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What is the main role of a consultant in the context of this chapter?
What is the main role of a consultant in the context of this chapter?
- Coordinate subconsultants engaged by the client
- Provide legal advice to architects
- Offer design services to architects (correct)
- Supervise the construction of physical works
What distinguishes a Prime Consultant from other consultants involved in a project?
What distinguishes a Prime Consultant from other consultants involved in a project?
- They are not involved in the design process
- They provide legal advice to the client
- They manage and coordinate other consultants engaged directly by the client (correct)
- They are always regulated professionals
In order to be considered an engineer under provincial or territorial legislation, what is a mandatory requirement?
In order to be considered an engineer under provincial or territorial legislation, what is a mandatory requirement?
- Being employed by a consulting firm
- Having experience in construction
- Having a degree in engineering
- Being licensed by the provincial or territorial authority (correct)
What does the term 'Subconsultant' refer to in the context of this chapter?
What does the term 'Subconsultant' refer to in the context of this chapter?
Which entity is responsible for the management and coordination of all the people and firms involved in building and site design?
Which entity is responsible for the management and coordination of all the people and firms involved in building and site design?
What distinguishes a consultant in terms of licensing requirements?
What distinguishes a consultant in terms of licensing requirements?
What is one of the key responsibilities of an architect when managing consultants?
What is one of the key responsibilities of an architect when managing consultants?
Why is it important for an architect to start the design team development process early?
Why is it important for an architect to start the design team development process early?
What is the primary reason why architects often need to seek expert advice from other consultants?
What is the primary reason why architects often need to seek expert advice from other consultants?
What document is recommended for agreements with engineering consultants and other design professionals?
What document is recommended for agreements with engineering consultants and other design professionals?
In which type of projects are architects usually engaged as prime consultants according to the text?
In which type of projects are architects usually engaged as prime consultants according to the text?
In managing consultants, what type of liability does an architect bear for the consultants they hire?
In managing consultants, what type of liability does an architect bear for the consultants they hire?
What is a significant part of the practice of architecture mentioned in the text?
What is a significant part of the practice of architecture mentioned in the text?
What is an essential aspect of coordinating and managing consultants at each phase of a project?
What is an essential aspect of coordinating and managing consultants at each phase of a project?
What roles do architects generally provide when working with various consultants?
What roles do architects generally provide when working with various consultants?
Why should an architect ensure that all firms they retain provide a certificate of professional liability insurance?
Why should an architect ensure that all firms they retain provide a certificate of professional liability insurance?
Which type of consultants are considered base-building consultants in most building projects?
Which type of consultants are considered base-building consultants in most building projects?
What is a key responsibility of an architect in managing and coordinating consultants?
What is a key responsibility of an architect in managing and coordinating consultants?
What is emphasized as an important step before commencing design work?
What is emphasized as an important step before commencing design work?
What type of relationship is common between architects and consultants in a project's early stages according to the text?
What type of relationship is common between architects and consultants in a project's early stages according to the text?
Which aspect determines the types and level of expertise required of the design team for a project?
Which aspect determines the types and level of expertise required of the design team for a project?
What is expected regarding RAIC Document Nine, which is recommended for agreements with consultants?
What is expected regarding RAIC Document Nine, which is recommended for agreements with consultants?
What is a common reason for architects to retain engineering design services through a contract with an engineering firm?
What is a common reason for architects to retain engineering design services through a contract with an engineering firm?
Why should an architect execute a written agreement with all consultants they engage directly?
Why should an architect execute a written agreement with all consultants they engage directly?
Why are geotechnical and environmental remediation engineers typically retained directly by the client?
Why are geotechnical and environmental remediation engineers typically retained directly by the client?
What types of projects may demand architects to work with specialized engineers such as seismic engineers?
What types of projects may demand architects to work with specialized engineers such as seismic engineers?
What is the mission of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) in Canada?
What is the mission of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) in Canada?
What type of organization is Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)?
What type of organization is Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)?
In what way does Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) collaborate with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)?
In what way does Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) collaborate with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)?
What type of programs does Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) offer?
What type of programs does Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) offer?
What expertise might architects occasionally require during the construction administration phase of a project?
What expertise might architects occasionally require during the construction administration phase of a project?
What range of companies does the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) represent?
What range of companies does the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) represent?
What is the primary purpose of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) according to the text?
Which publication is mentioned as being published by Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)?
Which publication is mentioned as being published by Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)?
Where can one find the ACEC’s address and website details?
Where can one find the ACEC’s address and website details?
Which organization does Construction Specifications Canada liaise with?
Which organization does Construction Specifications Canada liaise with?
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