Contract Administration Essentials
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Who is responsible for coordinating consultants on a construction project?

  • Architect (correct)
  • Managing consultant
  • Contractor
  • Client

Who is responsible for executing the construction work as described in the contract documents?

  • Consultant
  • Client
  • Contractor (correct)
  • Architect

Who is responsible for maintaining an acceptable quality of every element of the construction?

  • Consultant
  • Contractor (correct)
  • Client
  • Architect

Who is responsible for site safety and supervising the workers on a construction project?

<p>Contractor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which professional prepares a certificate in construction?

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

What is the purpose of a Certificate of Substantial Performance?

<p>To certify the completion of the project (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the services provided by an architect during the construction phase of a project called?

<p>Contract Administration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for field review?

<p>General Review (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the architect during the construction phase?

<p>Making exhaustive inspections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the architect's role in a project once the construction is underway?

<p>Contract administrator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document outlines the nature and scope of the architect's services during the construction contract administration phase?

<p>Client-architect agreement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of all firm employees on a construction site?

<p>The architect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an important responsibility of the contract administrator during the construction phase?

<p>Tracking and resolving RFIs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Request for Information (RFI) during the construction phase?

<p>To clarify or correct potential problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for responding to RFIs during the construction phase?

<p>The architect and consultants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration for the contract administrator during the contract administration phase?

<p>Recording key decisions in minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the architect regarding construction safety on the workplace?

<p>Assuming responsibility for site safety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When may the owner be defined as the constructor instead of the contractor?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the architect do if they notice an unsafe practice on the construction site?

<p>Report it to the contractor and owner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the architect's project management information system during the construction phase?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best describes the term 'lien' based on the given text?

<p>A legal claim on real property to satisfy a debt owed to the lien claimant by the property owner. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of contract administration?

<p>To assist in realizing the project by providing the contractor with technical interpretations and information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the office functions of contract administration?

<p>Review of documents and samples submitted for review and/or approval. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the architect's duty during general review?

<p>To carry out sufficient periodic site visits at appropriate intervals during the various stages of construction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of adding a supplemental condition to the construction contract form?

<p>To ensure the architect is compensated for unnecessary RFIs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are supplemental instructions (SI) used for?

<p>To provide direction to the contractor concerning a problem during construction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should bear the costs resulting from contractor's unacceptable behavior in abusing the RFI process?

<p>Neither the architect nor the client (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue faced by the architect in relation to unnecessary RFIs?

<p>Lack of compensation for answering unnecessary RFIs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of supplemental instructions (SI)?

<p>To provide direction to the contractor concerning a problem during construction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter of the text provides a sample RFI form?

<p>Chapter 6.8 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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