Project Management(mc)
Contract documents which are comprised of agreement, conditions, drawings, specs, addenda, and other docs listed on agreement, form a legal relationship between who?
a- owner and architect
b- contractor and subcontractor
c- architect and contractor
d- owner and contractor
d - owner and contractor
A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
the architectural services normally required for a building project usually consisting of SD,DD,CD, bidding or negotiation and construction contract admin.
basic services
A developer is evaluating alternative sites for a luxury residential development. Despite higher development costs, they feel that a hillside site will warrant greater market values because of the views and character of terrain. What is typically the most cost effective means to develop the site while retaining its character?
a-flatten building bads
b- clear trees and vegetation
c-straighten slopes
d-minimize disturbed areas
minimize disturbed areas
(allows finished grading to mimic original terrain and retain character)
A law by which a government regulates and controls the character and use of property
zoning ordinance
in a typical design bid build project, the architect must complete and share detailed code data(structural systems, evolution of layout, construction of buildin envelope) with the mechanical engineer. in which phase should the architect share that data
a- programming
b- SD
c- DD
d- CD
b- SD
this phase gives engineer enough info about proposed layout, construction type, occupant loads, exit paths, and fire ratings
standard form of agreement between owner and contractor (AIA contract)
An architect is desgining a rectangular two story office building in northern climate with window exposure on east and west sides. They want to incorporate exterior shading devices into the design to shield the windows from direct sunlight, glare, excessive heat gain in warm weather. Which of the following shading devices would be most effective for this project?
a-horizontal overhangs
b- vertical louvers
c-slanted horizontal louvers
d-eggerates (brise-soliel)
b- vertical louvers. Most effective on east and west eexposures and can adapt to sun angles
the extension of a building into the property of another
encroachment
According to AIA A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, who is required to file a certificate of insurance prior to commencement of work?
a- owner
b- contractor
c- architect
d- subcontractor
b- contractor
although owner and contractor are required to carry insurance relative to a project, only the contractor is required to provide certificates of insurance per AIA A201
AIA Contract A195-2008
agreement between owner and contractor for integrated project delivery
An architect is working with their partner to determine which types of services need to be performed on the various project types handled by their office. Which of the following projects is most likely to require a master plan?
a-urban infill mixed use building
b- suburban office addition
c-community college expansion
d-university renovation of historic structures
c-community college expansion
master plans typically provided when the client is a large organization and when the project includes a variety of buildings, uses, and spaces.
the surface flow of water from an area
run off
According to AIA B101, Standard Form of Agreement between owner and architect, who is responsible for developing the program?
a- onwer
b- owners attorney
c- architect
d- construction manager
a- owner
the owner may choose to hire an architect to perform program study, but this is considered changes to arhcitectrs servicces which additional compensation would be requested.
when planning a project and considering the rule of thumb for % of time spent in each project phase. What % of time usually does the project manager plan for CD's to last
40%
SD-15% DD-20% CD-40% B/N-5% CA 20%
PPI Balast ARE 5 Review Manual CH 4 (4-9)
An architect is working with a developer on a new revierside housing project. the project wants to take advantage of the adjacent river and wildlife habitats. what is the minimum recommended width for a buffer between the development and the river to preserve the wildlife habitat?
a- 20'
b-300'
c-75'
d-100'
b-300'
is the recommended setback to perserve wildlife habitat
permitting leakage or flow of water
pervious
If a penalty clause is included in the owner-contractor agreement, what else must be included?
a- liquidated damages
b-guaranteed max price
c- bonus provision
d-incentive clause
c- bonus provision
if a penalty clause (charge to contractor for not completing work by the agreen time of substantial completion) a bonus provision (payment to contractor if the work is compoletted by deadline) must also be included
AIA Contract A133
Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor
plumbing fixtures in large buildings are often placed back to back. In a typical restroom layout with wall hung fixtures, how much clear space should be allowed within the plumbing wall?
a-12"
b-16"
c- 18"
d-24"
d- 24"
since toilets are wall hung, 24" is good. if there were only fixtures on one side of the wall, 12" is good. If the fixtures were not wall hung, 16" would be sufficient.
ratio of moisture content of the air to maximum possible moisture content at the same temperature