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What action can the architect take if the contractor fails to rectify a warranty item in a reasonable time?
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?
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?
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?
Who may be hired separately to provide guidance in post-occupancy evaluations?
What should be ensured about mechanical or electrical systems during the first year of operation?
What should be ensured about mechanical or electrical systems during the first year of operation?
In post-occupancy evaluations, what do architectural firms aim to quantify and measure when evaluating functional performance?
In post-occupancy evaluations, what do architectural firms aim to quantify and measure when evaluating functional performance?
What role does the architect play in confirming the performance of mechanical or electrical systems during post-occupancy?
What role does the architect play in confirming the performance of mechanical or electrical systems during post-occupancy?
What is one potential outcome if alterations made by the client during the warranty period are not approved by the architect?
What is one potential outcome if alterations made by the client during the warranty period are not approved by the architect?
When can post-occupancy evaluations be particularly useful for clients who undertake many repeat buildings?
When can post-occupancy evaluations be particularly useful for clients who undertake many repeat buildings?
What is one key benefit of post-occupancy evaluations according to the text?
What is one key benefit of post-occupancy evaluations according to the text?
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