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Errors and Omissions Insurance |
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A type of professional liability insurance. It is intended for the protection of the architect or other professional from liability arising from the negligence or failure to meet the standards of care expected from a professional. |
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| Workers Compensations insurance |
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| This insurance may be purchased by contractor and architect. Covers the liability of the employer, architect, or contractor to the employees for injury or sickness as a result of their employment. |
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Purchased by the owner, equal in amount to the total value of the project, it covers damages and loss of the work on and off site as well as in transit.
Also called Builder’s Risk Insurance. |
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| Professional Liability insurance |
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| Covers the liability of the insured professional, architect, contractor or the owner, for claims due to damages caused by errors, omissions, or negligence. |
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| Personal Injury insurance |
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| Covers libel, slander, false arrest, and defamation of character. purchased by contractor |
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| Products and Completed Operations insurance |
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| Purchased by the contractor, it covers their liability for damages caused by installed goods after the construction phase and transfer of title. |
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| Automobile Liability insurance |
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Covers claims for damages arising out of the use of an owned, non-owned,
or hired automobile. |
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| Contractual Liability insurance |
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| Covers liability assumed by contract…. This is primarily indemnification, wherein contractors agree to hold owners and architects harmless from damages arising out of specified events |
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a procedure by which an insurance company, after it pays a loss to its insured, can
attempt to recover this amount from some other party who may have actually caused the loss. |
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| Certificated of Insurance is |
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| a memorandum that outlines the types and limits of the insurance coverages carried by the contractor for the project. |
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| Construction Specifications Institute |
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| General, Materials, Execution |
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| the three parts of the specifications |
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| section of specifications that deals with the coverage or scope of the section. It describes related work, definitions, quality control, submittals, and guarantees / warranties |
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| section of specifications that Lists and describes the materials, products, and equipments to be used. |
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| The section of the specs that details the manner in which products and materials will be installed and work performed. |
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| Also called Prescriptive, Base Bid, or Propriety Specification, where specific products or processes are stipulated without provision for substitution. |
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This type of closed specification defines the use of a specific products or
systems and does not allow the contractor to substitute alternatives. (Cont.)… call for desired materials, product, systems, and equipment by their trade names and model numbers. |
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This type of spec is often used for public projects to ensure competitive bidding, it allows the
contractor to substitute products of equal quality and performance if approved by the architect. (cont.) These Specs name several (usually 3) acceptable material, products, or systems, and contractors may use any one of them. |
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| Performance Specification |
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| A type of Open Specification that sets criteria and defines the results required of the assembly, component, or device being specified. |
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| Spec that establishes a dollar amount allocated for each item in the specifications when quality or number is not well known |
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| Descriptive Specification |
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| A specification which describes all product components, arrangements, assembly methods, properties, and other details and requirements. |
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A type of Performance Specification where items specified must meet certain
requirement set by an accepted authority or test method such as, (UL) Underwriter’s Laboratories, (ASTM) American Society for Testing and Material or (ANSI) American National Standards Institute. |
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| What must be submited 10 days prior to day established by schedule of values to which the architect has 7 days to approve or contact owner/contractor? |
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| AIA general conditions say "reasonable promptness" but 10 days is common |
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| how much time does architect have to process shop drawings submitted by contractor |
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| according to the contract documents, contract time ends at the date of |
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| minimum amount of time to prepare a bid? |
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| A change in the contract sum to cover unforeseen problems must be submitted in how many days? |
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| An agreement under which one party (the surety or bonding company) guarantees to make good to another party (the obligee or owner) the debt, default, or failure to perform of a third party (the principal or contractor). |
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| A bond obtained by the contractor or owner, which guarantees that the project will be completed free of liens. |
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| A type of surety obtained by the contractor. It is for the protection of the owner and is used to help ensure that the work will be completed in accordance with the contract documents. |
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| A written promise or bond by a person or entity who guarantees the performance of an obligation of another party. It can protect an owner’s interest by ensuring that the contractor fulfills the requirements of the contract documents. |
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| A bid bond is furnished by a bidder as part of his/her submission to guarantee 2 things, they usually represent 5 to 10 % of the bid amount: (1) the bidder will enter into a contract with the owner at the price and on the terms stated in his/her bid (2) the bidder will provide a performance and labor and material payment bond to guarantee that the work will be properly carried out and paid for. If the bidder fails to do these things, the surety or bonding company is liable for any extra costs |
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| labor and meterial payment bond |
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| A surety bond obtained by the contractor guaranteeing to the owner that the contractor will pay for all labor (subcontractors, suppliers) and materials used for the project. |
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| minimum clear with for two wheelchairs to pass |
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| clear space for wheelchair to turn 180 |
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| clear space for stationary wheelchair |
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| 32" at a point and 36" continuously |
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| minimum clear width for single wheelchair passage |
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| Each stairway adjacent to an area of rescue assistance shall have a minimum clear width of |
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| ADA minimum clear head room |
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| maximum slope of a ramp and the maximum rise for a ramp |
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1.) The landing shall be at least as wide as the ramp run leading to it.
2.) The landing length shall be a minimum of 60” clear
3.) If ramps change direction at landings, the minimum landing size shall be 60” by 60”
4.) If a door way is located at a landing, then the are in front of the doorway shall comply with
4.13.6 |
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| Features of landings at the end of ramps |
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greater than 6" rise
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horizontal projection greater than 72" |
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| Dimensions of a ramp which then makes it require handrails on both sides |
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| clear space between handrails and wall |
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| top of handrail surface mounted _____" above stair nosing |
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| minimum clear opening of door when 90 degrees |
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| minimum space between two hinged or pivoted doors in a series |
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18" minimum clear from door
and 60" min measured from face of wall |
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| door front approach (pull side) clearance |
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| 12" min clear from door and 48" measured from face of wall |
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| door front approach (push side) clearance |
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| minimum width of car and van parking space |
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| minimum width of access aisles servicing car parking spaces |
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| minimum width of access aisles servicing van parking spaces |
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| access aisles servicing vehicle pull-up spaces shall be ____" wide |
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| access aisles shall be how long in passenger loading zones |
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| minimum and maximum of stair risers |
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| minimum depth of stair treads |
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| AIA documents A-series includes various form of agreements between whom |
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| AIA documents b-series includes various form of agreements between whom |
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| architect and other design professionals |
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| AIA documents C-series includes various form of agreements between whom |
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| architect industry documents |
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| AIA documents D-series includes |
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| AIA documents G-series includes |
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Title Sheet
• Table of Contents
• Bid Form
• Instruction to Bidders
• Proposed Owner-Contractor Agreement
• General conditions and Supplementary Conditions
• Sample AIA Documents
• List of Drawings
• Signature Sheet
• Index to Specifications
• Specifications, standard divisions |
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| Project manual includes all of the following: |
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project manual
bidding documents
contract modifications
• Bidding Requirements
• Contract Forms
• Contract Conditions
• Specifications
• Drawings
• Addendum |
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Definition
| construction documents consist of |
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The Owner-Contractor Agreement
• General & Supplementary Conditions of the Contract
• Specifications (CSI Format)
• The Working Drawings
• Addenda
• Modifications |
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| contract documents consist of |
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| The General Requirements Division of the specifications which establishes the administrative and procedural duties of the contractor, architect and owner during construction. |
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| The agreements between the owner and the contractor for the construction of a project |
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The part of the contract documents which states the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the parties involved, usually by means of standard documents published by the A.I.A. (cont…)
A duty is established in the General Conditions. (cont…) The General Conditions extends rights and
responsibilities from owner to contractor to subcontractor and creates the context for all contractual relationships on a project. |
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| Supplementary General Conditions |
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These are additional conditions, included in the project manual, that are used to modify the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. This is done to accommodate any
specific legal, climatic, or site conditions of the particular project. (cont…) The purpose of these conditions is to modify the general conditions of the contract because of unusual or special circumstances or
accommodate the specific project requirements. |
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| The General Requirements Division of the specifications which establishes the administrative and procedural duties of the contractor, architect and owner during construction. |
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| The agreements between the owner and the contractor for the construction of a project |
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The part of the contract documents which states the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the parties involved, usually by means of standard documents published by the A.I.A. (cont…)
A duty is established in the General Conditions. (cont…) The General Conditions extends rights and
responsibilities from owner to contractor to subcontractor and creates the context for all contractual relationships on a project. |
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| Supplementary General Conditions |
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Definition
These are additional conditions, included in the project manual, that are used to modify the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. This is done to accommodate any
specific legal, climatic, or site conditions of the particular project. (cont…) The purpose of these conditions is to modify the general conditions of the contract because of unusual or special circumstances or
accommodate the specific project requirements. |
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| The General Requirements Division of the specifications which establishes the administrative and procedural duties of the contractor, architect and owner during construction. |
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| The agreements between the owner and the contractor for the construction of a project |
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Definition
The part of the contract documents which states the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the parties involved, usually by means of standard documents published by the A.I.A. (cont…)
A duty is established in the General Conditions. (cont…) The General Conditions extends rights and
responsibilities from owner to contractor to subcontractor and creates the context for all contractual relationships on a project. |
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| Supplementary General Conditions |
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Definition
These are additional conditions, included in the project manual, that are used to modify the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. This is done to accommodate any
specific legal, climatic, or site conditions of the particular project. (cont…) The purpose of these conditions is to modify the general conditions of the contract because of unusual or special circumstances or
accommodate the specific project requirements. |
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Additional requirements to the Supplementary General Conditions of the Contract for
Construction. These requirements are usually requested by government or local building agencies. Part of the contract documents, other than the general and supplementary conditions, describing unique conditions of a
project. These are used when supplementary conditions must be further extended. |
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| What AIA document defines the specific procedures that a contractor must follow with regard to their obligations? |
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| A contract for building construction under which one prime contractor is responsible for the entire project, in contrast to having separate contracts |
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| One of several owner-contractor agreements for a project, each of which provides for constructing a major portion of the work (general construction, electrical, mechanical, etc.) by a different contract. |
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| An agreement under which the contractor, or the architect, is reimbursed for his or her cost, and, in addition, is paid a fee for his or her services |
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| Basic Services (architect) |
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| the architectural services normally required for a building project, usually consisting of schematic design, bidding or negotiation, and construction contract administration. |
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1.) Designs that use less
2.) Designs that recycle components
3.) Designs that have components that are easily recyclable
4.) Designs that have components that are fully biodegradable |
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| Sustainable designs should have four goals |
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1. Sustainable Sites
2. Water Efficiency
3. Energy & Atmosphere
4. Material & Resources
5. Indoor Air Quality
6. Innovation & Design Practice |
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requires that in designing, documenting, and constructing a building, the proper
resources and scrutiny are applied to each part of the process in order to prevent errors before they
are made, or at least to correct errors early, before they are compounded |
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| TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) |
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was developed to incorporate quality control and quality
assurance, but also included all aspects of service to achieve the goal of customer satisfaction |
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also know as galvanic action, occurs when two reactive materials, such as aluminum
and steel, come into contact with each other, which may lead to corrosion.
• Reactive materials should be separated by mastic, building paper, or other material, to prevent water
from creating a galvanic connection between materials |
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| JOINT THAT allow masonry to move independently of a structural steel or concrete frame |
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| Joint that relieves forces that may build up within individual masonry elements |
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| Sound Transmission Class (STC) |
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the method of rating acoustic efficiency of various wall and
floor systems in isolating airborne sound transmission. |
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| Impact Isolation Class (IIC), also referred to as Impact Noise Rating |
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Ratings appropriate in
considering the effect of impact noise on floor assemblies caused by foot traffic or machinery |
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| Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) |
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| Amplification and reverberation are functions of the absorptive characteristic of a material rated by |
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| show precisely how a contractor intend to install a specific item of equipment or material. |
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| ARE standard information sheets that define and describe the physical and operational characteristics of items of equipment |
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| the date of signing the owner-contractor agreement |
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| Contract time may start on |
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| when construction work is substantially complete |
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| upon substantial completion. |
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Construction Change Directive
Owner and architect |
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| In the absence of total agreement on the terms of a change order, a ______ is used and signed by ________ |
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| the process by which the owner withholds money form the contractor as a protection against the contractor’s potential failure to complete the work according to contract requirements |
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| the process by which the owner withholds money form the contractor as a protection against the contractor’s potential failure to complete the work according to contract requirements |
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| what notifies the contractor of an anticipated change and requests a proposal from the contractor stating the cost and / or time impact of the change |
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| what notifies the contractor of an anticipated change and requests a proposal from the contractor stating the cost and / or time impact of the change |
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| architect's supplemental instructions |
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| what would be used, if there is no change in the cost or time, if an architect wants to save time by outlining an anticipated change in a construction detail |
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| architect's supplemental instructions |
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| what would be used, if there is no change in the cost or time, if an architect wants to save time by outlining an anticipated change in a construction detail |
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| A project Representation is selected, employed, and directed by |
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| A project Representation is selected, employed, and directed by |
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| A clerk of the works is generally employed by the |
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| A clerk of the works is generally employed by the |
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winds, differential settlement, expansive soils, and frost
action. |
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| Vertical loads on building may be caused by |
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winds, differential settlement, expansive soils, and frost
action. |
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| Vertical loads on building may be cause by |
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| caused by non-uniform soil conditions can exert an upward force on the foundation. |
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| Caused by non-uniform soil conditions, this can exert an upward force on the foundation. |
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1.) the material or system is to be used repetitively in the project.
2.) the installation will be the first use of an untested material of system.
3.) the project is to serve as a prototype. |
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| A full size mock-up of a material or system is appropriately specified when; |
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1.) the material or system is to be used repetitively in the project.
2.) the installation will be the first use of an untested material of system.
3.) the project is to serve as a prototype. |
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| A full size mock-up of a material or system is appropriately specified when; |
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1.) Lump sum
2.) Unit prices
3.) Cost plus a fee |
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| If a change in the work results in an increase in the construction sum, the following methods may be used to determine the amount of the increase: |
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1.) Lump sum
2.) Unit prices
3.) Cost plus a fee |
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| If a change in the work results in an increase in the construction sum, the following methods may be used to determine the amount of the increase: |
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| Subparagraph 11.3.1 of the AIA General Conditions requires _______ to purchase property insurance (builder's risk) |
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| who is responsible for identifying the presence of hazardous material |
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| A PUD (Planned Unit Development) |
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| is similar to cluster development, but is larger in scale and may include commercial and industrial development, as well as housing |
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describes a process where proper resources and scrutiny be applied to the design, documentation, and construction of a building on order to prevent errors before they are
made. |
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The architect is required to secure from the contractor an affidavit stating that all payrolls, bills for
material and equipment, and other indebtedness connected with the work for which the owner’s property might in any way be responsible have been paid or otherwise satisfied before the architect may issue a |
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| What must happen befor final certificate for payment |
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1.) area and volume estimates
2.) subsystem estimates
3.) cost per unit |
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| Methods employed by architects for estimating the cost of construction include all of the |
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| The exclusion from insurance coverage for liability arising out of the (X) explosion or blasting, (C) collapse of or structural damage to a building, and (U) underground damage caused by mechanical equipment. |
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| As define in the AIA General Conditions, completion of a project to the point where the owner can occupy all or designated portions of the work for the purpose for which it is intended |
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Part of the contract documents, comprising written descriptions of the material, construction
systems, and workmanship. |
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| The manual prepared by the architect for a project, including that technical specifications, bidding instructions and forms, general conditions, supplementary conditions, special conditions, and other legal and administrative documents. |
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| Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense Agreements |
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An agreement providing for payment for professional
services based upon the direct personnel expense multiplied by an agreed factor |
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| The part of the Contract documents that states the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the parties involved, usually by means of a standard document published by the AIA. |
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| Direct Personnel Expense (DPE) |
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Salaries and wages attributable to a specific project, plus benefits such
as employment taxes, insurance, sick leave, holidays, vacations, pensions, and similar contributions and
benefits. |
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| An agreement under which the contractor, or the architect, is reimbursed for his or her cost and, in additions, is paid a fee for his or her services |
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| An amount of money set aside in a budget to cover unanticipated expenses |
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| provides a release or waiver of liens to the owner |
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| The General Conditions stipulate that neither the final payment nor any portion of the retainage is to be paid until the contractor…. |
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______ assure satisfactory payment to workmen and suppliers of all debts incurred on behalf of the
project |
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| The architect may terminate the agreement. |
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During the production of working drawings for a project, the client has financial problems that
preclude further payment to the architect on account of his or her architectural fee. Under the standard agreement between architect and owner, what recourse does the architect have? |
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| a proposal by a bidder for an amount to be added to or subtracted from the base bid if the corresponding change in the work is accepted |
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| an amount stated in the bid dollars per unit, where the quantity of a particular part of the work is unknown or may vary from that shown in the contract documents. |
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reflected ceiling plan
contains: architecture, HVAC, lighting, sprinklers, and fire protection equipment |
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| Which of the following drawings requires the GREATEST level of coordination between the architect and consultants? |
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| the longest required time - the critical path |
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| in a CPM diagram, the total project time is determined by what |
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| what shows the starting and finishing dates of major phases of the work and can be clearly understood. However they do not indicate the relationship between activities or the dependence of one activity on the completion of another activity |
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| The traditional method of insuring quality by carefully checking documents before they are distributed to the owner or contractor |
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| an item by item accounting of each product or material used and are typically outside the scope of architectural services. |
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| party to whom another party entrust property for safe keeping. |
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| also called Hold Harmless Clause, is a contractual obligation whereby one party agrees to guarantee another party against loss or damage from specified liabilities |
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| a statement furnished to the architect by the contractor reflecting the amounts to be allotted for the principal divisions of the work. It serves as a guide for reviewing the contractor’s periodic applications for payment. |
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| they show field changes that occurred during construction, which may vary from the information shown in the working drawings. They are not as-built drawings |
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contractor declares point of substantial completion and prepares a punch list
architect receives punch list and inspects work during which time the architect and owner can add items to the punch list
if the architect agrees that the work is substantially complete, the architect prepares the certificate of substantial completion |
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| substantial completion procedure: |
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| It is the process by which the owner withholds money from the contractor as protection against the contractor’s potential failure to complete the work according to the contract documents |
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true or false
retainage should not be reduced or released without the written consent of the surety |
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| It is an amount of money stipulated in the contract that is chargeable against the contractor as reimbursement for damages suffered by the owner because of the contractor’s failure to fulfill contractual obligations |
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Definition
| when a change order is agreed to by both the contractor and the owner, it becomes a _____ |
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| failure to meet the ordinary standard of care expected of an architect under the same or similar circumstances as those associated with actual allegations of negligence in a specific case |
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| it is a type of cost estimating, used primarily during the Schematic Design (SD) phase because of the lack of details available, to determine a preliminary cost |
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| a type of cost estimating, used when more details become available in a project, usually during the Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) phase. It deals with a project’s functional units or assemblies and enables comparisons between different conceptual solutions during those design phases |
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| It is a type of cost estimating that is usually a change in services in respect to the architect, as it requires a more in depth research on cost |
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| It requires a detailed calculation of the amount of each type of material, and labor necessary to produce the required construction. Costs per unit of material and labor are applied to the calculated quantities to arrive at the total direct cost of the construction work. Indirect costs must also be added. |
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the contractors overhead
general conditions costs
contingency amounts
contractor's profit |
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| In a CPM, events common to two separate network diagrams are |
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Definition
| In a CPM, all paths in the network, other than the critical path |
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Definition
| In a CPM, the extra time available for an activity or group of activities |
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| multiply by 7 and divide by 5 |
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Definition
| how do you convert activity time working days into calendar days |
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| In a CPM, _____is a moment when a preceding activity has been completed and the following activity may begin |
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| it is the path with the longest time |
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| how do you determine the critical path in a CPM diagram |
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| is a moment when a preceding activity has been completed and the following activity may begin |
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(Troubled Sons Twirl Individual Boring Girls Since People Shout Loud Interesting Statements)
Title sheet
Signature sheet
Table of contents
Instructions to bidders
Bid forms
General conditions of the construction contract
Supplementary conditions
Proposed owner-contractor agreement
Sample forms
List of drawings
Index to specs
Specs |
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| In a typical project manual, the architect is responsible for: |
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bidding requirements
contract forms
conditions of the contract
drawings
specs
addenda |
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Definition
| bidding documents include |
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| Proprietary specification |
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Definition
| Defines the use of desired materials, products, systems, and equipments by their trade names and model numbers. |
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| What type of spec refers to quality standards established by recognized testing authorities or by federal government such as UL (Underwriters’ Laboratories), ASTM (American society for testing and materials), and ANSI (American national standards institute). They are usually used in conjunction with other types of specifications. |
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| Performance specification |
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| Define products or systems by describing desired end results that are performance oriented. It is used when new, unusual products are required or when innovation is necessary. |
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| Descriptive specification |
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| They describe all components and products, their arrangement and method of assembly, physical and chemical properties, arrangement and relationship of parts, and numerous other details and requirements. This specification must be avoided if possible due to substantial liability. |
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| Cash allowance specification |
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| They are used when full information on levels of quality has not been determined or are not available at the time bids are solicited. and they may be used for the purchase and delivery of the product only |
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a bond is a guarantee; there is no expectation of loss
an insurance company anticipates the possibility of loss |
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Definition
| the difference between bond and insurance |
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| this precludes the parties -and the property insurance company - from seeking to recover any money from each other for any loss covered by property insurance |
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| flood and earthquake damage |
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| what does property/builder's risk insurance not cover |
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| May be purchased by Owner. It protects against financial losses arising out of delays or other events that prevent the owner from using a project when and as intended, such as repairs, fire, replacing damaged property, etc |
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Definition
| when a work sues another party who might have been responsible for their injury, this is called: |
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| general liability insurance |
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Definition
May be purchased by the contractor, owner, architect, and consultant. A201 requires the contractor and owner to purchase it.
It protects from claims for damages for bodily injury, sickness, disease or death of the contractor’s employee or any other person. |
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| property damage insurance |
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Definition
May be purchased by the contractor.
It covers property other than construction work itself, which may be damaged by construction activities |
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| A surety bond guaranteeing to the owner that obligations arising out of the contract documents will be paid or satisfied |
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| who establishes requirements for the construction schedule |
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| who prepares the actual schedule of construction |
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| built and installed on site. Ex. Concrete |
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| built in a factory, installed on site. Ex: elevators, structural steel |
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| bought and delivered to site. Ex: plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures |
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Division 01 general requirements
and the materials description of the specs |
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Definition
| Sustainability provision are found where in the specs... |
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| Division 01 general requirements |
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Definition
| close-out procedures are found in |
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| Pre-Bid Conference/Pre-Bid Meetings |
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Definition
| Meetings inform bidders about special and unique features of a project. At this meeting, the architect and owner can go over the instruction to bidders, outline the bid documents and highlight unusual provisions, conduct site tours, notification on future addenda, and record questions from bidders |
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| Pre-construction meetings |
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Definition
| _______ is scheduled with the selected general contractor to review the contract documents, and to establish administrative procedures |
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Definition
| applies to employers who are legally responsible for the workplace safety of their employees |
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| "supervision and inspection" |
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| what term to describe an architect's services during construction phase should be avoided |
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1. Plaintiff must allege and prove that there was a legal duty owed by the architect
2. The architect breached that duty
3. The breach of that duty was the proximate cause of actual injury or damage suffered by the plaintiff |
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| factors that must be present for an architect to be found liable for negligence |
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false
IT DOES vary by state |
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Definition
| whether an arbitration is binding or not does NOT vary by state….true or false |
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| approval of the contractor and the insurance company |
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Definition
| If the owner wants to occupy the projects prior to substantial completion, the owner needs: |
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| the approval of the architect, the contractor, and the insurance company |
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Definition
| If the owner wants to occupy the projects after substantial completion, the owner needs |
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| the approval of the architect, the contractor, and the insurance company |
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Definition
| to control costs, the architect must con side what three costs? |
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| (1) Operational Costs, (2) Maintenance Costs, (3) Taxes, (4) Financing, (5) Replacement, (6) Renovation |
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Definition
| life-cycle costs include; |
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Definition
| _____ is a major factor and often represents 50% of the total construction cost |
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Definition
| includes the direct cost of a project which is the basis of the architects cost estimating, amounts for contingencies, land acquisition, professional fees for the architect, engineers, and consultants, insurance, financing, construction taxes, and the owner’s legal fees, staff, and fees for outside consultants, demo, sit work, landscaping, FF&E, and special equipment. |
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Definition
| who represents the contractor on site |
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1) construction schedule: cpm or bar graph
2) schedule of values
3) submittal schedule |
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Definition
| what three things should the contractor submit prior to start of construction |
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| hazardous materials or human remains |
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Definition
| During construction, if the contractor finds _____ the contractor must stop work in the affected area and notify the owner and architect. The owner must then hire or contact the necessary agency to fix the problem. The contractor can resume work upon the owner’s instruction |
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Definition
if the work is covered by contractor contrary to architect request or
contract requirements, who pays for uncovering, replacement, etc |
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Definition
if the work is covered, architect has not requested to examine prior to
covering, but now wants to see the work and needs it to be uncovered: who pays for it if the work is good |
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Definition
if the work is covered, architect has not requested to examine prior to
covering, but now wants to see the work and needs it to be uncovered: who pays for it if the work is bad |
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| the risk to the owner for incomplete or incorrect work is also reduced at that point |
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Definition
| At the time of substantial completion, the retainage may be reduced because of what two reasons |
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False
It is NOT a guarantee |
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Definition
| The issuance of the certificate of payment is a guarantee by the architect that the contractor has properly performed the work. True/False |
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Definition
| B101 and A201 do not contain specific requirements for the architect to maintain project files but all parties of the project expect the architect to maintain copies and organize documents. True/False |
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| Architect’s full time project representative |
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Definition
the owner may authorize the
architect to hire, as a change in services, a ________ to provide a higher degree of monitoring of the progress of the work |
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Definition
| a person employed by the owner to check on matters at the site and to maintain records of the progress of construction |
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Definition
| The responsibility of maintenance shifts from the contractor to the owner at |
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1.Date of signing the O/C agreement
2. Date stated in O/C agreement
3.Issuance by owner of a formal Notice to Proceed |
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Definition
Date of Commencement or
Contract Time begins when... |
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Term
Date of Substantial completion written on the
Certificate of Substantial Completion issued by the
architect and signed by the contractor, owner, and
architect |
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Definition
| Contract Time ends when... |
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Term
| within 21 days of occurrence |
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Definition
| Concerned party must Initiate Claim for requesting a change in Contract Sum, Contract time when... |
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Term
The owner, architect, and contractor can revisit a
previously disputed and resolved claim 10 years after
the date of substantial completion |
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Definition
| Owner and architect: Time Limits for Claims |
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| Usually the architect according to A201- has 10 days within the day of receipt of the claim to respond |
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Definition
| Response time to a claim under IDM dispute resolution |
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1 calendar month ending on the last day of the
month or as stated in the agreement |
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Definition
| Period covered by each Application for Payment |
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Submit 10 days prior to the date established in the
schedule of values - (if contract is based on a
stipulated sum or GMP) |
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| When should the Contractor submit an Application for payment to the architect – G702 |
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“Reasonable time” stated in agreement, but generally 14 days total:
A201 architect has 7 days to issue certificate of payment
A201 owner mush pay within 7 days upon receipt of certificate
A101owner mush pay within 10 days upon receipt of certificate |
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Definition
| Days allotted to the architect and owner for processing each Progress Payments |
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| 7 days after receipt of payment from the Owner. The Subcontractor also has 7 days to pay the sub- subcontractors |
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Definition
| Days allotted for the Contractor to process payment to Subcontractors |
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“Reasonable time” stated in agreement, but generally 37 days total:
A201 architect has 7 days to issue certificate of payment
A101 owner must pay contractor no later than 30 days after receipt of certificate |
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Definition
| Days allotted to the architect and owner for processing the Final Payment |
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Term
| Twice: (1) substantial completion, (2) final completion |
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Definition
| Required project Inspection by the architect |
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Definition
| Bidder’s allotted time for bid preparation |
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Definition
Required to be filed within 30 to 90 days, depending
on the jurisdiction, after the last work is performed or materials are installed |
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| 2 years from the date on which final payment is due |
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Definition
| time limit for Suit to enforce a bond |
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Term
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Definition
| Owner wants to terminate contract with the contractor. how many days notice do they give |
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Within consultant’s request, the architect has 14
days to ask the owner to provide the information and send it to the consultant |
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Definition
| Consultant request project information from Architect. time limit? |
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| The architect must pay the consultant within 10 days from receipt of the consultant’s billing |
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Definition
Days allotted to the architect for payment to the
Consultant |
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Term
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Definition
| basic time frame for All Design Phases |
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Term
| 1 week to 1 month typically |
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Definition
| basic time frame for Clients review & approval between phases |
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Definition
| basic time frame for Schematic Design |
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Definition
| basic time frame for Design Development |
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Definition
| basic time frame for Construction Docs |
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| basic time frame for bidding and negotiation |
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Definition
| Basic time frame for Owner and Architect to review and approval of proposed Subcontractors and Superintendents |
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1) work has stopped for 30 consecutive days (due to court order, act of government, owner not paying, architect not issuing certificate of payment...etc)
2) work has stopped for 120 total days in any 365 period because of delays, interruptions, etc
3)work has stopped for 60 consecutive days bc of owner |
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| Contractor may terminate the O/C contract, through no fault of the contractor and others performing work under the contract, within 7 days notice to the owner, and recover payment for work executed, overhead profit, damages, and cost incurred due to termination, if: (3 things) |
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1) architect did not issue certificate for payment within 7 days after receipt
2) owner does not pay contractor within 7 days after established date |
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Definition
| contractor may stop work, within 7 days notice, until payment for the amount owed has been received, if: (2 things) |
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Definition
| Who must approve the submittals |
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Term
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Definition
| who is responsible for reviewing the submittals only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the contract documents. |
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Definition
| who is responsible for preparing proper specifications for submittals |
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| the architect should return them to the contractor without review. |
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Definition
| If the contractor submits shop drawings for items for which shop drawings are not required by the specifications, what should the architect do? |
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Definition
who is responsible for coordinating the work of the various subcontractors
and suppliers including coordination of their submittals. |
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| a reasonable time - in general 10 - 14 days |
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Definition
| The architect and contractor must process submittals within |
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Definition
who must maintain records to log dates when submittals are received from
the contractor, and when these are returned. |
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approved, approved as corrected, revise and resubmit, or not
approved – AIA G712- Shop Drawings and Samples Record |
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Definition
| what actions can an architect take in reference to the submittals |
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Term
shop drawings
samples
product data
(not part of contract documents) |
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Definition
| submittals consist of what 3 things? |
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Term
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Definition
They graphically indicate the fabrication and installation of a
particular element for a portion of the Work |
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Definition
| ______ are representative of a material’s color, texture, finish, workmanship, etc., and establish physical standards for future work. |
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Definition
______ provide specific information about a product’s performance in the
form of charts, brochures, diagrams, or instructions |
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Definition
| routine testing is not usually observed by the architect. true/ false |
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| they should NOT be incorporated into the contract documents |
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Definition
| Soil reports should be made available to the contractor for use and evaluation, but should these documents be incorporated into the contract documents? |
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IMAL:
IDM (Initial Decision Maker)
Mediation
Arbitration
Litigation |
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Definition
| alternative dispute resolution methods are: |
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| CMc: construction manager as constructor |
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Definition
| He/she has a financial responsibility to the construction project. He/she is brought into the project before the design phases are completed to help with constructability |
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| A201 requires that payment be made for materials and equipment stored on site, unless otherwise provided. If payment is not to be made for materials and equipment stored on site, it should be stated in the supplementary conditions of the contract |
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Definition
| what does A201 say about the payment for stored materials on site? |
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| A201 also states that if payment is to be made for materials and equipment stored off-site. Additional written approval must be secured from the owner |
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Definition
| what does a201 say about storing of materials off site? |
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Term
| contract sum+materials and equipment-previous payments=progress payment amount |
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Definition
| how do you calculate a progress payment |
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1. amount of completed work in %
+
2. portion of contract sum allocated to that portion of the Work (based on schedule of values)
+
Construction Change Directive and Change Order
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3. Retainage in % |
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Definition
| how do you calculate the contract sum amount in the progress payment |
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Term
| structural integrity, water and moisture control, environmental consideration, thermal control, acoustical control, dimensional tolerances, maintenance and durability, aesthetics, codes and regulations |
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Definition
| What to look for when checking construction documents? |
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Term
| IBC, UBC (WEST), BOCA (EAST) SBCCI (SOUTH) |
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Definition
| what are the four types of codes? |
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cost
function
aesthetics
time
sustainability |
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Definition
| Architect's design decisions are affected by: |
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| sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor air quality, innovation and design practice |
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Definition
| LEED consists of 6 categories: |
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design award build
design bid build
this is also the standard method of construction |
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Definition
| what type project process is used when the owner wanted to participate in design process |
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Term
design award build
design bid build |
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Definition
the advantages of this type of project process:
1. Owner participates in the design process
2. Cost is accurately based on complete sets of documents
3. Clear separation between design and construction responsibilities
4. Construction scheduling is simple |
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Term
design award build
design bid build |
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Definition
the disadvantages of this type of project process:
1. Long time to complete CD phase before being able to establish an accurate cost and for construction to begin
2. GC experience and knowledge of pricing and constructability is not available during the design phases |
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Term
| Construction Management (CM) |
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Definition
| what project process has an owner hires a CM(A) or CM(C) to facilitate administrative services, constructability, and address cost throughout the design phases, bidding process, and construction |
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Term
CMa
construction manager as agent/advisor |
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Definition
| what person administers design contracts, acts as the owner’s representative to the design team, manages the construction contracts, as well as non-construction activities on the site. He/she has no financial responsibility |
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Term
Stipulated Sum or Fixed Price Contract:
Cost Plus a Fee Contract:
Guaranteed Maximum Price |
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Definition
| three types of contract cost |
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Term
| Stipulated Sum or Fixed Price Contract: |
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Definition
| guaranteed cost for construction before the start the start of construction and CMC services. Once the cost is agreed upon, the owner is obligated to pay the amount |
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| Cost Plus a Fee Contract: |
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Definition
| actual cost of construction (materials + equipment + lowest Sub bids + CMC own labor) and negotiated fee for CMC services. This type of contract is often used when the owner wants to select a specific contractor for his/her capabilities, rather than bidding the project competitively. It usually includes a GMP |
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Term
| Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP): |
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Definition
| highest cost of the construction project guaranteed by the CMc |
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Term
| Construction Management (CM) |
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Definition
the advantages of this project process are:
1. Cost is determined before CD’s are completed
2. Ability to use staged bidding which equates to a faster completed project
3. CM is hired early in the design process to resolve constructability before construction which equates in less cost for construction |
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| Construction Management (CM) |
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Definition
the disadvantages of this project process are:
1. Additional cost for hiring a CM
2. Complicates relationship between design and construction team |
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Definition
The following steps belong to what type of project delivery
1. Owner issues a request for proposals to selected firms
⇒ The owner can have an architect do the conceptual design and include it in his/her request for proposals which may reduce cost when hiring a design-build firm
2. Selected firms submit proposals and cost for design, design development, and construction to the owner
3. Owner selects a firm
4. Chosen firm designs, develops documents, and build the project |
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Term
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Definition
the advantages of this project process are:
1. One firm is responsible for design and construction
2. Cost is determined early in the process
3. Conflicts between designer and constructor are minimized
4. Facilitates fast-track construction |
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Term
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Definition
the Disadvantages of this project process are:
1. Owner’s input is minimized in the design of the project
2. Owner has no representative to protect his/her interest but can hire one outside of the selected firm
3. Any design change would likely require a change order that the owner will have to pay for
4. Dispute may arise regarding the scope of the work
5. Quality issues may arise and be difficult to address if the owner’s decision to select a firm was solely based on the lowest bid |
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Definition
| a continuous vertical or horizontal membrane with a minimum fire- resistant rating of 1 hour that is designed and constructed to restrict movement of smoke. It is a passive form of smoke control. |
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Term
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Definition
| it is a fire- resistance rated wall that is used to separate a single structure into separate construction types or to provide for allowable area increases by creating what amounts to separate buildings even though they are attached. They need to have a fire-resistance of 2 to 4 hour and must extend continuously form the foundation to or through the roof. Example: wall separating row house units. |
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Definition
| it offers more protection than a fire partition. It is a vertical or horizontal assembly that is fire-resistance rated and is designed to restrict the spread of fire, confine it to limited areas, and/or afford safe passage for protected egress. Example: stairways |
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Definition
| wall assembly with a 1-hour fire resistance rating that, in most cases, provides a continuous barrier from the floor to the underside of the floor or ceiling above, or to the ceiling of a fire-resistance rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly. Example: corridor walls |
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Definition
| this test evaluates the contribution of wall and ceiling interior finish to room fire growth: it evaluates materials other than textiles and addresses displacement during the ASTM E84 test. |
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Term
| NFPA 265 / Room Corner Test |
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Definition
| this test is sometimes required in addition to the ASTM E84 test for textile interior finishes or instead of it. It determines the contribution of interior textile to fire growth using a 8’W x 12’L x8’H 3-wall room |
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Term
| ASTM E84 / Steiner Tunnel Test |
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Definition
| this tests the surface burning characteristics of building materials: test samples in a narrow chamber that has a controlled flame at one hand. The result is a materials flame spread rating. Class A (I), B (II), C (III). Class A (I) is the most fir resistant |
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Definition
| this type of construction assembly test tests window and glass block assembly: prescribes specific fire and hose stream test procedures to establish a degree of fire protection in units of time |
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Term
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Definition
| this type of construction assembly test tests door assemblies: evaluated the ability of a door assembly to resist the passage of flame, heat, and gases |
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Term
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Definition
| this type of construction tests building construction and material: evaluates an assemblies ability to prevent the passage of fire, heat, and hot gasses for a given amount of time; they assemblies are given a rating according to time: 1-4-hr rating, and for doors and other assemblies 20/30/45 minute rating |
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Term
1. follow code for setbacks of property line (limitations on openings and extra fire protection on exterior walls)
2. greater setback than required (diminish limitations on openings and lower fire protection for savings) |
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Definition
| 2 choices on location of building on a property: |
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Term
I, II, III, IV, V
type I
type I and II |
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Definition
what are the different construction types
and which building type is the most fire resistive
what types are non combustive |
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Term
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Definition
for the purpose of the means of egress. This type of building is require to be provided with:
1. Automatic sprinkler system
2. Smoke detectors and alarms
3. Communication systems
4. Central control stations for fire department use
5. Smoke control for exit stair enclosures
6. Standby power systems |
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Term
1. Project size
2. Project complexity
3. Number of similar projects being bid at the same time
4. Access to sets of contract documents |
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Definition
| Factors that affect time allotted for bidding: |
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Term
| the length of the construction period |
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Definition
| Bidding documents must clearly state _________ and provide for ample time for the completion of construction |
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Term
| (1) the lowest bidder based on cost, (2) to a GC or CM based on qualifications, (3) to a GC or CM based on qualifications and a fee proposal – see construction management delivery method-. |
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Definition
| What must you do in order to win a construction contract? |
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Term
| Only to prime contractors - not subcontractors |
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Definition
| Who are the bidding documents normally issued to? |
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Term
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Definition
| If there are discrepancies in cost between the numerals and the words in a bid, which will prevail? |
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Term
| The sum of the base bid + cost of additive alternatives + credit of deductive alternatives |
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Definition
| Low bidder is determined by (the math): |
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Term
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Definition
| What CANNOT be used to determine the lowest bidder |
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Term
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Definition
| Services provided after completion of a project by an architect are considered: |
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Term
1) Date of final completion
2) Written warranties provided by the contractor |
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Definition
| At project completion, the architect is required to forward certain documents to the owner as part of the architect’s services related to closing out the project: |
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Term
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Definition
| Bond requirements and amount stated in bidding documents should be included in the |
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