. commercial office development

Question 27

this compensation method that ties the architect’s compensation to the budgets or actual construction cost of a project which is rarely used is known as ________.

Answer 27

percentage of construction cost