QUESTION 1
You are a project manager for an architectural office. Articulate three strategies for making certain a construction management "at risk" project is within the budget
QUESTION 2
A local bank has a budget of $30,000,000 to construct a new main office. The bank wants to use contractors who are customers of the bank; however, none of the bank's contractor customers can bond the entire amount of the contract. As the architect of record, clearly describe how you would advise the bank to proceed.
QUESTION 3
Who is responsible for the discrepancy in the following situation? Shop drawings for dormitory windows have been prepared by the manufacturer, checked by the local distributor, and reviewed and approved by the contractor and the architect and it is discovered during installation that the quantity of windows as indicated on the shop drawings is one less than that shown in the contract documents.
QUESTION 4
Frank Gehry has used branding and positioning to become very successful. Identify and explain three aspects of branding that all firms should utilize maximize the potential for success
QUESTION 5
WITH RESPECT TO BEING COMPENSATED, WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO KNOW THE FOLLOWING?
The billing rate of each employee, the cost of overhead expenses, the project delivery method and the breakeven point for the firm.
QUESTION 6
An Architect specifies a particular material for a project that will be sourced from a foreign supplier. Everything is going as scheduled until the contractor reports to the client that he will not be able to finish the project as scheduled since the material needed and to be supplied by the foreign supplier is still not at the job site and delivery has been apparently delayed. There is an upcoming event and the building will not be ready in time for the scheduled activity. It will be cancelled and the client is very unhappy due to the projected huge financial loss. Whose fault is it?
QUESTION 7
Per a client's request, an architect made some revisions. Since time is of the essence, he decided not to coordinate with the engineering consultants for the project. After the contractor poured concrete in accordance with the revision, he discovered that a beam is set lower than the required headroom clearance. What is the lesson learned?
QUESTION 8
A client is very happy with the plans his architect made for his house. He decided that he will use the same design to build and a house for his son. For his son's house. Is the architect entitled to compensation? Explain why &/or why not.
QUESTION 9
If an Architect assumes the function of going to the project site for monitoring and supervision, what services are being provided?