Contract Administration & Communication Flashcards
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Under AIA A201 General Conditions, what is the contractor's obligation when it discovers a conflict between the drawings and specifications?
Answer: Notify the architect in writing before proceeding
The contractor must promptly notify the architect in writing upon discovering conflicts so the architect can issue a clarification.
A Construction Change Directive (CCD) is most appropriately used when:
Answer: Immediate work is needed but agreement on cost or time has not been reached
A CCD directs the contractor to proceed with a change before cost and time adjustments are agreed upon, allowing work to continue without delay.
Which of the following best describes 'substantial completion' under standard AIA contract terms?
Answer: The stage when the Work is sufficiently complete for the owner's intended use
Substantial Completion occurs when the Work is sufficiently complete so the owner can occupy or use it for its intended purpose.
Who is responsible for maintaining and distributing the official RFI log on a construction project?
Answer: Typically the contractor, with copies to the architect
The contractor typically maintains the RFI log and distributes it to the architect and owner to track status and responses.
In CSI specification writing, a 'basis of design' product listed in a specification section most directly communicates what to bidders?
Answer: A product whose attributes define the minimum acceptable quality for substitutions
A basis-of-design product sets the quality, performance, and aesthetic benchmark against which substitution requests are evaluated.
When a subcontractor submits a shop drawing, the general contractor's stamp of review signifies:
Answer: The GC has reviewed the submittal for conformance with construction means and methods
The contractor's review stamp confirms the submittal has been checked for coordination, dimensions, and construction requirements before architect review.
What is the primary purpose of a 'field report' prepared by the architect during site observations?
Answer: To document observations, open items, and conversations as a contemporaneous record
Field reports provide a contemporaneous written record of site conditions, observations, and discussions that may later serve as project documentation.