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What are among the topics that architects and consultants should discuss before the start of construction?
What are among the topics that architects and consultants should discuss before the start of construction?
- Budget allocation, marketing strategies, office management
- Employee benefits, company retreat planning, social media engagement
- Supply chain logistics, inventory management, product development
- Site visits, site observation reporting, project communication protocols (correct)
In what form may it be necessary to amend the agreement if the consultant is contracted under a non-AIA agreement?
In what form may it be necessary to amend the agreement if the consultant is contracted under a non-AIA agreement?
- AIA agreement form
- Non-AIA agreement form (correct)
- Verbal agreement
- Written agreement with no specified format
When should architects and consultants work out all the details prior to the start of construction?
When should architects and consultants work out all the details prior to the start of construction?
- Before the start of construction (correct)
- At their convenience
- During the design phase
- After the start of construction
In construction phase services, what does the architect's evaluation and reporting involve?
In construction phase services, what does the architect's evaluation and reporting involve?
What is the role of architects in proactive contract administration (CA) according to AIA parameters?
What is the role of architects in proactive contract administration (CA) according to AIA parameters?
What determines the degree of architect's involvement during construction?
What determines the degree of architect's involvement during construction?
Why might a more passive administrative effort be considered appropriate for a small project?
Why might a more passive administrative effort be considered appropriate for a small project?
What is a primary benefit of proactive involvement of architects in the construction phase?
What is a primary benefit of proactive involvement of architects in the construction phase?
What is the primary objective of the construction phase for architects?
What is the primary objective of the construction phase for architects?
In how many states is a registered architect's involvement during construction required by law?
In how many states is a registered architect's involvement during construction required by law?
What does proactive contract administration involvement include?
What does proactive contract administration involvement include?
How does the owner's decision on project delivery type impact required contract administration services?
How does the owner's decision on project delivery type impact required contract administration services?
In contractor-led design-build, who assumes many contract administration duties?
In contractor-led design-build, who assumes many contract administration duties?
Which AIA document is used to gather essential construction phase information for planning and scheduling?
Which AIA document is used to gather essential construction phase information for planning and scheduling?
What may construction phase services include according to the text?
What may construction phase services include according to the text?
Which AIA document specifies architect's construction phase services?
Which AIA document specifies architect's construction phase services?
What is Project aChecklist according to the text?
What is Project aChecklist according to the text?
What do traditional contract administration services like submittal review and determination of work conformance continue to do according to the text?
What do traditional contract administration services like submittal review and determination of work conformance continue to do according to the text?
What does AIA Document G612TM–2001, Owner's Instructions to the Architect, serve as according to the text?
What does AIA Document G612TM–2001, Owner's Instructions to the Architect, serve as according to the text?
What is the significance of AIA CMa documents according to the text?
What is the significance of AIA CMa documents according to the text?
What is the purpose of a preconstruction conference in the construction phase?
What is the purpose of a preconstruction conference in the construction phase?
What is the primary reason for tracking delays in information exchange through Requests for Information (RFI) documents?
What is the primary reason for tracking delays in information exchange through Requests for Information (RFI) documents?
What is the purpose of amending the owner-contractor agreement if the contractor's negotiated general conditions differ from AIA Document A201TM–2007?
What is the purpose of amending the owner-contractor agreement if the contractor's negotiated general conditions differ from AIA Document A201TM–2007?
What is the significance of variations from AIA General Conditions that may impact architect's construction administration (CA) services?
What is the significance of variations from AIA General Conditions that may impact architect's construction administration (CA) services?
Why are Requests for Information (RFIs) used by all parties for information exchange?
Why are Requests for Information (RFIs) used by all parties for information exchange?
When should team roles and responsibilities, project-specific conditions, and communication protocols be reviewed and reassigned?
When should team roles and responsibilities, project-specific conditions, and communication protocols be reviewed and reassigned?
What is necessary for the architect to determine appropriate construction administration (CA) services?
What is necessary for the architect to determine appropriate construction administration (CA) services?
What does the use of AIA documents affect in the architect's role in construction contract administration?
What does the use of AIA documents affect in the architect's role in construction contract administration?
What is a potential consequence of delays in information exchange during construction phase?
What is a potential consequence of delays in information exchange during construction phase?
Why are RFIs used by all parties for information exchange?
Why are RFIs used by all parties for information exchange?
What should be reviewed and reassigned as needed during an in-house meeting?
What should be reviewed and reassigned as needed during an in-house meeting?
Study Notes
- Architect's role in construction contract administration can be affected by the sequence of contractor and architect engagement, and use of AIA documents.
- Contractor's negotiated general conditions may differ from AIA Document A201TM–2007, requiring assessment of potential impact on architect's services and resolution through amendments.
- Significant variations from AIA General Conditions that may impact architect's CA services include project delivery, project information exchange, and requests for information.
- Executed owner-contractor agreement necessary for architect to determine appropriate CA services.
- Delays in information exchange can cause inefficiencies in project delivery, necessitating tracking through Requests for Information (RFI) documents.
- RFIs originated in the 1970s to document architect's answers and response times to contractor questions, now used by all parties for information exchange.
- Preconstruction conference is crucial meeting during construction phase, and the architect should conduct the meeting to establish essential communications protocols.
- Preparation for the meeting includes advance distribution of agenda, confirmation of contractor's provision of required information.
- In larger projects, team roles and responsibilities, project-specific conditions, and communication protocols should be reviewed and reassigned as needed during an in-house meeting.
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Test your knowledge of AIA CMa documents and the roles of construction manager-advisers in construction projects. Learn about the responsibilities and procedures outlined in AIA Document G732TM–2009, Application and Certificate for Payment, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition.
