CSI AIA Contract Documents 3

Question 1

Which AIA document establishes the legal relationship between a Contractor and Subcontractor?

Accepted Answer

A401

Answer

AIA A401 is the Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor.

Question 2

Under AIA A201-2017, the term 'Substantial Completion' is defined as the stage when:

Accepted Answer

The Work is sufficiently complete for the Owner to occupy or use it for its intended purpose

Answer

A201 §9.8.1 defines Substantial Completion as when the Work is sufficiently complete so the Owner can occupy or utilize it for its intended purpose.

Question 3

The AIA C401 document governs the relationship between which parties?

Accepted Answer

Architect and Consultant

Answer

AIA C401 is the Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant, used for engineering or specialty subconsultants.

Question 4

In AIA A201-2017, a Construction Change Directive (CCD) is used when:

Accepted Answer

The Owner and Contractor cannot agree on the cost or time adjustment but work must proceed

Answer

A CCD under §7.3 allows the Owner and Architect to direct changes when agreement on cost or time cannot be reached but work must proceed immediately.

Question 5

Which AIA document is specifically tailored for Sustainable Projects incorporating LEED or similar rating systems?

Accepted Answer

AIA E204

Answer

AIA E204 is the Sustainable Projects Exhibit, used as an attachment to other agreements to address sustainable design and construction responsibilities.

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CSI AIA Contract Documents 3