Test Review Questions - COMPLETE Flashcards
What is included in the ‘Cost of the work’?
construction costs, contractor profit & overhead
What do drawings communicate in the contract documents?
quantity and setting of building components and systems
What do specifications communicate in the contract documents?
specifications communicate the type an d quality of building components and systems
What do zoning regulations impact?
historic preservation requirements, building setbacks, signage restrictions
NOT egress, accessibility of building construction type
At what time in the project timelines is it best for costs to be controlled?
at beginning of project when determining scope, quality, project delivery
Are designing & documenting alternates a part of arch’s basis services?
YES - you can not charge an add service
Based on AIA B101, what expected dates should the owner provide the arch?
start of construction
date of substantial completion
Which entity handles ADA violations?
Department of Justice
When reviewing submittals the arch is responsible for which of the following?
Materials
finishes
VOC’s
When reviewing submittals the arch is NOT responsible for which of the following?
quantities
dimensions
installation method
What info is included on change order document?
contract sum prior to change order
amount that the contract sum increases or decreases
net change by previously authorized change orders
new date of substantial completion
What is AIA A133?
Standard form of agreement between owner - CM
AIA A141?
owner - design builder
AIA A105
short form of agreement between owner-contractor
How many days does a contractor have to provide notification to the architect of a unknown or concealed condition?
14 days
according to AIA A201
What are documents that would be included in both project manual + contract documents package?
tech specs
owner-contractor agreement
support conditions
gen conditions
ANY BID RELATED ITEMS (BID FORMS, INVITE TO BID) ARE WRONG BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT IN THE CONTRACT DOCS
What are primary issues that need to be considered when determining the project delivery method?
contractors role
arch’s role
number and type of design and con contracts
driving factors
According to AIA C401, what is true regarding arch and consultant accountability?
consultant shall maintain prof liability coverage
consultant is an independent contractor
arch shall not be held responsible for acts or omissions of the consultant
What type of meeting would be best held as a face to face meeting?
Kickoff meeting
NOT meetings to resolve design issues, design review meetings
S Corporation is owned by who?
stockholders
Who is responsible for obtaining a certificate of occupancy?
Owner
What must take place prior to release of final payment to contractor?
contractor submission of required affidavits
architect’s final inspection
final change order review
NOT contractor submission of record drawings
What is formula for initial rate of return (IRR)?
IIR = Annual savings/investment
What would be required owner-provided initial information related to site documentation?
site grading
traffic study
soil boring logs
What is preliminary project description (PPD)?
describes expected project quality in wall that all stakeholders can understand
in lieu of full set of dwgs or specs
used in early phase of project
How does the uniformat framework establish costs?
Systems
breaks down projects by system rather than material or method
useful for classifying and estimating construction costs during SD
Who pays for taxes during the construction of the building?
GC pays for ALL taxes
What is a reasonable contingency?
10%
ie - 8 month schedule, contingency for time is 10% of, which equals 2-4 weeks
what items are attached to or noted on the certificate of sub completion?
- owner & contractor responsibilities for insurance
- date of substantial completion
- punch list items to be corrected
- completion date for punch list items
NOT Cert of occupancy
If an issue comes up in dwgs that is caused by miscoordination, what is first step arch should take in terms of project work planning?
take corrective actions to modify the project work plan
If a new program is added to the project during a design review, what should the architect’s first response be?
notify the owner of fees for additional services due to scope creep
Who should the architect recommend be contracted prior to SD phase in an IPD?
general contractor
geotechnical engineer
construction manager
(misc - historical preservationist)
NOT commissioning agent or lighting designer
What pricing should an arch suggest from GC to know price early & at DD stage
GMP (based on dd dwgs, estimate, but known price)
If an owner pauses bidding for more than 90 days after arch submits CD’s, what should arch do first when project begins again?
adjust cost of work to reflect changes in the construction market
