1
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Name three consultants that are typically licensed excluding MEP structural and civil
A
Landscape architect
Security consultant
Technology consultant
2
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According to the B101 what must happen so the architect can begin preparing schematic documents
A
The owner must approve preliminary design
3
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Who is responsible for coordinating the services provided by the owners consultants?
A
The owner and architect
4
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What three documents stipulate that an IDM is to be used in disputes
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A101
B101
A201
5
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Which documents state, directly or indirectly that the architect is not responsible for methods, sequences, procedures, or techniques
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A201
B101
6
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How many days does the owner have to respond to a contractor requesting important information necessary for the evaluation of a project?
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A201 states 15 days
7
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What three documents would be used if an owner hired a construction manager as constructor
A
A133
B133
A201
8
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If a contractor furnishes a substitution prior to bid how many days are required before the close of bid for the substitution to be reviewed
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10 days
9
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Ideally, when should a code consultant be brought in by the client for the project of a new office building?
A
Concept Design
10
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Balance sheets use what to calculate them and profit loss statements use what for calculations??? Rates or Ratios?
A
Profit/Loss = UNPO
Balance Sheets = RDCQ
Current
Quick
Debt to Income
Return on Equity
11
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What is a surety bond?
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A surety is a company that guarantees specific work to be completed by a contractor
12
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In terms of quality management name, two areas usually associated with preventative costs
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Education
Staff training
13
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Definition for a bid alternate
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Portion of work defined in the procurement documents for which separate pricing is to be identified by the bidders
14
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Allowance
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An amount of money or quantity of materials identified by bidders for work that is not included in the procurement documents
15
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What is used by contractors when submitting bids in order to manage risk?
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A contingency
16
Q
Typically equipment drawings would start with what suffix
A
Q
17
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What drawing suffix would Geotech drawings typically begin with?
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B
18
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Name some tools and owner can ask the bidders to include in the bid documents to avoid unwanted cost increases during construction
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Unit price
Bid alternate
Allowance
Cost plus
19
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During a review of construction documents, if a project manager notices conflicting information regarding codes for the life safety sheet which codes take precedent? 
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It depends architect should always design to the most stringent code restrictions
20
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What should be avoided to ensure prompt payments by clients name three items
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Sending Late invoices
Not following up on late invoices
Incomplete invoices
21
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Name three requirements in architecture firm could be forced to fulfill in order to offer it services to the public
A
Corporate ID number
Certificate of authorization
LLC certificate
22
Q
The general conditions of a contract for Construction require the contractors insurance policy to cover what four items
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Damages to vehicles
Bodily injury at site
Injuries or damage after Contractor has left
Workers comp compensation
23
Q
A cash flow statement does or does not contain information on cash equivalents?
A
CFS DOES show cash equivalents
24
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The general conditions for a contractor requires the contractors insurance to cover what four items
A
Damage to vehicles
Bodily injury from the site
Injury or property damage after
Contractor has left the site
Workers compensation
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In a project that’s in construction phase and architect and construction manager would be jointly responsible for what 3 items
Visiting and inspecting works on site
Certificate of payment
Substantial and final completion dates
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Contracts that are classified by the primary relationship between owner and contractor are called. What contracts?
Prime Contracts
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In a residential project, the architect refuses to assist the client and working with the contractor and subs which of the Architects duties has been neglected
Implied duties established by the architect conduct
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Who would most likely create a shoring plan?
Structural engineer
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If you have an ABI score of over 50 what does that represent?
Increased workflow from previous month
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Do architect fees affect project DELIVERY methods
No Arch fees doesn’t impact delivery methods. The much more important factors are schedule scope building quality risk and cost.
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As a small architectural business, what advantages do you get from using project cost accounting name three
Allocating resources, and management, accurate proposals
Helps to identify which projects are making money in, which are not
Shows the impact of each individual project to the company financial health
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If a client is shown to have unrealistic design and construction deadlines for a project, what are the two best ways to minimize risk to the architect?
Negotiate scope and schedule prior to establishing fees
Negotiate design and Construction schedule to establish feasibility
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What are the advantages of having an all risk insurance policy versus a specified risk policy name three?
All risk covers unforeseeable events
All risk covers more hazards than specified risk
All risk policy covers stored materials
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Record drawings are typically considered additional services yes or no?
Yes additional compensation is typically requested
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Name three items in architect and construction manager working together on a project would be responsible for?
Visiting the site
Certificate of payments
substantial and final completion
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Does the architect own the Construction drawings or just the ideas behind them?
The architect is not only deemed the author, but also the owner of the instruments of service, including drawings and specifications
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What are some common methods of firm can use to improve public relations
Writing technical articles for magazines, uncompleted projects
Press releases
Organizing seminars or workshops
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What are revenue bonds describe
Their bonds issued by governments to finance facilities for revenue producing public enterprise
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What types of incidents does personal injury insurance cover?
Slander, Libel, Defamation
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If an owner decides to use fast track construction so that numerous building elements can be simultaneously fabricated, what delivery method would make the most sense
Multiple Prime….. this method allows one building element to be finished while another is still being designed.
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An architecture firm with studio organization that are dedicated to different building types. What are the following advantages to this type of organization?
Better communication
Group thinking and teamwork
Daily contact with design and production teams
Easy to share ideas and problems of as a group
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Professional liability insurance typically covers what types of events list three
Negligence
Property damage caused by Architect dwgs
Errors in specifications or drawings
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In the eyes of the government for taxing purposes, what does the term improvements mean regarding a site or project?
Any change in a project or site that increases its value or extends its life is considered an improvement
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What three contracts may be used with integrated project delivery method
B195
C195
C191 (IPD multiparty agreement)
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What is document C191 used for
IPD multiparty agreement
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Cost plus fee with a guaranteed maximum price has one major advantage to the client. What is it?
If construction costs are lower than anticipated, the client can save lots of money potentially
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Which method of establishing construction cost is more transparent cost plus fee or fixed price methods
Cost plus fee is more transparent
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What two things can an architect do to be protected from third-party claims during construction
Avoid giving instructions on construction means and methods to the contractor
Avoid language in the contract that make the architect responsible for supervision or management
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Define net profit based on revenue
revenue minus consultant fee minus reimbursable expenses
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Explain in detail what accrual basis accounting consists of. Described two elements.
Uses double entry bookkeeping on a journal which is posted to a ledger
Revenues and expenses are grouped separately for auditing and review
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An owner terminated a contract with an architect due to financial reasons but wishes to start up the project again with a different architect. What are three permitted actions the architect can take regarding copyright
The architect can transfer /grant a copyright to the owner
The architect can charge the owner a fee and then grant them copyright the license
The owner can withhold the copyright and refuse to grant the license
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What specifically are general obligation bonds used for name three things
They can finance the acquisition of public capital facilities
They can finance the construction of public facilities
They can finance the purchase of REAL property
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What could an architecture firm propose to increase productivity and job satisfaction?
Employee stock ownership plan
Quality control circle
Establish study groups for projects
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To find out what a percentage of a percentage is, what would be the proper mathematics
You would take the smaller percentage and multiply it by the larger percentage
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Define net multiplier in terms of formula
Break even rate by the opposite of target profit percentage
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Net Fee (Revenue Projection) formula is???
Fees Billed - Outside Consultants
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Describe builders risk insurance and what does it cover and who is it usually taken out for
Builders risk insurance covers damage to the building during the course of construction. Builders risk insurance can be purchased by the contractor or the owner depending on how the contract is written.
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A potential client has requested an architect designed the first of several hotels which factors should the architect consider when deciding on fees
Client Type
Project delivery method
Standard of care expectations
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A midsize firm wants to streamline production of construction documents, name, three actions that might help the firm achieve this
Quality control, checklist
One person coordinating documents
Use accepted standards of practice
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What accounting statement typically provides the net worth of an architectural business
A balance sheet
61
What are four ethical standards related to the public an architect should apply
Uphold the law in their profession
Render public interest service
Be involved with civic activities
Improve public appreciation for architecture
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What document would best describe a firm’s financial health for a given month?
Profit loss statement
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If the principle of an office determines overhead rate is too high, what actions might they take to lower overhead?
Increase the utilization rate
Relocate to a smaller office
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Name architectural basic services out of the following items measured drawings programming elements post occupancy evaluation
None of the above
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According to the McLarney curve in IPD, what phase of the project requires the least amount of staffing, criteria, design, detailed design, implementation, document or construction
Construction.. according to the McLarney curve earlier phasing should take more of the time
I love you Daddy 
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According to the A201 general conditions of the contract, who should the contractors commercial liability coverage also include
The owner of the Architects consultants in the architect
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Which of the following items are not part of a phase deliverable checklist? Dimension plans scale drawings, typical wall sections, obtaining owners authorization to proceed with DD phase
Obtaining the owners authorization to proceed
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What is the distribution of percentages for all five phases of a project?
Schematic Design
15%
Design Development
20%
Construction Documents
40%
Bidding
5%
Construction Administration
20%
15-20-40-5-20
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The roof of an architectural firms office fails in a storm a firm must close for a week to repair damage name two types of insurance that would cover the losses, including revenue and production time
Commercial property insurance
Business income insurance
70
If a project manager agrees to lower a balcony guard rail, 1 inch below code requirements what are three options the project architect should take
Notify the building inspector
refused to proceed with the change
Advise the office principle against the decision
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Name three ethical standards that relate to obligations to the profession of architecture
Promote the integrity of architecture
ensure employees conform to the code of Ethics
honesty and fairness
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What are the three main main drivers for creating a marketing plan for an architecture firm
Location of the firm
Budget available for marketing
The type of projects the firm would like to specialize in
73
Describe the difference between a balance sheet and a profit loss statement
A balance sheet will state what do you own at the moment and who do you owe money to at the moment? A profit loss statement will show. Did you make money or lose money this month
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Explain in detail what a multi prime contract is otherwise known as MPC or a prime professional??
A multi prime set up is used by an owner that is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to construction. It allows the owner to have maximum amount of control over their project and they hire subcontractors directly under their supervision.
75
A bidder contact the owner to propose a cost saving substitution for mechanical equipment stating he has a strong relationship with a particular manufacturer. What is the proper decision for an architect to take to not show favoritism
Issue addendum to identify an additional approved manufacturer?
76
At what phase of a project does a Structural Engineer develop load calculations and size members
Designed development
77
Define what it means to have a duty to another party??
Having a duty to another party means acting on behalf of another in their best interest and providing them with a standard of care
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When would an architect issue a supplemental instruction and what is it?
An architect issues a Supplemental Instruction (ASI – Architect’s Supplemental Instruction) when they need to clarify or modify the construction documents but the change does NOT affect the contract sum (cost) or contract time (schedule).
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With design negotiate build, how is the Contractor selected?
The owner and architect select potential contractors to negotiate for the project
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What is a main driving factor for design negotiate build?
Quality because the architect gets to handpick the contractor
81
Cost plus fee is also referred to as what
Time and materials
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What is the definition of allowance?
It’s a line item in the contractors schedule of values that provides a monetary value for a scope that is undecided at the time of bidding
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What specifically is a bid alternate?
A portion of work identified in the bidding phase that will be identified separately. It can either be an ad alternate or a deductible alternate which would either add or deduct from the base bid.
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Bid Form
Is a document provided by the contractor and given to the owner, which includes total cost of a project and may also include qualifications
85
What is the value based selection?
It has to do with when a owner selects a contractor for multiple criteria and decisions having to do with qualifications schedule and experience
86
What is the main goal of value analysis or value engineering?
The goal is to get higher quality materials for the same cost or get the required performance for a lower cost
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What type of an element should be included in conversation at a preconstruction meeting
Standard responses for requests for information RFI responses
88
A project architect and client are engaged in contract negotiations. The project architect suggested to the AIA forms of agreement. The client asks why those forms should be used instead of other standard contracts.
The forms assist in coordination when using additional AIA forms of agreements
89
An architect observes nonconforming fire, stopping at a construction site while on a routine visit the architect rejects the work based on the A2 01 general conditions how should the cost to correct the work be handled who absorbs the cost
The contractor
90
What is a terminology that should be excluded from owner contractor agreements having to do with existing conditions which contain absolute language
The architect should not provide as built drawings of an existing building as this is an example of absolute language which is typically considered to be above me on the typical standard of care. Instead of using the term as built use the term record drawings should be used.
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Where in a guaranteed maximum price would an alternate be listed under what category?
Contract sum is the line item an alternate would be included within
92
An owner asked their architect what constitutes the official start of construction per the a 201 what is required to constitute commencement
A notice to proceed
93
What is the reason for IDM within contract documents?
To prevent dispute that slow down the construction process and turn into litigation
94
An employee has recently been promoted and is now responsible for responding to RFP’s. What four factors should be reviewed for risk when responding.
Location, client, scope, and project type
95
Cost plus fee is also referred to as what
Time and materials
96
An architect is preparing an agenda for a preconstruction meeting with the owner and Contractor. Name four elements that should be included in the agenda
Payment app procedure
Scheduling site observations
Separate contracts by owner
Submittal schedule
97
Four bids are received from invited contractors what are the next steps an architect Should do to review and evaluate the bids.
Create a comparative spreadsheet
98
During the preconstruction phase for a privately funded hotel and owner receives several statements of qualifications from prospective contractors what three criteria areas should be used in evaluating the contractors
Required bond security
Insurability
Financial capacity 
99
What is the proper procedure if a contractor provides work that is not conforming with construction documents, but the owner wants to accept it at substantial completion what happens?
The architect should note the non-conforming work as an exception to the substantial completion as approved by the owner
100
Which party to the contract is responsible for ordering and scheduling testing of building materials like framing, electrical concrete, etc.
Contractor
101
How long does an architect have to approve a contractor’s application for payment and how long does the architect have to reject an application for payment? Also, how long does an architect have to approve a consultant invoice?
Seven days contractor
10 days consultant
102
What does a contractors licensing bond protect against?
It insures the contractor should construction laws be broken
103
Describe a Pert construction chart
A per chart is a network diagram that uses boxes and nodes to represent tasks
104
If the owner provides an incorrect survey drawing to an architect with the property line rendered incorrectly, the owner, then directs their surveyor to revise the drawings to correct the site boundaries, but this causes issue with the permanent building location. What are the four owner responsibilities as a result of this error.
Revised survey to the architect
written notice of the error to the architect
Coordinate the surveyor & arch
Approve additional services to aor
105
In order to maximize material efficiency for the project, for what should AOR recommend?
A construction waste management plan
106
If asbestos is found on a job site, what should the architect recommend?
The architect should recommend developing an asbestos containing material removal remediation (ACM) plan
107
Describe the difference between an alternate and an allowance
An alternate can either be an ad alternate or a deduct alternate, and it specifically regarding on the initial base bid amount
An allowance is a separate pricing and line item that is not included in the bid but money that is set aside
108
What is the percentage breakdown of the five construction development phases?
15 – 20 – 40 – 5 – 20
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If an electrical spark ignite sawdust within a building which party is responsible to cover this incident with their insurance
Owner’s property insurance
110
What year was the AIA created?
1857
111
What state was the first state to govern architecture and what year?
Illinois 1897
112
An architect has agreed to doing a post occupancy survey for a project. What two items should he be looking for?
Identifying non-conforming elements
Identifying warranty items
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What document is a contractor required to provide to the architect prior to issuing a the release of retainage payment
Special warranty information
114
What should an architect request before issuing certificate of substantial completion?
The architect should request the consultant provide their individual substantial of completion forms
115
What is the purpose of building commissioning and what should the architect check for?
The purpose of building commissioning is to make sure systems are functioning properly
Architect should test for testing schedule and performance criteria
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If parties of a contract are unable to come to an agreement or resolution what is the next step for a disagreement unless otherwise noted in the contract
If not, otherwise noted in the contract and both parties are not willing to resolve. The issue. Litigation is the only result.
117
When should energy systems be tested in terms of issuing substantial completion documentation
After installation, but before substantial completion
118
In a general partnership, do you pay taxes as a proportion of your ownership in the company or just individual taxes?
You pay taxes on personal income as a percentage of your ownership in the general partnership
119
When you are providing someone something a value and they are doing the same like time or money what is it called?
Consideration
120
PROFIT =
REVENUE MINUS EXPENSES
121
What happens when utilization drops?
Profit Drops
122
What happens if overhead rises?
Break even cost rises
123
What elements improve profit???
High utilization
Low overhead
124
Describe don’t define Break Even Rate?
It’s when Revenue equals expenses
125
Owner Architect agreement B101 defines what?
Scope and Liability
126
What phase of a project are specifications developed
Design development
127
In which IPD phase do you “begin to” create performance specifications?
Criteria design
128
In what IPD phase do you issue substantial completion and final completion documents?
Implementation/ Construction phase
129
In what IPD phase do you developed concept ideas into constructible forms and conduct detailed code analysis for compliance?
Detailed design
130
In what IPD phase do you prepare a design schedule and identify sustainability goals?
Conceptualization
131
In what IPD phase do you finalize the BIM model and specifications?
Detailed Design
132
If an owner asks the architect and design bid build to sub devise a meeting room, adding doors, ceiling types, power locations, electrical, and HVAC to capture the new scope. Contractor will need revised drawings once the owner approves the change. What record documents will the architect need to review?
The change order
Supplemental drawings
Products submittals
133
What is the difference between implementation document phase and implementation construction phase in IPD
Implementation document phase is the finalization of construction documents for citi submittal, and the construction phase is actually fabricating building and changing from target value design to cost tracking
134
If Bidding is completely removed from a comparison between CMC and IPD which delivery method should u choose???
IPD. CMC still bids a project but just during DD
135
CCDDC
Conceptualization
Criteria Design
Detail Design
Document
Construction
136
Breakdown IPD into three different buckets early middle late???
🟢 Early
• Conceptualization
• Criteria
🟡 Middle
• Detailed Design
🔵 Late
• Implementation Docs
• Construction
137
Forget all other IPD phases explain CCDDC
Conceptual criteria, detail document construction
Crazy Calvin does double clits
138
List what each IPD phase keywords are associated with that phase
Conceptualization
Criteria
Detail design
Documents
Construction
CONCEPTUALIZATIO…….Go or no go project feasible
CRITERIA ……..Performance goals systems Target Value Design, spec development
Detail D….Clashes and coordination solving
Documentation …..Permitting and drawings
CONSTRUCTION ……Building
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In IPD explain CONCEPTUALIZATION
why/what/Go/NoGo
goals
high-level scope
Team selection OAC
Rough cost modeling
Strategy not design
140
In IPD explain
CRITERIA DESIGN
Performance
Program
Site analysis
Preliminary systems
Target Value Design begins
Early BIM use starts
Specs started
141
In IPD explain
DETAILED DESIGN
Fully coordinated design
Clash Detection
BIM heavily used + integrated
systems finalized
TVD ongoing
BIM + specs completed
constant collaboration
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In IPD explain
CONSTRUCTION
Build
Fabrication + construction
Ongoing team coordination
Cost tracking vs target
GC engaged day 1 fewer surprises
reduced change orders
143
In IPD explain
CLOSEOUT
Commissioning
Turnover (Manuals/Record Dwgs
Post-occupancy evaluation
Lessons learned
144
In which contract does the definition of a change order reside. In which document is the actual change order
A201 general conditions
G701
145
Contractor accelerates work without approval. What’s the issue w payment?
Payment is Not guaranteed
146
Liquidated damages apply when ?
When the Contract specifies them
147
Contractor claims delay due to unclear drawings. First evaluation step should be ?
Review contract documents
148
Contractor proceeds with known drawing discrepancy without notifying architect. Who owns the Liability?
Contractor
149
Shop Drawings are produced by whom?
Contractor produced
150
Architect approved shop drawing w errors who’s responsible ?
Shared responsibility Arch/GC
151
If the project is over budget, what can you do?
Reduce scope or absorb loss
152
Architect approves submittal that clearly conflicts with CDs. Contractor builds accordingly. Owner discovers issue.
Who is MOST liable?
Shared liability AOR & GC
153
Contractor identifies discrepancy but chooses interpretation that benefits them without RFI.
Result?
General Contractor liable
154
Fast-track project with incomplete documents leads to increased RFIs and coordination issues.
Primary financial Risk?
uncompensated effort
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Architect approves a submittal that deviates from CDs without noticing. Contractor builds it.
Who is MOST responsible?
Shared liability AOR & GC
156
Contractor identifies a discrepancy but proceeds without RFI using their own interpretation.
Result?
Contractor Liable
157
Architect issues Supplemental Instruction that increases cost.
Payment?
Not guaranteed until formalized
158
Architect misses consultant error during coordination.
To owner, liability is
Architect only or Architect then Consultant
Architect, then pursue consultant
159
Architect reviews means/methods and suggests changes that fail.
Liability is w who?
Architect
160
CCD issued, work completed, cost still disputed.
Payment is ?
Guaranteed
161
The contractor submits a pay application that includes work not yet completed. What should the architect do?
Certify only the portion of work completed
162
A contractor submits an early proposed change to the schedule of values. Why should the architect be concerned with this proposed revision?
An early change to the schedule of values in a project can result in an overpaid contractor
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Division 00 Specifications??
Owner–Contractor Agreement
Instructions to Bidders
General & Supplementary Conditions
164
Division 01 Specifications???
Submittal procedures
Substitutions
Quality control
Temporary facilities
Closeout
165
Division 02 Specifications??
Existing Conditions
Demolition
Site prep
Hazardous materials
166
Division 03 Specifications?
Concrete
Structural scope clarity
Coordination with structural engineer
167
Division 07 Specifications?
Thermal and Moisture barrier
Roofing
Waterproofing
Air barriers
168
Division 08 Specifications??
Openings
Doors windows glazing
169
Division 09 Specifications??
Finishes
Allowances
Substitutions
Owner expectations vs specs
170
Division 21-23?
21MEP Fire suppression
22: Plumbing
23: HVAC
171
Which party issues, a construction change directive
Depending on a 201 general conditions, the architect or the owner
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Name the most important specification sections in project management??
00 – Sign Contracts
01 – Procedures Rules
02 – Existing Demo
03 – Concrete
04 - Masonry /Brick. (B)
05 - Metal (M)
06 - Wood (W)
07 – Wrap Building /Roof
08 – Openings Drs/Wdws
09 – Finishes /pretty
21–23 – MEP Fire/Water/Air
173
Contracts and Bidding is what Division??
Division 00
174
Temporary structures and fencing trailers etc is what Division?
Division 01
175
Closeout Documents are in Division??
Division 01
176
Funny mnemonic for Division sections?
Owner signs contracts 00
Owner makes rules 01
Owner bulldoze site 02
Owners pours concrete 03
Lay the brick masonry 04
Sharpen the metal 05
Chop the wood 06
Owner wraps building w raincoat 07
Owner cuts doors windows 08
Owner makes it look pretty 09
Owner adds fire water air 21-23
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Verify difference between Division 00 and Division 01??
Division 00 = BEFORE construction
• Contracts
• Bidding
• Agreements
👉 “Paper gets signed here”
⸻
⚙️ Division 01 = DURING construction
• Submittals
• Temporary facilities
• Closeout
• Procedures
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If a bid alternate is proposed what specification division should it fall under??
Division 00.
179
Regarding specifications if there’s an issue before Construction starts, what division will it fall under if it’s after Construction starts what division will it fall under?
Before Division 00
After Division 01
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If there is an issue with the window flashing, what division in the specifications would it fall under?
Division 07 because it’s waterproofing
181
A contractor submits a substitution that meets performance but alters appearance. What governs the decision process?
Division 01
182
A contractor submits a product substitution after bidding that meets performance but reduces long-term durability. The specifications are silent on substitutions. What governs the architect’s response?
Architect’s judgment of design intent
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A school building is being publicly bid and has 5 alternates. By law, the lowest bidder will be awarded the job.
What is the owner's obligation in regards to awarding the contract?
Award the contract to the bidder with the lowest base bid, including chosen alternates
184
An architect is in the early stages of a new preschool project. They've never worked with this client in the past.
What actions can be taken during the programming phase to ensure quality management?
Benchmarking Tour
Teaming
Phasing
Consensus Review
185
 What entity handles alleged ADA violations
Department of Justice
186
Name three zoning regulations that might constrain a building on a specific project site
Historic preservation
Building setback
Building Signage
187
In the Architects cost of work estimate name three items that are included
Construction Cost
Overhead
Profit
188
Where would supplementary conditions be located within the project manual?
Under Architects responsibilities
189
Name four elements that can be found in the specifications
Window treatment
Seismic information
Liquidated Damages
Soil Borings
190
Name three elements that might be discussed when a project has been put out to public bid at a meeting with perspective bidders?
Owner budget
Owner feedback received
Required approvals by AHJ
191
How does a firms completion of a schematic design set help prepare the firm for development and further refinement in the design process for future projects?
facilitates collaborative, firm wide design, goals, and approaches
192
If the owner terminates the contractor for convenience, the contractor is entitled to:
Payment for work completed + reasonable overhead/profit
193
Site Visit Responsibility
How often is the architect required to be on site?
Periodically
194
Who holds the contract with subcontractors?
Contractor
195
Who does the contractor indemnify?
Owner and architect
196
The owner fails to pay the contractor repeatedly. What is the contractor’s remedy?
Stop work after notice
197
Under A201 what can the architect do unilaterally?
Issue a minor change with no cost/time impact
198
The architect certifies a pay application. Later, defective work is discovered in that portion. Who’s responsible ?
Contractor remains responsible
199
An architect notices unsafe scaffolding during a site visit but does not report it. A worker is injured.Who’s responsible
Contractor
200
A contractor submits shop drawings with incorrect dimensions. The architect approves them. The work is built incorrectly. Who’s responsible?
Contractor
201
Name four key aspects of a design team collaboration agreement between companies
Exclusivity
Obligations
Terms
Proprietary Information
202
When an owner requests bid alternates be provided at the time of bidding is this additional service services or basic services?
Basic Services
203
Using BM technology impacts project, DELIVERY and what three phases typically?
SD fee increases
DD fee increases
CD fee decreases
204
Would a Weather event typically result in a change order
No typically a contractor should price in a certain amount of Weather events
205
Once the design of a project has been completed in architect asks for a structural engineers, Cad files. If the C401 has been used who owns the copyright to those drawings now.?
Structural Engineer
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An architect is assembling contract documents, and a project manual. The project will be competitively bid name four documents that will be included in both the manual and the contract document packages.
General conditions
Owner contractor agreement
Specifications
Supplementary conditions
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Out of three meetings. Design review meeting, meeting to resolve design issues and kickoff, which one would be best to have in person
The kickoff meeting allows for a face-to-face interaction of key team members, and sub consultants
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An architect has shared a preliminary design concept with a client telling the client drawings would be issued within a week and owners representative visits the site and verbally directs the contractor to start framing. At next site visit, architect issues, a change order to the contractor for the work, but there’s a mistake in what the owners rep directed the contractor to do who is responsible for this mistake.
The Contractor per A201. Changes in WORK are only executed through change order construction change, directive or ASI.
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In which document does it define the relationship that a consultants will be retained by the architect
The B101 defines consultants retained by the architect
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Name three plausible options if a proposed renovation comes in with all bids over budget by 15%
Architect redesigns to meet budget
Architect and owner amend the contract to reflect a higher budget
Owner finds more financing and selects the second lowest bidder
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An owner has engaged a contractor in a cost plus fixed fee delivery method what’s the main purpose for doing this?
To limit the scope of the project
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An owner hires, an architect to design an elementary school in design bid build CDs are done and bids come in over budget. School must be redesigned and rebid who pays for the acoustical consultant time during the redesign.
The acoustical consultant pays for his portion of redesign out-of-pocket
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An architect identified three of the four shaft walls properly, but left one unmarked building. Inspector expressed concern. The shaft wall in question wasn’t rated. Contractor was unable to confirm if the wall was rated inspector required contractor to open up the wall and confirm the wall was rated which it was who is most likely to pay for the cost of demolishing and rebuilding
The owner
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A sophisticated lighting control system in a new office building goes bad two years after substantial completion product warranty covers lighting equipment, but not the labor involved to replace it. Owner asks the contractor to come back and provide the labor to fix the system but Contractor declines what is the most likely action for the owner?
Contact his lawyer, and advise whether to pursue a claim against the general contractor will be worth the effort
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What is the formula for photovoltaic lifecycle cost assessment?
PV = FV
(1+R) *n
PV = present value (today’s dollars)
• FV = future cost
• r = discount rate
• n = number of years
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Which project DELIVERY method requires drawings and specifications with the most fine grain of detail
Design bid build
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What is a TPI??
A Target Price Incentive (TPI) is a contract pricing method used in IPD and design-build) to motivate cost control and efficiency by sharing financial risk and reward between the owner and contractor.
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Name two elements that are true regarding meeting minutes??
They’re considered business records
Any involved parties can revise them
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During which phase of the project is the roof pitch and slope defined
Early schematic design
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In a standard design bid build DELIVERY format who legally issues the drawing for bid?
Legally the owner is the one who solicit the bids.
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Two different finish quality levels will be provided to perspective buyers of a residential property. The materials have not yet been selected. How would the architect issue these pricing differences?
they would be issued as an allowance when a material is not yet selected. It is considered an allowance.
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An owner declared a contractors installation of drywall to be in adequate and ordered him to have it redone. What are the next steps in architect should take??
Per A201 If there was a dispute about the drywall being an adequate an architect would get involved as the IDM but there is no dispute listed, so the owner has the right to carry out the work on his own by selecting a new contractor
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Explain a  stipulated sum contract payment in detail
A stipulated sum payment is used after a competitively bid project. The bid price will not change, but the contractors profit or loss will be dependent on the final cost.
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An inexperienced owner would like to sign just one prime contract to design a soccer practice facility. Which contract should they sign name two?
Design Build
CMC
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An architect and his consultants designed a retail store specifically for a Tenant. That tenant then subletted the office space out to a third-party who ended up, suing the consultants for unusual solar heat gain. What would be the consultant argument or response to this lawsuit?
They are protected from the sub Tenant due to privity and the fact they don’t hold a contract with the sub tenant.
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If an owner wants to use a specific manufacturing specialist during construction along with his local contractor, what is the best delivery option?
Multi Prime
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Which mechanical system avoids the need for a chimney name 4 systems
Active chilled beams
Closed loop heat pump
Packaged terminal unit
Through wall unit
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In a design bid delivery format who approves the contractors application for payment
The architect approves it on the owners behalf
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In what phase of a design is value engineering the most valuable to a project
Programming
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On a construction manager as advisor project who provides the cost estimate
The construction manager
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An owner decides to renovate a historic house into a sustainable shop. What two items would the architect want to prioritize?
Visibly hide a ramp to allow for main entrance to be accessible
Specify a high efficiency geothermal heat pump
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Can a contractor bill an owner for a partially completed foundation wall?
Yes, as long as they bill for a proportion completed in the architect, can confirm that aligns with the invoice
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If it’s 11 months beyond an agreed-upon CD completion date architect is non-responsive, but the MEP consultant has been responsive after notifying the architect in writing then terminating the contract. What can the owner do? Moving forward?
The owner may hire a second architect to finish the project and will be able to use the first Architects drawings, including the work of the first MEP consultant
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Name three elements that have fueled advancements in sustainable design strategies and technologies?
Evidence-based design
Increased energy costs
Energy codes
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Explain what Transit-Oriented Design (TOD) is?
Transit-Oriented Design (TOD) iss an urban planning approach that concentrates housing, jobs, and amenities within a walkable distance of high-quality public transit, so people can live, work, and move around without relying on cars.
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A construction manager is hired to advise a large company during the initial design phase of a complex facility. The manager coordinates Construction trades for the project. The construction manager services are provided for a fixed fee name the DELIVERY format that that’s being used.
CM Agent
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Which parties have authorization to make changes to the contract value in a project?
Only the Owner. Architects and contractors can propose selections, but they cannot alter the value without the owners approval.
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If a general contractor proposes a substitution for a new kind of roofing material, but the material does not meet the Architects specifications. What should the architect do?
Provide written documentation explaining concerns about the material
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Define what the terms trade bidding or sub bidding refer to?
They referred to a CMC delivery method when the general is engaged early on helping devise and adjust pricing to fit budget after DD is when the GMP is established using bids from different subs or trades
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The standard B101 contract contains what three elements
Owners responsibilities
The Architects fee
reimbursable
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Which document empowers the initial decision decision-maker
B101
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Name three elements that a contingency intends to cover for a contractor
Contractor errors
Contractor pricing mistakes
Dispute resolution items
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How should an architect manage client expectations
Monitor client objectives
Tracking required services
Management of communication
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When reviewing submittals, the architect is responsible for what three items as a part of design intent
Material
Finishes
Code Compliance (VOCs)
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Name three architectural responsibilities prior to project completion
Final inspection
Final change order review
Final application for payment
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Which part of the contract documents would communicate the type and quality of building components and systems. Bid instructions subcontractor drawings, construction documents, specifications?
Specifications
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Provide a statement that best summarizes a process based system of quality management
A process based system of quality management incorporates reviews in every step of the documentation phase
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What agency should you refer to for multifamily residential design and construction requirements for accessibility?
The fair housing act
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What does the architectural barriers act apply to?
Buildings funded with federal money
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Is a bid analysis considered additional services?
No, under the B101 it’s included in basic services
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Does the architect manage or coordinate with the owners consultants?
Per B101 the architect coordinates with owners consultants we do not manage them
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Which party identifies the procurement and delivering method for a project
The owner
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Per the A201 if testing is performed and work is found to be in compliance who covers the cost of the testing. What about if the work is not in compliance
Owner
General contractor
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Does the architect direct testing that is to be done on a construction site?
No, the architect does not direct or coordinate testing, although they may be present to observe
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Who bears the cost of routine testing on a job site for the A201
The Contractor
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What is a main goal of the international green construction code?
Establishing high standards of conservation of water, construction materials, and energy
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Name four elements regarding procedures and administrative protocols. The architect should include division one in the specifications.
Record drawing requirements
Payment forms
Submittal quantities
shop drawing format
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Name four common ways an architect can charge for Services
Monthly based on hours
Percentage of completion
Milestones
Retainers
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During the construction of a hotel, a concrete subcontractor damages trees that were recently planted by a landscape subcontractor according to the A201 who is responsible for the damages
The general contractor is responsible for any damages subcontractors may cause
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 think of a standard logic question for example, if you have an efficiency level room, a one bedroom and a two bedroom with random occupancies and the question mentions a redesign required for egress, which would be the most logical room to require a redesign, and why
Double room due to the largest egress requirements
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What is the best type of chart for simple scheduling methods specifically for medium sized projects
A Gantt chart otherwise known as a bar chart
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Name two effective methods of reducing noise in a new development adjacent to a freeway
Sound barriers
Vegetated berm
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Which document guidelines, the procedures and coordination elements between the owners consultants and the architect
B101
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In the code of ethics, if an architect wants to start their own firm, what must they provide when showing projects other colleagues have been involved in?
Professional recognition of other colleagues or companies engaged in a project is required by the ethics council
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There are four common fee structures used by an architect name them
Percentage of completion
Retainers
Milestones
Monthly based on hours
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Assume the Construction on a project will be 50% of the total time it takes to draw the project. With this being said, how would this impact the percentage breakdown from a standard project?
If the vast majority of the time for a project is in construction when dealing with construction administration, you would look for hints like costs per week as trick questions in the exam
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Which three elements should be completed before the final design of a new housing development
Performance criteria systems
Structural system selected
Civil insight, design parameters
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Name four items that an architect can use in preparation for changes to the project scope during design and construction phases
Written approval
value engineering studies
Record meetings with audio or video
Make sure all parties understand the scope of work
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Which AIA document is called the Keystone document or the umbrella because it is referred to by so many other documents
A201 General Conditions
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After the owner Contractor and architect agree on a major change in the work, which party prepares the change order in which document is this noted in
Architect
A201
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Is it additional services for the architect to make determinations in the event of unforeseen conditions as stated in A201
The contractor will notify the architect. The architect will investigate and determine if an adjustment in contract time or sum is required.
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How many days until a project should an architect expect to obtain a permit if SD, DD and CD are all 10 days, bidding is 20 days and permitting is 30 days???
60. Bidding is irrelevant
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Elaborate on the difference between a bid alternate and bid alternatives and what does the B101 say about them? Basic or Additional Services
A bid alternate is considered a basic service bid alternatives or multiple bid packages is considered an additional service
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Is making a physical model considered additional services
Typically, no, but it can be considered a reimbursable line item
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If a general contractor for a large housing project goes bankrupt in the middle of construction and the project contract required a performance bond who finishes the project
A Surety would either step in and complete the project by another contractor or provide the funds to do so
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What type of a bond guarantees an owner that a contractor will enter into contract if they are the winning bidder
Bid Bond
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An independent cost estimator expects a project to come in 10% more than the client’s budget, which should be the first step the architect takes
Organize a meeting with the client to review project, scope, schedule, and quality criteria
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An architect contracts with an environmental engineer name two things the engineer is responsible for under the contract to the architect
Providing drawings and specifications to the architect
Recommending surveys tests or investigations
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A city recently adopted an ordinance that requires buildings to include certain sustainable design elements. What should the architect do to comply with this ordinance?
Contact the city to discuss how the firm may best comply with the ordinance
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At what point in the project timeline is the cost of Construction established for a design build project
Prior to commencement of design
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Name four items that are essential when reviewing a project’s constructibility
Site selection
Scope limitation
Local building climate
Building systems 
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Out of these four services, which one is considered a basic service? Value analysis…. cost estimate….feasibility studies….lifecycle cost estimate…
Cost Estimate
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What are the parameters of design team must use to ensure compliance with performance codes?
Must be able to identify appropriate means of testing and justifications to confirm good performance
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An owner initiates a complete interior office renovation. They’ve owned an occupied the building for 20 years but desire a better functioning space for the workers name building studies that should be completed.
Building square footage
Code compliance
Operational functionality
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Name three statements that are true about building information, modeling impact on cost estimations
Cost of work estimates are more automatic when the model is accurate
Bim objects can be linked to cost information to generate cost estimates
Bim allows for complete integration of information can you scoot over a tiny bit? 
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Per the C401 what is the first line of dispute resolution between an architect and consultant
Mediation
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Based on the A701 name two statements that are true regarding the bidding process
An owner may reject any and all bids
Submitting a bid indicates the contractor has visited the site to become familiar with conditions
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What does the B201 document pertain to specifically??
Construction Administration
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If a structural engineer makes an error and a contractor builds it where would it be listed who is responsible for the coordination of the owners consultant?
B101 Owners Arch agreement under (supplemental services)
Practice Management
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