Project Management and Supervision Flashcards
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A general contractor issues a backcharge to a subcontractor. This typically occurs when:
Answer: The GC incurs costs to correct, complete, or clean up after a subcontractor's failure
Backcharges recover costs the GC spent remedying a subcontractor's breach of contract, such as cleanup, rework, or protection of other work.
Which document is used to formally request information or clarification from the architect or engineer during construction?
Answer: Request for Information (RFI)
An RFI is the formal mechanism for contractors to ask the design team for clarification on drawings or specifications without assuming the resolution themselves.
What is the 'pay-if-paid' clause in a subcontract, and why is it significant?
Answer: It conditions the GC's obligation to pay the sub on the GC first receiving payment from the owner, shifting owner nonpayment risk to the sub
Pay-if-paid clauses transfer the risk of owner nonpayment from the GC to the subcontractor; enforceability varies by state, with some states restricting or prohibiting them.
During project closeout, which of the following should the general contractor compile and deliver to the owner?
Answer: As-built drawings, warranties, operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and final lien waivers
Complete project closeout documents include as-builts, manufacturer warranties, O&M manuals, training records, and final lien releases to transfer full building responsibility to the owner.
What is retainage in a construction contract, and what is its typical percentage?
Answer: A portion of each progress payment withheld by the owner (typically 5–10%) until substantial or final completion to ensure contract performance
Retainage incentivizes contractors to complete all punch list items and protects owners against defective work or incomplete scopes; many states regulate maximum retainage percentages.
A superintendent's PRIMARY responsibility on a construction site is to:
Answer: Direct and coordinate daily field operations, subcontractors, and workforce to execute the work per plans and schedule
The superintendent is the on-site manager responsible for daily construction activities, quality control, safety compliance, and coordinating subcontractors to meet project milestones.
When a project owner issues a 'Notice of Termination for Convenience,' the contractor is generally entitled to:
Answer: Recovery of costs incurred to date, a reasonable profit on work performed, and demobilization costs
A termination for convenience clause allows owners to end the contract without cause but requires fair compensation for work performed, profit on completed work, and reasonable wind-down costs.