Construction Contract Administration Duties

Who is directly responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project?

Architect-in-charge of construction

Who orders the implementation of a project?

Owner

Who performs the construction work in the construction process?

Contractor

Who is traditionally called Clerk-of-Works?

Architect-in-charge of construction Signup and view all the answers

Who is recommended by the Architect based on their performance and hired by the Owner?

Construction Supervision Group Signup and view all the answers

Who assists in the supervision and delivery of the work in the construction process?

Clerk-of-Works Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence the Architect's compensation?

Talents, skill, experience, and imagination Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a building environment rating system?

To promote market migration towards sustainable design Signup and view all the answers

Which type of work is the Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses method applicable to?

Non-creative work like accounting and data gathering Signup and view all the answers

How is the Architect's Fee determined based on the Project Construction Cost (PCC)?

By a fixed percentage Signup and view all the answers

Why should building materials be installed properly according to the text?

To achieve the benefits of high performance plans/designs Signup and view all the answers

What knowledge is required for a Consulting Architect in Green Architecture according to the text?

Sufficient knowledge of Green Architecture and Environmental Design Signup and view all the answers

How is the value of creative design accounted for in the Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses method?

By disregarding creative work in the calculation Signup and view all the answers

What does the multiplier in the Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses method cover?

Man hours x rate Signup and view all the answers

Why must a building environment rating system be credit-based?

To incentivize environment-friendly use of buildings Signup and view all the answers

What is the main requirement for a rating system to be considered flexible?

Projects need not meet identical requirements to qualify Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine the range of the multiplier in the Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses method?

Office set-up, overhead, and experience of the Architect Signup and view all the answers

Why is consensus-based and market-driven important for a building environment rating system?

To speed up the development and implementation of green building practices Signup and view all the answers

What type of plans does the code prepare in the initial stages?

FRDPs and CMDPs Signup and view all the answers

What does the code present to the Owner/Client, the Government, and during public consultations?

PMDPs and DMDPs Signup and view all the answers

What is undertaken by the code as required by the Owner/Client and the project within the engagement period?

Modifications, revisions, and changes Signup and view all the answers

What does the code prepare for approval by the Owner/Client or proper government agencies concerned?

Finalized plans, reports, and specifications Signup and view all the answers

What does the code prepare based on current cost parameters?

Project Cost Estimates (PCE) Signup and view all the answers

What does the code prepare with the concurrence of the Owner/Client?

Phasing of construction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Architect during project site visits?

To report defects and deficiencies to the Client Signup and view all the answers

What action does the Architect take if he finds work failing to conform to the Contract Documents?

Condemn the work found failing Signup and view all the answers

What do the Certificates for Payment issued by the Architect certify?

That the work has progressed as indicated Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances would a full-time supervisor be hired for construction supervision?

If more extensive inspection is required by the Client Signup and view all the answers

Who covers the services and fees of a full-time supervisor for construction supervision?

The Owner and the Architect jointly Signup and view all the answers

What action does the Architect take upon determining substantial and final completion of the project?

Issues the final Certificate of Payment to the Contractor Signup and view all the answers