shake n bake Flashcards
The process of beginning a project involves an introductory phase wherein the owner presents explicit descriptive specifications for the proposed undertaking. Rather than simply indicate interest without nuance, and to avoid issuing irresponsible considerations for multiple projects, a contractor is required to submit a ______ to express their specifications (including designs and price) for the planned construction
Bid
What information would not be found in the instructions to bidders?
A. Production substitution information
B. The time and place to submit the bid
C. Site plans
D. The start date of the project
Site plans
What is the role of CLARB? Select all that apply.
A. To set the minimum requirements to become licensed in each state
B. To compile records of professionals
C. To work in conjunction with ASLA to produce the LARE
D. To provide services, which examine the competency of each candidate
B. To compile records of professionals
D. To provide services, which examine the competency of each candidate
CLARB’s role is to assist state registration boards, compile professional records and develop the LARE. CLARB also provides services, which tests the examinees and provides the results to each individual state board. It does not set the minimum requirements that each state must require in order to become licensed. It is also an independent body and does not work in conjunction with ASLA in developing the LARE.
An owner may terminate a contract if? (Select all that apply)
A. The contractor has gone bankrupt
B. A contractor is working too slowly
C. The contractor fails to pay the subcontractors
D. The contractor persistently disregards local ordinances
A. The contractor has gone bankrupt
C. The contractor fails to pay the subcontractors
D. The contractor persistently disregards local
A contract can be terminated for any of the following reasons: breach of contract, fraud, nonpayment of professional fees, hazardous site conditions, failure to pay subcontractors, a contractor goes bankrupt and the contractor violates ordinances intentionally.
Phillip runs a small Landscape Architecture firm. His college roommate Desmond runs a medium sized Architecture firm. Desmond has decided that he would like his company to go after larger government work and needs a Landscape Architecture firm to get the work. He asks Phillip to permanently join together their two companies, but Phillip has some reservations and would like to try it out on a short term basis.
What type of company should the two friends form?
a Joint Venture
/in order to begin using a building after all of the work has been completed, what must be obtained from the local municipality?
Certificate of occupancy
What type of specifications instruct the contractor on where to deliver and store all of the materials on site?
General.
The general specifications are designed to instruct a contractor on what is required during the project including where to deliver and store materials, the description of the work to take place and the sequence of work. The technical specifications provide details on the different items that are going to be constructed
and include performance specifications.
A landscape architect has won a case in small claims court against a former client. The client has refused to pay the judgement in the case. What action should the landscape architect take next?
File a writ of execution.
A writ of execution is a court order intended to satisfy a judgement in a civil case. A writ is granted when the defendant refuses to pay the judgement and may result in a levy against the defendant’s property.
A landscape architect and his client initially come to a verbal agreement to do a project based on lump sum pricing. After looking at the project in more detail, a
contract is drawn up with the fee being paid as a percentage of the final construction cost and is signed by both parties. At the end of the project, the client wants to pay a lump sum fee because it is considerably less than the percentage of the final construction cost. The landscape architect takes his client to court to sort out the payment terms. What amount should the landscape architect get paid?
Percentage of the final construction cost
All contractors are held to the same expectations in this arena regardless of geographical distinction or manner of specialization. Veracity of legal cases are
ostensibly determined utilizing this method of reasoning:
Standards of practice
Standards of practice are the common expectations for professionals with which they can reasonably be held accountable. A statute of limitations is the accepted period of time for a claimant to begin legal proceedings regarding a contractual issue. Reasonable care and skill is terminology involved with the traditional negligence and malpractice cases that relates to the aforementioned standards of practice. As it is specific, the over arching ‘standards of practice’ is more encompassing in this case.
Which of the following would be grounds for a landscape architect to lose his or her license?
A. Signing and sealing drawings in which he or she supervised
B. Endorsing a specific supplier without receiving compensation
C. Losing the mental capacity to perform his or her job
D. Disclosing any payments received to make public statements about a proposed project
C. Losing the mental capacity to perform his or her job
A Landscape Architect has been hired to not only design a project, but also to stay on and work as the construction administrator once the field work has begun. What does this role require the Landscape Architect to do? (Select all that apply)
A. Hire the contractor
B. Protect the interests of the owner
C. Evaluate the craftsmanship of the work
D. Resolve any conflicts regarding the contract drawings
B. Protect the interests of the owner
C. Evaluate the craftsmanship of the work
D. Resolve any conflicts regarding the contract
Who is responsible for safety on the construction site?
The contractor
A meddling owner has hired a Landscape Architect to do some design work for a project. The client asks the design team to make a small change to the program early in the project. The Landscape Architect has decided that the change is minor and in the interest of keeping the project moving makes the change. Over the course of the project, this type of change happens several more times. The project is now over budget and past due. The client is furious and wants to know what happened. At what point should the client have been made aware of potential delays and changes to cost of the project?
At the time of the first change
The contract states that the project must be substantially completed by a specific date otherwise the contractor will pay a fine for every day beyond that date. The contractor has failed to meet the deadline for substantial completion. What can he be sued for?
Liquidated Damages
A prospective buyer of a parcel of land is told by the realtor that if purchased, no dramatic changes can be made to the exterior of the house. How is this enforceable?
Restrictive covenant
When working on a federally funded project, what is the minimum amount that contractors are required to pay their employees?
Prevailing wage
Who is responsible for inspecting the installed construction to make sure that it complies with local codes and ordinances?
the building inspector
Who is responsible for hiring and paying subcontractors?
the contractor
An owner grows paranoid of the realities involved with their property undergoing preparation for construction upon realizing that the previous owner, an uncle prone to hoarding, may have committed structural atrocities in a fit of displeasure. Having planned to sell the property following completion of construction, they wish to have limited liability for the period of ownership preceding their own. What sort of documentation should they pursue?
a Special warranty.
A manufacturer has not been paid for supplying all of the concrete products used on the project. What recourse do they have to get paid?
a mechanic’s lien
A landscape architect has bought a piece of land for a new office complex.
The previous owner has agreed to remain personally responsible for the title indefinitely. What type of agreement has been reached?
a General Warranty deed
A Landscape Architecture Firm is designing a sports complex for Oakley Township and has sub contracted some of the work to a civil engineering firm and an architecture firm. The township has provided project requirements and design standards to the LA firm. During the design process, the Landscape Architect has noticed that all of the CADD drawings have been coming back from the subs with different font sizes, line weights, etc. Whose standards should be used on all of the drawings?
the township
A contractor has been hired to install an extensive drainage system on private property. The drainage system includes one fifty foot section of piping that must be installed ten feet deep in the ground. During excavation, no shoring has been installed and the employees feel that their immediate safety is at risk. Who should the employees contact first to rectify the situation?
Their employer