Contract Administration & Procurement Flashcards
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Which procurement method allows the owner to overlap design and construction phases to accelerate delivery?
Answer: Design-build
In design-build, a single entity handles both design and construction, enabling concurrent activities that compress the overall schedule.
What is a change order in construction contract administration?
Answer: A written amendment modifying the contract scope, cost, or schedule
A change order is a formal written document, signed by authorized parties, that amends the original contract's scope, price, or completion date.
A contractor submits a shop drawing for structural steel connections. The architect's approval of this shop drawing:
Answer: Does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for dimensional accuracy
Architect approval of shop drawings confirms design intent conformance but does not transfer the contractor's responsibility for dimensions, quantities, or fabrication accuracy.
What is a Substantial Completion certificate used for in construction?
Answer: It establishes the date the project is sufficiently complete for its intended use
Substantial Completion marks the point when the owner can occupy and use the facility for its intended purpose, which also starts the warranty clock.
Retainage in construction contracts is best described as:
Answer: A percentage of progress payments withheld to ensure project completion
Retainage, typically 5–10% of each progress payment, is withheld by the owner as financial leverage to ensure the contractor completes all contract obligations.
When a contractor encounters unforeseen subsurface conditions that differ materially from the contract documents, they should first:
Answer: Provide written notice to the owner before disturbing the conditions
Most contracts require prompt written notice of differing site conditions before work is disturbed, preserving the contractor's right to a claim for additional costs and time.