CDS - Misc 2

Question 1

Schedule of Services

Answer 1

Lists services architect will furnish if specifically designated. One of these is on-site representation.

Not to be confused with schedule of values, provided by the Contractor

Question 2

Probity

Answer 2

Reinforced by standard owner-architect agreement. Protection from third party claims

Question 3

Retainage vs Surety Bonds

Answer 3

Retainage gives the owner leverage to make the contractor finish the job and provides a reserve in case liens must be satisfied.

surety bonds guarantee the completion of the project, but by someone else if the contractor defaults

Question 4

Min clear floor space for one wheelchair

Answer 4

30” x 48”

Question 5

Occupant load factors are calculated based on …

Answer 5

EITHER net or gross floor area, depending on the occupancy

Question 6

General partnership

Answer 6

Bear responsibility for the actions of the other and their personal assets are vulnerable

(Think, marriage)

Question 7

Joint venture

Answer 7

Simply refers to how two or three offices temporarily organize to complete a project

Question 8

Limited liability company (LLC)

Answer 8

Best suited to minimize the individual liability of its owners

Question 9

Limited partnership

Answer 9

General partners (owners) are still financially responsible. It only have the liability to the extent of their investment.

Question 10

Sole proprietorship

Answer 10

Bears sole responsibility and unlimited liability. Personal property and assets are vulnerable

Question 11

Full wall schedule

Answer 11

Best way for a project manager to chart team tasks during a project. Involves everyone’s engagement

Question 12

Tort

Answer 12

A civil wrong resulting from negligence as opposed to a criminal act. I.e. Negligence of the architect

Question 13

Which types of business organizations limit an individuals liability to the amount they invested? Choose 3

• partnership
• corporation
• sole proprietorship
• LLC
• limited liability partnership
• disadvantaged business enterprise

Answer 13

1. LLC
2. Limited liability partnership
3. A corporation

Question 14

To prove negligence, you need these 4 things:

Answer 14

1. Duty
2. Breach
3. Cause
4. Damage

Question 15

MSDS stands for

Answer 15

Material safety data sheet

Question 16

Who prepares the owner contractor agreement?

Answer 16

The owner’s attorney

Question 17

A penalty clause should be accompanied with

Answer 17

A bonus clause provision

Question 18

Pro forms

Answer 18

Is an analysis of the costs and revenues projected for a potential project

Question 19

What type of contract would encourage the contractor to be the most efficient?

• cost plus fee
• cost plus fixed fee for overhead / profit
• fixed sum

Answer 19

Cost plus fixed fee for overhead and profit

Question 20

Ideal time to VE a project

Answer 20

In the initial planning stages

Question 21

A-302

Answer 21

Wall sections

Question 22

Vicarious Liability

Answer 22

Indirect liability imposed on a party

Question 23

Commonly excluded from an all-risk insurance policy?

Answer 23

Acts of war

Question 24

True or false

From GC’s perspective it is best if duration of activity is less than period between progress payments

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Force Majeure

Answer 25

Means greater force.

Used to describe situations that aren’t anyone’s fault (I.e hurricane)

Question 26

Joinder provisions

Answer 26

Prohibit parties other than those joined by the contract from being included under arbitration

Question 27

Sunk costs

Answer 27

Costs included prior to baseline date of life cycle cost analysis

Question 28

Contract time is measured in _____ days

Answer 28

Calendar days

Question 29

AIA C101 does ____ require liability insurance. It does require CA services

Answer 29

Does not require liability insurance

Question 30

How long should an architecture firm retain project records?

Answer 30

Until statute of repose period has ended. AIA advises keeping them for one year past the longest applicable date and then destroying theme

Question 31

What is a wythe

Answer 31

A continuous vertical section of a brick wall

Question 32

AIA B101 allows _____ days from the time CD’s are submitted to owner to go into bidding.

Answer 32

90 days. If prolonged, a revised construction cost estimate is required. (Volatility of the market)