CE - PT. 1

Value Based selection:

• Process that considers more than just lowest cost but also factors quality, schedule, and contractor personnel

The term “as built” is an:

• example an example of absolute language that should be avoided in contracts

• as built drawings imply that the architect will deliver drawings that accurately reflect all existing conditions, both seen and unseen which would be above and beyond the typical standard of care

The term “record drawings” leaves:

• room for unforeseen conditions and or minor discrepancies in documents

Which of the following factors should be reviewed for risk when responding to an RFP?

• scope of services

• The client

• Project type

• Location of the project

A good reason to use standard AIA contracts would be:

• the forms assist in coordination when using additional AIA forms of agreement

According to AIA A201, what can constitute the official start of the construction work?

• notice to proceed

Criteria to use to qualify potential contractors?

• insurability

• Required bond security

• Financial capacity

Another name for “cost plus” contract?

• time and materials

Liquidated damages affect mainly:

• the owner

Why is there a provision for an IDM in the contract documents?

• to prevent disputes that slow down the construction process and turn into claims

Proposed agenda for a reconstruction conference should include:

• scheduling of site observations

• Submittal schedule

• Separate contracts by owner

• Payment application procedure

These are included in a life cycle analysis:

• initial cost

• Utility cost

• Maintenance and service expenses

• System replacement expenses

Criteria owner should follow when qualifying potential contractors:

• required bond security

• Financial capacity

• Insurability

Next step for architect to complete in order to review and evaluate bids received?

• create a comparative spreadsheet

Where in the table of articles (specifications) would any alternates be as part of the project?

• article 4 ; contract sum

Project closeout:

• final portion of the construction administration phase

If there are early completion bonuses or liquidated damages involved, they are based on this date:

• substantial completion

Contractor begins closeout procedures by :

• notifying the architect in writing and submitting a comprehensive list of items still to be completed or corrected

List of items made by architect after inspecting work as a result of inspection for substantial completion is called :

• punch list

• Arch notes work that needs to be completed and items to be correction since it’s not in conformance with CDs

• Contractor must correct these items after which another inspection is held

After second inspection, the architect determines that the work is substantially completed , architect prepares:

• a certificate of substantial completion, G704

• Arch must state a timeframe the contractor has to correct and complete the work that it’s still pending

Substantial completion form must include:

• a list of non conforming work that the owner has accepted

Substantial completion form is sent to:

• Submitted to both owner and contractor for written acceptance of responsibilities

After correcting punch list and pending work, contractor notifies arch in writing that the work is ready for final inspection and acceptance. What happens after?

• contractor sends final application for payment along with his final inspection request

• Architect schedules and performs final inspection

Final certificate for payment will account for:

• entire balance due to the contractor including Retainage

Before authorizing final payment, architect must receive the following documentation from contractor:

• affidavit that payrolls, bills for materials and equipment and other project related expenses have been paid

• Certificate of insurance required by contract to remain in force after final payment is paid

• Consent of surety to final payment

• all warranties, maintenance contracts , operating instructions, certificates of inspection and bonds

• A set of as built drawings if required by owner contractor agreement

• Certificate of occupancy as issued by the building department

• Extra stock of materials as called for in the inspections

Services provided by the architect beyond the date of substantial completion are considered:

• additional service

The final punch list is created and maintained by:

• the architect

Building commissioning is :

• the process of planning, designing, installing, inspecting, testing, starting up and adjusting building systems and then verifying and documenting they operate as intended and meet design criteria of the CDs

• performed by third party

3 basic stages of Commissioning:

• determining performance requirements

• Planning the commissioning process

• Performance and functional testing

Commissioning agent should participate in the project from:

• programming phase through post occupancy

• Should document the whole process of commissioning

Owner project requirements:

• a summary of the critical planning requirements and owner expectations

• OPR is developed into the basis of design; a more technical document used for system selections, integration and sequence of operations

The person responsible for coordinating the process of commissioning a large building should be:

• third party agent

Post occupancy evaluations are typically made:

• 3 to 6 months after occupancy

Post occupancy evaluation is:

• not a standard part of architect’s services

Post occupancy evaluations are most often performed at the expense of this party:

• architect’s expense for the benefit of the architectural firm

In order to maximize material efficiency for a project, what should an architect specify a requirement to submit?

• construction waste management

Detailed plan to reduce waste and avoid filling landfills as well as ensure efficient use of materials during design, procurement and installation

What step should architect make after an asbestos containing material is discovered at a job site and the owner hired testing professional tests the suspected material?

• an ACM plan must be developed to determine the best plan to address it

• Plan can be simple as a memo and plan of action that includes procurement of testing , results of test/ report, and annotated demolition plan provided by the architect

What would be a required special inspection for fire resistant sprayed on material?

• condition of substrates

Certification the architect should require in specifications to ensure that the most sustainable wood product is selected for use in project?

• forest stewardship council (FSC)

  considered the gold standard designation for wood harvested from Forests that are responsibly managed, socially beneficial, environmentally conscious and economically viable

This building material has the highest baseline recycled content:

• steel

  used steel can be collected, separated, compressed and processed

In DBB, a wall with metal panels has deflection levels above the allowed threshold for safety.

What is the best option for resolving issue?

• install additional anchor points for the panels

This is the most time and cost effective solution since additional anchor points will stiffen the panels and decrease overall deflection with out needing extra specialists

What is noted in field report (AIA G718)?

• time of visit

• Personal observations

• Weather at site

• Actions required

Architect performs inspections of work only at substantial and final completion

Other observations, not inspections should be noted on field reports

Mold has been discovered during demolition of an adaptive reuse project.

What should the architect do to address the issue of mold?

• recommend an inspection

hire a professional mold inspector to inspect property and see the extent of the damage to see what can be treated and what needs to be removed

Arch can recommend inspection but the owner will be the party that hired the inspection professional

Percentage of project completion is reviewed by the architect in which of the following documents?

• payment application

At what point in the project project schedule does the responsibility for maintaining the project schedule shift from the architect to the contractor?

• after the issuance of the bid documents