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PcM TRAINING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS"Initial decision maker" - AIA - Answers-Owner
Which contract(s) does this show up in: The Architect has the right to represent the
Owner during construction? - Answers-The Owner-Architect agreement & The general
conditions
Advantages of corporation. - Answers-In the event of a law-suit, the shareholder's
personal assets are not at risk because a corporation is a separate legal entity.
ABI - Answers-Architecture Billings Index
Contraction: 40-45
Late contraction: 45-50
Late expansion: 50-55
Early phase recovery: 55-65
Pros - design-build - Answers-1) Risk of budget overruns for the university are lower
than with a design-bid-build method
2) The university would know the cost of the project sooner than with a design-bid-build
method
3) Design-build method may allow the project to be completed quicker
4) Design build method will allow the university to work with one team rather than the
architect and contractor separately
A101 - Answers-Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where
the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum
A201 - Answers-General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
A701 - Answers-Instructions to Bidders
B101 - Answers-Standard Form of agreement Between Owner and Architect
C401 - Answers-Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant
A305 - Answers-Contractor's Qualification Statement
G701 - Answers-Change Order
G702 - Answers-Application and Certificate for Payment
G703 - Answers-Continuation Sheet
G704 - Answers-Certificate of Substantial Completion
, Construction Documents - Answers-Traditionally, the most time consuming phase for
the Architect. 40% of the overall time spent in design.
Owner typically gives the architect... - Answers-- A survey
- A geotechnical report
- The program
Type of business found in architecture firms: - Answers-- General or limited partnership
- Sole proprietorship
- Corporation
- Limited liability company
Firm to increase productivity and job satisfaction through employee participation: -
Answers-- Create an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Establish a quality control circle
- Establish study groups for projects
Worker's compensation - Answers-covers the liability of the employer, architect, or
contractor to the employees for injury or sickness as a result of their employment.
Site visits - Answers-A201:
Architect keeps Owner informed about the progress and quality of Work completed, and
report 1) known deviations from the Contract Documents and 2) defects and
deficiencies observed int he Work.
Net Multiplier Rate - Answers-The amount billed to the client = net multiplier rate * hours
billed * hourly rate
3 parties for agency to occur - Answers-Principal, Agent, and a Third Party
Design-bid-build advantages - Answers-- Linear and simple process from inception to
completion of the project
- Coordination between client, architect, and contractor is relatively straightforward
NCARB Rules of Conduct on compensation - Answers-2.3:
An Architect shall not solicit or accept compensation from material or equipment
suppliers in connection with specifying or endorsing their products. As used herein,
"compensation" shall not mean customary and reasonable business hospitality,
entertainment, or product education.
Architect's primary duty; Protect the public's health, safety, and welfare - Answers-1.1:
In practice architecture, an architect's primary duty is to protect the public's health,
safety, and welfare. In discharging this duty, an architects shall act with reasonable care
and competence, and shall apply the knowledge and skill which is ordinarily applied by
architect of good standing, practicing in the same locality.
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