TCM 226- Exam 2 Questions and
Answers
What are the A/E typical contract requirements?
- Acts as owner's Rep and communicates between owner and contractor.
- Inspects the work and rejects work if necessary.
- Verifies substantial and final completion of project
What are the Contractor's typical contract requirements?
- Supervises & Directs the work
- Inspects each portion of the work to ensure compliance
What are the Owner's typical contract requirements?
- Provides info about utility locations & characteristics
- furnishes equipment and labor as required for Owner responsible items
,What are the A/E's visit responsibilities?
visit site periodically to observe work and completion. "The interval of inspections is left to professional
judgement". Generally, the only " inspection" is for substantial and final completion verification
What are the Contractor's visit responsibilities?
1st site visit should be during Bidding Phase. Following Award of Contract, general contractor becomes
sole person responsible for Full- time Supervision of work.
What are the Owner's visit responsibilities?
Owner's Involvement can vary greatly. on-site presence ranges from non to some to possible full time
What is a RPR?
Resident project Representative. or Owner Representative
Who owns the materials after the payment if it is stored off-site?
After payment for materials by owner, ownership of goods switches hands
What are Field Observation Reports?
A/E record of site visits. Similar to contractor's Daily Construction Report. If the Owner has a
representative, they may also keep similar notes/ documentation
, What are the typical construction hierarchy?
1. Superintendent
2. Assistant/ Area Superintendent
3. Labor Foreman
4. Lead Craftsman
5. Journeyman Craftsman
6. Apprentice
7. Helper
8. Field Engineer
9. Other subcontractors
What Union Rules should you be familiar with?
Hiring (where from, who)
Work Rules (hours, breaks, working conditions)
Compensation (set hourly rate and fringe rate)
Grievances, travel pay, etc
What are the 2 types of agreements?
Union and single contractor
union and local AGC office
Answers
What are the A/E typical contract requirements?
- Acts as owner's Rep and communicates between owner and contractor.
- Inspects the work and rejects work if necessary.
- Verifies substantial and final completion of project
What are the Contractor's typical contract requirements?
- Supervises & Directs the work
- Inspects each portion of the work to ensure compliance
What are the Owner's typical contract requirements?
- Provides info about utility locations & characteristics
- furnishes equipment and labor as required for Owner responsible items
,What are the A/E's visit responsibilities?
visit site periodically to observe work and completion. "The interval of inspections is left to professional
judgement". Generally, the only " inspection" is for substantial and final completion verification
What are the Contractor's visit responsibilities?
1st site visit should be during Bidding Phase. Following Award of Contract, general contractor becomes
sole person responsible for Full- time Supervision of work.
What are the Owner's visit responsibilities?
Owner's Involvement can vary greatly. on-site presence ranges from non to some to possible full time
What is a RPR?
Resident project Representative. or Owner Representative
Who owns the materials after the payment if it is stored off-site?
After payment for materials by owner, ownership of goods switches hands
What are Field Observation Reports?
A/E record of site visits. Similar to contractor's Daily Construction Report. If the Owner has a
representative, they may also keep similar notes/ documentation
, What are the typical construction hierarchy?
1. Superintendent
2. Assistant/ Area Superintendent
3. Labor Foreman
4. Lead Craftsman
5. Journeyman Craftsman
6. Apprentice
7. Helper
8. Field Engineer
9. Other subcontractors
What Union Rules should you be familiar with?
Hiring (where from, who)
Work Rules (hours, breaks, working conditions)
Compensation (set hourly rate and fringe rate)
Grievances, travel pay, etc
What are the 2 types of agreements?
Union and single contractor
union and local AGC office
