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Black mold is discovered nine months after building occupancy and owner
informs architect it was due to improper installation. What are two actions the
architect should take? Correct Answer: 1. Instruct the owner to notify the original
contractor about the concern
2. Meet with the owner and facilities manager to review operations at no
additional cost (Owner can request a meeting with the architect to review
facility operations and performance at no additional cost for up to one year
from date of substantial completion per B101)
Underpinning Correct Answer: process of rebuilding or strengthening the
foundation of an existing building
The contractor and owner are in a dispute of reasoning behind project delays.
The owner's primary concerns are holding to substantial completion date in the
contract and avoiding legal proceedings. What should the architect
recommend to the owner? Correct Answer: Amend the contract to include a
bonus provision to meet the stipulated substantial completion date. A bonus is a
viable way of incentivizing a contractor to complete work on time. It bypasses
the disputed issue of responsibility for delays and focuses efforts on the owner's
goal of meeting the substantial completion date.
, Hard costs of construction, defined as cost of materials, labor, and necessary
equipment Correct Answer: concrete repairs, masonry repairs, landscape
restoration
Overhead and Soft costs of construction Correct Answer: general conditions,
overhead, profit, performance bond, engineering
Owner visits the site during construction and requests a redesign of the
restrooms without consulting the architect. The contractor begins the owner's
requested alterations and submits change order #1 to the architect. The
architect reviews the modifications at the job site and identifies code violations
that will require a major redesign. How should architect proceed? Correct
Answer: 1. Reject change order #1 from contractor
2. Request additional design services from owner
3. Issue revised drawings that include necessary code changes
An architect finds items of nonconforming work during a construction site punch
walk. Damaged ceiling tiles, malfunctioning light fixtures, and portions of the
rubber wall base that have not adhered will all need to be corrected before
substantial completion.
What 2 next steps should the architect take to ensure substantial completion of
the project? Correct Answer: 1. Issue a field observation report listing all rejected
work items immediately after the site visit
2. Determine the source of the nonconforming work in coordination with the
consultant team
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Black mold is discovered nine months after building occupancy and owner
informs architect it was due to improper installation. What are two actions the
architect should take? Correct Answer: 1. Instruct the owner to notify the original
contractor about the concern
2. Meet with the owner and facilities manager to review operations at no
additional cost (Owner can request a meeting with the architect to review
facility operations and performance at no additional cost for up to one year
from date of substantial completion per B101)
Underpinning Correct Answer: process of rebuilding or strengthening the
foundation of an existing building
The contractor and owner are in a dispute of reasoning behind project delays.
The owner's primary concerns are holding to substantial completion date in the
contract and avoiding legal proceedings. What should the architect
recommend to the owner? Correct Answer: Amend the contract to include a
bonus provision to meet the stipulated substantial completion date. A bonus is a
viable way of incentivizing a contractor to complete work on time. It bypasses
the disputed issue of responsibility for delays and focuses efforts on the owner's
goal of meeting the substantial completion date.
, Hard costs of construction, defined as cost of materials, labor, and necessary
equipment Correct Answer: concrete repairs, masonry repairs, landscape
restoration
Overhead and Soft costs of construction Correct Answer: general conditions,
overhead, profit, performance bond, engineering
Owner visits the site during construction and requests a redesign of the
restrooms without consulting the architect. The contractor begins the owner's
requested alterations and submits change order #1 to the architect. The
architect reviews the modifications at the job site and identifies code violations
that will require a major redesign. How should architect proceed? Correct
Answer: 1. Reject change order #1 from contractor
2. Request additional design services from owner
3. Issue revised drawings that include necessary code changes
An architect finds items of nonconforming work during a construction site punch
walk. Damaged ceiling tiles, malfunctioning light fixtures, and portions of the
rubber wall base that have not adhered will all need to be corrected before
substantial completion.
What 2 next steps should the architect take to ensure substantial completion of
the project? Correct Answer: 1. Issue a field observation report listing all rejected
work items immediately after the site visit
2. Determine the source of the nonconforming work in coordination with the
consultant team
