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Which type of contractual clause has the potential of posing the broadest implications from a risk perspective?
Which type of contractual clause has the potential of posing the broadest implications from a risk perspective?
- Lender requirements clause
- Certifications clause
- Assumption of indemnity clause
- Indemnification clause (correct)
What does it mean to 'indemnify' in the context of a contract?
What does it mean to 'indemnify' in the context of a contract?
- To reimburse a client following a loss (correct)
- To defend the client in legal proceedings
- To establish negligence and damages
- To exclude coverage under the professional liability insurance policy
Why should an architect not agree to 'defend' the client in legal proceedings?
Why should an architect not agree to 'defend' the client in legal proceedings?
- It increases the architect's liability
- It is unlikely to be covered under the insurance policy (correct)
- It is not a common practice in the industry
- It violates the terms of the client's agreement
What should an architect do with commitments to others in their agreement with the client?
What should an architect do with commitments to others in their agreement with the client?
According to the text, what should be done after the original checking with red and yellow lines?
According to the text, what should be done after the original checking with red and yellow lines?
What is the purpose of back-checking in electronic document checking?
What is the purpose of back-checking in electronic document checking?
What should architects allocate and budget appropriate time and fees for?
What should architects allocate and budget appropriate time and fees for?
What can potentially cause legal action in the bidding and contract award process?
What can potentially cause legal action in the bidding and contract award process?
Which of the following is a potential risk in the design and construction documentation phases of an architectural project?
Which of the following is a potential risk in the design and construction documentation phases of an architectural project?
What is the objective of building information modeling (BIM) methods?
What is the objective of building information modeling (BIM) methods?
What is the role of the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC)?
What is the role of the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC)?
What should architects consider in managing risks related to design and documentation?
What should architects consider in managing risks related to design and documentation?
According to the text, when should an architect demand a retainer fee in advance?
According to the text, when should an architect demand a retainer fee in advance?
What should an architect do if the fees for a project are not commensurate with the professional services required or the risk involved?
What should an architect do if the fees for a project are not commensurate with the professional services required or the risk involved?
What do surveys indicate about profits during the contract administration phase compared to profits in the earlier phases of a project?
What do surveys indicate about profits during the contract administration phase compared to profits in the earlier phases of a project?
What should an architect do when such clauses are proposed in a contract?
What should an architect do when such clauses are proposed in a contract?
Which project delivery method is mentioned as a potential risk for architects due to problematic clauses such as client requirements for warranties and guarantees and transferring responsibility for liquidated damages for delays to the design professional?
Which project delivery method is mentioned as a potential risk for architects due to problematic clauses such as client requirements for warranties and guarantees and transferring responsibility for liquidated damages for delays to the design professional?
What is the purpose of quality assurance (QA) in the context of project management?
What is the purpose of quality assurance (QA) in the context of project management?
What is the purpose of quality control (QC) in the context of project management?
What is the purpose of quality control (QC) in the context of project management?
What is one of the most important elements in the management of risk according to the text?
What is one of the most important elements in the management of risk according to the text?
According to the text, what should an architect do if asked to sign lender-prepared documents during a project?
According to the text, what should an architect do if asked to sign lender-prepared documents during a project?
What should an agreement specifically state regarding copyright and ownership of documents?
What should an agreement specifically state regarding copyright and ownership of documents?
Why is having a balanced contract important in design-build and public-private partnerships?
Why is having a balanced contract important in design-build and public-private partnerships?
What does the text recommend regarding the limitation of liability clause in client-architect agreements?
What does the text recommend regarding the limitation of liability clause in client-architect agreements?
According to the text, what is one potential source of claims against architects?
According to the text, what is one potential source of claims against architects?
What should architects do to avoid potential delays in a project?
What should architects do to avoid potential delays in a project?
What should architects exercise care in issuing?
What should architects exercise care in issuing?
What should architects do in relation to substitutions?
What should architects do in relation to substitutions?
What should architects do to manage risks related to design and documentation?
What should architects do to manage risks related to design and documentation?
What is the purpose of documenting all communications, findings, and observations?
What is the purpose of documenting all communications, findings, and observations?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended procedure for pre-construction meetings?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended procedure for pre-construction meetings?
What is the purpose of issuing a Certificate of Substantial Performance?
What is the purpose of issuing a Certificate of Substantial Performance?
Why should substitutions be carefully documented?
Why should substitutions be carefully documented?
What type of claims are commonly advanced by contractors in construction projects?
What type of claims are commonly advanced by contractors in construction projects?
What is the role of an experienced contract administrator in the assessment of a contractor's application for payment?
What is the role of an experienced contract administrator in the assessment of a contractor's application for payment?
What is the importance of documenting all communications, findings, and observations?
What is the importance of documenting all communications, findings, and observations?
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