Legal Responsibility of Architects in Construction Management

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What is the main responsibility of the Architect as the Construction Manager (CM)?

Quality control only

Cost control only

All aspects of the construction work (correct)

Time management only

Why were Construction Management Services instituted?

To reduce the demand for more effective cost control

To fill the need for more effective cost control and faster project implementation (correct)

To increase complexity of construction projects

To slow down project implementation

Under what circumstances does the CM assume no liability for equipment failure or building collapse?

When the CM fails to discharge his functions during construction

When there are no deficiencies in the plan / design

When there are deficiencies in the plan / design (correct)

When the Owner is a member of the staff

Who could be a Construction Manager (CM) according to the text?

A member of the staff of the Owner Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of Construction Management Services?

To achieve effective cost control and faster project implementation Signup and view all the answers

What is the upward demand for, according to the text?

More effective cost control and faster project implementation consistent with high quality of work Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of the Construction Manager?

Supervising construction activities and maintaining quality Signup and view all the answers

Who can serve as the Construction Manager?

A licensed Architect with managerial capabilities Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances can Architects become Construction Managers?

When they are registered Architects with construction experience Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state about compensation for the Architect as a Construction Manager?

It is separately compensated as it is not part of the regular services of the Architect Signup and view all the answers

What limitation does the Architect as the Construction Manager have?

Assuming the Contractor’s liability as provided for in Civil Code Signup and view all the answers

What post-construction service does the Architect provide according to Doc 204-B?

Building equipment maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What type of professional organization must the Architect be a member of?

Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA) Signup and view all the answers

What qualification is required for an individual or firm to serve as a Construction Manager?

State-regulated professionals, preferably Architects, with managerial capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Legal Responsibility of Architects in Construction Management

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