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If the Client is not the owner of the real property at the Place of the Work, what must they obtain?
If the Client is not the owner of the real property at the Place of the Work, what must they obtain?
- The Government's written consent for the Work
- The owner's written consent for the Work (correct)
- The Contractor's written consent for the Work
- The Architect's written consent for the Work
What must the Client do if they observe any fault or defect in the Work?
What must the Client do if they observe any fault or defect in the Work?
- Notify the Architect in writing (correct)
- Notify the Architect in person
- Notify the Government in writing
- Notify the Contractor in writing
What does the Architect's initial evaluation of the Construction Budget and Construction Cost Estimates represent?
What does the Architect's initial evaluation of the Construction Budget and Construction Cost Estimates represent?
- The lowest compliant bid
- The Architect's judgement as a design professional (correct)
- The actual cost of the construction
- The Constructor's methods of determining bid prices
What should the Client do if the Construction Cost Estimate exceeds the Construction Budget by more than the stated percentage?
What should the Client do if the Construction Cost Estimate exceeds the Construction Budget by more than the stated percentage?
Which party is responsible for notifying the other party about the need for Additional Services?
Which party is responsible for notifying the other party about the need for Additional Services?
What are some reasons that may lead to the need for Additional Services?
What are some reasons that may lead to the need for Additional Services?
Which of the following is NOT a reason that may lead to the need for Additional Services?
Which of the following is NOT a reason that may lead to the need for Additional Services?
What could be a consequence of the Client's failure to render decisions in a timely manner?
What could be a consequence of the Client's failure to render decisions in a timely manner?
According to Article A21 of the agreement, who is responsible for arranging and paying for project specific professional liability insurance?
According to Article A21 of the agreement, who is responsible for arranging and paying for project specific professional liability insurance?
According to Article A23 of the agreement, what type of insurance should the Architect carry?
According to Article A23 of the agreement, what type of insurance should the Architect carry?
According to GC10, when will the Architect's general liability insurance coverage be in effect?
According to GC10, when will the Architect's general liability insurance coverage be in effect?
According to GC11, under what circumstances can the Client terminate the contract?
According to GC11, under what circumstances can the Client terminate the contract?
If the Canadian Standard Form of Contract between Architect and Consultant is used without an authorization seal, what could be the consequence?
If the Canadian Standard Form of Contract between Architect and Consultant is used without an authorization seal, what could be the consequence?
What is the standard of care that the Architect and the Consultants engaged by the Architect should perform the Services to?
What is the standard of care that the Architect and the Consultants engaged by the Architect should perform the Services to?
What is the limit of liability for any claims against the Architect arising from their duties and responsibilities?
What is the limit of liability for any claims against the Architect arising from their duties and responsibilities?
What is the liability of the Architect and the Client with respect to any claims against each other?
What is the liability of the Architect and the Client with respect to any claims against each other?
What is the Architect's role in managing communications between the Client and the Constructor?
What is the Architect's role in managing communications between the Client and the Constructor?
What authority does the Architect have in rejecting work that does not conform to the requirements of the Construction Contract?
What authority does the Architect have in rejecting work that does not conform to the requirements of the Construction Contract?
What does the Architect's issuance of a certificate for payment represent?
What does the Architect's issuance of a certificate for payment represent?
What responsibilities does the Architect have in relation to safety precautions and programs required in connection with the Work?
What responsibilities does the Architect have in relation to safety precautions and programs required in connection with the Work?
The Architect shall only perform Additional Services with the prior written agreement of the Client and the Architect.
The Architect shall only perform Additional Services with the prior written agreement of the Client and the Architect.
The Client's responsibilities include providing information on existing buildings.
The Client's responsibilities include providing information on existing buildings.
The Architect is entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of all information provided by the Client, Consultants, or other third parties engaged by the Client.
The Architect is entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of all information provided by the Client, Consultants, or other third parties engaged by the Client.
The Client shall engage a qualified Constructor under a Construction Contract compatible with this contract.
The Client shall engage a qualified Constructor under a Construction Contract compatible with this contract.
Who must approve any expenditure not defined in Schedule B as a Reimbursable Expense?
Who must approve any expenditure not defined in Schedule B as a Reimbursable Expense?
Can the Client make deductions or set-offs from amounts invoiced by the Architect?
Can the Client make deductions or set-offs from amounts invoiced by the Architect?
When can the holdback related to the first contract be released?
When can the holdback related to the first contract be released?
When does GC 13 apply?
When does GC 13 apply?
What is required to reproduce and use the document?
What is required to reproduce and use the document?
Who is responsible for paying the Architect's invoices?
Who is responsible for paying the Architect's invoices?
