Chap 1 – Intro

Question 1

When does construction contract administration begin and end?

Answer 1

…begins with the contract (when the agreement between the owner and contractor is executed)
….ends with final payment (when final payment is accepted by the contractor)
CAPG 1.1

Question 2

The success of the project is dependent on how well the participants understand their ___________ .

Answer 2

…. roles and responsibilities
CAPG 1.2.1

Question 3

A cooperative approach by team members typically results in a reduction in the number of ___________ .

Answer 3

…. contract modifications and claims
CAPG 1.2.2

Question 4

Obstacles to Working as a Team include:

Answer 4

• Adversarial relationships/personalities
• Incomplete or inaccurate contract documents
• Unreasonable schedule requirements
• Unplanned or inordinate number of changes to the project scope
• Labor issues
• Delays in product fabrication or delivery
• Poor communications
• Delays caused by ineffective management

CAPG 1.2.3

Question 5

The collaborative effort known as partnering is characterized by the concept that all parties to the contract have __________ .

Answer 5

….the same common goals.
CAPG 1.2.4

Question 6

Primary benefits of the partnering process include:

Answer 6

• Reduced litigation
• Lower cost overruns and delays
• Increased productivity and lower administrative costs
• Increased opportunity for innovation
• Increased opportunity for a financial success

CAPG 1.2.4

Question 7

Steps in the partnering process:

Answer 7

• Set ground rules for communication
• Establish how problems will be addressed
• Identify critical decision makers from each of the parties to the contract
• Often includes a mission statement for the project
• Often includes a written and signed pledge to work to resolve problems without conflict

CAPG 1.2.4

Question 8

T/F: Under the Partnering collaborative method, the terms and conditions of the contract are changed to reflect the process.

Answer 8

FALSE: Partnering does not change the terms and conditions of the contract.
CAPG 1.2.4

Question 9

Documents for the work to be performed are:

1) listed and enumerated in the agreement
2) referred to in the conditions of the contract.

What are these documents called?

Answer 9

….contract documents
CAPG 1.2.1

Question 10

Contract documents typically include the following: (3 categories)

Answer 10

1) Contracting Requirements
2) Specifications
3) Contract Drawings

CAPG 1.3.1

Question 11

The documents that comprise Contracting Requirements include:

Answer 11

• the agreement
• conditions of the contract (general and supplementary)
• revisions, clarifications, and modifications (addenda or change orders)

CAPG 1.3.1

Question 12

Contracting requirements and specifications are usually bound into the ______________.

Answer 12

….. project manual.
CAPG 1.3.1

Question 13

T/F: CSI prefers the term “drawings” rather than “plans”.

Answer 13

TRUE:
CAPG 1.3.1

Question 14

Resource drawings are furnished during the ______________ stage and generally show _______ .

Answer 14

…. procurement
…. Existing conditions and current construction circumstances such as roads, buildings, and previous construction.

CAPG 1.3.2.1

Question 15

T/F: Resource drawings are contract documents.

Answer 15

FALSE: Resource drawings are for reference only and are not contract documents
CAPG 1.3.2.1

Question 16

T/F: Contract drawings are those named in the agreement

Answer 16

TRUE:
CAPG 1.3.2.2

Question 17

T/F: Shop drawings, after approval by the A/E, become contract documents.

Answer 17

False: Shop drawings, are not contract documents and their approval does not waive requirements of the contract documents.
CAPG 1.3.2.3

Question 18

T/F: Coordination drawings, are contract documents, and as such require approval by the A/E.

Answer 18

FALSE: Coordination drawings are not contract documents , regardless of submission or approval by the A/E.
CAPG 1.3.2.4

Question 19

T/F: One of the most common uses of Record Documents is for concealed conditions and utility locations.

Answer 19

TRUE:
CAPG 1.3.2.5

Question 20

T/F: Record drawings are submitted through the contractor to the owner as a permanent record of the actual conditions of the completed work.

Answer 20

FALSE: They are submitted through the A/E to the owner.
CAPG 1.3.2.5

Question 21

Division 00 contains ____________ .

Answer 21

…. procurement and contracting requirements.
CAPG 1.3.3

Question 22

The specifications group of divisions is divided into what major subgroups?

Answer 22

• General Requirements Subgroup—Division 01
• Facilities Construction Subgroup—Divisions 02 through 19
• Facilities Services Subgroup—Divisions 20 through 29
• Site and Infrastructure Subgroup—Divisions 30 through 39
• Process Equipment Subgroup—Divisions 40 through 49

CAPG 1.3.3

Question 23

Division 01 specifies the general requirements consisting of administrative, procedural and temporary facility requirements that apply to the entire project.
Divisions 02 through 49 contain the “work results” sections generally consisting of materials, products, systems, or assemblies and their installation.

Answer 23

Indeed.
CAPG 1.3.3

Question 24

PART 1—GENERAL of a specification further defines and establishes administrative items that are outlined in ____________ .

Answer 24

….Division 01—General Requirements.
CAPG 1.3.3

Question 25

T/F: Specifications and standards by organizations such as ASTM, AASHTO, NEMA, etc become contract documents if they are referenced in the spec book.

Answer 25

TRUE:
CAPG 1.3.3

Question 26

T/F: Manufacturers develop data sheets that give specifics about their products. These likewise become incorporated into the contract documents.

Answer 26

FALSE: These data sheets are like shop drawings and are not contract documents
CAPG 1.3.3

Question 27

T/F: Addenda are issued to clarify, revise, add to, or delete information in the original procurement documents.

Answer 27

TRUE: Addenda modify original procurement docs, or previous addenda.
CAPG 1.3.4

Question 28

Typically, an addendum is issued when?

Answer 28

……prior to the receipt of bids or proposals.
CAPG 1.3.4

Question 29

T/F: Addenda items are contract documents.

Answer 29

TRUE: Addenda modify the contract documents; they are contract document revisions.
CAPG 1.3.4

Question 30

Under traditional project delivery, communications normally flow….

Answer 30

…. from the owner to the contractor through the A/E.
OR…
…. from the contractor to the owner through the A/E.
CAPG 1.4.1

Question 31

The A/E is responsible for: (name 6)

Answer 31

• Representing the owner during the construction stage
• Observing the work for conformance with contract requirements
• Observing project progress for review of contractor pay-apps
• Preparing and recommending contract modifications
• Attending project meetings
• Inspecting the project to determine substantial and final completion

CAPG 1.4.1

Question 32

the owner is typically responsible for:

Answer 32

• Making periodic payments to the contractor
• Approving contract modifications involving changes to contract time or price

CAPG 1.4.1

Question 33

The contractor / project manager responsibilities include: (name 10)

Answer 33

• Preparing pay-apps
• Administering subcontracts
• Purchasing
• Creating, and revising project schedules
• Attending project meetings
• Communicating with the A/E and subcontractors
• Preparing and responding to proposal requests
• Implementing a safety programs
• Requesting clarifications and interpretations of the contract documents
• Administering the submittal process

CAPG 1.4.1

Question 34

A common basis of payment for D-N-B projects is _______________ .

Answer 34

….cost of the work plus a fee, possibly with GMP.
CAPG 1.4.1

Question 35

T/F: When using CMc, the construction manager enters into separate contracts with multiple prime contractors.

Answer 35

TRUE
CAPG 1.4.2

Question 36

T/F: When using CMa, the owner enters into separate contracts with multiple prime contractors.

Answer 36

TRUE
CAPG 1.4.2

Question 37

T/F: When using CMa, the construction manager provides certain CCA functions.

Answer 37

TRUE
CAPG 1.4.2

Question 38

T/F: When using CMc, the construction manager acts as the contractor, the owner may retain the A/E for CCA services.

Answer 38

TRUE
CAPG 1.4.2

Question 39

Why can the distinction between CCA services and contractor project management services become blurred in a D-B contract?

Answer 39

…. because the design-builder may be providing both types of services.
CAPG 1.4.1

Question 40

T/F: In a design-build setting, the owner may need to provide some of the CCA services.

Answer 40

TRUE: …because the A/E works for the design-builder rather than the owner.
CAPG 1.4.3

Question 41

Under D-B project delivery, CCA provided by the owner could include:

Answer 41

• Observing the work for conformance with contract requirements
• Observing project progress for review of design-builder applications for payment
• Reviewing contract modifications

CAPG 1.4.3

Question 42

T/F: When the owner-build (O-B) project delivery method is utilized, the owner provides many of the contractor’s project management services, and a layer of management is eliminated.

Answer 42

TRUE:
CAPG 1.4.4

Question 43

T/F: Integrated project delivery (IPD) is characterized by collaborative contributions later in the construction phase.

Answer 43

FALSE: IPD requires early collaborative contributions during the design phase.
CAPG 1.4.5