ARE 5.0: CE flashcards
ARE 5.0: CE · Build recall with a focused review session.
32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.
- Bid bond
- A surety instrument submitted with a bid that guarantees the bidder will enter the contract and furnish the required bonds; typically 5 to 10 percent of the bid amount.
- Performance bond
- A surety bond equal to 100 percent of the contract sum that protects the owner if the contractor fails to complete the work according to the contract.
- Payment bond
- A bond that protects the owner from mechanics' liens by guaranteeing the contractor pays subcontractors, laborers, and suppliers; usually 100 percent of the contract sum.
- Guaranteed maximum price
- A cost-plus contract with a ceiling: the contractor's compensation may not exceed the stated GMP, and savings below the GMP are shared per the contract.
- Unit price contract
- A contract in which work is paid per measured unit of material or labor, used when quantities cannot be precisely determined at bid time.
- Critical path float
- Float equals late start minus early start, or late finish minus early finish; activities with zero total float lie on the critical path.
- Value engineering
- A structured cost-reduction review of design or construction alternatives; contract clauses set who may propose changes and how resulting savings are shared.
- Addendum
- A written modification to the bidding documents issued before the bid deadline that becomes part of the contract documents and must be acknowledged on the bid form.
- Observation report
- A dated written record of site conditions and work progress that is factual and informational; it does not direct the contractor to change the work.
- Architect's site visit
- A visit made at intervals appropriate to the stage of work to observe general conformance with the contract documents; visits are not continuous and do not guarantee quality.
- Means and methods
- Construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures are controlled solely by the contractor; the architect's observation does not supervise or approve them.
- Shop drawing review stamp
- The architect's review confirms conformance with the design concept only; it does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for dimensions, quantities, and field conditions.
- Safety responsibility
- Site safety, OSHA compliance, and protection of persons and property are the contractor's responsibility; the architect has no duty to supervise safety programs.
- Nonconforming work
- Work that does not conform to the contract documents must be rejected promptly in writing, and the contractor must correct it at its own cost.
- Mock-up
- A full-size physical sample built on site for the architect's approval of workmanship and appearance before the related work proceeds.
- Hazardous materials discovered
- When the architect finds hazardous materials, affected work stops, the owner and contractor are notified in writing, and the owner engages a specialist.
- Request for information
- A contractor's written question about the contract documents; the architect must answer promptly, and the answer becomes part of the contract documents.
- Change order
- A written instrument signed by the owner, architect, and contractor that authorizes a change in scope, contract sum, or contract time.
- Construction change directive
- A written order by the owner and architect directing a change when price and time are not yet agreed; the contractor must proceed and pricing is resolved later.
- Architect's supplemental instruction
- A minor written clarification or interpretation issued by the architect that does not change contract sum or time; used instead of a change order.
- Application for payment
- The contractor's periodic request for payment, typically AIA G702 with a G703 continuation sheet, which the architect reviews and certifies to the owner.
- Retainage
- A percentage, usually 5 to 10 percent, withheld from each progress payment until substantial or final completion to protect the owner.
- Conditional lien waiver
- A waiver that becomes effective only when the stated payment is actually received; it is used for progress and final payments to release lien rights.
- Excusable delay
- A delay beyond the contractor's control, such as severe weather or owner-caused events, that may justify a time extension but usually not additional cost.
- Substantial completion
- The stage when the work is sufficiently complete for the owner's intended use; it starts warranty periods and typically triggers partial release of retainage.
- Punch list
- A list of minor incomplete or deficient items identified at substantial completion that the contractor must correct before final completion is certified.
- Certificate of occupancy
- Issued by the local building authority, it confirms the completed building complies with code and is legally usable for its occupancy classification.
- Final payment
- Payment made after final inspection and the architect's final certificate for payment, contingent on lien waivers, consent of surety, and complete closeout documents.
- Consent of surety
- The surety's written agreement to final payment, confirming bonded obligations are satisfied; often a prerequisite to releasing final payment and retainage.
- As-built documents
- Record drawings the contractor marks up to show actual installed conditions, including all changes, and delivers to the owner at closeout.
- Post-occupancy evaluation
- A structured review conducted roughly six to twelve months after occupancy to assess performance, user satisfaction, and lessons learned for future projects.
- Attic stock
- Extra materials the contractor delivers to the owner at closeout so damaged or worn components can later be replaced with matching products.