Pre-Occupancy Services Commissioning

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Which professional is responsible for preparing a certificate in the construction industry?

Engineer

Owner

Contractor

Architect (correct)

What is a certificate of substantial performance?

A document attesting to the truth of a fact

A certificate issued under the lien legislation (correct)

A percentage of monetary amount held as security

A three-party agreement guaranteeing performance

What is the purpose of a holdback in a construction contract?

To assess the performance of a building

To satisfy a debt owed to the property owner

To guarantee performance of an obligation

To provide security for a certain period (correct)

Who is responsible for reviewing defects and deficiencies during the warranty period on behalf of the client?

The architect Signup and view all the answers

When should the architect arrange a review of the project?

After the anniversary date of the one-year warranty Signup and view all the answers

What may the architect review if the contractor fails to rectify a warranty item in a reasonable time?

The client's rights under the bonding and insurance provisions Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of a project does Pre-occupancy Services Commissioning begin at?

Pre-design stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

To verify and test the building's systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the commissioning agent in the bid documents?

To prepare checklists for the verification of each construction element Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if verification and testing are not properly conducted during construction?

Delays and claims Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of a construction project is often considered just as important as the design and construction documents?

Post-occupancy evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in a construction project?

To ensure new building systems perform according to design intent Signup and view all the answers

Which phase starts when a construction project nears completion?

Takeover procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the architect during the warranty period of a construction project?

To review defects and deficiencies and notify the contractor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the warranty period in this case?

The warranty period starts on the date of total completion. Signup and view all the answers

When does the final certificate for payment get issued?

When all deficiencies have been corrected and all work under the contract is completed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the certificate for the release of remaining statutory holdback monies?

To authorize payment of the holdback amount. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the letter of assurance?

To ensure compliance with the building code. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a situation in which occupancy of a building may occur before the completion of the entire project?

Phased Occupancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the authority having jurisdiction in the issuance of an occupancy permit?

To issue an occupancy permit only for buildings that meet the permit conditions or substantial building code compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

To verify that the facility design and construction satisfy the client's objectives and requirements Signup and view all the answers

What additional services may be justified for phased occupancies in a construction project?

Commissioning services Signup and view all the answers

Which organization has adopted the term 'ready-for-takeover' in its standard contract forms?

CCDC Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors leading to 'ready-for-takeover'?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What may the contractor apply for under the terms and conditions of CCDC 2 – Stipulated Price Contract?

Early release of the holdback related to both subcontractor's and supplier's work Signup and view all the answers

What serves as formal notification to all subcontractors and suppliers who have the right to place a lien on the project?

The publication date of the certificate Signup and view all the answers

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Which professional is responsible for preparing a certificate in the construction industry?

What is a certificate of substantial performance?

What is the purpose of a holdback in a construction contract?

Who is responsible for reviewing defects and deficiencies during the warranty period on behalf of the client?

When should the architect arrange a review of the project?

What may the architect review if the contractor fails to rectify a warranty item in a reasonable time?

Which stage of a project does Pre-occupancy Services Commissioning begin at?

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

What is the role of the commissioning agent in the bid documents?

What can happen if verification and testing are not properly conducted during construction?

Which phase of a construction project is often considered just as important as the design and construction documents?

What is the purpose of commissioning in a construction project?

Which phase starts when a construction project nears completion?

What is the responsibility of the architect during the warranty period of a construction project?

Which of the following is true about the warranty period in this case?

When does the final certificate for payment get issued?

What is the purpose of the certificate for the release of remaining statutory holdback monies?

What is the purpose of the letter of assurance?

Which of the following is a situation in which occupancy of a building may occur before the completion of the entire project?

What is the role of the authority having jurisdiction in the issuance of an occupancy permit?

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

What additional services may be justified for phased occupancies in a construction project?

Which organization has adopted the term 'ready-for-takeover' in its standard contract forms?

What is one of the factors leading to 'ready-for-takeover'?

What may the contractor apply for under the terms and conditions of CCDC 2 – Stipulated Price Contract?

What serves as formal notification to all subcontractors and suppliers who have the right to place a lien on the project?

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