PJM Practice question
An architect is contracted with an owner using an AIA B101 agreement. During construction, the owner informs the architect in writing to change the configuration of the restrooms. The architect responds that this work will require a $2,000 fee and one week will be required to make changes to the drawings. The owner agrees to the fee and timeline, noting an urgency to complete the work.
What should the architect do next?
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Invoice the owner for the added service and confirm receipt of the payment before starting the work. |
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Begin the work immediately and issue an add service proposal to formalize the change in scope. |
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Provide an add service proposal for the owner's signature prior to starting the work.
there seems to be excessive liability with this answer, thoughts? |
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My understanding is that "owner agrees to the fee and timeline" means that owner has officially given authorization to the architect to begin the additional service. Even if this is not in writing just yet, oral agreement is also considered "contractual" (defending this in court is another story..)
Because of the "urgency to complete the work," the architect can do the work and formalize the proposal at the same time.
Hope this helps.
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I had multiple questions exactly like this on the real exam. The key part of the question here is "in writing." So the answer will be to begin work immediately.
Another similar/opposite question I saw multiple times: When the architect is at fault for an error that affects cost and schedule. The answer will always be to begin work correcting the mistake immediately, and then inform owner and AHJ. You would not contact the owner until you at minimum have A. fully understood the problem and B. come up with possible solutions.
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