Construction Contract Administration Duties

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

  • Contractor
  • Clerk-of-Works
  • Owner
  • Architect-in-charge of construction (correct)

Who orders the implementation of a project?

  • Clerk-of-Works
  • Contractor
  • Architect
  • Owner (correct)

Who performs the construction work in the construction process?

  • Contractor (correct)
  • Owner
  • Architect
  • Clerk-of-Works

Who is traditionally called Clerk-of-Works?

<p>Architect-in-charge of construction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Construction Supervision Group (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Clerk-of-Works (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence the Architect's compensation?

<p>Talents, skill, experience, and imagination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a building environment rating system?

<p>To promote market migration towards sustainable design (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Non-creative work like accounting and data gathering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By a fixed percentage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To achieve the benefits of high performance plans/designs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sufficient knowledge of Green Architecture and Environmental Design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By disregarding creative work in the calculation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Man hours x rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To incentivize environment-friendly use of buildings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Projects need not meet identical requirements to qualify (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Office set-up, overhead, and experience of the Architect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To speed up the development and implementation of green building practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>FRDPs and CMDPs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>PMDPs and DMDPs (A)</p> 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?

<p>Modifications, revisions, and changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Finalized plans, reports, and specifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the code prepare based on current cost parameters?

<p>Project Cost Estimates (PCE) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Phasing of construction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To report defects and deficiencies to the Client (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Condemn the work found failing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>That the work has progressed as indicated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>If more extensive inspection is required by the Client (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The Owner and the Architect jointly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Issues the final Certificate of Payment to the Contractor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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