Is the architect required to visit the site?

• A. Yes, daily site visits are required.
• B. No site visits are required.
• C. The architect must visit only if safety concerns arise.
• D. The architect visits only to become familiar with progress and to provide assurance that the work will conform with the contract documents.

Answer: (D)

The important idea here is that the architect’s site visits are part of their role to observe progress and verify that the work generally conforms to the contract documents. Under A201, the architect is expected to visit at appropriate times to become familiar with how the project is progressing and to provide assurance to the owner that the work is being performed in general conformance with the contract documents. This isn’t about daily mandates or about only reacting to safety issues; it’s about maintaining oversight to confirm that the design intent and contractual requirements are being followed as the work progresses. While the architect may engage in other duties—such as reviewing submittals, coordinating with consultants, or responding to RFI’s—the core purpose of site visits is to monitor progress and conformance, which is captured by the stated role.