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1
Q

Who is the initial decision maker, unless otherwise noted?

A

The architect

2
Q

Unless otherwise noted, who shall pay for necessary approvals, easements, assessments, and charges required for construction?

A

Owner

3
Q

When can the contractor request proof of the owners finances in writing?

A

Prior to commencement of the work and not after that.… Unless the owner is not making payments, there is a massive change and work, or there is a reasonable concern.

4
Q

What happens when the contractor neglects to carry out the work in accordance with the CDs?

A

The owner can correct the deficiencies with a change order … deducting from the contractors payments the cost of correcting such deficiencies and the compensation for the architects additional services.

5
Q

If a dispute arises between separate prime contractors as to who is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the premises, who decides who does what?

A

The owner may clean up and the architect will allocate the cost among those responsible

6
Q

An order for minor change in work maybe issued by…

A

The architect alone

7
Q

A change order is agreed-upon among…

A

The architect, the contractor, and the owner

8
Q

Who have to agree on a construction change directive?

A

The architect and the owner

9
Q

If they contractor doesn’t agree on a construction change directive amount or at all, what happens?

A

The architect decides the method an adjustment on the basis of reasonable spending… The contractor should keep all his receipts

10
Q

What does the term “day” mean?

A

A calendar day unless otherwise specified

11
Q

Who usually pays for material stored on site or at an agreed-upon off-site location?

A

The owner

12
Q

Can the owner request written evidence from the contractor that the contractor has paid his subcontractors?

A

Yes, and if the contractor doesn’t let him know within seven days, the owner can go and ask the subcontractors himself

13
Q

What is the difference between the “work” and the “project”?

A

The “work” is defined by the contract documents where as the “project” is the total construction of which the “work” may be a whole or a part

14
Q

Who takes field measurements?

A

Contractor

15
Q

Is the contractor supposed to review and verify code/legal compliance?

A

Nope

16
Q

The contractor has to ______ before agreeing to a contract in order to determine feasibility/ability to perform work.

A

Visit the site

17
Q

Who is responsible/pays for an architects inconsistencies in the contract documents?

A

Contractor is not responsible, The owner pays

18
Q

The contractor can only make substitutions with…

A

Owner/architect approval

19
Q

Communication with the contractor superintendent is as good as…

A

Communication with the contractor

20
Q

Who is responsible for copyright infringement? Who pays for all royalties/license fees?

A

Architect and owner are blameless in violation of copyright… Contractor pay is all royalties/license fees

21
Q

Shop drawing review will confirm _____ and not _____.

A

Design intent… Not dimensions, quantities or installation methods

22
Q

And architect’s decisions over _____ will be final if in accordance with contract documents.

A

Aesthetic judgments

23
Q

How many days does a contractor have to pay his subcontractors after he is paid by the owner?

A

7

24
Q

Three things that the certificate of substantial completion establishes.

A
  1. Date
  2. Responsibilities a contractor and owner for building maintenance
  3. Items contractor still needs to fix, and by when
25
Q

When does the owner release retainage?

A

Substantial completion

26
Q

When an owner makes the final payment, he waves the right to all claims except these 3:

A
  1. Liens, claims, interesting on surety
  2. Work that does not comply with contract documents
  3. Terms of special warranties required by contract documents
27
Q

The owner must ____ the contractor, architect, etc. from claims regarding harmful materials not updated

A

Indemnify and hold harmless

28
Q

The contractor cannot blame the owner for _____ if the contractor brings hazardous materials to the site and mis handles them or fails to remediate them.

A

Remediation of them

29
Q

The contractors liability coverage must cover who before the work is completed? And who after the work is completed?

A

Before: the architect, the architects consultant, and the owner

After: The owner

30
Q

How much does the owners property insurance have to cover?

A

The contract sum, at least

31
Q

What type of property insurance the owner buy?

A

“All-risk”

32
Q

Who is responsible for the owners insurance deductibles?

A

The owner

33
Q

If a portion of work is in accordance with the contract documents, but still requested to be uncovered, what happened?

A

It change order is issued and the owner is responsible

34
Q

The contractor has to fix work not in accordance with the contract documents within ____ of final completion.

A

1 year of substantial completion

35
Q

The contractor does not fix work that is not in accordance with the contract documents, when he has to, what can the owner do?

A

Bill him

36
Q

The owner has the right to except work not in accordance with the contract documents, and may adjust ______ accordingly.

A

Contract sum

37
Q

Who pays the architect for correcting work when the contractor made a mistake in the field?

A

The contractor

38
Q

Payments not made on time are subject to…

A

Interest

39
Q

Owner/contractor cannot file claims after how long?

A

10 years from substantial completion

40
Q

If work is stopped for 60 days because of the owners fault, the contractor may terminate the contract within…

A

Seven days written notice

41
Q

What is a claim?

A

A demand from one party seeking money from another

42
Q

The initial decision maker has how many days to settle a claim by doing one of what five things?

A

10 days to…

  1. Request additional information
  2. Reject the claim
  3. Approve the claim
  4. Suggest a compromise
  5. Decide they are unable to settle the claim
43
Q

If a claim is against the contractor, the owner has to notify…

A

Their surety