C4-KS52

Question 1

Substantial Completion is …

Answer 1

..when the Work is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract Documents and ready for the Owner’s occupancy and use.

Question 2

Per AIA A201, Who is responsible for making a punchlist?

Answer 2

Contractor

• Contractor submits to Architect a punch list of items to be completed prior to final payment.
• Architect makes an inspection to determine if Work is substantially complete.
• If not sufficiently complete, the Contractor shall complete the Work prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion.

Question 3

Architect issues the Certificate of Substantial Completion (AIA G704) which establishes:

Answer 3

1. The date of Substantial Completion.
2. Establish the responsibilities of the Owner and Contractor for security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damage to the work and insurance (typically transfer to Owner).
3. Warranty period begins for work.
4. Release of Retainage
5. Sets the clock for Statue of Limitations beginning

Question 4

Who issues Certificate of Substantial Completion?

Answer 4

Architect

• The Certificate of Substantial Completion is submitted to the Owner and Contractor for their acceptance.
• Upon acceptance and consent of surety, if any, the Owner shall make payment of retainage applying to such Work.

Question 5

True or false

Partial Occupancy Or Use

The Owner may occupy any portion of the Work when such portion is designated by separate agreement with the Contractor.

Answer 5

True

Provided such occupancy is consented to by the surety and authorized by the public authority having jurisdiction (Building Official) over the project.P

Question 6

Final Lien Releases

In order to bring the project into Final Completion and and to receive Final Payment, Contractor submits to the Architect final Application for Payment.

What happens next?

Answer 6

Architect issues a final Certificate of Payment which states that the work has been completed in accordance with the Contract Documents, and the entire balance to be due the
Contractor is due and payable.

Question 7

In order to receive final certificate of payment fromt the architect Contractor must submit what items to the Architect?

Answer 7

• Affidavit that payrolls, bills for materials and equipment, and other indebtedness have been paid or satisfied
• Submit AIA G706A — Contractor’s Affidavit Of Release of Liens
• Certificate stating that Contractor’s insurance is in effect
• Written statement that Contractor knows of no substantial reason that the insurance will not be renewable
• Consent of surety
• Proof of release of all applicable liens and material suppliers lien releases from subcontractors, vendors

Question 8

Role of the Architect during Close-out Procedures

Answer 8

• Issue Certificate of Substantial Completion
• Completes final walk thru with Owner and Contractor
• Issue final Certificate for Payment
• Submit final Architect’s invoice to Owner
• Assemble and file for future reference complete project and cost records for both construction and professional services

Question 9

Role of the Contractor during Close-out Procedures

Answer 9

• Provides punch list
• Submits warranties, maintenance contracts & instructions to Owner
• Deliver replacement & maintenance stock of material as required to Owner
• Instruct Owner in maintenance & operations
• Clean-up construction debris
• Submits final Application for Payment
• Submits full lien releases

Question 10

Role of the Owner

Answer 10

• Makes final payment to Architect
• Makes final payment to Contractor
• Files Notice of Completion