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Contract Administration & Communication Flashcards

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  1. When an architect issues a Supplemental Instruction (ASI), what is the primary characteristic that distinguishes it from a Change Order?

    Answer: It involves no change in contract sum or time

    An ASI is used to clarify or supplement contract documents when no change in contract sum or contract time is involved.

  2. Under AIA A201, which party has the authority to stop the Work if it fails to conform to contract requirements?

    Answer: The architect

    AIA A201 grants the architect authority to reject Work that does not conform to the contract documents and to order the Work stopped.

  3. A Request for Information (RFI) submitted by a contractor should ideally be responded to within what timeframe per standard contract administration practice?

    Answer: Within the time stated in the contract, typically 7–14 days

    Best practice and most contract documents specify an RFI response period, commonly 7–14 days, as defined in the contract.

  4. Which CSI MasterFormat division primarily addresses contract administration forms and closeout procedures?

    Answer: Division 01 — General Requirements

    Division 01 — General Requirements governs administrative procedures including submittals, RFIs, closeout, and record documents.

  5. During a pre-construction conference, which agenda item is MOST critical to establish for effective contract administration?

    Answer: Submittal review schedule and RFI log procedures

    Establishing the submittal schedule and RFI procedures at the pre-construction conference sets the administrative framework for the entire project.

  6. A Contractor's Application for Payment is typically certified by the architect based on what primary criterion?

    Answer: Work completed and materials stored, per the schedule of values

    The architect certifies payment based on observed Work completed and materials suitably stored, measured against the approved Schedule of Values.

  7. Which document formally establishes that all punch list items have been resolved and the project is ready for final payment?

    Answer: Final Certificate for Payment

    The Final Certificate for Payment, issued by the architect after all punch list corrections, authorizes release of the final contract amount.