Discuss NCARB Project-Management Exam Topic 5 Question 12

During the preparation of the construction documents, it was noted that the survey inaccurately located the property line. Consequently, the parking layout had to be redesigned to fit within the corrected property boundary.

The architect's additional costs and associated delay are the responsibility of which one of the following parties?

AOwner

BArchitect

CSurveyor

DCivil Engineer

Suggested Answer: A

According to AIA B101 5.1, the owner is responsible for providing the site survey and other site-related documentation. If the survey is inaccurate and causes delays or extra services, the owner is responsible for costs incurred. The architect should submit a claim for additional services.

* Surveyors are contracted by the owner (not by the architect unless explicitly stated).

* The architect is not liable for incorrect information furnished by the owner.

* Reference: AIA B101 5.1 and 3.6

* NCARB ARE 5.0 Handbook -- PjM Content Area 2: Budget and Contracts

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21 comments · newest first

Halina 1 month ago

Mistakes happen, but we need to be accountable.

Oliva 1 month ago

The architect shouldn't be penalized for someone else's mistake.

Sabrina 1 month ago

But we paid for the survey! Shouldn't the architect absorb some costs?

Amber 2 months ago

I agree with the surveyor. They should take responsibility.

Ashlyn 2 months ago

No way! The surveyor messed up. It's on them.

Allene 2 months ago

I think the owner should cover the costs. They hired everyone.

Elena 2 months ago

I agree with the owner. But it’s unfair to blame the architect entirely.

Mila 2 months ago

I feel like the owner should pay for delays. They benefit from the project.

Stanton 2 months ago

But the architect should have double-checked the survey!

Jaclyn 3 months ago

It’s definitely the surveyor's fault. They should take responsibility.

Alpha 3 months ago

No way! The surveyor messed up the property line.

Stevie 3 months ago

I think the owner should cover the costs. They hired everyone.

Jaclyn 3 months ago

Surprised the architect has to eat those costs!

Aretha 3 months ago

I think the owner should cover it, they hired everyone.

Charisse 4 months ago

Wait, how can the architect be responsible for that?

Kiley 5 months ago

Definitely the surveyor's fault!

Leslie 5 months ago

Sounds like the surveyor messed up.

Fletcher 6 months ago

I’m torn between the owner and the surveyor. I need to recall if the surveyor's errors typically lead to extra costs for the architect.

Selma 6 months ago

This is tricky! I feel like the architect should have some responsibility too, but I guess it depends on the contract terms.

Laurene 6 months ago

I remember a similar question where the surveyor was held accountable for inaccuracies, so I might lean towards option C.

Jovita 6 months ago

I think this might be the owner's responsibility since they usually provide the site information, but I'm not entirely sure.

NCARB Project-Management Exam - Topic 5 Question 12 Discussion