CDT Construction Administration 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the architect's primary responsibility during construction administration?
- Supervising and directing the contractor's workforce
- Observing construction for general conformance with the contract documents (Correct answer)
- Managing the construction schedule on behalf of the owner
- Approving all materials purchases by the contractor
Correct answer: Observing construction for general conformance with the contract documents
During construction administration, the architect observes the work to determine general conformance with the contract documents — not to supervise or direct the contractor.
Question 2: What is the purpose of a submittal log during construction administration?
- To track contractor payments and retainage
- To record and track all shop drawings, product data, and samples submitted for architect review (Correct answer)
- To document all RFIs issued by the contractor
- To monitor the construction schedule milestones
Correct answer: To record and track all shop drawings, product data, and samples submitted for architect review
A submittal log tracks the status of all required shop drawings, product data, and samples to ensure timely review and approval before materials are fabricated or installed.
Question 3: When an architect reviews a shop drawing and stamps it 'Revise and Resubmit,' what must the contractor do?
- Proceed with fabrication using the corrections noted
- Revise the shop drawing per the comments and resubmit for another review (Correct answer)
- Obtain owner approval before resubmitting
- Stop all related work until a Change Order is issued
Correct answer: Revise the shop drawing per the comments and resubmit for another review
'Revise and Resubmit' means the shop drawing has deficiencies that must be corrected and re-reviewed before fabrication or installation may proceed.
Question 4: Who is responsible for maintaining a daily construction log on a project?
- The architect during site visits
- The contractor, documenting daily work activities, workforce, weather, and events (Correct answer)
- The owner's representative only
- The structural engineer of record
Correct answer: The contractor, documenting daily work activities, workforce, weather, and events
The contractor maintains a daily construction log documenting workforce counts, weather conditions, work performed, and any notable events or delays.
Question 5: What is a punch list in the context of construction administration?
- A list of subcontractors approved for bidding
- A list of incomplete or deficient items that must be corrected before final completion (Correct answer)
- A schedule of contractor payments
- A log of RFIs requiring architect response
Correct answer: A list of incomplete or deficient items that must be corrected before final completion
A punch list documents remaining deficiencies and incomplete items identified at substantial completion that the contractor must correct before final payment.
Question 6: Under AIA A201, what happens if the contractor believes extra compensation is warranted but has not provided timely written notice?
- The contractor automatically receives the extra cost
- The contractor may waive the right to a claim by failing to provide required timely written notice (Correct answer)
- The architect mediates the dispute without notice requirements
- The owner must pay regardless of notice
Correct answer: The contractor may waive the right to a claim by failing to provide required timely written notice
AIA A201 requires timely written notice of claims; failure to provide notice within the specified period can waive the contractor's right to additional compensation.
CDT Construction Administration 1
What is the architect's primary responsibility during construction administration?