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CDS - Agreement Definitions

C Stone CDS- Construction Documents and Services Study Notes English 31 cards

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  1. 1A201-2007 1.1.1 What are CONTRACT DOCUMENTS?All documents that make up the Agreement between the Owner and Contractor. These documents form the contract for construction.
  2. 2A201-2007 1.1.1 What makes up the Contract Document? List 6.1- The Agreement,
    2- Conditions of the Contract,
    3- Drawings,
    4- Specifications,
    5- Addenda,
    5- Other Documents per the Agreements,
    6-Modifications.
  3. 3A201-2007 1.1.1 Give examples of what is known as the CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT? List 3.1- General Conditions,
    2- Supplementary Conditions,
    3- Other Conditions.
  4. 4A201-2007 1.1.1 When are ADDENDAs distributed?These are issued BEFORE the contract is carried out.
  5. 5A201-2007 1.1.1 When are MODIFICATIONs distributed?These are issued AFTER the contract is carried out.
  6. 6A201-2007 1.1.1 What is a MODIFICATION? List 4 types.1- Written Amendment (Change) to the Contract, signed by both parties.
    2- Change Order
    3- Construction Change Directive
    4- Written order for a minor change in the Work (issued by Architect)
  7. 7A201-2007 1.1.1 What DOES NOT make up the Contract Document (Unless otherwise mentioned in the agreement)?Bidding or Proposal Information
  8. 8A201-2007 1.1.1 Why is it advised to not include BIDDING & PROPOSAL information in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS?This may create conflicts / uncertainties with the other documents that make up the contract.
  9. 9A201-2007 What document is adopted, usually by reference, into other contacts?The A201-2007 General Conditions
  10. 10A201-2007 Why are the A201-2007 General Conditions adopted into other contacts?To coordinate the legal relationships between all parties on the project.
  11. 11What is a Change Order?An ORDER to CHANGE the scope of Work in which the Owner, Contractor, and Architect agree on the changes.
  12. 12What is a Construction Change Directive?It DIRECTS the Contractor to perform additions, deletions, or revisions in the Work before the contract TIME and/or COST of the Work has not been agreed on by the Owner and Contractor.
  13. 13Who makes the decision concerning the cost/time changes resulting from a Construction Change Directive?Usually the ARCHITECT if another person in the contract agreement is not assigned to perform this task.
  14. 14What is a MINOR CHANGE?An MINOR CHANGE (Ordered by the Architect or Design Professional) to the scope of Work that does not change the contract TIME and/or COST. This does not need the written approval of the Owner or Contractor.
  15. 15What is an example of a MINOR CHANGE?Moving a window opening 6 inchs to the left before it is framed.
  16. 16What part does each party involved play in a Change Order?The Owner Issues the CHANGE.
    The Architect prepares the CHANGE.
    The Contractor agrees and executes the CHANGE.
  17. 17A201-2007 1.1.2 To whom does the contract document DO NOT create a contractual agreement? Name 4.1- Contractor and the Architect and/or
    consultants
    2- Owner and a Subcontractor or a Sub-subcontractor
    3- Owner and the Architect and/or consultants
    4- Between any persons or entities
    other than the Owner and the Contractor.
  18. 18A201-2007 1.1.2 There is no direct contractual relationship between the architect and the contractor. However, under the agreement between the Owner and Contractor, what kinds of Contractor obligations is the Architect entitled to enforce? Name 4.1- Indemnifying the architect for certain risks,
    2- Performing warranty obligations,
    3- Providing certain types of insurance,
    4- Affording the architect access to the Work.
  19. 19What is Indemnification?To "Hold Harmless"
    It is simply a promise by the other party to cover your losses if they do something that causes you harm or causes a third party to sue you.
  20. 20A201-2007 1.1.3 What does the term Work mean?It means the construction and services
    required by the Contract Documents, whether completed or partially completed, and includes all labor, materials, equipment and services to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor’s obligations.
    The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project.
  21. 21A201-2007 1.1.3 What is the importance of the term Work being Capitalized?As a capitalized term, the word Work
    refers only to Work performed by the contractor, not to any Work performed by the Owner or by a separate contractor.
  22. 22A201-2007 1.1.4 What does the term Project mean?The Project is the total construction of the Work performed under the Contract Documents (In whole or in part). This may include construction by the Owner and by separate contractors.
  23. 23A201-2007 1.1.5 What does the term Drawings mean?The Drawings are the GRAPHIC and PICTORIAL portions of the Contract Documents showing the design, location and dimensions of the Work. This generally including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and diagrams.
  24. 24A201-2007 1.1.6 What does the term Specifications mean?The Specifications are that portion of the Contract Documents consisting of the WRITTEN requirements for
    materials, equipment, systems, standards and workmanship for the Work, and performance of related services.
  25. 25A201-2007 1.1.5 In addition to the drawings the architect issues for bidding and/or negotiation, where are drawings also found?1- Addenda,
    2- Change orders,
    3- Construction change directives,
    4- Minor changes in the Work,
    5- Other modifications in the Work,
    6- In responses to the contractor’s requests for information.
  26. 26A201-2007 1.1.6 How are the Specifications usually organized?According to the divisions of
    MASTERFORMAT where each division is further organized into services which describe the GENERAL SCOPE, PRODUCTS to be used and the EXECUTION of the particular item of Work.
  27. 27A201-2007 1.1.6 What is the MASTERFORMAT?A publication of the (CSI) Construction specification institute which forms a standard of organizing specifications and other written information for building projects.
  28. 28A201-2007 1.1.7 What does the term Instrument of Service mean?The term Instruments of Service represent all that is involved in the professional services that the architect provides, regardless of form.
  29. 29A201-2007 1.1.7 What are some examples of an Instrument of Service?Studies,
    Surveys,
    Models,
    Sketches,
    Drawings,
    Specifications,
    and
    Other similar materials.
  30. 30A201-2007 1.1.8 What does the term Initial Decision Maker mean?It is a term that refers to an individual or entity that will be responsible for providing initial decisions on claims between the owner and the contractor during the course of the project and certifying termination of the agreement.
  31. 31A201-2007 1.1.8 Who serves as the Initial Decision Maker mean?It has traditionally been the Architect to
    performed this service. However since the A201-2007 it has been possible for another individual or entity to hold that
    position. If the owner and the contractor do not identify a third party as the initial decision maker, the architect will
    serve in that role.

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