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During construction, the owner and contractor have had meetings to discuss project changes,
without the involvement of the architect or the rest of the project team. A dispute eventually
arises over the implications of one of these changes.
Which of the following describes the correct communications responsibility in this scenario?
✔Correct Answer-The owner and contractor are to include the architect in any discussions that
affect the architect's delivery of services.
Construction is nearing completion for a new dormitory at a small private college.
Who is responsible for obtaining a certificate of occupancy? Click on the most appropriate
choice below. ✔Correct Answer-While the contractor or architect may endeavor to assist, the
owner is responsible for obtaining a certificate of occupancy from the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ). It is the owner's responsibility to obtain a certificate of occupancy at project
closeout. This is a requirement of the municipal code and is considered the default
responsibility of the owner by the standard forms of agreement between owner and contractor,
and owner and architect.
A recent graduate is looking at applying to a few architecture firms in Seattle. The graduate is
looking at one small-sized firm, one medium-sized firm, and one-large sized firm to determine
the benefits and constraints of different working environments. The medium- and large-sized
firms have dedicated human resource departments, while the small-sized firm does not.
Which four of the following are major components of a human resources department? Check
the four that apply. ✔Correct Answer-Retention programs, Onboarding, Training and
professional development, Legal compliance
During the construction phase, the owner requests changes that the architect determines are
outside of the original scope of services. The architect notifies the owner that the changes will
be an additional service based on conditions in the B101 Owner-Architect Agreement. The
owner disagrees, and thus, a dispute between the owner and architect arises.
Which of the following are options the architect should pursue to resolve the dispute? Check
the three that apply. ✔Correct Answer-State the case for additional services and listen to the
owner's response. "The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (15th Edition)," page 961
states, "Many disputes about services are caused by misunderstandings that can be cleared up
quickly by discussion. Should this approach fail, follow the "dispute resolution" clause that
should be contained in the contract. Act quickly, and do not let these issues linger until they
become more contentious.
The architect is organizing the project schedule and consultants for a new retail building. The
architect is preparing a meeting management plan to make sure that all necessary parties are
present for the various project meetings.
, Which of the following meetings can the architect's consultant be expected to attend? Check
the four that apply. ✔Correct Answer-Design review meeting, Project kickoff meeting, Quality
management meeting, Coordination meeting
An architect is the project manager for a mid-sized commercial project in a downtown area. The
design team consists of a number of consulting engineers and an interior designer. The team is
planning how all the members are going to communicate with each other.
At which phase should the design team determine the style of communication? ✔Correct
Answer-The method that the design team uses to communicate, and their workflow, should be
established as early as possible in the design process in order to ensure that input from all
required parties is received in a timely fashion. The architect is responsible for coordinating the
design team and should set expectations for communication as early as possible.
As a project nears the completion of schematic design, the owner supplies revised civil
documentation from their engineering consultant showing unanticipated changes in the
topographic information. As a result of these changes, the scope of work increases, and the
owner asks the architect if they can make changes in other areas to keep the project on budget.
The architect also decides to rework some design elements to better accommodate the
topography.
Why can the architect charge for additional services in this scenario? ✔Correct Answer-AIA
B101, Section 4.2 states that changes arising due to a change in initial information (in this case,
the owner-provided survey) is one valid reason to request Additional Services.
A retail center is currently in the construction administration phase. The owner is unhappy that
the architect has made several decisions recently without consulting him. Their relationship is
governed by the AIA Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect.
What is the first step of the dispute resolution process that should be taken, per the AIA
agreement? ✔Correct Answer-A neutral third party assists in negotiating an agreement. This
step is called mediation, and it is the mandatory first step per AIA B101.
A senior architect is reviewing project completion procedures and is explaining the sequence of
events to a junior colleague.
Which of the following must take place to release the final payment to the contractor? Check
the three that apply. ✔Correct Answer-Final change order review, Contractor submission of
required affidavits, Architect's final inspection
An architect and a consultant have entered into a contractual relationship using the AIA suite of
documents.
Which one of the following is a responsibility of the architect in this architect-consultant
contractual relationship? ✔Correct Answer-The architect should give the consultant any
information the consultant will need in order to coordinate and design their portion of the
work.
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During construction, the owner and contractor have had meetings to discuss project changes,
without the involvement of the architect or the rest of the project team. A dispute eventually
arises over the implications of one of these changes.
Which of the following describes the correct communications responsibility in this scenario?
✔Correct Answer-The owner and contractor are to include the architect in any discussions that
affect the architect's delivery of services.
Construction is nearing completion for a new dormitory at a small private college.
Who is responsible for obtaining a certificate of occupancy? Click on the most appropriate
choice below. ✔Correct Answer-While the contractor or architect may endeavor to assist, the
owner is responsible for obtaining a certificate of occupancy from the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ). It is the owner's responsibility to obtain a certificate of occupancy at project
closeout. This is a requirement of the municipal code and is considered the default
responsibility of the owner by the standard forms of agreement between owner and contractor,
and owner and architect.
A recent graduate is looking at applying to a few architecture firms in Seattle. The graduate is
looking at one small-sized firm, one medium-sized firm, and one-large sized firm to determine
the benefits and constraints of different working environments. The medium- and large-sized
firms have dedicated human resource departments, while the small-sized firm does not.
Which four of the following are major components of a human resources department? Check
the four that apply. ✔Correct Answer-Retention programs, Onboarding, Training and
professional development, Legal compliance
During the construction phase, the owner requests changes that the architect determines are
outside of the original scope of services. The architect notifies the owner that the changes will
be an additional service based on conditions in the B101 Owner-Architect Agreement. The
owner disagrees, and thus, a dispute between the owner and architect arises.
Which of the following are options the architect should pursue to resolve the dispute? Check
the three that apply. ✔Correct Answer-State the case for additional services and listen to the
owner's response. "The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (15th Edition)," page 961
states, "Many disputes about services are caused by misunderstandings that can be cleared up
quickly by discussion. Should this approach fail, follow the "dispute resolution" clause that
should be contained in the contract. Act quickly, and do not let these issues linger until they
become more contentious.
The architect is organizing the project schedule and consultants for a new retail building. The
architect is preparing a meeting management plan to make sure that all necessary parties are
present for the various project meetings.
, Which of the following meetings can the architect's consultant be expected to attend? Check
the four that apply. ✔Correct Answer-Design review meeting, Project kickoff meeting, Quality
management meeting, Coordination meeting
An architect is the project manager for a mid-sized commercial project in a downtown area. The
design team consists of a number of consulting engineers and an interior designer. The team is
planning how all the members are going to communicate with each other.
At which phase should the design team determine the style of communication? ✔Correct
Answer-The method that the design team uses to communicate, and their workflow, should be
established as early as possible in the design process in order to ensure that input from all
required parties is received in a timely fashion. The architect is responsible for coordinating the
design team and should set expectations for communication as early as possible.
As a project nears the completion of schematic design, the owner supplies revised civil
documentation from their engineering consultant showing unanticipated changes in the
topographic information. As a result of these changes, the scope of work increases, and the
owner asks the architect if they can make changes in other areas to keep the project on budget.
The architect also decides to rework some design elements to better accommodate the
topography.
Why can the architect charge for additional services in this scenario? ✔Correct Answer-AIA
B101, Section 4.2 states that changes arising due to a change in initial information (in this case,
the owner-provided survey) is one valid reason to request Additional Services.
A retail center is currently in the construction administration phase. The owner is unhappy that
the architect has made several decisions recently without consulting him. Their relationship is
governed by the AIA Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect.
What is the first step of the dispute resolution process that should be taken, per the AIA
agreement? ✔Correct Answer-A neutral third party assists in negotiating an agreement. This
step is called mediation, and it is the mandatory first step per AIA B101.
A senior architect is reviewing project completion procedures and is explaining the sequence of
events to a junior colleague.
Which of the following must take place to release the final payment to the contractor? Check
the three that apply. ✔Correct Answer-Final change order review, Contractor submission of
required affidavits, Architect's final inspection
An architect and a consultant have entered into a contractual relationship using the AIA suite of
documents.
Which one of the following is a responsibility of the architect in this architect-consultant
contractual relationship? ✔Correct Answer-The architect should give the consultant any
information the consultant will need in order to coordinate and design their portion of the
work.
