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After construction begins, an owner asks the architect to select a different roof material. The architect wants to manage the risk associated with this change.

• A.Contact the contractor to request a change order.
• B.Contact roofing suppliers to request product specifications to select a replacement.
• C.Write a memorandum to the owner to describe the owner's request for a change.
• D.Place a note in the project file to detail roof options and the final decision.

A geotechnical report for a public project reveals a previously unknown condition and indicates that there is rock directly beneath the existing grade. The proposed building will now require a shallow foundation. The chosen location was the result of a three-year process evaluating multiple potential sites.
Which actions should the architect take next as a result of the geotechnical report results? Check the three that apply.

• A.Determine what type of rock is beneath the existing grade.
• B.Update the current project schedule.
• C.Update the detailed cost estimate.
• D.Evaluate alternate project sites for the proposed building.
• E.Consult with an excavation company for rock removal.
• F.Request an additional services agreement for the unknown condition.

A principal architect is working with a school district on designing an 18,000-square-foot athletics training facility. During the DD phase, the principal notices that the firm's younger staff has produced equipment plans that do not coordinate with the electrical engineer's sheets.
How should the principal architect respond to the lack of coordination? Check the three that apply.

• A.Schedule an immediate coordination meeting
• B.Extend the design schedule
• C.Coordinate drawings in submittal review
• D.Conduct a desk critique
• E.Hold a design charrette
• F.Review checklists with the staff

Which document defines the architect's scope of services and responsibilities?

• A.Owner-Architect Agreement (B101)
• B.General Conditions (A201)
• C.Construction Documents
• D.Contractor's Bid Proposal

A new restaurant design must incorporate specific light fixtures to meet the franchise requirements. The owner conveys this to the architect, who must make sure that prospective bidders do not overlook specific fixtures.
Which method should the architect use during the construction documents phase?

• A.Issue an addenda that highlights the franchise branding requirements
• B.Note and clearly identify the specific light fixture in the drawings
• C.Identify the fixtures in the performance specification