PROJECT FILES, COMPLETION, PROBLEMS Flashcards
What is AIA document G807?
Project Directory - Basic information about the architects staff and consultants, and the contractors
What is AIA document G805? Who fills it out?
List of subcontractors – filled out by the contractor and sent to the architect
What is AIA document G804?
Register of bid documents – basic information about the bid (big deposit, costs for sets of drawings, etc).
What does an architect do with the contract between the owner and the contractor?
Gets a copy of it and updates it as per change orders, etc.
What does a full-time project representative for the architect do?
For large and/or complex projects, sometimes a change services, this is a person who monitors the site at all times.
What is AIA document B352?
Outlines limitations on the project representative’s duties, i.e. making decisions or not.
What is the difference between an architect’s project representative and a “clerk of the works”?
The clerk of the works is employed by the owner
What is AIA document G810? What is it for?
Transmittal Letter. Written record of what was sent to whom and when.
In which AIA document is the phrase “the Owner and Contractor shall endeavor to communicate with each other through the Architect…”
General conditions of AIA document A201
What a record drawings?
They show field changes that occurred during construction
Does every project of record drawings?
The owner decides
Transferring the contractors notations of minor changes in the field would be a…
Changing services
In addition to the broad warranty on the construction in AIA document A201, specific warrantees on equipment are included in the…
Technical specifications
Move forwards warranties to the owner for review?
Cording to AIA document B141, the architect forwards warranties to the owner, who can check for any discrepancies between the terms of the warranty required by the specs.
According to the general conditions, who fills out the punch list (though this varies by location)?
Contractor… But the architect can add items
The only two inspections and architect makes of the construction site happen…
At substantial completion and final completion
If the owner occupies the work before substantial completion, the contractor may claim…
It cost/delays because of owner interference
What are forms AIA document G706? And AIA document G706A?
Contractors Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims… And Contractors Affidavit of Release of Liens
The owner doesn’t require the contractor to furnish a performance bond or a labor and material payment bond, it is even more important to make sure that…
Releases of lien are in order before issuing final certificate for payment
How many days does the architect have to resolve disputes between the contractor and owner before that dispute can go into arbitration or mediation?
30 days
What is AIA document G809?
Project Data… Records basic information about the project (owner + team contact, location, etc)
Services post completion of the project are considered…
Additional services… Unless they relate to a design-related problem, for which an architect might not seek additional compensation
When an architect is requested to investigate problems on a project designed by another architect, they are playing the role of…
Expert witness
