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According to the National Building Code, which of the following best describes a constructor?

A person who contracts with an owner or the owner’s authorized agent to undertake a project (correct)

A skilled tradesperson qualified to work in a specific field

A person who works within a complex network of regulated professionals and technical experts

A person learning a skill or trade from an experienced and qualified journeyman

What percentage of Canada's gross domestic product does the construction sector represent?

4%

2%

7% (correct)

10%

Which sub-sector of the construction industry accounts for approximately half of the total construction industry?

Heavy civil works construction

Multiple housing units construction

Building construction (correct)

Residential construction

Which industry ranked highest in the number of fatalities in Canada between 2015 and 2017?

Construction industry Signup and view all the answers

Which entity coordinates the hiring of trade contractors on behalf of the owner?

The construction manager Signup and view all the answers

Which association represents Canada's residential construction industry?

Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) Signup and view all the answers

In the construction management arrangement, who acts as the constructor?

The owner themselves Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provides bid depository services in British Columbia and is mandated by legislation in Quebec?

Provincial/Territorial and Local Construction Associations Signup and view all the answers

What role does the construction manager typically convert to once the cost of construction becomes firm?

General contractor Signup and view all the answers

Which organization represents the industry's national interests when lobbying the federal government in Canada?

Canadian Construction Association Signup and view all the answers

Which entity provides general contractor, design-builder, or construction management services?

Construction companies Signup and view all the answers

Which organization oversees the adjudication of workers' compensation claims in most jurisdictions?

The board or commission Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for paying compensation to injured workers in each province/territory?

The employers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a general contractor in a construction project?

Coordinating the work of construction Signup and view all the answers

What should architects do to ensure that all construction workers are covered by workplace safety insurance?

Request a certificate of good standing from the general contractor Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-sector of the construction industry covers non-building construction projects such as roads, bridges, and pipelines?

Heavy and civil engineering construction Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for coordinating the different companies and trade groups involved in a construction project?

Construction managers Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if employers fail to maintain installments in good standing to the compensation board?

Significant fines Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a design-builder in a construction project?

Assuming responsibility for the design project Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for periodically revising and updating standard forms of contract and other national standard guides and documents for the construction industry in Canada?

Canadian Construction Documents Committee Signup and view all the answers

Which committee governs the activities of the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)?

Construction Industry Consultative Committee Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is the license holder for the LEED green building rating system in Canada?

Canada Green Building Council Signup and view all the answers

Which organization's mission is to lead and facilitate the coordinated use of building information modeling (BIM) in the design, construction, and management of the Canadian built environment?

Institute for BIM in Canada Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a client in the context of architecture?

The person or entity identified in the agreement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between a client and a customer?

A client purchases professional services, while a customer purchases goods or products. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of client organization?

Occupants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a role that a project management firm may act in?

Facility owner Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that clients may consider when selecting an architect?

Existing relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an unprofessional practice when selecting an architect?

Providing design work in advance of the award of the commission Signup and view all the answers

What is typically involved in a design competition for selecting an architect?

Developed design solution(s) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the client-architect relationship?

The architect must exercise professional judgement. Signup and view all the answers

What should the architect do at the outset of a project?

Provide a detailed explanation of what is included in the agreement. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for providing the architect with timely and accurate information and approvals during the project?

The client Signup and view all the answers

What is the architect advised to do regarding the retention of investigation consultants?

Consult with their liability insurance provider Signup and view all the answers

Which type of client may have similar methods for selecting architects as government clients?

Institutional clients Signup and view all the answers

Which type of client may require the architect to exercise increased rigor about documentation, communications, expectations, and presentation?

Small business owners or individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which type of client may result in both business opportunities and challenges for architects due to the outsourcing of project delivery and divestment of project risk by the owner?

Project management service provider firms Signup and view all the answers

What is important for the architect to do in order to avoid unrealistic expectations from the client?

Clearly define and outline the design and construction process Signup and view all the answers

Which group of stakeholders in a building project typically has the most direct involvement with the design and implementation of the project?

Design team Signup and view all the answers

Which client type is more likely to have a representative accountable to a committee or board of directors?

Corporate clients Signup and view all the answers

Which client type is more likely to have a decision-making process that is slow and involves multiple reviews and approvals?

Governmental organizations Signup and view all the answers

Which group of stakeholders in a building project is concerned with elements such as legislative and regulatory procedures, as well as public accountability?

Government clients Signup and view all the answers

Which entity must sanction architectural design competitions to ensure appropriate compensation and compliance with regulations?

The provincial or territorial association of architects Signup and view all the answers

In the quality-based selection or qualification-based selection (QBS) approach, how are preferred proponents ranked?

Based on their technical merits only Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the client and the highest-ranking firm cannot come to an agreement on the fee?

The client may discontinue negotiations without penalty and begin negotiations with the next highest-ranking firm Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using the quality-based selection and qualification-based selection (QBS) approach?

Evaluation and negotiation is based on best value delivered to the client, rather than lowest fee Signup and view all the answers

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According to the National Building Code, which of the following best describes a constructor?

What percentage of Canada's gross domestic product does the construction sector represent?

Which sub-sector of the construction industry accounts for approximately half of the total construction industry?

Which industry ranked highest in the number of fatalities in Canada between 2015 and 2017?

Which entity coordinates the hiring of trade contractors on behalf of the owner?

Which association represents Canada's residential construction industry?

In the construction management arrangement, who acts as the constructor?

Which organization provides bid depository services in British Columbia and is mandated by legislation in Quebec?

What role does the construction manager typically convert to once the cost of construction becomes firm?

Which organization represents the industry's national interests when lobbying the federal government in Canada?

Which entity provides general contractor, design-builder, or construction management services?

Which organization oversees the adjudication of workers' compensation claims in most jurisdictions?

Who is responsible for paying compensation to injured workers in each province/territory?

What is the role of a general contractor in a construction project?

What should architects do to ensure that all construction workers are covered by workplace safety insurance?

Which sub-sector of the construction industry covers non-building construction projects such as roads, bridges, and pipelines?

Who is responsible for coordinating the different companies and trade groups involved in a construction project?

What can happen if employers fail to maintain installments in good standing to the compensation board?

What is the role of a design-builder in a construction project?

Which organization is responsible for periodically revising and updating standard forms of contract and other national standard guides and documents for the construction industry in Canada?

Which committee governs the activities of the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)?

Which organization is the license holder for the LEED green building rating system in Canada?

Which organization's mission is to lead and facilitate the coordinated use of building information modeling (BIM) in the design, construction, and management of the Canadian built environment?

Which of the following best describes a client in the context of architecture?

What is the main distinction between a client and a customer?

Which of the following is NOT a type of client organization?

Which of the following is NOT a role that a project management firm may act in?

What are some factors that clients may consider when selecting an architect?

What is considered an unprofessional practice when selecting an architect?

What is typically involved in a design competition for selecting an architect?

Which of the following is true about the client-architect relationship?

What should the architect do at the outset of a project?

Who is responsible for providing the architect with timely and accurate information and approvals during the project?

What is the architect advised to do regarding the retention of investigation consultants?

Which type of client may have similar methods for selecting architects as government clients?

Which type of client may require the architect to exercise increased rigor about documentation, communications, expectations, and presentation?

Which type of client may result in both business opportunities and challenges for architects due to the outsourcing of project delivery and divestment of project risk by the owner?

What is important for the architect to do in order to avoid unrealistic expectations from the client?

Which group of stakeholders in a building project typically has the most direct involvement with the design and implementation of the project?

Which client type is more likely to have a representative accountable to a committee or board of directors?

Which client type is more likely to have a decision-making process that is slow and involves multiple reviews and approvals?

Which group of stakeholders in a building project is concerned with elements such as legislative and regulatory procedures, as well as public accountability?

Which entity must sanction architectural design competitions to ensure appropriate compensation and compliance with regulations?

In the quality-based selection or qualification-based selection (QBS) approach, how are preferred proponents ranked?

What happens if the client and the highest-ranking firm cannot come to an agreement on the fee?

What is the benefit of using the quality-based selection and qualification-based selection (QBS) approach?

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