38 Questions
Which document should receive the Owner's approval before implementing Procurement requirements?
Any document prepared by the Architect
Which of the following statements about Procurement requirements is true?
They do not become Contract Documents, except in special circumstances
Which of the following is NOT listed as a Contract Document?
Contractor's Qualification Statement (A305)
What is the purpose of the Contractor's Qualification Statement (A305)?
To have bidders demonstrate their capability to do the work
Which document should the Architect prepare the first draft of, according to the text?
The Owner/Contractor Agreement (A101)
What type of insurance coverage is specifically mentioned for the Architect?
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Which of the following statements about operative figures (e.g. dollar amounts, times, dates, etc.) is true?
They should not be duplicated, and instead, the location of the primary reference should be provided
Which of the following is NOT listed as part of the Contract Documents?
Contractor's Qualification Statement (A305)
What impacts does the Date of Substantial Completion have?
Insurance coverage and reduction of retainage
What happens when the Contractor believes they have reached final completion?
They request an inspection from the Architect
What does the Architect do after receiving all closeout documents from the Contractor?
Forward to the Owner.
What does the Architect prepare after verifying final completion of the Work?
Final Change Order documenting final adjustments
When does the Construction phase formally end according to the provided text?
When Owner makes final payments to Contractor
What does the Architect signify by issuing the Final Certificate for Payment?
That to the best of their knowledge, information and belief, the Work complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents
When do Architect's CA services officially end as per the text?
At Final Completion or 60 days after Substantial Completion
What should be included in the Project Closeout Documents?
'Final Change Order' and 'Final waivers of liens'
What is the consequence if the Owner fails to purchase and maintain required property insurance?
The Contractor may delay commencement of the Work.
Under what conditions can the Contractor terminate the contract?
All of the above.
What is the consequence if the Contractor terminates the contract due to the conditions mentioned in the text?
The Owner must pay for the Work executed and reasonable overhead/profit on the unexecuted Work, as well as any costs incurred by the termination.
What happens if the Work has stopped for a period of 60 days because the Owner has repeatedly failed to fulfill their obligations?
The Contractor can terminate the contract, and the Owner must pay for the Work executed and reasonable overhead/profit on the unexecuted Work.
What happens if the Owner suspends the Work for 15 days?
Contractor to float all payments until Owner resumes Work.
What is the nature of the relationship between the Contractor and the Owner?
The Contractor and the Owner have a contractual relationship, with both parties having specific rights, responsibilities, and remedies outlined in the contract.
Which of the following is NOT a role of the Construction Manager-Constructor (CM-C) in advising the project team?
Selecting the project's architectural design concept
In the bidding and negotiations phase, what is the CM-C responsible for providing?
A written scope of work to accompany the design team's bidding documents
What is the primary reason for the architect to review the CM-C's scope of work before issuance for bidding?
To ensure alignment with the design documents and intent
Why might an architect's fees and scope need to be increased for a CM-C project?
To account for the additional coordination required with the CM-C team
In a Multiple Prime Contractor delivery method, what level of Spearin Risk does the Owner carry?
All of the risks
What is a potential advantage of using the Multiple Prime Contractor delivery method?
Ability to fast-track the project schedule by overlapping trades
Which statement best describes the role of the A101 agreement in a Multiple Prime Contractor project?
It is used to create separate agreements between Owner and each Prime Contractor
What is a crucial aspect of document tracking in a CM-C project, particularly with early or multiple release packages?
Tracking the distribution and receipt of documents by all parties.
Which project delivery method places the highest amount of Spearin Gap risk on the Owner?
Multiple Prime Contractors
Which project delivery method theoretically carries less Spearin Gap risk than Design-Bid-Build for the Owner?
CM-Agent
Which type of project is Construction Manager most advantageous for?
Projects where schedule is key or the project is overly complicated
What is the main role of a CM-Advisor (A132)?
To manage construction costs and provide constructability advice to the Owner during design and construction
Which project delivery method has no Spearin Gap risk for the Owner?
Design Build
Which project delivery method is good for fast-track projects and allows for early trade release?
Construction Manager
Which project delivery method has a contractual relationship between the Construction Manager and the Architect or Contractor?
CM-Agent
Which project delivery method is best suited for very large or overly complex projects?
Construction Manager
Test your knowledge on Construction Management-Consultant's (CM-C) role in advising on local bidding conventions, building systems, site selection, schedule/budget limitations, and Quantity Management (QM) tasks like understanding contractor expectations, constructability evaluation, scope identification, and conflict flagging in the construction industry.
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