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AIA Contracts CE – 009

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A contractor fails to protect glass doors during steel grinding work, damaging one door. The specifications require protection of adjacent finishes but do not explicitly mention glass. The contractor agrees to replace the damaged glass but submits a change order for the cost of installing plywood protection over all remaining doors. How should the architect proceed?

2 / 10

During a punch walk, the architect finds nonconforming work: damaged ceiling tiles, malfunctioning light fixtures, and loose rubber base. The architect needs to document and initiate corrections. What is the most appropriate next step?

3 / 10

An architect observes that the sheet vinyl installed in the main corridor of a condominium project appears warped and moist. The contractor claims the product was stored and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and the vinyl cost is listed as $10,000 in the pay application. What should the architect recommend?

4 / 10

A tenant requests to replace the ceramic tile finish in their condo unit three days after the originally specified tile has already been installed. The contractor submits a change order to the developer for the rework and material cost. Which parties are responsible for the change costs? Check the two that apply.

5 / 10

The general contractor is delayed by 21 days: 14 due to construction errors and 7 due to owner changes. The contract includes liquidated damages of $15,450 per day. What is the total amount of liquidated damages the contractor is responsible for?

6 / 10

During review of the G703 Continuation Sheet, the architect notes that retainage values are missing. The contract stipulates 10% retainage on hard costs and 5% on overhead and soft costs. The schedule includes $7,600 for general conditions, $1,950 for performance bond, $2,200 for concrete repairs, $1,750 for masonry repairs, and $6,000 for engineering services. What is the correct total retainage amount?

7 / 10

The mechanical subcontractor submits a submittal that omits the required physical product sample for ceramic tile. The architect is working on an accelerated schedule. Which responses are appropriate for the architect to issue? Check the two that apply.

8 / 10

A contractor submits a concrete materials submittal with a substituted floor sealer that was not reviewed properly. Later, during tile installation, the tile adhesive proves incompatible with the sealer. The contractor submits a claim for extra time and cost. How should the claim be resolved?

9 / 10

During construction, a fire breaks out at the project site, damaging partially completed framing. The owner threatens to sue the contractor and architect, though A201–2017 requires the owner to carry property insurance during construction. Which insurance is contractually responsible for covering the damage?

10 / 10

While performing a punch list before certifying substantial completion, the architect observes several deficiencies. Which items must be corrected before the building can be deemed substantially complete? Check the three that apply.

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