Construction Management Contract Administration & Procurement 2

Question 1

Which procurement method allows the owner to overlap design and construction phases to accelerate delivery?

Accepted Answer

Design-build

Answer

In design-build, a single entity handles both design and construction, enabling concurrent activities that compress the overall schedule.

Question 2

What is a change order in construction contract administration?

Accepted Answer

A written amendment modifying the contract scope, cost, or schedule

Answer

A change order is a formal written document, signed by authorized parties, that amends the original contract's scope, price, or completion date.

Question 3

A contractor submits a shop drawing for structural steel connections. The architect's approval of this shop drawing:

Accepted Answer

Does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for dimensional accuracy

Answer

Architect approval of shop drawings confirms design intent conformance but does not transfer the contractor's responsibility for dimensions, quantities, or fabrication accuracy.

Question 4

What is a Substantial Completion certificate used for in construction?

Accepted Answer

It establishes the date the project is sufficiently complete for its intended use

Answer

Substantial Completion marks the point when the owner can occupy and use the facility for its intended purpose, which also starts the warranty clock.

Question 5

Retainage in construction contracts is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A percentage of progress payments withheld to ensure project completion

Answer

Retainage, typically 5–10% of each progress payment, is withheld by the owner as financial leverage to ensure the contractor completes all contract obligations.

Construction Management Practice Test

Construction Management Practice Test

Construction Management Contract Administration & Procurement 2