An architect is working on a large office building of Type V construction. A week
before the 100% schematic design (SD) deliverable is due to the client, the architect
conducts an internal review of the documents to confirm that the deliverable aligns
with SD standards.
Which of the following review items should be included in the SD quality review
checklist?
a)Complete procurement documents associated with allowances and unit prices.
b)Review private office count and square footage needs with current architectural
plan.
c)Confirm structural engineer's documentation of final details to relocate existing
columns.
d)Coordinate plumbing engineer's details with civil engineer's plan for fire protection
service.
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b)review private office count and square footage needs with current
architectural plan.
Explanation: Review of programming needs with the current plan is
, appropriate for an SD quality review process.
Topic: Project Quality Control
An architect is responding to an RFP for a ground-up research laboratory located on
a wetland site. The site includes new road access and must be designed to meet local
codes and ordinances.
Which of the following subconsultants should the architect include on their project
team? Check the four that apply.
-Environmental engineer
-MEP engineer
-Construction manager
-Civil engineer
-Landscape architect
-Site surveyor
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-Environmental engineer
-MEP engineer
-Civil engineer
-Landscape architect
Explanation: Because the project will be located in a wetland and will
require expertise in evaluating and designing for this type of environment.
Because a laboratory building will require specialty expertise in
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Because the project is located in a
wetland and will require expertise in how to bring road and infrastructure
to the site.Because the site around the building must be landscaped to
meet local codes and ordinances.
Topic: Resource Management
, An owner places a project on hold after receiving completed construction
documents from the architect. After six months, the owner requests that the project
continue into the bidding phase.
According to AIA B101, how should the architect proceed?
a)Adjust the cost of work to reflect changes in the construction market.
b)Prepare a change order and submit it to the owner for approval.
c)Revise billable rates for architectural staff and consultants.
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a)adjust the cost of work to reflect changes in the construction market.
Explanation: The B101 agreement stipulates that if the bidding phase doesn't
start within 90 days after the architect submits construction documents, the
owner's budget is to be adjusted to reflect changes in costs for
construction. (Section 6.4)
Topic: Contracts
An architect is preparing an initial project budget using the following fee information:
There is a total fee of $300,000 for the entire project team.
40% of the total fee is allocated for all consultants.
8% of the net fee is allocated for the architect's non-reimbursable expenses.
7% of the net fee is allocated for the architect's contingency.
What is the available budget for project labor?
a)$153,000
b)$165,000
c)$180,000
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before the 100% schematic design (SD) deliverable is due to the client, the architect
conducts an internal review of the documents to confirm that the deliverable aligns
with SD standards.
Which of the following review items should be included in the SD quality review
checklist?
a)Complete procurement documents associated with allowances and unit prices.
b)Review private office count and square footage needs with current architectural
plan.
c)Confirm structural engineer's documentation of final details to relocate existing
columns.
d)Coordinate plumbing engineer's details with civil engineer's plan for fire protection
service.
Give this one a try later!
b)review private office count and square footage needs with current
architectural plan.
Explanation: Review of programming needs with the current plan is
, appropriate for an SD quality review process.
Topic: Project Quality Control
An architect is responding to an RFP for a ground-up research laboratory located on
a wetland site. The site includes new road access and must be designed to meet local
codes and ordinances.
Which of the following subconsultants should the architect include on their project
team? Check the four that apply.
-Environmental engineer
-MEP engineer
-Construction manager
-Civil engineer
-Landscape architect
-Site surveyor
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-Environmental engineer
-MEP engineer
-Civil engineer
-Landscape architect
Explanation: Because the project will be located in a wetland and will
require expertise in evaluating and designing for this type of environment.
Because a laboratory building will require specialty expertise in
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Because the project is located in a
wetland and will require expertise in how to bring road and infrastructure
to the site.Because the site around the building must be landscaped to
meet local codes and ordinances.
Topic: Resource Management
, An owner places a project on hold after receiving completed construction
documents from the architect. After six months, the owner requests that the project
continue into the bidding phase.
According to AIA B101, how should the architect proceed?
a)Adjust the cost of work to reflect changes in the construction market.
b)Prepare a change order and submit it to the owner for approval.
c)Revise billable rates for architectural staff and consultants.
Give this one a try later!
a)adjust the cost of work to reflect changes in the construction market.
Explanation: The B101 agreement stipulates that if the bidding phase doesn't
start within 90 days after the architect submits construction documents, the
owner's budget is to be adjusted to reflect changes in costs for
construction. (Section 6.4)
Topic: Contracts
An architect is preparing an initial project budget using the following fee information:
There is a total fee of $300,000 for the entire project team.
40% of the total fee is allocated for all consultants.
8% of the net fee is allocated for the architect's non-reimbursable expenses.
7% of the net fee is allocated for the architect's contingency.
What is the available budget for project labor?
a)$153,000
b)$165,000
c)$180,000
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