PJM_A101_Key_Articles

Question 1

What is the A101 contract used for?

Answer 1

Construction contracts with a stipulated sum, typically for large or complex projects.

Question 2

What documents are included in Article 1 of A101?

Answer 2

The agreement itself, architect’s drawings, specifications, addenda, A201 general conditions, Exhibit A (insurance/bonds), and E203 (BIM exhibit).

Question 3

What does Article 2 of A101 state?

Answer 3

The contractor shall fully execute the work described in the contract documents, unless noted as the responsibility of others.

Question 4

What does Article 3 of A101 specify?

Answer 4

The commencement date, substantial completion date, and that the schedule can only be changed by change order.

Question 5

What are the three ways to define the date of commencement under A101?

Answer 5

Date of agreement, date in notice to proceed, or a specific date.

Question 6

What is the definition of substantial completion in A101?

Answer 6

When the work is sufficiently complete for the owner to occupy or use for its intended purpose.

Question 7

Why is the substantial completion date important?

Answer 7

It starts project warranties and affects the statute of repose.

Question 8

What is specified in Article 4 of A101?

Answer 8

The stipulated contract sum, selected alternates, allowances, unit prices, and liquidated damages.

Question 9

What are alternates in Article 4?

Answer 9

Changes to the scope that may be accepted at the time of or after contract execution with specific prices.

Question 10

What are allowances in Article 4?

Answer 10

Estimated costs for undefined materials or scopes at the time of the contract.

Question 11

What are unit prices in Article 4?

Answer 11

Prices per unit of work for scopes with uncertain quantities, typically including all labor, materials, and overhead.

Question 12

What are liquidated damages in A101?

Answer 12

Optional penalties paid by the contractor for not achieving substantial completion on time.

Question 13

What must be done to incorporate all construction documents into the A101?

Answer 13

List them explicitly in Article 9 or in an attached exhibit to make them part of the agreement.