Sharkitecture.NET » General contractor http://sharkitecture.net Study Guide for the California Supplemental Exam Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:58:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 What should an architect do if a contractor refuses to correct non-compliant work? http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/what-should-an-architect-do-if-a-contractor-refuses-to-correct-non-compliant-work-2/ http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/what-should-an-architect-do-if-a-contractor-refuses-to-correct-non-compliant-work-2/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:05:24 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=220 As the architect in this situation I would report my concern to the contractor, and if they are still unresponsive I would issue written notice of the situation to the owner. Under AIA A201 Owner-Contractor Agreement the owner is entitled to either perform the required work themselves and remove the costs from the contract sum, or terminate the contract with the contractor.

]]> http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/what-should-an-architect-do-if-a-contractor-refuses-to-correct-non-compliant-work-2/feed/ 0 What is the significance of substantial completion and what is the architect’s role in this project milestone? http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/what-is-the-significance-of-substantial-completion-and-what-is-the-architect%e2%80%99s-role-in-this-project-milestone/ http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/what-is-the-significance-of-substantial-completion-and-what-is-the-architect%e2%80%99s-role-in-this-project-milestone/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:03:05 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=218 a. The significance of substantial completion is:
– it is the end of the contract time (owner-contractor agreement)
– it begins the warranty/correction period
– it begins the period for statute of limitations on professional liability
– it signifies the work is complete enough for the owner to occupy the space for its intended use

b. When the contractor thinks that the project is substantially complete for the owner to occupy the building for its intended use, the architect/owner/contractor provide a site visit to verify the project’s accordance with the contract documents. A punch-list is created to note all items that must be completed or repaired, and if the architect agrees that the project is fit for occupancy they will issue a certificate of substantial completion including the punch list, the date that the punch list must be completed by, the responsibilities of both parties (contractor-owner) with respect to payment of utilities and security, along with all maintenance and warranty information.

]]> http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/what-is-the-significance-of-substantial-completion-and-what-is-the-architect%e2%80%99s-role-in-this-project-milestone/feed/ 0 How would you limit your client’s potential exposure to liens or other encumbrances on their property? http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/how-would-you-limit-your-client%e2%80%99s-potential-exposure-to-liens-or-other-encumbrances-on-their-property-2/ http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/how-would-you-limit-your-client%e2%80%99s-potential-exposure-to-liens-or-other-encumbrances-on-their-property-2/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:02:13 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=217 By using the AIA G700-series documents, or similar documents, to properly record the contractor’s schedule of values, provide site observation to verify validity of contractor’s applications for payment, and to ensure that consent of the bond surety is secured prior to the release of any retainage or final payment to the contractor, as well as secure affidavits of lien releases from the contractor or a bond to properly protect the owner’s property in the case of any unsecured affidavits of lien releases.

Advise the owner to require labor and material payment bond to cover any lack of payment by the GC. Require the contractor indemnify the owner against any third-party claims. Affidavits of lien release can also be required with each application for payment. If the owner has reason to suspect a sub is not being paid, they can request proof of payment from the GC.

]]> http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/how-would-you-limit-your-client%e2%80%99s-potential-exposure-to-liens-or-other-encumbrances-on-their-property-2/feed/ 0 After substantial completion, the GC gives warranties to the owner. A defective window is then found. Who’s responsibility is this, the owner or GC? http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/after-substantial-completion-the-gc-gives-warranties-to-the-owner-a-defective-window-is-then-found-whos-responsibility-is-this-the-owner-or-gc/ http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/after-substantial-completion-the-gc-gives-warranties-to-the-owner-a-defective-window-is-then-found-whos-responsibility-is-this-the-owner-or-gc/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:23:56 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=194 Contractor’s warranty extends after substantial completion until expiration of applicable statue of limitations period — in addition, one year correction period exists. Thus Owner must give prompt notice to Contractor and opportunity to fix. The one year period is extended by work after substantial completion but not by corrected work. (ch 12, A201)

]]> http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/after-substantial-completion-the-gc-gives-warranties-to-the-owner-a-defective-window-is-then-found-whos-responsibility-is-this-the-owner-or-gc/feed/ 0 An employee injures themselves on the job site. What do you do? http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/an-employee-injures-themselves-on-the-job-site-what-do-you-do/ http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/an-employee-injures-themselves-on-the-job-site-what-do-you-do/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:13:08 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=189 Make sure the employee gets the proper care. Job site safety is the GC’s responsibility. The GC’s general liability insurance must provide coverage (AIA A201/11.1). Call HR and get worker’s comp claim info (AIA A201/10.2.8)

]]> http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/an-employee-injures-themselves-on-the-job-site-what-do-you-do/feed/ 0 What should an architect do if a contractor refuses to correct non-compliant work? http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/what-should-an-architect-do-if-a-contractor-refuses-to-correct-non-compliant-work/ http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/what-should-an-architect-do-if-a-contractor-refuses-to-correct-non-compliant-work/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:44:59 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=130 As the architect in this situation I would report my concern to the contractor, and if they are still unresponsive I would issue written notice of the situation to the owner. Under AIA A101 Owner-Contractor Agreement the owner is entitled to either perform the required work themselves and remove the costs from the contract sum, or terminate the contract with the contractor.

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2. Design services qualifications based
3. Construction licenses
a. A license – General Engineering Contractor
b. B license – General Building Contractor
c. C license – Specialty Contractor

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