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During the construction phase of a project, the architect is responsible for
During the construction phase of a project, the architect is responsible for
- conducting exhaustive inspections on site
- ensuring construction safety
- supervising the crew and coordinating sub-contractors
- interpreting contract documents and resolving problems (correct)
Who is responsible for construction safety at the workplace?
Who is responsible for construction safety at the workplace?
- The consultant
- The contractor (correct)
- The architect
- The owner
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the architect during the construction phase?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the architect during the construction phase?
- Reviewing and accepting samples, mock-ups, etc.
- Determining the percentage of the work completed
- Meeting with consultants, contractors, or the client regarding the progress of the construction
- Making exhaustive inspections on site (correct)
Who is responsible for the quality of construction?
Who is responsible for the quality of construction?
Who is responsible for complying with the rules, regulations, and practices required by occupational health and safety legislation?
Who is responsible for complying with the rules, regulations, and practices required by occupational health and safety legislation?
Regularly scheduled site meetings serve which of the following purposes?
Regularly scheduled site meetings serve which of the following purposes?
Who is responsible for preparing the minutes of the site meetings?
Who is responsible for preparing the minutes of the site meetings?
When should the minutes of the site meetings be distributed?
When should the minutes of the site meetings be distributed?
Who is usually the prime or 'managing and coordinating' consultant?
Who is usually the prime or 'managing and coordinating' consultant?
What is the role of engineers and other consultants in the field review process?
What is the role of engineers and other consultants in the field review process?
According to the text, what is the architect's responsibility in tort?
According to the text, what is the architect's responsibility in tort?
What should the architect do upon completion of a field review?
What should the architect do upon completion of a field review?
What tools should the architect bring to the site?
What tools should the architect bring to the site?
How should the architect promote good communication with the contractor?
How should the architect promote good communication with the contractor?
When should the architect schedule site visits?
When should the architect schedule site visits?
Which discipline is more involved near the completion of construction?
Which discipline is more involved near the completion of construction?
When should field reviews be conducted?
When should field reviews be conducted?
What is the purpose of conducting field reviews before work is covered up?
What is the purpose of conducting field reviews before work is covered up?
When may an architect conduct a field review after a change in weather?
When may an architect conduct a field review after a change in weather?
Where is the construction site referred to as 'Place of the Work' in CCDC documents?
Where is the construction site referred to as 'Place of the Work' in CCDC documents?
During the construction phase, the architect's responsibility is to oversee the construction work on site. True or False?
During the construction phase, the architect's responsibility is to oversee the construction work on site. True or False?
Which term refers to a 'close examination' of the construction work?
Which term refers to a 'close examination' of the construction work?
What is the purpose of the architect's field review work?
What is the purpose of the architect's field review work?
Which term refers to the architect's responsibility to determine if the work is in general conformity with the contract documents during the various stages of construction?
Which term refers to the architect's responsibility to determine if the work is in general conformity with the contract documents during the various stages of construction?
What is the difference between 'supervision' and 'inspection' in the context of contract administration?
What is the difference between 'supervision' and 'inspection' in the context of contract administration?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the architect or consultants to observe work in the plant?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the architect or consultants to observe work in the plant?
What information should be included in a field review report?
What information should be included in a field review report?
What are mock-ups used for?
What are mock-ups used for?
When should the architect establish a schedule for construction of mock-ups?
When should the architect establish a schedule for construction of mock-ups?
What is the purpose of a pre-construction meeting?
What is the purpose of a pre-construction meeting?
Regularly scheduled site meetings are essential for good communication between all parties involved in a construction project.
Regularly scheduled site meetings are essential for good communication between all parties involved in a construction project.
The architect is responsible for coordinating the field functions of the engineering and other consultants.
The architect is responsible for coordinating the field functions of the engineering and other consultants.
Field review reports should be submitted by consultants in a format similar to that used by the architect.
Field review reports should be submitted by consultants in a format similar to that used by the architect.
The architect relies on the consultants to determine the value or percentage of work completed by each respective discipline.
The architect relies on the consultants to determine the value or percentage of work completed by each respective discipline.
The architect is responsible for preparing Certificates for Payment.
The architect is responsible for preparing Certificates for Payment.
The architect is not required to establish an on-site presence during site meetings.
The architect is not required to establish an on-site presence during site meetings.
The minutes of the site meetings should indicate the actions required and who is responsible for the action.
The minutes of the site meetings should indicate the actions required and who is responsible for the action.
The architect is always responsible for preparing the minutes of the site meetings.
The architect is always responsible for preparing the minutes of the site meetings.
Field reviews by engineers are not critical to the success of a building.
Field reviews by engineers are not critical to the success of a building.
The architect is not responsible for complying with occupational health and safety legislation.
The architect is not responsible for complying with occupational health and safety legislation.
