What types of documents must the architect provide after the contract documents have been issued?

• A. Change orders and change directives; investigate and make recommendations concerning concealed and unknown conditions
• B. Final construction drawings
• C. Payments and invoices
• D. Submittals and shop drawings

Answer: (A)

After the contract documents are issued, the architect’s contract‑administration duties focus on handling changes and addressing unforeseen site conditions. The architect issues change orders to formally modify the contract sum or schedule once the owner and contractor agree, and uses change directives when the parties haven’t reached agreement but work must proceed. At the same time, the architect is responsible for investigating concealed or unknown conditions that could impact price, scope, or timing and for making recommendations to adjust the contract accordingly. This combination keeps the project aligned with the contract while accommodating on‑site realities.

Final construction drawings, payments and invoices, or submittals and shop drawings aren’t responsibilities the architect must provide after contract documents are issued in the same way. Final drawings are already part of the contract documents, payments/invoices are financial tasks, and submittals/shop drawings are typically produced by the contractor and reviewed by the architect.