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CDS - OWNER

C Stone CDS- Construction Documents and Services Study Notes English 24 cards

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  1. 1A201-2007 2.1.1 In a contract, what is the term Owner used to do?This term designates the party contracting with the construction contractor and includes the Owner's authorized representative.
  2. 2A201-2007 2.1.1 The Owner is referred to in the singular form however it can be a _______ or _______ ?Person or Entity
  3. 3A201-2007 2.1.1 The Owner is to designate in writing a representative who shall do what?This chosen person shall have the authority to make decisions that bind the Owner to that decision.
  4. 4A201-2007 2.1.1 What role does the Architect play as the Owner's representative?The Architect will have authority to act
    on behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in the Contract Documents but the Architect is not the general agent of the Owner. - See A201-2007 Article 4.2.1
  5. 5A201-2007 2.1.2 How many days does the Owner have to furnish to the Contractor relevant and necessary information to evaluate, give notice of, or enforce mechanic’s lien rights?15 days after receipt of a written request.
  6. 6A201-2007 2.1.2 What should the Owner include in the information given to the Contractor to evaluate, give notice of, or enforce mechanic’s lien rights?A correct statement of the record
    legal title to the property on which the Project is located (The site), and the Owner’s interest therein.
  7. 7What is a mechanic’s lien?It is a legal claim against property that has been improved. This claim is for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property. The claim allow them to be compensated for the labor and materials not paid for by the Owner of the property.
  8. 8A201-2007 2.1.2 Why is it important for the Owner to give the Contractor the correct and necessary information to to file a mechanic's lien?If state mechanic’s lien statutes are not strictly complied with, the filing may not be adequate to enforce
    the lien.
  9. 9A201-2007 2.2.1 Upon written request and before commencement of the Work, what type of reasonable evidence is the Owner to provide the Contractor?That the Owner has made
    financial arrangements to fulfill the Owner’s obligations under the Contract.
  10. 10A201-2007 2.2.1 After the contract request and receives by the Owner reasonable evidence of the Owner's financial arrangements to complete the project the contractor may only again request this evidence under what circumstances? List 3.1- When the Owner fails to make payments to the Contractor as the Contract Documents require;
    2- When a change in the Work materially changes the Contract Sum;
    3- When the Contractor identifies in writing a reasonable concern regarding the Owner’s ability to make payment when due.
  11. 11A201-2007 2.2.1 After the Owner furnishes the evidence, the Owner shall not materially ________ such ________ ___________ without prior notice to the Contractor.vary; financial arrangements
  12. 12A201-2007 2.2.2 What are the Contractor financial responsibilities under the Contract Document according to the A201-2007 Article 3.7.1?1- Building permit
    2- Other permits,
    3- Fees,
    4- Licenses, and
    5- Inspections by government agencies
    necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work that are customarily secured AFTER execution of
    the Contract.
  13. 13A201-2007 2.2.2 Except for permits and fees that are the responsibility of the Contractor, for what does the Owner pay?1- Necessary approvals,
    2- Easements,
    3- Assessments and charges required for
    construction.
    4- Use or occupancy of permanent structures or for permanent changes in existing facilities
  14. 14A201-2007 2.2.3 What is to be included on the Survey that the Owner is to provide? Name 4.1- Physical characteristics description,
    2- Legal limitations
    3- Utility locations for the site of the Project,
    4- Legal description of the site
  15. 15A201-2007 2.2.3 The Contractor shall be entitled to rely on the _________ of survey information furnished by the Owner but shall exercise proper ________ relating to the _____ ___________ of the Work.accuracy; precautions ; safe performance
  16. 16A201-2007 2.2.4 When is the Owner to furnish INFORMATION or SERVICES required of the Owner by the Contract Documents?with reasonable promptness
  17. 17A201-2007 2.2.5 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, how many copies of the Contract Documents shall the Owner provide the Contractor?One for purposes of making reproductions solely and exclusively for execution of the Work. (Also see A201-2007 Article 1.5.2)
  18. 18A201-2007 2.3 Under what circumstances does the Owner or Owner's designated representative have the right to STOP THE WORK?If the Contractor fails to correct Work that is not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract
    Documents and the requirement required by Article 12.2 (Which is the CORRECTION OF WORK section) the Owner may issue a WRITTEN ORDER to the Contractor to stop the Work or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order has been eliminated.
  19. 19A201-2007 2.3 Under what circumstances can the Owner order the work to be stopped to benefit the Contractor?To the extent required by A201-2007 Article 6.1.3 which describes the Owner's responsibility to coordinate the schedule of their own forces and each separate contractor with the Work of the 'main' Contractor.
  20. 20A201-2007 2.4 How many days does a Contractor have to begin and continue working on defaulted or neglected Work after receiving written notice from the Owner?The Contractor has a 10-Day period to work with diligence and promptness.
  21. 21A201-2007 2.4 Under what circumstances does the Owner have the right to CARRY OUT THE WORK?If the Contractor defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and fails within a ten-day period after receipt of
    written notice from the Owner to commence and continue correction of such default or neglect with
    diligence and promptness.
  22. 22A201-2007 2.4 What is to be issued if a Contractor does not begin and continue working on defaulted or neglected Work (IN THE TIME ALLOTTED) after receiving written notice from the Owner?An appropriate Change Order (or Construction Change Directive) deducting from payments (then or thereafter) due the Contractor the reasonable cost of correcting such deficiencies, including Owner’s expenses and compensation for the Architect’s additional services made necessary by such default, neglect or failure.
  23. 23A201-2007 2.4 What is subject to prior approval concerning the Owner's right to carry out the Work?1- Deducting from payments
    (then or thereafter) due the Contractor
    2- The amounts charged to the Contractor.
  24. 24A201-2007 2.4 What is to happen if the Owner follows the specific steps to carry out the Work and the payments then or thereafter due the Contractor are not sufficient to cover the cost accrued by the Owner to carry out the Work?The Contractor shall pay the difference to the Owner.

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Reference: Article 2 of the AIA Document A201-2007 Commentary (All rights reserved.)
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