Contract Changes Quiz

What is required for a Construction Change Directive to be issued?

• Agreement by the Owner and Architect only

• Agreement among the Owner, Contractor, and Architect

• Approval by the Contractor alone

• Approval by owner only

Under what conditions should changes in the Work be performed as stated in AIA article §7.1.3?

• Only with the approval of the Architect

• Under applicable provisions of the Contract Documents, unless otherwise provided in the Change Order, Construction Change Directive or order for a minor change in the Work

• At the discretion of the Contractor

• Without any written instructions

What does a Change Order require according to §7.2.1?

• A written instrument prepared by the Contractor

• A verbal agreement between the Owner and Architect

• A written instrument prepared by the Architect and signed by the Owner, Contractor, and Architect

• A public announcement

What is the one question to answer to determine if a claim/change order is actually necessary?

• Was the work completed on time?

• Was there a change from the original project scope?

• Was the project budget exceeded?

• Was the quality of work up to standards?

Who initiates a Change Order?

• Owner

• Designer

• Contractor

• Local Code Enforcement Agency

• All can initiate a change order

Contract changes mainly occur because of which of the following reasons?

• Change in government regulations

• Change in owner requirements

• Successful completion of project phases

• Reduction in project scope

Which of the following is NOT a reason for contract changes?

• Omissions, errors or design features that cannot be built as designed

• Non-compliance with code or regulations

• Change in owner requirements

• Contractor or sub need to redo work due to their fault

Unforeseen conditions during the signing of a contract can lead to what?

• Contract termination

• Contract changes

• No impact on the contract

Which of the following is NOT a reason for constructive changes?

• Drawings and specifications that may have errors, omissions

• Different interpretations between designer and contractor

• Changes due to inspections

• Owner wants to add an extra floor to the building

What is a cardinal change in the context of a project?

• A minor adjustment that does not affect the project's scope

• A change that is not part of the original scope and adds significant cost

• A change in material supplier

• A change due to errors in the contract documents.