CCS CCS Contract Administration & Legal Aspects

Question 1

Under the AIA A201 General Conditions, who is responsible for the means and methods of construction?

Accepted Answer

The Contractor

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The Architect

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The Owner

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The Construction Manager

Question 2

What is the legal significance of the 'Doctrine of Implied Warranty' in a construction contract context?

Accepted Answer

The owner implicitly warrants that the contract documents are accurate and adequate

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The contractor guarantees the design is buildable

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The architect warrants that the contractor will finish on time

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The contractor warrants against all latent defects for ten years

Question 3

In a construction contract, what is a 'liquidated damages' clause?

Accepted Answer

A pre-agreed daily penalty amount the contractor pays for failing to achieve substantial completion on time

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A clause requiring the contractor to pay for any liquids spilled on site

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A clause describing how payment disputes are liquidated through arbitration

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A provision waiving all delay claims by both parties

Question 4

Which contract delivery method transfers the most design and construction risk to a single entity?

Accepted Answer

Design-Build (DB)

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Design-Bid-Build (DBB)

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Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)

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Multiple Prime Contracting

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'Notice to Proceed' (NTP) in a construction contract?

Accepted Answer

It formally authorizes the contractor to begin work and starts the contract time

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It is the contractor's notice that they are ready to receive payment

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It notifies subcontractors that the general contractor has been selected

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It is the architect's notice that shop drawings have been approved

Question 6

In AIA contract documents, what is a 'Supplementary Condition' to the General Conditions?

Accepted Answer

A document that modifies or adds to the standard General Conditions for a specific project

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A separate contract for specialty subcontractors

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An addendum issued after the contract is signed

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A schedule attached to the specifications