Test Questions Review Flashcards
What is last day contractor can submit questions to design team ahead of bid date?
7 days prior to the bid date (calendar days)
What does a bidding contingency cover?
provisions for uncertainty of the marketplace and fluctuating prices
meant to offset actual costs if prices rise due to market forces
What to do when mold is discovered?
if over 10sf, involve a mold professional. recommended by EPA. once mold professional clears the area, fix the underlying issue
What are engineering assessments that can happen in the field to satisfy a structural concern raised by an AHJ?
In situ load testing (simulates anticipated loads)
structural analysis (determine if current structure is inadequate and in need of additional structural members)
What is G716, RFI, used for?
- to obtain info that the requesting party cannot obtain through research, document review, or other reasonable means
- architect/owner/contractor/or other party to request further info from each other during construction
What is G710, ASI, used for?
used by arch to issue additional instructions or interpretations, or to order minor changes in the work
What is AIA A305, Contractor’s Qual statement, used for?
for owner to verify the background, references, and financial stability of any contractor being considered during the bidding or award phase
What is AIA G701, Change Order, used for?
for implementing changes in the work agreed to by the owner, contractor, architect
What does a slump test help quantify?
workability of mixture. a collapsed slump means the mixture is too wet
What does a cylinder test help quantify?
used to test the compressive strength of hardened concrete
In order to receive restitution, what can a contractor claim?
Unjust enrichment - when a party unfairly benefits at the expense of the other part
What is force majeure?
when unforeseeable circumstances prevent someone from fulfilling a contract
For what reasons would a performance mock up (PMU) be performed?
- to ensure safety and welfare of future occupants by checking for structural integrity
- to pinpoint any ares of weakness as they pertain to water penetration
- to validate design
What is true of a stipulated sum contract?
- unit prices are permitted
- actual construction costs and bid diff are absorbed as profit/loss by contractor
- competitively bid projects most often use this type of contract delivery
- owner compensates the contractor a fixed price for providing work
What costs are included in a LCA?
operation costs
financing cost
maintenance cost
initial cost
At what time is a building considered ‘enclosed’ ?
When the openings are installed and thermal/moisture protection is complete
What would a design build project delivery method help streamline?
submittals
(not permits, subcontractors, or pay applications)
Per AIA A701, Instructions to bidders, what must a bidder do?
- bid is based upon materials, equipment, systems required by bidding documents without exception
- bidder has read and understands the provisions for liquidated damages
- bidder must visit the site
What does NRC, Noise Reduction coefficient, measure?
measures amount of energy absorbed by a material when the sound waves reach a surface
What does sound transmission class, STC, measure?
represents a material’s ability to block airborne sound
What does impact isolation class, ICC, measure?
measures an assembly’s ability to absorb noise caused by impact to floor/ceiling assembly
What type of building would require an electrical power commissioning plan?
- any building that has a critical operations power systems (COPS), meaning it needs to maintain its ability to operate during an emergency
- ie. bank, hospital
If a supplier/subcontractor messes up, who is responsible to cover the cost of the error?
the contractor
