CSI CCCA case studies
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The CCCA® (Certified Construction Contract Administrator) is a professional credential offered by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). According to CSI, the certification "validates you have a high level of knowledge for preparing and executing construction contracts." It is aimed at AECO professionals whose work centers on administering the contract during construction - reviewing submittals, observing work, processing payment applications, and keeping project documentation defensible. The CSI CCCA case studies are 5 cases and about 2,968 words.
1Fourth-Floor Concrete Strength Failure and Core Evaluation
On a six-story cast-in-place office project, the specified 28-day compressive strength is 4,000 psi. The testing agency reports that three 6 by 12 in.
666 words, about 3 min2Unbalanced Rock Excavation Unit Price in Sealed Bidding
An owner using a private stipulated-sum contract with competitive sealed bids receives three bids at 4.82 million, 4.91 million, and 5.05 million against an engineer's estimate of 4.60 million. The low bidder's schedule of values includes rock excavation at 185 per cubic yard for 1,200 cubic yards, while the other bidders price the same item at 55 and 60 per cubic yard.
581 words, about 3 min3Rebar Cover Nonconformance Before an Elevated Slab Pour
During a scheduled rebar inspection for a 40-cubic-yard elevated slab, the CA observes primary beam bars at 1.5 in. clear cover instead of the 2 in.
555 words, about 3 min4Late Air-Handling Unit Substitution on the Critical Path
Six weeks after notice to proceed on a 12 million school renovation, the mechanical contractor requests substitution of the specified ABC-40 air-handling unit with an XYZ-40 model. The substitution is submitted under Section 01 25 00, which requires requests within 15 calendar days after notice to proceed.
584 words, about 3 min5Unmarked Fiber-Optic Conduit and Late Claim Notice
During excavation for a foundation, the contractor's hoe operator strikes an unmarked 4-inch fiber-optic conduit at elevation -6.5 ft. The drawings show a telephone duct at -8.0 ft and note verify all utilities.
582 words, about 3 min