PJM PT. 1

Project Manual consists of:

• owner contractor agreement

• Conditions of contract

• Specifications

Procurement documents consist of:

• project manual

• Contract drawings

• Addenda

Bidding documents consist of:

• ad to bid / invitation to bid

• Instructions to bidders

• Bid forms

• Bid security info

• Performance bond requirement

• Labor & material payment bond

IPD task / phase:

conceptualization

Prepare design schedule and identify potential design, and sustainability goals

IPD task / phase:

Criteria design

Create performance specifications, and confirm sustainability targets

IPD task / phase:

Detailed design

Develop concept ideas into constructible forms and conduct detailed code study for compliance

How should Architect prepare for changes in project scope in design or construction scope?

• make sure all parties understand scope before agreement

• conduct value engineering studies

• Record meetings with audio or video

• Get written approval from owner before doing work

Firms performance management process:

• Goal setting

• Supervisor appraisal

• Performance coaching

• Self evaluation

Ahpp ch. 8.1 pg 448-450

What are the four types of quality cost per science theory?

• Prevention costs

• Appraisal costs

• Internal failure costs

• External failure costs

AHPP page 816

Main goal of international green construction code (IgCC):

Establish higher standard for conservation of water, construction materials, energy, and indoor environments

Surety bond

• Performance bond; guarantee satisfy completion of project by a contractor

Surety will perform remaining work or provide funds in order to do so

3 documents contractor must present to Architect before final payment can be processed:

• consent of surety

• Affidavits for payment

• Proof insurance will remain in force after final pay

Construction documents are:

Complementary and what is required by one is required by all

AHPP page 176

Tools owner can ask bidders to include in bid documents to avoid unwanted cost increases during construction:

• Unit price

• Bid alternate

• Allowance

• Cost plus

AHPP chapter 10.8 page 701 and 707

If email was an approved form of documentation according to consultant contract, what action can Architect take when addressing additional owner request?

• Any hi adjustments to schedule / cost of work / scope must be submitted to owner for approval

If emails are approved form documents, Architect should not request letter in order to inform owner of additional service

When reviewing pay application, Architect notices in complete work; how should he proceed?

• Withhold entire certification for payment and notify owner and contractor

• Agree on a revised amount with contractor and partially withhold payment

• Determine amount that will be withheld

• Nullify previous issued certificate for payment

Who should Architect recommend to hire before schematic design phase for an integrated project Delivery project?

• General contractor

• Geotechnical consult consultant for underneath the ground

• Historical preservation - if applicable

• Construction manager

Where should Architect look for accessibility scope regulations for multifamily housing project?

• fair housing act

Provides design and construction requirements as well as accessibility requirements

Consultants retained by Architect that are usually licensed:

• Civil engineer

• Landscape architect

• Structure engineer

• MEP engineer

• Technology consultant

• Security consultant

AHPP chapter 10.2

Contract time is binding, but maybe extended to accommodate:

• Faults of Architect, owner or separate contractor

• Fire

• Adverse weather

• Changes to the work

Contract time is of the essence; work must be completed by specified date or general contractor is in breach of contract

Record documents related to modifications contractor must provide architect as part of project closeout?

• construction change orders

• Supplemental drawings

• Product submittals

Architect observed potential hazard material in early stages of Project; how should he address the situation?

• Advice owner to engage in third-party hazardous materials testing consultant

Materials at risk of containing of asbestos should be tested by owner engaged third-party company and mitigated properly If found to be hazardous

Guaranteed maximum price:

• The last contractor to give owner a price early on in process using the design development drawings, not at construction document detail level

Additional risk to general contractor

Preliminary budget is set at what face?

• Schematic design

Owner hired party does not appear to do work; what can the contractor do?

Make a claim for delay and / or additional cost incurred as a result

Obtaining written program from owner is part of what phase?

• pre-design

During bidding / negotiation phase, the architect shall assist the owner with the following:

• organizing pre bid conferences for Prospect bidders

• Preparing summary reports of negotiation results

• Organizing and conducting the opening of bids

• Participating in negotiations with prospect contractors

Helps the Design team understand and meet deliverables:

• Responsibility matrices

• Project schedule

• Client requirements

AHPP chapter 10.1

What phase does outline specifications take place?

Schematic design

What phase does project manual take place?

Construction documents

Factors to monitor to maintain compliance with established construction document milestones:

• Project budget

• Percent complete

AHPP page 634 to 637

If agreement with owner is set to expiring 30 days after a substantial completion, but has to be extended for unforeseen results what documents should Architect prepare?

• Invoice for additional services for owner payment

• Notice to contractor for withholding payment

  • If a mission is caused by contractor

AIAB101 - 4.2.3

How is contract time measured?

• Commencement of work : established in agreement - start

• Substantial completion - end

Measuring it in calendar days

AIA 201 - article 8

Used by contractors when submitting bids to manage risk:

• contingency

AHPP chapter 10.8 page 705

Per B101 who is responsible for contracting government authorities required to approve construction document?

• Architect

AIA B101 ARTICLE 3.1.5

4 main types of schedules:

• Critical path method

• Milestone charts

• Bar charts

• Wall schedule

Who is responsible for paying building permits and taxes for the work?

• Contractor pays for both taxes and building permit

If Initial information changes later on what changes?

• architect Services

• Schedule

• Cost of work

Structure engineer would develop load calculations and member sizing at which phase of project?

• Design development

  • Structural engineer will make preliminary selections of major structural components and systems