Which activities characterize construction administration?

• A. Field observation, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, approving shop drawings, issuing change orders, and overseeing compliance with documents.
• B. Design concept generation and client interviews.
• C. Feasibility studies and site selection.
• D. Marketing and client acquisition.

Answer: (A)

Construction administration is the phase where the design is carried out in the field and the contract documents are actively managed during construction. Field observation checks that the actual work aligns with the contract documents and design intent. Responding to RFIs creates a formal way to clarify ambiguities in drawings or specifications so the contractor can proceed correctly. Reviewing submittals and approving shop drawings ensures that products, assemblies, and installation methods conform to the contract requirements. Issuing change orders handles adjustments to scope, cost, or schedule when site conditions or other factors require modifications. Overseeing compliance with documents ties everything back to the contract, codes, and standards to keep the project on track. The other activities—design concept generation, client interviews, feasibility studies, site selection, and marketing—occur earlier in the project lifecycle and are not part of construction administration.