Contract Administration & Communication Flashcards
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Under most standard contracts, if the contractor disagrees with the architect's initial decision on a claim, what is the contractor's next contractually prescribed step?
Answer: Escalate to mediation as required before litigation or arbitration
AIA contracts require mediation as a condition precedent to binding dispute resolution such as arbitration or litigation.
A 'Notice to Proceed' (NTP) is significant in contract administration because it:
Answer: Establishes the official start date from which contract time is measured
The NTP formally starts the clock on contract time, establishing the date from which the project schedule and completion deadlines run.
Which term describes the contractual mechanism allowing an owner to withhold a percentage of each progress payment as security for project completion?
Answer: Retainage
Retainage is a percentage (commonly 5–10%) withheld from each progress payment to ensure contractor performance through project completion.
Which submittal type is used to propose an equivalent product from a different manufacturer than the one specified?
Answer: Substitution request
A substitution request formally proposes an alternate product and requires architect evaluation against the specified standard.
In the context of CSI contract administration, 'record documents' (as-built drawings) are typically the responsibility of which party to maintain during construction?
Answer: The contractor, marking field changes on a set kept at the site
The contractor is required to maintain a set of contract documents at the site, marking all field changes for incorporation into final record documents.
A 'punch list' is typically prepared during which phase of a construction project?
Answer: Substantial completion inspection
The punch list is generated during the substantial completion inspection and itemizes remaining work or deficiencies to be corrected before final payment.
Under AIA A201, the owner's right to perform Work with separate contractors while the prime contract is active requires:
Answer: Notice to the contractor and provisions for coordination
AIA A201 requires the owner to notify the contractor when separate contractors will work on the project and to coordinate their activities to avoid interference.