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How is "contract time" defined? - ✔✔Starts at date established in the agreement and ends
at Substantial Completion
Which party has sole responsibility for the means and methods of construction? - ✔✔GC
What two parties should each receive a copy of an Architect's field reports? - ✔✔Owner and GC
Name two differences between a Change Order and a Construction Change Directive - ✔✔-
CO must be approved by Owner, Architect, and GC and cost must be agreed upon
- CCD must only be agreed upon by Owner and Architect, without all parties agreeing on cost
Which party produces an RFI? - ✔✔GC, Owner, or Architect
When is the GC allowed to submit a request for payment of a Construction Change Directive to
the Owner on the application for payment? - ✔✔Upon completion of the work and agreement
of the additional cost of work by the Contractor and Owner
,Name 4 types of submittals the GC must make to the Architect - ✔✔- Shop drawings
- Samples
- Product data
- Sustainability documents
Which document is used to record minor changes in the work? - ✔✔G710
Architect's Supplemental Instructions
If the work does not conform with the contract documents, who has the authority to reject
the work? - ✔✔Architect
The Architect's review of shop drawings does not relieve the GC of what? -
✔✔Conformance with the contract documents
During the construction phase, who may make a claim on the project? - ✔✔Owner or GC
may take action if they seek an adjustment to the time or payment of money or other relief
from the terms of the contract
In a shop drawing review, what are the similarities and differences between the "revise and
resubmit" and "rejected" designations assigned by the Architect? - ✔✔Neither submittal
complies with the contract documents as submitted. In the first, the contractor may provide
additional information or make corrections and return the submittal to the Architect for review.
In the second, an item is unsuitable for use in the project and may not be resubmitted to the
Architect for review.
,Describe the difference in roles between a mediator and an arbitrator - ✔✔In mediation, this
person facilitates a discussion for the parties to reach their own settlement. In arbitration, this
person allows the parties to submit their evidence and hears witness testimony before making
a decision or ruling on the matter
Which party pays for additional non-conformance field testing? - ✔✔GC
What information must be included on every progress payment application? - ✔✔- Value of
the work completed to date
- Value of stored material
Who pays for work rejected by the Architect? - ✔✔GC
What fee method should be used when the Owner has identified a specific set of services?
- ✔✔Stipulated sum
If an Owner fails to substantially perform according to contract, what must an Architect do
to terminate the contract? - ✔✔Give the Owner 7 days written notice
When are shop drawings usually prepared? - ✔✔After the subcontractor or material supplier
has signed a contract with the GC
, Mechanic's Lien - ✔✔Claim against a property made by a Contractor, material supplier,
or Architect for unpaid debt of the Owner
What is the advantage to the Owner of using a Construction Change Directive? - ✔✔Gives
the Owner a way to order changes in the work before agreeing to an adjustment to the cost
and/or time
When does the GC's warranty period start? - ✔✔Substantial completion
What post-construction activity is a prerequisite for LEED certification? - ✔✔Commissioning of
the energy systems
What activity must take place if the Architect determines the project is not substantially complete
after a site inspection? - ✔✔Architect must notify the GC of the remaining work
What action may the Owner take upon the acceptance of substantial completion by the parties? -
✔✔Owner may move in or utilize the work for its intended purpose
For a large, complex building project, who usually hires the commissioning agent? - ✔✔Owner
What is the next activity after the GC has completed the punch list? - ✔✔Architect makes
an inspection to verify substantial completion
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