What does the contract entitle the architect to?

• A. The architect may supervise all construction activities.
• B. The architect may audit the owner's finances.
• C. Performance and enforcement of obligations intended to facilitate the performance of the architect's duties.
• D. The architect may issue construction permits directly.

Answer: (C)

The contract gives the architect the authority to ensure that the owner and contractor fulfill their contractual obligations and to enforce those obligations as needed to keep the project moving and to enable the architect to perform their duties. In other words, the architect is empowered to oversee and compel performance by others when it supports administering the contract, interpreting documents, coordinating the work, and guiding changes.

This aligns with the architect’s role as the contract administrator and representative for the owner, rather than supervising all construction activities, auditing the owner's finances, or issuing permits. Those latter functions belong to others: the contractor handles construction work, financial audits are not a typical architect duty, and permits are issued by the appropriate permitting authorities (although the architect may assist with applications).