An architect hires a structural engineer consultant for a new condominium project.
Five days before the design document drawings are due, the owner requests that a
rooftop garden and patio be included in the project. The structural engineer sends an
e-mail to the architect, requesting additional time and compensation for the
incorporation of the new roof modifications.
If an e-mail is an approved form of documentation according to the consultant
contract, what action should the architect take?
Forward the e-mail request with a description to the owner for review and approval.
Attach the e-mail to the owner's design document deliverables and invoice for
payment.
Reply to the e-mail asking the engineer to send their request to the architect in the
form of a letter.
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, CORRECT RESPONSE
Forward the e-mail request with a description to the owner for review and
approval.
Per the AIA B101 agreement, any adjustments to the schedule and estimate
must be submitted to the owner for approval. As e-mail has been deemed
an approved form of documentation in the architect-consultant agreement,
so the architect should not request correspondence in the form of a letter.
The architect should incorporate the engineer's communication into their
correspondence with the owner.
Topic: Contracts
Early in the construction documents phase of a project, a fire protection engineer
alerts the architect that the architect improperly classified the materials planned to be
stored in a warehouse space. The architect will need to revise the analysis of the
materials so that the fire protection engineer can correctly plan sprinkler coverage
and fire pump sizing.
What should the architect do first to respond to the lack of coordination?
Develop and submit a request for additional services.
Identify and take corrective actions to modify the project work plan.
Advise the owner of the design conditions and any impact on the schedule.
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CORRECT RESPONSE
Identify and take corrective actions to modify the project work plan.
Identifying and taking corrective action if a project is not performing
according to the project work plan is the first step the architect should take.
The architect must alert the owner of the situation but should first identify
the root cause of the error and define a path forward to resolve it prior to
the discussion with the owner.
Topic: Project Work Planning
, A university hires an architect to design a renovation and addition to a performing arts
center. The university wants to use an integrated project delivery method and contract
with a series of consultants who will each coordinate their scope of work with the
architect. The work is to be executed in multiple phases and includes the following:
Restore the original facade of the existing facility built in 1905.
Convert the existing sloped concrete floor performance hall into a new flat floor
performance space.
Renovate existing classrooms to provide new advanced audio and video laboratories.
Design a performance hall addition connected to the existing facility by an elevated
walkway.
Identify and address any AHJ or accessibility issues in the existing facility.
Who should the architect recommend the university hire before the schematic design
phase? Check the four that apply.
General contractor
Lighting designer
Geotechnical engineer
Commissioning agent
Historical preservationist
Construction manager
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Five days before the design document drawings are due, the owner requests that a
rooftop garden and patio be included in the project. The structural engineer sends an
e-mail to the architect, requesting additional time and compensation for the
incorporation of the new roof modifications.
If an e-mail is an approved form of documentation according to the consultant
contract, what action should the architect take?
Forward the e-mail request with a description to the owner for review and approval.
Attach the e-mail to the owner's design document deliverables and invoice for
payment.
Reply to the e-mail asking the engineer to send their request to the architect in the
form of a letter.
Give this one a try later!
, CORRECT RESPONSE
Forward the e-mail request with a description to the owner for review and
approval.
Per the AIA B101 agreement, any adjustments to the schedule and estimate
must be submitted to the owner for approval. As e-mail has been deemed
an approved form of documentation in the architect-consultant agreement,
so the architect should not request correspondence in the form of a letter.
The architect should incorporate the engineer's communication into their
correspondence with the owner.
Topic: Contracts
Early in the construction documents phase of a project, a fire protection engineer
alerts the architect that the architect improperly classified the materials planned to be
stored in a warehouse space. The architect will need to revise the analysis of the
materials so that the fire protection engineer can correctly plan sprinkler coverage
and fire pump sizing.
What should the architect do first to respond to the lack of coordination?
Develop and submit a request for additional services.
Identify and take corrective actions to modify the project work plan.
Advise the owner of the design conditions and any impact on the schedule.
Give this one a try later!
CORRECT RESPONSE
Identify and take corrective actions to modify the project work plan.
Identifying and taking corrective action if a project is not performing
according to the project work plan is the first step the architect should take.
The architect must alert the owner of the situation but should first identify
the root cause of the error and define a path forward to resolve it prior to
the discussion with the owner.
Topic: Project Work Planning
, A university hires an architect to design a renovation and addition to a performing arts
center. The university wants to use an integrated project delivery method and contract
with a series of consultants who will each coordinate their scope of work with the
architect. The work is to be executed in multiple phases and includes the following:
Restore the original facade of the existing facility built in 1905.
Convert the existing sloped concrete floor performance hall into a new flat floor
performance space.
Renovate existing classrooms to provide new advanced audio and video laboratories.
Design a performance hall addition connected to the existing facility by an elevated
walkway.
Identify and address any AHJ or accessibility issues in the existing facility.
Who should the architect recommend the university hire before the schematic design
phase? Check the four that apply.
General contractor
Lighting designer
Geotechnical engineer
Commissioning agent
Historical preservationist
Construction manager
Give this one a try later!
