The Construction Process: LARE 3

Broad Process

• Pre-Con Conference

• Construction Administration

• Project Closeout

Project Work Plan (PWP)

Organizational framework to plan how and in what sequence project work will occur.

Construction Administration

Oversight and execution of a construction contract during the pre-con, construction, and closeout phases of a project

Requests for Information (RFI)

Generally issued by contractor to owner’s representative to clarify some aspect of the proposed design that is ambiguous or unclear

Field Order (Field Change)

Owner-approved change that has no impact on the existing contracts timeline or budget

Shop Drawings

Detailed drawings from a contractor or subcontractor that take design intent drawings from the project design team and develop them to show, in detail, how the component or object will be fabricated, assembled and/or installed

Field Report

Summary of the LA’s observations at the construction site, any discussions had and decisions made, as well as description of any difficulties in construction

Clerk of Works

Generally responsible for verifying quantities of material delivered to the construction site and confirms the work is carried out properly and that health and safety rules are being followed

Schedule of Values

Cost item breakdown that allocates value for the project scope described in the contract between the owner and contractor

Acceleration

When the contractor must hire additional workers, work overtime or incur other costs to meet a deadline

Backcharging

Allow a party to recover expenses incurred when the other party fails to act according to the language outlined in the contract

Active Interference

Owner directly interferes with the work of the contractor, thus causing damages or delays to the project

Liquidated Damages

Provide compensation to the owner for financial and other losses resulting from delayed completion

Retainage

Withheld from payments to the contractor and then released after contractor addresses all punch list item and upon final completion

Revision Clouds

Designate/highlight changes in the project work

Substantial Completion

When owner can occupy it, and it is seems ready for its intended use. Does not mean that all aspects are 100% complete

Punch List

Document minor deficiencies in the construction project and track these outstanding items to ensure their completion

As-Built Drawings

Depicts all aspects of the final built project

Final Completion

All work is fully and finally completed in accordance with the contract documents