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40-49 Points
During construction on a new mixed use development, an architect and their
structural engineering consultant perform a site visit to observe construction
progress. The engineer determines that the concrete slabs need additional testing to
verify compliance with project specifications. The architect has informed both the
owner and contractor of this request, and the contractor has notified the
subcontractor who installed the work in question. The project team operates under
standard AIA contracts.
Who is responsible for organizing and coordinating the testing of the work?
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A201 is clear that the contractor must coordinate the testing of the work
unless other arrangements have been made. This is true also of scenarios
involving construction managers.
An architect is reviewing a contractor's bid for a design-bid-build project. The
contractor has included a contingency in their bid price.
Which of the following costs or occurrences is the contingency intended to cover?
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Errors in contractor pricing, Costs related to dispute resolution, Contractor
errors during construction
Per the architectural drawings, the height for several light switches in accessible
spaces were to be mounted at 48" AFF max. The electrical drawings show the
switches mounted at 50" AFF max, but the architect missed this mistake. The
contractor missed the discrepancy as well, and followed the electrical drawings. The
architect's drawings show the correct mounting height. Who is mostly liable for the
mistake?
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C401 would apply in this situation. Section 1.4 states that "The consultant is
an independent contractor" and "The architect shall not be responsible for
the acts or omissions of the consultant." Therefore, the electrical engineer is
responsible.
, To comply with ADA requirements for the recreation center, which authority should
the architect confer with?
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Building Department
A project manager is reviewing a list of closeout procedures as a project nears the
end of construction administration.
Which of the following are the architect's responsibilities prior to project completion?
Check the three that apply.
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The owner cannot waive the requirements to comply with plumbing code,
Final project inspection, Contractor's final application for payment review
An architect is creating the project manual for a commercial project. The design team
is using the standard A101, B101, and A201 agreements for the basis of their contracts.
Where would the supplementary conditions be located within the project manual?
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The supplementary conditions are modifications or supplements to the
general conditions and are found therein.
Based on the site plan and program requirements, what team members should the
architect include?
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40-49 Points
During construction on a new mixed use development, an architect and their
structural engineering consultant perform a site visit to observe construction
progress. The engineer determines that the concrete slabs need additional testing to
verify compliance with project specifications. The architect has informed both the
owner and contractor of this request, and the contractor has notified the
subcontractor who installed the work in question. The project team operates under
standard AIA contracts.
Who is responsible for organizing and coordinating the testing of the work?
,Give this one a try later!
A201 is clear that the contractor must coordinate the testing of the work
unless other arrangements have been made. This is true also of scenarios
involving construction managers.
An architect is reviewing a contractor's bid for a design-bid-build project. The
contractor has included a contingency in their bid price.
Which of the following costs or occurrences is the contingency intended to cover?
Check the three that apply.
Give this one a try later!
Errors in contractor pricing, Costs related to dispute resolution, Contractor
errors during construction
Per the architectural drawings, the height for several light switches in accessible
spaces were to be mounted at 48" AFF max. The electrical drawings show the
switches mounted at 50" AFF max, but the architect missed this mistake. The
contractor missed the discrepancy as well, and followed the electrical drawings. The
architect's drawings show the correct mounting height. Who is mostly liable for the
mistake?
Give this one a try later!
C401 would apply in this situation. Section 1.4 states that "The consultant is
an independent contractor" and "The architect shall not be responsible for
the acts or omissions of the consultant." Therefore, the electrical engineer is
responsible.
, To comply with ADA requirements for the recreation center, which authority should
the architect confer with?
Give this one a try later!
Building Department
A project manager is reviewing a list of closeout procedures as a project nears the
end of construction administration.
Which of the following are the architect's responsibilities prior to project completion?
Check the three that apply.
Give this one a try later!
The owner cannot waive the requirements to comply with plumbing code,
Final project inspection, Contractor's final application for payment review
An architect is creating the project manual for a commercial project. The design team
is using the standard A101, B101, and A201 agreements for the basis of their contracts.
Where would the supplementary conditions be located within the project manual?
Give this one a try later!
The supplementary conditions are modifications or supplements to the
general conditions and are found therein.
Based on the site plan and program requirements, what team members should the
architect include?
