LARE Project and Construction Management Flashcards

During construction administration, a contractor submits a Request for Information (RFI) about an apparent conflict between the civil drawings and the landscape drawings. What is the landscape architect's primary responsibility?

Answer: Review the conflict and issue a written response clarifying design intent

The landscape architect must review the RFI and issue a timely written response that resolves the conflict and clarifies design intent without necessarily requiring a change order.

A landscape contractor discovers unmarked underground irrigation lines not shown on the contract documents. Under AIA general conditions, who bears the cost of this unforeseen condition?

Answer: The owner, because differing site conditions are typically the owner's risk

Under AIA A201 general conditions, differing site conditions encountered during construction that differ materially from what the contract documents indicate are compensable to the contractor at the owner's expense.

On a critical path method (CPM) schedule, which activity type has zero total float?

Answer: Critical path activities

Activities on the critical path have zero total float, meaning any delay to them will directly delay the project completion date.

A landscape architect is reviewing a contractor's pay application. The contractor claims 75% completion on a planting installation task but site observation reveals only 50% is planted. What should the landscape architect do?

Answer: Certify only the 50% actually installed and document the discrepancy

The landscape architect must certify payment only for work actually in place; certifying false amounts exposes the owner to financial harm and the LA to liability.

Which document type establishes the legal relationship between the owner and the general contractor?

Answer: Agreement (Owner-Contractor contract)

The Agreement, such as AIA A101, is the binding legal contract between owner and contractor; drawings and specifications are incorporated by reference.

A contractor requests a 14-day time extension after a week-long rain delay. The contract requires rain days to exceed the historical average before an extension is granted. The historical average for that month is 4 rain days, and 5 rain days occurred. What is the appropriate response?

Answer: Deny the extension because only 1 extra rain day occurred beyond average

Only rain days in excess of the historical average are compensable; with 5 days vs. a 4-day average, only 1 additional day qualifies, not 14.

Which section of the CSI MasterFormat would contain specifications for concrete unit paving installation?

Answer: Division 32 — Exterior Improvements

Concrete unit paving (pavers) falls under Division 32, Exterior Improvements, which covers paving, planting, and site furnishings.