Contract Administration Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) in construction contract administration?
Answer: To formally authorize the contractor to begin work on a specific date
An NTP is an official document from the owner or CM that authorizes the contractor to commence work, establishing the contract start date for schedule and liquidated damages purposes.
Under AIA contract documents, who has the authority to interpret contract requirements and resolve disputes during construction?
Answer: The architect or engineer of record
Under AIA A201, the architect is the initial decision-maker for interpreting contract documents and resolving claims between owner and contractor.
A contractor submits a claim for additional compensation due to differing site conditions. Under FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), what must the contractor demonstrate?
Answer: That the actual site conditions differed materially from what the contract indicated
A Type I differing site condition claim requires proof that actual conditions varied materially from those indicated in the contract documents.
Which document formally incorporates changes to the contract sum and contract time after the owner and contractor agree on a change?
Answer: Change Order (CO)
A Change Order is the executed agreement between owner and contractor that modifies the contract sum, contract time, or scope, and becomes part of the contract.
What is the significance of the 'time is of the essence' clause in a construction contract?
Answer: It makes contract completion dates enforceable and material to the contract
A 'time is of the essence' clause makes scheduled dates material contract terms, meaning failure to meet them constitutes a material breach subject to remedies including liquidated damages.
During contract administration, a CM identifies that the contractor is performing work that deviates from the contract drawings. What is the CM's FIRST action?
Answer: Issue a written nonconformance notice to the contractor
The CM should first issue a written nonconformance or deficiency notice to document the deviation and formally direct the contractor to correct the work.
What does 'substantial completion' legally signify in a construction contract?
Answer: The work is sufficiently complete for its intended use even if minor items remain
Substantial completion means the work is complete enough that the owner can use it for its intended purpose; it triggers transfer of insurance responsibilities and starts warranty periods.