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What documents are used in conjunction with B102™–2007?
What documents are used in conjunction with B102™–2007?
- AIA Document Synopses (correct)
- The AIA Building Construction Legal Citator
- Architects and Engineers, 4th edition
- Legal Guide to AIA Documents
Who authored the AIA Building Construction Legal Citator?
Who authored the AIA Building Construction Legal Citator?
- Steven G. M. Stein (correct)
- James A. Acret and Anne Perrochet
- Timothy R. Twomey
- Werner Sabo
Who may be expected to coordinate professional services on building projects?
Who may be expected to coordinate professional services on building projects?
- Contractors
- Architects (correct)
- Engineers
- Project managers
Which edition of the Legal Guide to AIA Documents is mentioned?
Which edition of the Legal Guide to AIA Documents is mentioned?
What risks may an owner face if they directly retain consultants for a project?
What risks may an owner face if they directly retain consultants for a project?
Who may be a single architect performing all professional services required for project design?
Who may be a single architect performing all professional services required for project design?
Who are considered the generalist design professionals on building projects?
Who are considered the generalist design professionals on building projects?
What type of design team agreement creates a single point of responsibility for design and construction?
What type of design team agreement creates a single point of responsibility for design and construction?
Which type of agreement establishes relations among architect and key design professionals for a project?
Which type of agreement establishes relations among architect and key design professionals for a project?
What type of agreement combines the forces of an architect and another party for a project?
What type of agreement combines the forces of an architect and another party for a project?
Which agreement type retains the services of design professionals and consultants?
Which agreement type retains the services of design professionals and consultants?
What should be verified if the standard form architect-consultant agreement is modified?
What should be verified if the standard form architect-consultant agreement is modified?
What should architect-consultant agreements address regarding digital practices and BIM management?
What should architect-consultant agreements address regarding digital practices and BIM management?
What tools are useful for organizing team members’ thoughts and reflecting their agreements on digital data and BIM issues?
What tools are useful for organizing team members’ thoughts and reflecting their agreements on digital data and BIM issues?
What does the architect assume as the prime design professional?
What does the architect assume as the prime design professional?
What underscores the importance of careful consultant selection and clear agreement between architect and consultant?
What underscores the importance of careful consultant selection and clear agreement between architect and consultant?
When can a consultant be involved in project planning?
When can a consultant be involved in project planning?
What are some roles that design professionals may subcontract for in architect firms?
What are some roles that design professionals may subcontract for in architect firms?
Who may be included as subcontractors for architect firms?
Who may be included as subcontractors for architect firms?
What are architects responsible for preparing in terms of building components?
What are architects responsible for preparing in terms of building components?
What do architect-consultant agreements help identify and allocate among the owner, architect, and consultants?
What do architect-consultant agreements help identify and allocate among the owner, architect, and consultants?
What should architects clarify regarding the design services provided by each consultant?
What should architects clarify regarding the design services provided by each consultant?
What can be included in architect-consultant agreements to protect the architect's financial interests?
What can be included in architect-consultant agreements to protect the architect's financial interests?
What should be consistent across the owner-architect and architect-consultant agreements?
What should be consistent across the owner-architect and architect-consultant agreements?
What is a matter for negotiation when considering consultant compensation?
What is a matter for negotiation when considering consultant compensation?
Who will retain licensed design professionals to meet performance specifications prepared by architects?
Who will retain licensed design professionals to meet performance specifications prepared by architects?
What should legal rights and responsibilities between the architect and consultant mirror?
What should legal rights and responsibilities between the architect and consultant mirror?
How should risks associated with a project be handled between the architect and consultant?
How should risks associated with a project be handled between the architect and consultant?
Study Notes
- Architect firms may subcontract design professionals for various roles, including as architects, alliance partners, or consultants to the owner.
- Subcontractors may include construction managers, project managers, independent design professionals, or other architecture firms.
- Owner's staff may also provide services or be coordinated with the architect and the subcontractors.
- Architects are responsible for preparing performance specifications for building components, and contractors will retain licensed design professionals to meet these specifications.
- Architect-consultant agreements help identify services and allocate project risks among the owner, architect, and consultants.
- Legal rights and responsibilities between the architect and consultant should mirror those in the owner-architect agreement.
- Architects need to clarify which design services each consultant will provide and if any will be provided by the contractor.
- Risks associated with the project should be openly shared between the architect and consultant, and the owner-architect agreement can facilitate this process.
- Consultant compensation is a matter for negotiation, considering the level of coordination required and potential financial risks for the architect.
- Pay-when-paid or paid-if-paid clauses may be included in architect-consultant agreements to protect the architect's financial interests.
- Statements of service and terms & conditions should be consistent across the owner-architect and architect-consultant agreements.
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Test your knowledge of the various types of subcontractor relationships within the architecture industry. This quiz covers the roles of design professionals, consultants to the owner, and subcontracting arrangements.
