Mastering Contract Administration

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Which document attests to the truth of a fact in construction?

Certificate of Substantial Performance (correct)

General Review

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Contract Administration

What are Instruments of Services?

Representations of creative work (correct)

Certificates issued under lien legislation

Documents prepared by an architect or engineer

Services provided by an architect during construction

What is the purpose of General Review in construction?

To hold a percentage of the monetary amount payable

To provide professional services during construction

To determine the progress and quality of the work (correct)

To issue certificates of completion

Which document requires the architect to provide information or answer RFIs during the construction phase?

Client-architect agreement Signup and view all the answers

When should the pre-construction meeting be convened?

Shortly after the construction contract is awarded Signup and view all the answers

What should the architect do with the minutes of meetings?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

To request information from the contractor Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for coordinating consultants regardless of who has signed their contracts?

Architect Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the execution of all the work, means, and methods required to carry out the construction work as described in the contract documents?

Contractor Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for maintaining an acceptable quality of every element of the construction, and the construction means, methods, and procedures?

Contractor Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for site safety and for supervising the workers and coordinating subcontractors?

Contractor Signup and view all the answers

Who is generally responsible for construction safety at the workplace?

The contractor Signup and view all the answers

What should the architect do if they observe an unsafe or life-threatening situation on the construction site?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Do architects have a contractual obligation to report safety issues on a construction site?

No Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that architects and their staff are properly trained to deal with workplace hazards?

The architect Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who should bear the costs of responding to unnecessary RFIs issued by the contractor?

The architect Signup and view all the answers

What are supplemental instructions (SI) in the context of construction contracts?

Clarifications or interpretations of contract documents Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered to ensure that the architect will be reimbursed for the expenses of responding to unnecessary RFIs?

Adding a supplemental condition to the construction contract form Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who relies upon the architect for services such as general review, submittal review, etc. during the construction period?

The contractor Signup and view all the answers

What factors have a direct bearing on the level and scope of monitoring required during the construction period?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the architect's responsibilities during the construction phase of a project?

Representing the client and interpreting the contract documents Signup and view all the answers

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

The architect Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a lien?

A legal claim on real property to satisfy a debt owed to the lien claimant by the property owner. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of contract administration?

To fulfill the roles and obligations outlined in the construction contract. Signup and view all the answers

What are the office functions of contract administration?

Review of documents and samples submitted for review and/or approval. Signup and view all the answers

What is the architect's duty during general review?

To carry out periodic site visits to determine if the work is in general conformity with the contract documents. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which document attests to the truth of a fact in construction?

What are Instruments of Services?

What is the purpose of General Review in construction?

Which document requires the architect to provide information or answer RFIs during the construction phase?

When should the pre-construction meeting be convened?

What should the architect do with the minutes of meetings?

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

Who is responsible for coordinating consultants regardless of who has signed their contracts?

Who is responsible for the execution of all the work, means, and methods required to carry out the construction work as described in the contract documents?

Who is responsible for maintaining an acceptable quality of every element of the construction, and the construction means, methods, and procedures?

Who is responsible for site safety and for supervising the workers and coordinating subcontractors?

Who is generally responsible for construction safety at the workplace?

What should the architect do if they observe an unsafe or life-threatening situation on the construction site?

Do architects have a contractual obligation to report safety issues on a construction site?

Who is responsible for ensuring that architects and their staff are properly trained to deal with workplace hazards?

According to the text, who should bear the costs of responding to unnecessary RFIs issued by the contractor?

What are supplemental instructions (SI) in the context of construction contracts?

What should be considered to ensure that the architect will be reimbursed for the expenses of responding to unnecessary RFIs?

According to the text, who relies upon the architect for services such as general review, submittal review, etc. during the construction period?

What factors have a direct bearing on the level and scope of monitoring required during the construction period?

What are the architect's responsibilities during the construction phase of a project?

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

Which of the following best describes a lien?

What is the purpose of contract administration?

What are the office functions of contract administration?

What is the architect's duty during general review?

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