CDT Construction Administration 3

Question 1

What triggers the commencement of the contractor's warranty period under AIA A201?

Accepted Answer

The date of issuance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion

Answer

Under AIA A201, the one-year correction period (warranty) begins on the date of Substantial Completion as certified by the architect.

Question 2

What document should the contractor provide at project closeout to transfer building system knowledge to the owner?

Accepted Answer

Record drawings and operation & maintenance manuals

Answer

At closeout, the contractor provides record (as-built) drawings and operation and maintenance manuals so the owner can properly operate and maintain the building systems.

Question 3

What is a 'stored materials' claim on an Application for Payment?

Accepted Answer

Payment for materials delivered to the site or stored off-site but not yet installed

Answer

A contractor may request payment for materials stored on or off-site but not yet installed, provided ownership and insurance of the materials are documented.

Question 4

Which AIA form is used to document Substantial Completion?

Accepted Answer

AIA G704

Answer

AIA G704, Certificate of Substantial Completion, formally establishes the date of substantial completion, punch list responsibilities, and warranty start.

Question 5

What responsibility does the architect have when discovering a safety hazard during a site observation?

Accepted Answer

Report the hazard to the owner and contractor but recognize that site safety is the contractor's responsibility

Answer

The architect should promptly notify the owner and contractor of the observed hazard but must recognize that site safety means and methods are the contractor's responsibility under AIA A201.

CDT - Construction Documents Technologist Practice Test

CDT - Construction Documents Technologist Practice Test

CDT Construction Administration 3