ARE Study Review

The 2007 editions of AIA construction contract forms A101, A102(A111 old) and A201 introduced and defined the term Initial Decision Maker (IDM). The role is designated to make decisions in all matters of dispute between the Owner and the Contractor. These decisions are final and binding, but are also subject to mediation and arbitration. If the IDM is not appointed in the construction agreement, who will serve this function?

In AIA document A201, remaining retainage is not due until the Contractor submits a number of items indemnifying the Owner against claims from subcontractors. If a Subcontractor refuses to furnish a release or waiver required by the Owner, what can the Contractor furnish to indemnify the Owner against the subcontractors lien?

Forms for ASIs, architects field reports, construction change directives and RFIs are found in which AIA document series? A. A-series B. B-series C. C-series D. D-series E. G-series Answer E. G-series, which generally contains forms related to contract and office administration. These standard forms are often replaced by ones customized by the architect's office. ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

The scope of services to be provided in AIA B101 is described in both Architect's basic services and under additional services. Outline specifications should be included in which of the following? A. Schematic Design Phase Services B. Design Development Phase Services C. Construction Documents Phase Services D. Additional Services: Fast-track Design Services Answer B. Design Development Phase Services. Major systems, materials and expected levels of quality are outlined in the design development phase. Detailed specifications are provided in the construction documents phase. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Establishing a consistent documentation of the change-order process is key to ensuring that each change order is properly evaluated. What is a PCO and how can PCOs contribute to a proper review process? Answer A PCO is a proposed change order, which should state that all involved subcontractors have reviewed the PCO and recorded in a PCO log. Upon signing, this is the only cost associated with this specific work that should be presented to the owner, minimizing additional costs that are unsubstantiated or not reviewed properly. ARE 4.0 exam prep For additional reading, refer to these AIA Best practices articles on contract administration and on construction cost management

An architect who accepts lavish gifts or other compensation (other than reasonable business hospitality, entertainment, or product education) from material or equipment suppliers in connection with specifying or endorsing their products is in breach of A. NCARB rules of conduct B. AIA ethical standards C. US antitrust laws D. Wicks Law Answer A. NCARB rules of conduct. While AIA Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct contains a similar rule 2.103 (Rule), answer B references Ethical Standards (E.S.) ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP

Formerly C141 (Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant), what is the 2007 version of this AIA numbered document? And what other documents does the 2007 version supercede? A. C142 supercedes C141, C401 and C801 B. C101 supercedes C141 and C106 C. C401 supercedes C141, C105 and C142. Answer . C141-1997 is now called C401-2007. C401-2007 also can be used in place of and supercedes C105-2005 (architect-consulting architect) and C142-1997 (abbreviated form architect-consultant), which have been discontinued.

Besides the 2007 AIA documents, what rival set of model contract documents was also issued in 2007 by a consortium of construction industry organizations including the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)? Answer ConsensusDOCS, which are perceived to be more favorable to contractors.

Which AIA document series includes agreements for joint ventures? A. A-series B. B-series C. C-series D. D-series E. G-series Answer C. C-series covers architect/consultant documents including joint ventures.

When providing a set of record documents (drawings and/or specifications) to reflect the condition of the building "as-built", the architect is required to certify their accuracy - True or False? Answer False - in fact, it is inadvisable to certify because to prepare record documents, the architect is relying on information provided by the contractor and others who completed the work, and only partly on first-hand site observations during construction. For further discussion, refer to AIA Best Practices article Certifying As-built or Record Drawings .

AIA documents have required mandatory arbitration since 1888. In the 2007 versions of the A201 family of documents, how has this been revised? Answer Check boxes have been added to choose: arbitration, litigation, or another method of binding dispute resolution for resolving disputes.

Which party is responsible for completing the form AIA G715 Supplemental Attachment for Acord Certificate of Insurance? 1. Owner 2. Architect 3. Contractor Answer 3. Contractor (or rather Contractor's insurance representative.) G715 is attached to the Acord Certificate, which lacks the space to summarize all the coverages required in A201, General conditions. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS For a current listing of AIA Contract Administration and Project Management Forms see this link to the AIA

What is the numbered title of the standard form of agreement used between the Owner and the General Contractor? Answer AIA A101. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

What is another term for the property insurance that the AIA General Conditions document makes the Owner responsible for carrying? Answer Builder's Risk or Builder's Risk-All Risk insurance - even though this is typically carried by the owner not the contractor. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Why are close-out procedures contained in Division One - General Requirements rather than in General Conditions (AIA A201)? Answer Contractor responsibilities in close-out are more administrative than contractual procedures. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

In the General Conditions of the Contract, when does interest start to accrue for payments due and unpaid under the Contract Documents? Answer From the date payment is due.

Besides applicable state laws, under what rules do AIA standard documents oblige arbitration proceedings to be administered? Answer Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.