31 Questions
What are among the topics that architects and consultants should discuss before the start of construction?
Site visits, site observation reporting, project communication protocols
In what form may it be necessary to amend the agreement if the consultant is contracted under a non-AIA agreement?
Non-AIA agreement form
When should architects and consultants work out all the details prior to the start of construction?
Before the start of construction
In construction phase services, what does the architect's evaluation and reporting involve?
Assessment of progress, quality, and conformance to design intent
What is the role of architects in proactive contract administration (CA) according to AIA parameters?
Actively participating to lower risks and achieve design goals
What determines the degree of architect's involvement during construction?
Assessment of project needs
Why might a more passive administrative effort be considered appropriate for a small project?
If the owner has its own administrative staff or if the contractor largely controls the administrative processes
What is a primary benefit of proactive involvement of architects in the construction phase?
Increased influence on work acceptability
What is the primary objective of the construction phase for architects?
Deliver contract administration services and ensure substantial conformity to the design concept
In how many states is a registered architect's involvement during construction required by law?
17 states
What does proactive contract administration involvement include?
Helping the owner understand the benefits and maintaining good relationships
How does the owner's decision on project delivery type impact required contract administration services?
It may impact the required CA services
In contractor-led design-build, who assumes many contract administration duties?
The design-builder assumes many CA duties
Which AIA document is used to gather essential construction phase information for planning and scheduling?
AIA Document G612TM–2001, Owner's Instructions to the Architect
What may construction phase services include according to the text?
Evaluating owner agreements, coordinating submittals, and confirming construction agreements
Which AIA document specifies architect's construction phase services?
General Conditions Supplementary General Conditions
What is Project aChecklist according to the text?
A systematic checklist that identifies tasks and data fulfilling agreement requirements, serving as a permanent record
What do traditional contract administration services like submittal review and determination of work conformance continue to do according to the text?
Continue but could be accomplished without going to the site using technology
What does AIA Document G612TM–2001, Owner's Instructions to the Architect, serve as according to the text?
A questionnaire used to gather essential construction phase information for planning and scheduling
What is the significance of AIA CMa documents according to the text?
They provide a framework for the architect's services in the construction phase
What is the purpose of a preconstruction conference in the construction phase?
To establish essential communications protocols
What is the primary reason for tracking delays in information exchange through Requests for Information (RFI) documents?
To prevent inefficiencies in project delivery
What is the purpose of amending the owner-contractor agreement if the contractor's negotiated general conditions differ from AIA Document A201TM–2007?
To assess potential impact on architect's services
What is the significance of variations from AIA General Conditions that may impact architect's construction administration (CA) services?
They may impact project delivery and information exchange
Why are Requests for Information (RFIs) used by all parties for information exchange?
To document architect's answers to contractor questions
When should team roles and responsibilities, project-specific conditions, and communication protocols be reviewed and reassigned?
During an in-house meeting as needed
What is necessary for the architect to determine appropriate construction administration (CA) services?
Executed owner-contractor agreement
What does the use of AIA documents affect in the architect's role in construction contract administration?
Sequence of contractor and architect engagement
What is a potential consequence of delays in information exchange during construction phase?
Inefficiencies in project delivery
Why are RFIs used by all parties for information exchange?
To document architect's answers to contractor questions
What should be reviewed and reassigned as needed during an in-house meeting?
Team roles and responsibilities, project-specific conditions, and communication protocols
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.
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.
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