Construction Commissioning Agent Checklists Quiz
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What action can the architect take if the contractor fails to rectify a warranty item in a reasonable time?

  • Review the client's rights under bonding and insurance provisions (correct)
  • Terminate the contract immediately
  • Hire a new contractor at the contractor's expense
  • Ignore the issue as it is the contractor's responsibility
  • When can alterations made by the client during the warranty period potentially void portions of the contractor's obligation under the contract?

  • At any time during the warranty period
  • Before substantial performance of the project
  • Only if done without prior approval from the architect (correct)
  • After final acceptance of the project
  • What is the purpose of post-occupancy evaluations according to the text?

  • To assess how well the architect followed building codes
  • To critique the architect's design choices
  • To determine if the project was completed within budget
  • To develop a long-term maintenance plan or future project requirements (correct)
  • Who may be hired separately to provide guidance in post-occupancy evaluations?

    <p>Occupational therapists and social scientists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be ensured about mechanical or electrical systems during the first year of operation?

    <p>They should be inspected and verified for performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In post-occupancy evaluations, what do architectural firms aim to quantify and measure when evaluating functional performance?

    <p>Occupants' and users' needs explicitly stated in documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the architect play in confirming the performance of mechanical or electrical systems during post-occupancy?

    <p>They inspect and verify system performance with engineers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential outcome if alterations made by the client during the warranty period are not approved by the architect?

    <p>Portions of the contractor's obligation under the contract may be voided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can post-occupancy evaluations be particularly useful for clients who undertake many repeat buildings?

    <p>For determining how future facilities may be improved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key benefit of post-occupancy evaluations according to the text?

    <p>To assist in improving ergonomics and developing new functional programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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