PJM_A201_Articles_1_7 Flashcards
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What document defines the ‘rules’ or ‘terms and conditions’ for owner, architect, and contractor?
AIA A201 General Conditions
How is AIA A201 incorporated into agreements?
By reference into A101 (owner/contractor) and B101 (owner/architect)
Does anyone sign the A201 document?
No, it is incorporated by reference and not signed directly
What is the purpose of A201?
To define rights, responsibilities, and relationships of parties in construction
What documents are included in ‘contract documents’ per A201?
Owner/contractor agreement, A201, supplementary conditions, drawings, specs, addenda, and modifications
What is the difference between ‘the Work’ and ‘the Project’ in A201?
‘Work’ is contractor’s scope; ‘Project’ includes all work including that by owner or others
What are specifications in A201?
Written requirements for materials, workmanship, performance, etc.
What are instruments of service?
Architect’s and consultants’ drawings, specs, models, sketches
What is the contractor’s responsibility regarding site conditions?
They must visit the site and be familiar with conditions
What is the contractor NOT responsible for?
Ensuring documents comply with codes and laws (architect’s responsibility)
Are submittals contract documents?
No, they show how contractor will meet requirements
Who prepares the project schedule in A201?
The contractor
Can contractor blame missing specification for excluding a required item?
No, documents are complementary—required by one means required by all
Who secures building permits under A201?
The contractor, unless otherwise noted
Who can stop the work according to A201?
The owner, not the architect
What must the owner provide under A201?
Proof of funding, surveys, legal site description
What does Article 3.12 protect?
Architect, by stating submittal approval doesn’t relieve contractor of responsibility
What are three types of changes in the work?
Change Order, Construction Change Directive (CCD), Minor Change
What is a Change Order?
A change agreed upon by owner, architect, and contractor affecting cost/time
What is a Construction Change Directive?
A change ordered before agreement on time/cost adjustment
What is a Minor Change?
Change with no impact on cost or time, issued by the architect
What is the architect’s responsibility during CA per A201?
Administer contract, review payments, site visits, approve submittals
What does indemnification in A201 mean?
Contractor must protect owner/architect from third-party claims due to their negligence
What are subcontractors’ obligations under A201?
Bound by terms of main contract, owner/architect can object to them
