Discuss NCARB Project-Management Exam Topic 2 Question 15

According to ATA owner-architect agreements, who is responsible for the cost of evaluating significant substitutions proposed by the contractor, subcontractors, or suppliers and the cost of making subsequent revisions to drawings, specifications, and other documentation?

AOwner

BArchitect

CContractor

DOriginator

Suggested Answer: A

Comprehensive Detailed Explanation:

According to AIA B101 (or ATA equivalent) Section 3.6.4.2, if the contractor proposes a substitution that is not part of the base contract, the cost to evaluate it and revise any documents (if accepted) is considered an Additional Service by the architect. Therefore, the owner bears that cost if they authorize the architect to proceed with the evaluation.

AIA B101 -- Section 4.2: Additional Services

NCARB ARE 5.0 Handbook -- Contract interpretation and substitution evaluations

CSI MasterFormat -- Coordination of construction specifications and product submittals

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17 comments · newest first

Larae 23 days ago

Architect should handle it. They know the specs best.

Luann 28 days ago

No way, it's the Owner. They approve changes.

Tamie 1 month ago

Originator seems right. They initiated the design.

Desmond 1 month ago

I feel Architect makes sense. They manage revisions.

Nenita 1 month ago

Definitely Owner. They fund the project overall.

Joesph 2 months ago

I lean towards Contractor. They propose the changes.

Myrtie 2 months ago

I disagree, it's the Architect's responsibility. They create the documents.

Aleta 2 months ago

I think it's the Owner. They should cover all costs.

Steffanie 2 months ago

Sounds a bit unfair to me, though.

Theodora 2 months ago

Nope, definitely the owner.

Louis 2 months ago

Wait, are you sure? I thought it was the architect.

Eva 3 months ago

Totally agree, that's how it usually goes.

Florinda 3 months ago

It's the owner who covers those costs.

Nelida 3 months ago

This seems similar to a question we had on project management costs; I think it was the owner who had to cover those expenses.

Mary 3 months ago

I feel like the contractor might be involved in the evaluation costs, but I’m leaning towards the owner being responsible.

Nu 3 months ago

I remember a practice question where the architect had to handle revisions, but I can’t recall if that applies here too.

Yuki 4 months ago

I think the owner is usually responsible for additional costs, but I’m not entirely sure about the specifics of substitutions.

NCARB Project-Management Exam - Topic 2 Question 15 Discussion