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Integrated projects are distinguished by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
a. Trust-based collaboration between project team members b. Maximized efficiency through design, fabrication, and construction c. "Just as needed" team involvement to reduce owner's pre-construction expenses d. Compensation structures supporting early engagement of team members in design and project planning e. Development of virtual project model through input from a collaborative team Review: PDPG, 7.7.2 The Nature of Integrated Project Delivery |
c. "Just as needed" team involvement to reduce owner's pre-construction expenses - Traditional project management keeps team members out of collaborative effort as long as possible in order to reduce planning and design fees. IPD reverses this philosophy, on the grounds that increased team involvement leads to innovation, reduced construction cost, and improved team communication. |
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Experienced owners may require project teams to utilize integrated project delivery based upon: a. Previous negative experience with adversarial project team relationships b. Desire for reduction in project claims and disputes c. Desire to utilize collaboratively-produced BIM as a facilities management asset d. Expectation of benefit from innovation stemming from collaborative effort e. All of the above PDPG 7.7.2 The Nature of Integrated Project Delivery |
e. All of the above - Collaboration involves a change in project team habits. More intensive planning requires dedication of owner resources. Owners willing to work and to contract for services in new ways are finding high payoffs in terms of technology utilization and lower ultimate construction costs. |
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Which of the following is TRUE concerning application of integrated project delivery? a. Collaborative team effort reduces planning and design expenses. b. Determination of liability for decisions is generally made by the team leader in order to reduce arbitration expenses. c. Technologies such as data exchange protocols evolve on a phase-by-phase basis. d. Team culture based upon problem resolution rather than determination of liability. PDPG 7.7.2 The Nature of Integrated Project Delivery Delivery |
d. Team culture based upon problem resolution rather than determination of liability. IPD takes increased planning effort and expense, change in practice habits including risk management, early agreement on use of technology, and the ability to play multiple roles. Mutual efforts toward risk management and assignment of responsibility, as well as emphasis on collaborative action, seeks to minimize the isolation of risk and associated damage claims. |
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The following are TRUE concerning CSI's GreenFormat online product data resource EXCEPT:
a. CSI validates and certifies information contained in GreenFormat. b. GreenFormat product information is organized by MasterFormat numbers. c. Information in GreenFormat supports specifying by proprietary, reference standard, performance, and descriptive methods. d. The Product Lifecycle category provides information on product Life Cycle Analysis, Material Extraction and Transportation, Manufacturing, and Facility Operations. e. Manufacturers provide a technical contact for followup questions from GreenFormat users. |
a. CSI validates and certifies information contained in GreenFormat - Validation of the information in GreenFormat is by the manufacturer, not CSI, for practical reasons. However, GreenFormat goes a long way to establish standards for quality of information regarding the sustainable characteristics of building products. |
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According to the BEES model, life cycle analysis (LCA) is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT: a. Questions regarding the materials and impacts related to the six stages of the product life cycle b. Estimates of the cumulative environmental impacts resulting from all stages of a product life cycle over a 50-year period c. Support for selection of products with the lowest total environmental impact d. Market analysis of demand for sustainable products |
d. Market analysis of demand for sustainable products - Market analysis of demand is a separate discipline outside of the questions related to environmental life cycle analysis. It's interesting, and necessary, but only indirectly related to LCA. |
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The goal of the ASTM sustainability standards, the EPA Energy Star program, and the NIST BEES program is to: a. Serve as the basis for the development of national model code regulation of the use of building products b. Provide a rational assessment of the environmental impact of building products c. Promote emerging green buildng product businesses d. Simplify building design practices PDPG 8.7.2 Environmental Design Tools and 8.7.3 Assessing Product Sustainability. |
b. Provide a rational assessment of the environmental impact of building products National sustainable model codes are developing, but the goal of these programs is clearly stated in the PDPG; other results such as the emergence of green building product businesses have been a secondary result of these technical undertakings. |
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Which of the following is not included in the quoted description of benefits that BIM brings to the design and construction process? a. Opportunity for increased evaluation of design options b. Building components conflict identification and resolution c. Automated product characteristic/specification content coordination d. BIM-driven product delivery scheduling PDPG 7.7.2 |
c - Automated product characteristic/specification content coordination While some softwares are available that enable specification section selection and key product selection within or linked to BIM databases, coordination of BIM model object content and specification document content is not part of BIM software capabilities - there are no pushbutton specs! |
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The goal of the project is defined by the PDPG as: a. Completion of the construction project on time and on budget b. The delivery of the facility to the owner c. Maximizing the benefit to the owner and the community d. Creating a facility with the lowest possible embedded energy PDPG 1.5 |
b. The delivery of the facility to the owner There may be many secondary objectives and goals embedded in the design and construction of a facility, but delivery to the owner is the primary goal and is what shapes the contract environment in which the construction takes place. Note the comment from 11.1.1: "IPD ... differs from all the other delivery methods and restructures the process." |
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The nationally-recognized California AIA "Integrated Project Delivery Guide" redefines the stages of a project to include which of the following: a. Conceptualization b. Criteria Design c. Detailed Design d. Implementation Document e. All of the above PDPG 3.3 |
e. All of the above Phases also include Agency Coordination, Buyout, Construction/Construction Contract Administration, and Closeout. This evolution from the more typical project stage framework integrates the commissioning process (commencing under Criteria Design) and realistically provides for multi-party collaboration that is part of IPD. |
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In the CSI CDT program, construction document production is defined to be all of the following EXCEPT: a. A separately-defined activity and phase that commences once design decisions have been made b. A process integral to the design phase of a project c. A component of the input into, and reporting out of, a BIM model d. An ongoing effort by many entities reflecting the collaboration and fast track delivery typical of modern construction projects PDPG 1.2,2.3,3.4 |
b. A process integral to the design phase of a project While the AIA, AGC, and EJCDC all define construction document production as part of a design phase, CSI draws a distinction between design and construction documentation. Make sure you do your reading from up to date CDT resources. This answer is different from what the previous resource, the Project Resource Manual (PRM) says. The PRM material has been rapidly overtaken by industry practices associated with design-build, IPD, and BIM. We're adjusting our study materials to reflect this change. |
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All of the following could be Articles in Part 1 of a specification EXCEPT: a. References b. Action Submittals c. Source Quality Control d. Measurement and Payment PDPG Figure 11.13 and SectionFormat |
c. Source Quality Control An example of Source Quality Control is the special inspection for structural steel fabricators required under model building codes. This is specified in Part 2 - Products. The inspection of the jobsite installation of steel will be specified under the article Field Quality Control in Part 3 - Execution. |
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The Design stage of a project includes all of the following EXCEPT: a. Design development b. Schematic design c. Feasibility studies d. Outline specifications PDPG 3.4.1, 3.4.3 |
c. Feasibility Studies Feasibility studies are an important part of the project conception stage rather than the design stage. |
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When is the CSI/CSC UniFormat most often used? a. During project conception and schematic design b. In the procurement stage c. In the facility management phase d. Throughout the project life cycle, to organize information by materials and methods PDPG 9.3.2 |
a. During project conception and schematic design. UniFormat is particularly useful for early cost estimating, for filing information, organizing preliminary project descriptions, and filing detail drawings.It is finding new uses as a means of organizing assembly information within BIM models. |
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The general contract clauses that establish payment responsibilities are found in: a. General Conditions b. Division 01 General Requirements c. Payment bond d. Addenda PDPG 11.5.4.2, AIA A201, EJCDC C-700 |
a. General Conditions Note the key terms "general" and "contract clauses" in the question. The general conditions contain the basic contract clauses that spell out the rights and responsibilities of the parties to the construction contract. |
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An example of a MasterFormat Level 3 specification section is: a. 05 00 00 Metals b. 05 20 00 Metal Joists c. 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing d. 05 21 19 Open Web Steel Joist Framing PDPG 11.3.7.3 and MasterFormat Introduction and Applications Guide |
d. 05 21 19 Open Web Steel Joist Framing The MasterFormat numbering system is described in the PDPG section cited above and in the introductory pages in the MasterFormat document; understanding of the Levels concept used in applying MasterFormat is a valuable tool for specifiers. |
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The contractual relationship governed by the Conditions of the Contract is between:
a. Owner and contractor b. Architect/engineer and contractor c. Owner and Subcontractors d. Owner, contractor, and architect/engineer PDPG 5.5 and 11.3.9 |
a. Owner and contractor The owner and the contractor are the parties to the construction contract, hence they are subject to the Conditions of the Contract. Yes, the duties of the architect are described in the Conditions of the Contract, but they are governed by the separate Owner/Architect or Owner/Engineer Agreement. |
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A unit price contract or contract portion is used when: a. Extent of work cannot be fully determined or where actual quantities cannot be accurately calculated. b. Extent of work is known, but the owner desires a break-out cost for portions of the work. c. It is anticipated that bidders will not examine soil bearing reports prior to submitting bid. d. Bidding quantities of equipment. PDPG 7.1.6.2 |
a. Extent of work cannot be fully determined or where actual quantities cannot be accurately calculated. Use of unit prices, allowances and alternates should always be limited to those items required for accurate bidding, in order to keep bidding documents and processes as simple as possible. |
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Instructions for Procurement: a. Are used only on private projects b. Frequently are standard industry forms c. May include the geotechnical report as an attachment d. Are binding upon the Contractor PDPG 11.4.4 |
b. Frequently are standard industry forms Both AIA and EJCDC offer standard printed Instructions to Bidders forms. If necessary, a Supplementary Instructions to Bidders can customize the Instructions to suit special project conditions. Did you notice? The PDPG uses the term "Instructions for Procurement" as an umbrella term for both bid and negotiated projects. MasterFormat lists both terms: Instructions for Procurement, and the more specific documents Instructions to Bidders or Instructions to Proposers. |
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Which of the following would be included in Available Information? a. Bid security requirements b. Environmental Impact Statement c. Time of completion to construct the project d. Description of the Work PDPG 11.4.5 |
b. Environmental Impact Statement Available Information is the place to provide reference information such as this that doesn't belong in the contract. Bid security info? In the Instructions for Procurement. Time of Completion? It's contractual - where would you put it? Description of Work? Name the Division 01 section where that belongs. |
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Marked-up or corrected contract drawings that indicate changes incorporated in the Work are: a. Contract forms b. Closeout submittals c. Record drawings d. As-builts e. Not required for private work PDPG 11.2.3.5 |
c. Record drawings These drawings incorporate all issued modifications and significant field changes in scope. The term "as-builts" is discouraged, as we are often unable to certify the accuracy of actual installations and field-recorded information. |
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Submittal requirements for Facility Services Divisions 21 through 28 are specified in: a. The first section in each respective division b. Supplementary Conditions c. Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" d. Section 01 12 00 Summary of Multiple Contracts PDPG 11.3.10 |
c. Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" Division 01 General Requirements apply to specifications sections of all disciplines. Requirements applicable only to individual sections are specified in the applicable section. All design disciplines must have input into editing key Division 01 sections. |
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Contractual clauses in the Conditions of the Contract: a. Have priority over Division 01 b. Are superseded by Division 01 c. Are expanded upon by the provisions of Division 01 d. Are independent, and Division 01 provisions have no effect PDPG 11.2.9 |
c. Are expanded upon by the provisions of Division 01 The key word is "expanded." Division 01 General Requirements are detailed. They address administrative and procedural level issues. The Conditions of the Contract say: "Do this." The General Requirements say: "Do it like this." And don't forget the concept of "complementary documents." No provisions have priority over, are superseded by, or are independent of, other provisions in the contract documents - they are "complementary." |
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When outside consultants are responsible for the production of major portions of the project specifications: a. One design team member should be responsible for overall specification coordination b. Different document formats should be used to identify the work of the separate consultants c. The lead design professional should avoid the liability inherent in reviewing consultants' work d. Information should be collected and the project A/E assume responsibility for preparing each section PDPG 11.3.4.3 |
a. One design team member should be responsible for overall coordination The project manual is the work of an entire team, but it is a unified document and must have one experienced individual reading and coordinating all content. This means no "consultants will just email their sections directly to the print house." |
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In the specifications, the stated requirements address: a. The owner's responsibilities b. The contractor's responsibilities c. The subcontractor's responsibilities d. The architect's responsibilities e. All of the above PDPG 11.3.4.3 |
b. The contractor's responsibilities The owner and the contractor are the sole parties to the contract. The requirements of the specifications address the contractor. Other statements regarding owner and architect activities serve as information only. |
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Since he or she is most familiar with a product, the manufacturer's representative should: a. Write the specification section. b. Review the specification section. c. Supply information to the specification writer. d. Not be consulted in order to avoid a conflict of interest. PDPG 11.3.4.2 |
c. Supply information to the specification writer. The product representative is a valuable information source. They can supply information that could take hours to obtain elsewhere. They can help A/Es avoid errors in bid documents. However, their job is to sell products of their manufacturer. The specification writer must prepare a specification section in a way that treats other manufacturers fairly and are properly coordinated with the other bid documents. |
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Use of master guide specifications: a. Relies upon the quality of their update process b. Requires knowledge of the conditions of the contract for which they were prepared c. May be based upon a commercially-produced specification library d. Requires practice knowledge in order to properly create project specifications e. All of the above PDPG 11.3.13 |
e. All of the above In-house AE firm master specifications and commercial master guide specifications are the two most common sources for project specifications; in-house masters are frequently built upon commercial master guide specifications such as MasterSpec©, BSD SpecLink©, or SpecText©. |
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The following are TRUE about closed proprietary specifications EXCEPT: a. Manufacturer and product brand names or unique characteristics are used in the specifications. b. Several products may be named as options. c. The A/E must coordinate the named product with other specification requirements. d. Other products are allowed as substitutions upon approval of the owner. PDPG 11.3.6.4 |
d. Other products are allowed as substitutions upon approval of the owner. Closed proprietary specifications by definition do not allow substitutions of unnamed manufacturers/products. |
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Which of the following is NOT defined as a contract modification by the PDPG? a. Change Order b. Construction Change Directive/ Work Change Directive c. Addendum d. Architect's Supplemental Instruction/Field Order PDPG 13.9.2 |
c. Addendum Addenda modify the procurement documents which consist of both bidding and contracting documents and are issued prior to the existence of the executed construction contract.. Relevant portions of the Addenda are incorporated in the original contract via the Agreement. A, B, and D are all documents that serve to modify the construction contract. |
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An alternate becomes part of the contract documents: a. When the bids are opened b. When owner makes his or her decision to accept c. On A/E's recommendation d. When stipulated in the Owner/Contractor Agreement. PDPG 5.5; 8.14.3 |
d. When stipulated in the Owner/Contractor Agreement The Agreement indicates alternate(s) that are accepted. The contract sum given in the Agreement reflects the base bid plus the selected alternate(s). On certain occasions, alternates may be accepted after award and the contract sum (and possibly contract time) modified by change order. |
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The dollar amounts of cash allowances are: a. In the Instructions to Bidders b. On the Bid Form c. In Division 01 d. In the specification sections of Division 02 through 49 that specify the product installation PDPG 11.3.10.4 |
c. In Division 01 To avoid duplication and possible contradiction, the single place the actual dollar amounts are given are in Division 01 Section "Allowances." All other documents, including the bid form, refer to that location.Some AEs prefer to have allowance amounts incorporated in the bid form; great care must be taken to ensure that this does not introduce a conflict within the documents. |
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Substitution requirements and procedures during bidding a. Are not allowed under most public bidding statutes b. Are modified by the Supplementary Conditions c. Are stated in the instructions to bidders d. Provide for requests by telephone Review: PDPG 12.7.1.7 |
c. Are governed by the instructions to bidders Substitution requests during bidding are governed by the instructions to bidders. Substitution requests following award, if allowed at all, will change the content of the contract, and may have different procedures and restrictions spelled out in Division 01. |
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Which of the following should be avoided in a specification? a. Articles (the, an, a) b. Symbols (#, $, &, ") c. Abbreviations (conc., ptwd, aess) d. All of the above Review: PDPG 11.3.5 |
d. All of the above This chapter in the PDPG provides a clear, concise, correct, and complete presentation on good specification writing habits (AEs writing drawing notes could learn a thing or two here as well). |
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An information organizing framework for the A/E/C industry that assigns built environment data into 15 discrete, coordinated tables to facilitate the organization of project information and databases is known as: a. Industry foundation classes (IFCs) b. OmniClass c. Building Information Model (BIM) d. Building Information Management (BIM) Review: PDPG 11.3.7 |
b. OmniClass CSI has been responsible for the development of OmniClass, which is finding increased application in organizing information within BIM. |
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To be effective in communicating, specifications should be: a. Complete, concise, and clear b. Concise, clear, and correct c. Clear, concise, correct, and complete d. Concise, correct, coordinated, and complete Review: PDPG 11.3.5 |
c. Clear, correct, complete, and concise The "Four Cs" of specification writing are one of the CSI foundations. You can sometimes hear old specifiers reciting them, prayer-like. |
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An affirmation of fact or promise made by the seller to the buyer that relates to the goods and becomes a part of the basis of the bargain creates . . . a. an implied warranty b. a full warranty c. an express warranty d. a guarantee Review: PDPG 11.3.18.1 |
c. an express warranty An express warranty is one that is stated verbally or in print. Read the definitions and compare to the definition of an "implied warranty." The terms in this section are important to specifications practice and are frequently misunderstood. |
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As a result of the widely held misconception that a contractor's responsibility for defective work lasts only for the one-year guaranty period: a. the Supplementary Conditions should state that the period last a specific additional length of time. b. EJCDC and AIA documents state "correction period" instead of guaranty period. c. the owner accepts any repairs after that date. d. the courts relieve the contractor of his responsibility. Review: PDPG 11.3.18.3 |
b. EJCDC and AIA documents state "correction period" instead of guaranty period. When you read the Warranty paragraph in the A201 (3.5.1), you will notice there is no mention of a time period - the obligation is limited only by the state's applicable statute of limitations. The correction period clause (12.2.2.1) establishes the contractor's general obligation under the Contract for correcting all non-conforming work discovered within a year of Substantial Completion. Note that many facility owners' custom contracts fail to adequately address this issue. Also note that the wording in the PDPG at the beginning of 11.3.18Warranties is not really accurate: there are multiple types of warranties used in construction projects; the "Extended Warranties" and the "Purchase Warranties" mentioned in this passage refer to warranties used in individual construction specification sections. You will see by reading PDPG 11.3.18.3 that there is typically a Contractor's General Warranty such as that stated in the A201 Article 3. In practice you will also encounter state or federal statutory warranty requirements for certain types of construction that are either in addition to, or supersede, the Contractor's General Warranty, and may be intermingled with the Period for Correction concept in the A201. The specifier should be aware of the warranty-related statutes that apply to a project. |
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Outline Specifications aid in the design process for all of the following EXCEPT: a. revising cost estimates, schedules b. value engineering studies c. checklist for selecting products d. serving as the basis for subcontracts in fast track construction Review: PDPG 3.4.3.2 |
d. serving as the basis for subcontracts in fast track construction Outline specifications typically do not contain QA and QC requirements or project administration provisions, therefore are not intended to serve as the basis for contracts or subcontracts |
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All of the following may be accomplished through issuing of a Change Order EXCEPT: a. Decrease in Contract Sum b. Extension of Contract Time c. Change in Bid Date d. Reduction in scope of work Review: PDPG 11.3.12.3 and 13.9.2 |
c. Change in Bid Date Change Orders are modifications to the contract issued after the Agreement is executed. Addenda rather than Change Orders are used to modify procurement documents. The Bid Date is information included in the procurement documents, as it is information needed for bidding, but not for construction. |
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All of the following are AIA Instruments of Change EXCEPT: a. Change Order b. Architect's Supplemental Instruction c. Field Order d. Construction Change Directive Review: PDPG 13.9.2 |
c. Field Order The term "Field Order" is not used under AIA contracts, but is used in the EJCDC family of documents as well as in common usage in the industry. |
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The mood that is recommended for specifications is: a. The imperative mood b. The indicative mood c. The symbolic mood d. The conflicting mood Review: PDPG 11.3.5.2 |
a. The imperative mood
It's the most clear, correct, complete, and concise construction for English grammatical sentences. |
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The parties to an owner/design-builder contract are:
a. The Owner, the designer, and the builder. b. The Owner, the Architect, and the Contractor c. The Owner and the construction manager d. The Owner and the design-builder Review: PDPG 7.5 |
d. The owner and the design-builder -
The single entity providing both design and construction services is the identifying characteristic of design-build contracts |
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The following are true of reference standards, EXCEPT:
a. May be relied upon by the specifier to describe quality of work b. Are consensus documents developed by various industry committees c. Are frequently incorporated in code requirements d. Are included in specifications to avoid having to reproduce lengthy requirements Yesterday's Review: PDPG 4.6.1 |
a. May be relied upon by the specifier to describe quality of work As consensus documents, reference standards generally refer to minimum standards, while project quality may require higher standards. The specifier must know the standard content and supplement with additional requirements when appropriate. |
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Which of the following is the proper sequence for an Addendum as illustrated in the PDPG? a. Changes to Procurement Requirements, changes to previous Addenda, Changes to Conditions of the Contract, changes to the Agreement. b. Changes to previous Addenda, changes to Procurement Requirements, changes to Agreements and other contract forms,changes to specifications and drawings c. Changes to Specifications, changes to Drawings, changes to previous Addenda. d. Contract documents, changes to specifications Review: PDPG Figure 11.21 |
b. Changes to previous Addenda, changes to Procurement Requirements, changes to Agreements and other contract forms, changes to specifications and drawings Following changes to previous Addenda, the addendum format follows the order of the documents of the Project Manual as spelled out in MasterFormat. |
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The Design Stage includes all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Review of owner's program, schedule and budget b. Design Development c. Schematic Design d. Project Conception Review: PDPG 8.1 |
d. Project Conception Project conception activities occur prior to the start of the Design Stage. |
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What information is found within Division 13 in the MasterFormat System? a. Mechanical Systems b. Furnishings c. Equipment d. Special Construction Review: PDPG 11.3.7.3 |
d. Special Construction -
There's a wide range of items included under Division 13 Special Construction. Spend some time reviewing the contents of MasterFormat. Know the Groups, Subgroups, and Divisions. |
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The following are all advantages gained by using standard agreement forms EXCEPT: a. Parties' familiarity with the forms b. Uniformity of terminology c. Legal precedents interpreting the documents d. Accomodate choice from a wide variety of standard contract conditionse. Recognized customs resulting from longtime use Review: PDPG 5.4 |
d. Accomodate choice from a wide variety of standard contract conditions -
Standardized agreements forms are composed assuming the use of the related conditions of the contract document published by the same source association. In order to achieve the benefits of usint standard contract forms, they must be consistently used across the body of the project's contract forms. |
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The document named "Available Information" is part of the:
a. Instructions to Bidders b. Contract Documents c. Specifications d. Procurement Requirements e. All of the above Review: PDPG 11.4.5 |
d. Procurement Requirements -
The "Available Information" document is a convenient location for data that is not part of the contract but may be useful to assist Bidders in understanding the project. These documents are not incorporated in the construction contract under the A201; however, some owner general conditions or supplementary conditions do incorporate bidding requirements in the construction documents, a practice that CSI strongly advises against. |
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Under the AIA A201 and the EJCDC C-700, who has the authority to stop the Work, if nonconforming Work fails to be corrected?
a. A/E b. Owner c. Contractor d. Varies - As stated in Division 01 General Requirements e. None of the above Review: AIA A201 Article 2 and EJCDC C-700 Article 13 |
b. Owner -
The owner is the party empowered under both the General Conditions documents to stop the Work, if nonconforming Work fails to be corrected the owner may also take over that portion of the Work, correct the Work, and adjust the contract for the correction expense. This should only be undertaken with advice of owner's legal counsel. |
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Under the AIA A201, who has the responsibility to inspect the Work to determine if it is in proper condition to receive subsequent work?
a. A/E b. Owner c. Contractor d. Installing subcontractor e. None of the above Review: AIA A201 - Article 3 |
c. Contractor -
Ongoing responsibility for inspection of the Work and other quality control activities is the contractor's. |
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Under the AIA A201 and EJCDC C-700, who provides property insurance covering the Work?
a. Contractor's surety b. Owner c. Contractor d. Financing agency e. None of the above Review: AIA A201 Article 11 and EJCDCC-700 Article 5 |
b. Owner -
Unless the Supplementary Conditions specifically assign the responsibility for providing property insurance to the contractor, the clause in the General Condistions assigning responsibility to the owner will govern. |
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The following are the types of clauses that might be included in Supplementary Conditions EXCEPT: a. Project insurance requirements b. Liquidated damage amounts c. Tax exempt status of owner d. Submittal requirements Review: PDPG 11.5.4.3 |
d. Submittal requirements Submittal requirements are addressed generally in the General Conditions. Specific requirements related to submittals appear in Division 01 General Requirements. |
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The correct title for Division 10 is: a. Accessories b. Specialties c. Equipment d. Special Construction Review: PDPG 11.3.7.3 and MasterFormat |
b. Specialties - Be sure to study the names of Divisions 10, 11, 12 and 13, which often confuse new users of MasterFormat. |
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Drawings prepared by the contractor, subcontractor, or material/equipment supplier that show how a particular aspect of the work is to be fabricated and installed, are called: a. Record drawings b. Construction Documents c. Shop Drawings d. Details Review: PDPG 13.6.3.1 |
c. Shop Drawings - And remember - shop drawings are not contract documents under AIA and EJCDC documents; under AGC contract documents, approved submittals become contract documents, with significant ramifications for the AE and the owner. |
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All of the following are Articles in Part 3 Execution EXCEPT:
a. Examination b. Application c. Fabrication d. System Startup Review: See PDPG Figure 11.13 and SectionFormat |
c. Fabrication -
Fabrication is a process that takes place in the manufacturing plant or fabrication shop, prior to delivery to the site. Execution takes place on the job site. |
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Lump Sum, Unit Price, or Cost-Plus-Fee constitute the basis of:
a. Selection b. Payment c. Award d. Contract Review: PDPG 7.1.6 |
b. Payment -
The three listed methods are used for different types of construction contract payment arrangements. It is also common to use Unit Price basis and Cost-Plus-Fee basis as a means of making small adjustments to the scope of a Lump-sum contract. |
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If the contractor is delayed in the progress of the Work by Owner, he should: a. Write Architect/Engineer protesting the changes b. Notify his bonding company c. Write the Architect/Engineer requesting a change order granting an extension of time d. Stop the Work until Owner makes up his mind. Review: AIA A201 8.3 , EJCDC C-700 Article 12 |
c. Write the Architect/Engineer requesting a change order granting an extension of time - Prompt notification and resolution of claims is a key to successful contract administration. |
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A requirement set by authority, custom, or general consensus which is established as an accepted criterion is called a:
a. Building code b. Industry standard c. Quality control requirement d. Specification master Review: PDPG 4.5 |
b. Industry standard - Industry standards develop and evolve, often proposed and maintained by industry association committees operating under the auspices of ASTM International, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and other governing organizations. |
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Product equivalency, effect on the other aspects of the project, and warranty are the major factors to be considered for: a. Alternates b. Shop drawing submittals c. Substitution requests d. Change order request Review: PDPG 13.9.3.3 |
c. Substitution requests - The project team needs to be aware of the Owners' requirements regarding substitutions. On public projects, the substitution process is controlled by public statutes. The Procurement Requirements, Conditions of the Contract, and Division 01 General Requirements govern substitutions. |
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When interpreting contract documents, Architect/Engineer should:
a. Show no partiality to Owner or Contractor b. Protect the client's best interests c. Protect Architect/Engineer from possible liabilities d. Achieve the original design intent of Architect/Engineer Review: AIA A201 - 4.2.12 , EJCDC C-700 Article 9 |
a. Show no partiality to Owner or Contractor - Many claims can be settled and disputes avoided if the Architect impartially interprets the contract documents. If one or the other party believes the Architects' interpretations favor one party over the other, this simple method of resolution fails, and more expensive mediation, arbitration, or adjudication is then required. |
