Contractor Responsibilities in Construction Projects
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Which professional prepares a certificate in construction?

  • Owner
  • Contractor
  • Engineer
  • Architect (correct)
  • What does a Certificate of Substantial Performance attest?

  • The contract between the owner and the contractor (correct)
  • The truth of a fact
  • The progress and quality of the work
  • The completion of the project
  • What is holdback in a construction contract?

  • The security held for a certain period of time (correct)
  • The period of time based on provincial lien legislation
  • The percentage of work completed
  • The monetary amount payable under the contract
  • According to the text, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the architect during the construction phase?

    <p>Ensuring job-site safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In discussions with the client, the architect should avoid assuming responsibility for which of the following?

    <p>Site safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which two sets of activities are being blurred together in the construction industry?

    <p>Office and field functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for making payments to the contractor during the construction project?

    <p>The client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of client is likely to require a larger role from the architect in educating and advising the owner?

    <p>First-time clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a clerk of the works in a construction project?

    <p>Monitoring and reporting daily progress on site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of consultants in a construction project?

    <p>Assisting the architect in office functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is responsible for maintaining an acceptable quality of every element of the construction?

    <p>The contractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who reviews the work on site to verify compliance with contract documents?

    <p>The consultant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of all trades and subcontractors?

    <p>The contractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is responsible for managing RFIs, submittals, supplemental instructions, and changes to the work?

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

    During the construction phase, the architect's role includes all of the following EXCEPT

    <p>Inspecting the work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document outlines the architect's responsibilities during the construction phase?

    <p>RAIC Document Six</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The architect's field functions during the construction phase include all of the following EXCEPT

    <p>Inspecting the construction methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which of the following best describes a lien?

    <p>A legal claim on real property to satisfy a debt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a shop drawing?

    <p>To indicate precise details of construction materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the architect's responsibilities during the construction phase?

    <p>To take on new responsibilities as described in the construction contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the field functions of contract administration?

    <p>Field review and site review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the architect during the construction phase?

    <p>Preparing a manual with proper procedures for site personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the level and scope of contract administration required during the construction period?

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

    Why is it important to resolve conflicts between the client-architect agreement and the construction contract prior to their execution?

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

    Who can assist the architect in performing general reviews on the construction site?

    <p>Both qualified experienced staff members and interns</p> Signup and view all the answers

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