RCDD · Question #166
All of the following are true about the post construction phase EXCEPT:
The correct answer is A. The owner is responsible to update the record copy drawings to reflect "as-built" documents. During the post-construction phase, it is the contractor - not the owner - who is responsible for updating drawings to reflect as-built conditions.
Question
All of the following are true about the post construction phase EXCEPT:
Options
- AThe owner is responsible to update the record copy drawings to reflect "as-built" documents.
- BThe contractors are resolving issues identified on the punch lists.
- CThe architect is involved in final acceptance and contract closeout activities.
- DThe construction manager is coordinating removal of construction equipment and job trailers.
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A81% (17)
- B14% (3)
- D5% (1)
Why each option
During the post-construction phase, it is the contractor - not the owner - who is responsible for updating drawings to reflect as-built conditions.
This statement is false, making it the correct answer to an EXCEPT question. Updating record drawings to reflect as-built conditions is the responsibility of the contractor or design team, not the owner. The owner receives the completed as-built documents as a project deliverable; they do not produce or maintain them during closeout.
Contractors resolving punch list items is a standard and accurate post-construction activity, so this statement is true and not the exception.
Architect involvement in final acceptance and contract closeout is a standard contractual responsibility during the post-construction phase, so this statement is true.
The construction manager coordinating removal of equipment and job trailers is a standard closeout task in the post-construction phase, so this statement is true.
Concept tested: Post-construction phase roles and as-built document responsibility
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