Understanding the process for Substantial Completion based on the AIA A201
So I recently passed my CE exam, and as part of my studying for it, I actually created a list of what has to take place in Substantial Completion. This list was based off of reading the A201 – General Conditions of Contract, and really trying to understand the progression of each action.
A good document to help you understand this concept further is the G704 – Certificate of Substantial Completion itself. Here’s a video from the AIA on how to fill one out:
So after I created my list, I thought, “This would be really great to have in the form of an infographic.”, so I decided to share this with you all. I highly recommend that you read the A201 yourself, try out some practice questions for it, and listen to the lectures for it as well for a deeper understanding. Lectures on the A201 General Conditions of Contract are provided from Michael Hanahan, Young Architect Academy Contracts Course, and Pluralsight Project Management Course, so it’s really up to you which platform works best.
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Did you find the graphic helpful, or do you remember the difference between substantial completion and final completion in a different way? Let me know in the comments!
A 4 question quiz on the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. The answers are provided after the questions. The A201 contract is available as a free download from the AIA website, and I’m currently studying it in preparation for my upcoming Project Management (PjM) and Construction & Evaluation (CE) Exam. It is listed within the ARE 5.0 Reference Matrix as a study material for PjM. Good luck studying, and if you have any questions, let me know in the comments!
Question 01
When does the Owner not have to share information about their financial arrangements for the Work?
Prior to the commencement of the work
When the Owner fails to make payments as per the contract documents
When a change in the work materially changes the contract sum
When the Architect issues a Certificate for Payment
Question 02
A Modification is all of the following, except for a: (Choose 1)
Construction Change Directive
Written Order for a minor change in work issued by the Owner
Change Order
Written Amendment to the Contract signed by both parties
Question 03
The Contractor shall immediately suspend any operations if they encounter the following conditions, except for:
(Choose 1)
Wetlands
Archaeological Sites
Burial Markers
Contract Documents in violation of applicable laws
Question 04
Select all items provided and paid for by the Contractor:
Sales Tax
Approvals for Occupancy
Temporary facilities not incorporated in the work
Utilities
Equipment and Machinery
Transportation
Question 01
When does the Owner not have to share information about their financial arrangements for the Work?
Correct Answers
When the Architect issues a Certificate for Payment
Incorrect Answers
Prior to the commencement of the work – Article 2.2.1 Prior to commencement of work and upon written request of the contractor, the owner shall furnish to the contractor evidence that the owner has made financial arrangements
When the Owner fails to make payments as per the contract documents & When a change in the work materially changes the contract sum – See Article 2.2.2
Question 02
A Modification is all of the following, except for a: (Choose 1)
Correct Answer
Written Order for a minor change in work issued by the Owner – Owners do not issue minor changes in work, those are issue by the Architect
Incorrect Answers
Construction Change Directive, Change Order, and a Written Amendment to the Contract signed by both parties: are all listed under Article 1.1.1 as Modifications.
Question 03
The Contractor shall immediately suspend any operations if they encounter the following conditions, except for:
Correct Answer
contract documents in violation of applicable laws – Article 3.2.3 The Contractor is not required to suspend work upon discovery of a nonconformity of the Contract Documents, only required to promptly report to the Architect
Incorrect Answers
According to Article 3.7.5 if the COntractor discovers any of these conditions, they shall immediately suspend operations:
Wetlands
Archaeological sites
Burial markers
Question 04
Select all items provided and paid for by the Contractor:
Correct Answer
Sales Tax – Article 3.6 Taxes
Temporary facilities not incorporated in the work – Article 3.4.1
Utilities – Article 3.4.1
Equipment and Machinery – Article 3.4.1
Transportation – Article 3.4.1
Incorrect Answers
All other items are to be provided by the Contractor.
Approvals for Occupancy – Provided by the owner as per Article 2.3.1
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