ARE_Team_Roles_and_Responsibilities Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the purpose of the project authority matrix?
To outline which party has authority over specific project items, ensuring clarity on responsibilities.
When should the project authority matrix be reviewed?
At the preconstruction conference and documented in the meeting minutes.
In DBB, who is responsible for schedule and budget before construction begins?
The architect.
In DBB, who is responsible for schedule and budget during construction?
The contractor.
What is the architect’s construction phase role in DBB according to B101?
Evaluate work, advise owner, review submittals/pay apps, issue Certificate of Substantial Completion.
What document outlines consultant responsibilities in line with the architect’s scope?
C401 - Architect-Consultant Agreement.
What are contractor’s responsibilities per A101/A201?
Adhere to schedule, control means/methods/safety, submit pay apps, pay subs, follow contract docs.
What does hiring a construction manager (CM) help the owner with?
Offloading some of the owner’s responsibilities onto the CM.
In CMa (CM as advisor), what are the CM’s roles?
Advise on cost, schedule, constructability; owner acts on recommendations.
How is CM as agent (CMa) different from CMa as advisor?
Agent can act on owner’s behalf and may be the central contact between parties.
In CMc delivery, who acts as both CM and contractor?
The general contractor.
What is a key benefit of the CMc method?
Facilitates fast-tracking with early cost input and guaranteed max price (GMP).
When does the CM in CMc typically provide the GMP?
After design development, based on subcontractor bids.
What distinguishes design-build (DB) roles from DBB?
Architect and contractor are part of the same legal entity, reducing liability conflicts.
Why is submittal review easier in design-build?
Fewer adversarial dynamics; team members share common goals as one entity.
What is the structure of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)?
All primary participants form a single legal entity with shared goals and a multi-party agreement.
Why is there less need for formal pay app processes in IPD?
All parties are part of the same legal entity, reducing adversarial oversight.
What does the IPD agreement define?
Each party’s roles, rights, obligations, and liabilities.
Why should roles and responsibilities be revisited often?
To prevent team members from acting outside contractual or agreed boundaries.
What is a key practice to avoid architect liability regarding nonconforming work?
Ensure the owner is the only party authorized to accept nonconforming work.
In DBB and DNB, how are contracts typically structured?
Architect and contractor have separate contracts with the owner.
Why might an owner directly contract with a consultant?
They may have a preferred consultant such as a civil engineer.
What is a good practice before construction begins?
Periodically review contracts to confirm roles and scope align with delivery method.
