10.1

Question 1

Architect Responsibilities:
What is the role of the Architect in the administration of a construction contract?

Answer 1

To be the professional advisor to the the owner in interpreting the construction documents and advising the contractor on performance.

Question 2

Architect Responsibilities:
What are the office responsibilities of the architect?

Answer 2

• Review submittals
• Issue Supplemental Instructions (SI), Potential Change Orders (PCO), Change Orders (CO)
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFI’s)
• Process and review changes
• Review progress claims
• Prepare CFP
• Coordinate review from consultants
• Review shop drawings
• Obtain O+M and closeout docs
• Prepare record drawings
• Follow up with warranty items during the warranty period

Question 3

Architect Responsibilities:
What are the site responsibilities of the architect?

Answer 3

• Conduct general or field reviews
• Attend site meetings
• Interpret contract documents
• Review and accept samples/mockups
• Meet with consultants/clients to determine construction progress/percentage of work completed

Question 4

Owner Responsibilities:
What are the responsibilities of the client/owner?

Answer 4

• Provide financing information if required
• Making payments to the contractor
• Review and approve changes
• Supply owner provided materials
• Apply for service connections

Question 5

Contractor Responsibilities:
What are the responsibilities of the contractor?

Answer 5

• Takes on responsibility/control of construction (Workplace safety, work of all subtrades, pays for labor and materials)
• Obtain and pay for permits
• Shop drawings, mock ups, samples
• Provide schedule updates
• Progress claims, RFI’s, change requests
• Apply for substantial performance
• Provide closeout materials (Warranties, inspections reports, O+M’s, as built’s)