Document A101

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zOskkNwERy65j0maDdV1txSxdM1aFCxR/view?usp=sharing

Document A201

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KzPMn3aGWBOTc9Gl-tZgsPvIN0huAKzf/view?usp=sharing

Use the sample AIA contract documents listed below to do the following questions.

• AIA A101-2017 - Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor - Stipulated is (Lump) Sum payment
• AIA A201-2017 - General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

1) Which documents are considered part of the "contract"?

2) Which documents would commonly be considered "Modifications issued after execution of [the] Agreement"? How does the legal status of these documents compare with that of the other contract documents?

3) What term describes the time at which the owner can begin to use the building for its intended purpose?

4) To whom does the contractor submit an "Application for Payment" in order to receive a progress payment?

5) How often are progress payments made

6) On what must the contractor's "Application for Payment" be based?

7) What document is required from the Architect before final payment can be made to the Contractor?

8) Who, by default, is the initial authority to render initial decisions on Claims regarding the Contract?

9) List two reasons for which the Owner may terminate the Contract

10) List two reasons for which the Contractor may terminate the Contract

11) If the Owner terminates the contract for reasons of convenience or without cause, how will the Contractor be compensated?

12) The Owner must provide surveys, legal limitations, and utility locations for the project site. What is the Contractor's responsibility regarding the information provided?

13) If the Contractor discovers errors in the Contract Documents based on his investigation of field conditions, what action should he take (be specific)?

14) Which party is solely responsible for the "construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures"?

15) What two factors constitute "Concealed or Unknown Conditions"?

16) Describe the procedure, including time limits, should the Contractor encounter "Concealed or Unknown Conditions".

17) Do shop drawings, product data, and samples have the same legal status as the "Contract Documents"?

18) What 3 things does the Contractor represent to the Owner and Architect by submitting shop drawings, product data, and samples?

19) What 2 things does the Architect report to the Owner based on the Architect's site visits

20) What is the difference between a "Change Order" and a "Change Directive" according to Article 7?

21) By default, does the term "day" refer to a calendar day or a working day?

22) Within what time period must the Contractor pay a Subcontractor after receiving the relevant payment from the Owner?

23) Why would the owner request written evidence that the Contractor has paid Subcontractors and suppliers, as described in 9.6.4?

24) Who prepares a "Certificate of Substantial Completion"? To which parties is it submitted?

25) What five items must the Contractor submit to the Architect before he can receive final payment?

26) Which party is responsible for purchasing property insurance?

27) From what time does the one-year warranty period begin? Which provision in the contract specifies this?

28) Which party/parties may suspend the contract for convenience?

29) Can the owner terminate the contract for convenience?

30) What are two methods described for dispute resolution besides the Initial Decision?