Stages of a project

Question 1

The Architect proposes a fee for their services to the Client

Answer 1

Pre-Design

Question 1

The contractor proposes a cost or contract sum to the client to carry out
the contract works

Answer 1

Procurement

Question 2

The contractor completes agreed deferred works and minor errors

Answer 2

DLP

Question 3

Tenders are evaluated by the Architect

Answer 3

Procurement

Question 4

A topographical survey is undertaken by a registered land surveyor

Answer 4

Pre-design (1 mark )
OR
Concept & Preliminary (1/2 mark)

Question 5

The client takes over contract insurances from the contractor for a new
building

Answer 5

Practical Completion

Question 6

Construction documentation is finalised by the Architect for Building
Consent

Answer 6

Detailed Design

Question 7

Liquidated Damages are first charged to the contractor where the project
has not been completed according to the agreed programme

Answer 7

Contract Admin & Observation

Question 8

The specification is completed by the architect

Answer 8

Detailed Design

Question 9

Consultants’ requirements are first incorporated into the design prior to
their full coordination

Answer 9

Concept &Preliminary Design

Question 10

Retentions are partially released for the first time

Answer 10

Practical Completion

Question 11

The Architect considers the contract prices submitted by the contractors

Answer 11

Procurement

Question 12

Variation Price Requests are costed

Answer 12

Contract Administration & Observation

Question 13

The Client agrees the Architect’s proposed fee

Answer 13

Pre-design

Question 14

The architect assists the client to expand and clarify the initial outline
brief

Answer 14

Concept and Preliminary Design

Question 15

The specification is completed by the consultant team

Answer 15

Detailed design

Question 16

The ‘Contractor’s Performance Bond’ is released

Answer 16

At Practical Completion

Question 17

A Schedule of payment is prepared by either the Architect or the Quantitiy Surveyor

Answer 17

Contract Administration & Observation
OR
Pre-design

Question 18

Door Schedules are produced and double checked

Answer 18

Detailed design

Question 19

The latest stage that a Resource Consent application should be made for a project that is not a Permitted Activity under the Auckland Unitary
Plan, so that the Client’s risk and expenditure is kept to a minimum

Answer 19

Developed design
OR
Concept design

Question 20

Consultants required for the project are identified for the project

Answer 20

Concept and preliminary design

Question 21

Minor defects are remedied to the satisfaction of the Architect

Answer 21

DLP

Question 22

the Architect first considers the approximate amount of documentation that might be required for a project

Answer 22

Pre-design

Question 23

An indicative cost for the project is prepared by the Quantity Surveyor to see if the project is viable with respect to costs and brief requirements

Answer 23

Concept and preliminary design
OR
Start of developed design

Question 24

The ‘Principal’s Bond’ is released

Answer 24

At the Final account settlement

Question 25

Variation Price Requests, if required, are issued and costed

Answer 25

Contract Administration & Observation

Question 26

The Architect evaluates the tender prices received

Answer 26

Procurement

Question 27

The specification is produced and double checked

Answer 27

Detailed Design

Question 28

The Principal takes over the contract works insurance in a new build project

Answer 28

Practical Completion

Question 29

The Architect first considers and estimates the amount of documentation that will be required for the project

Answer 29

Pre-design

Question 30

The Principal and Architect can identify any newly discovered defects that require fixing under the contract to the satisfaction of the Architect

Answer 30

DLP

Question 31

The structural consultant’s requirements are coordinated with the mechanical services drawings to identify any significant clashes

Answer 31

Developed Design

Question 32

Retentions are collected

Answer 32

Contract Administration and Observation

Question 33

The Architect assists the Client in developing and expanding the initial outline brief

Answer 33

Concept and Preliminary Design

Question 34

Final preparation and compilation of the construction documentation occur to enable contract prices to be obtained

Answer 34

Detailed Design

Question 35

The Architect issues Notices to Tenderers

Answer 35

Procurement

Question 36

The most useful time to identify and locate existing underground services locations

Answer 36

Concept and Preliminary Design

Question 37

A ‘Variation’ to the contract is issued

Answer 37

Contract Administration and Observation

Question 38

A geotechnical survey is instructed for establishing the nature of the land beneath the proposed building footprint

Answer 38

Concept & Preliminary Design

Question 39

A ‘Bonus for Early Completion’ of the project is paid out

Answer 39

At Practical Completion or start of DLP

Question 40

The last stage where the amount of contract works insurance required for the project can be established

Answer 40

Start of Procurement; end of Detailed Design

Question 41

The Client presents their design brief to the Architect for the first time

Answer 41

Pre-design

Question 42

The earliest stage that a Resource Consent application can be made to establish the likelihood of consent success for a project typology that is not a Permitted activity under the Auckland Unitary Plan and to minimise the Client’s financial input into a project that may not proceed

Answer 42

Concept & Preliminary Design

Question 43

Minor defects are remedied to the satisfaction of the Architect

Answer 43

DLP

Question 44

The Quantity Surveyor can establish a reasonably accurate and comprehensive cost plan for the proposed project, incorporating all of the Consultants’ design requirements to meet the Client’s brief

Answer 44

Detailed Design

Question 45

The Contractor issues a ‘Progress Payment’ claim (1 mark)

Answer 45

Contract Administration and Observation