Question:
Answer the following questions based on the AIA General Conditions Contract availableon the course webpage. When answering the question, be sure to state what section(s) ofthe contract support your answer (e.g. Section 4.2.6). Give all answers in your own words.No copying and pasting or direct quotations from the contract. Clearly label your answerfor each question. Assume that the questions pertain to the construction of an officebuilding.1) The Contractor has submitted a request for extra compensation for the cost of thebuilding permits that are required before construction can begin, based on it being partof the owner providing a completed and acceptable-for-construction set of plans andspecifications. Should a change order for increasing the amount of the building permitcosts be approved? Why or Why not?2) What is the definition of a subcontractor?3) What do the Owner, the Contractor and the Architect agree on when they sign a ChangeOrder?4) What must the Contractor do after he considers the Work substantially completed?5) The Architect delayed the Contractor by not reviewing and approving some of the shopdrawings in a timely manner. This is considered a form of neglect. What projectparticipant determines the size of any resulting change in the contract time?6) When, what, and to whom must the Contractor submit in order to receive a payment?7) To whom is the Contractor required to show proof of his performance bond?8) The Contractor poured a grade level concrete slab before the foundation beams wereinspected by the Architect. The Architect did not notify the Contractor beforehand thatthe foundations beams would be inspected. However, the Architect required theContractor to jackhammer out the slab in order to inspect the foundation beams. Uponinspection it was discovered that the foundation beams were installed correctly. Whois responsible for the cost of reinstalling the concrete slab that had to be jackhammered?Why?9) The Owner of the project became disgusted with the amount of garbage, waste material,and broken tools lying around on the site. The Owner hired a cleaning crew to come ina clean up the job site. Who is responsible for paying the clean up crew?10) How long does a party have to file a claim?
