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An architect working on a project delivered through the design-build method conducts a
site visit. The architect observes unsafe working conditions, noting that several
construction workers are without hard hats.
How should the architect respond?
A. Immediately instruct the construction workers on the safety precautions that need to
be taken. B. Document the unsafe working conditions in a memo to the contractor that
is also copied to the owner. C. Document the unsafe working conditions in a memo to
the owner that is also copied to the contractor. D. Ask the contractor to review the safety
precautions that need to be taken with the construction workers. - answerC. Document
the unsafe working conditions in a memo to the owner that is also copied to the
contractor.
An architect is working on a large project with a construction manager (CM) as-
contractor. All designers and engineers have been retained and the design is
approximately 50% complete. Due to the size of the project, the CM is unable to secure
a bond for the entire contracted project. Smaller construction contracts will be
necessary. The owner and architect want all design and construction team members to
continue in their current roles.
Which delivery method should the architect recommend to the owner?
A.Design-buildB.CM as-advisor C. Multiple prime D. Design-bid-build - answerB. CM
as-advisor
An owner wants to build a warehouse and has hired the architect to develop a building
program and document the owner's requirements. The programming documents have
just been completed.
Which delivery method should the architect suggest to minimize the need for owner
involvement in finishing the project?
A. Design-bid-build B. Design-build C. CM at-risk D. Integrated project delivery -
answerB. Design-build
A university hires an architect to design a renovation and addition to a performing arts
center. The university wants to use an integrated project delivery method and contract
with a series of consultants who will each coordinate their scope of work with the
architect. The work is to be executed in multiple phases and includes the following:
, Restore the original facade of the existing facility built in 1905.
Convert the existing sloped concrete floor performance hall into a new flat floor
performance space.
Renovate existing classrooms to provide new advanced audio and video laboratories.
Design a performance hall addition connected to the existing facility by an elevated
walkway.
Identify and address any AHJ or accessibility issues in the existing facility.
Who should the architect recommend the university hire before the schematic design
phase? Check the four that apply. - answerA. General contractor
C. Geotechnical engineer
E. Historical preservationist
F. Construction manager
The phase is when the structural, mechanical, and electrical designs, as well as the
outline specifications, are developed. - answerDesign development
Working under an AIA B101, an architect is hired by an owner to renovate an existing
performing arts center. A design-bid-build delivery method will be used. The owner has
contracts with an advising construction manager and a series of consultants who each
coordinate their scope of work with the architect.
Instead of the agreed-upon 21 days, the owner's theatrical lighting consultant sends
updated drawings to the architect for final coordination 14 days prior to completing the
construction documents. The consultant's updated drawings show significantly more
lighting equipment and materials than the previous coordination drawings. The start of
bidding cannot be delayed.
What should the architecture firm do first after receiving the updated drawings? -
answerA. Send the owner a request for compensation for additional coordination
services.
A project is on schedule and just beginning in the design development phase. The
architect is developing the workplan for February and March of Year 2.
Which one of the following activities should the architect include in the workplan?
A. Development of the outline specification based on the design and project
requirements. B. Definition of the cost of work through a guaranteed maximum price in
preparation of issuing the project to bid. C. Coordination of design narratives between
the architect and consultants to define basic project characteristics. - answerA.
Development of the outline specification based on the design and project requirements.
The outline specifications should be developed during design development to identify
specific products and anticipated assemblies.
An architect has designed a project that the owner needs to be operational before the
end of the year. As the bid package is being put together, the owner asks the architect
for the most appropriate method of ensuring that the selected contractor meets the
deadline. The owner is committed to not changing the design during construction.
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