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What is a benefit of having your construction documents follow the “4 Cs”? (Clear, complete, concise, and correct)
Well-prepared construction drawings provide the contractor with the necessary information to build, which typically results in fewer CHANGE ORDERS.
When creating a hybrid fee structure for a project, what is the ideal structure for each phase of the project if trying to appease both Owner and Architect?
SD - Hourly (because it will encourage the owner to be decisive)
DD & CD - Fixed Fee (Shows the architect will be efficient)
CA - Hourly (Because its is difficult for the arch to predict construction changes)
% of Const Cost - bad for the arch because true const costs are hard to assess
GMP & Lump Sum - same as fixed fee, but typically applied to contractor fees.
Designer professionals should use which strategy when designing buildings in order to comply with building codes such as the International Building Code?
Review local modifications to the model codes!
Codes are frequently revised and sections can be modified, added, or eliminated. Large cities in particular will often rewrite sections of building codes.
How does a firm’s completion of a schematic design help the firm prepare for the next project?
The opportunity to REVIEW INTERNAL PROCESSES is a benefit of the schematic design phase, because it facilitates a collaborative, firm-wide approach to setting design goals.
When is the best time for project costs to be controlled?
At the beginning of the project when determining scope, quality, and the project delivery method
(The project’s biggest decisions are made at the beginning and the rest follow)
The speed at which fire extends along the surface of a material is a measure of which term?
Flame Spread Index
What indicates the amount of smoke given off when a tested material is burned?
Smoke Developed Index
What indicates how much heat energy a material will add to a fire when burned?
Fuel Contributed Rating
What is ASTM?
The American Society for Testing and Materials
Who typically owns the instruments of service such as CD’s, models, built structures, and other design representations?
ARCHITECT and CONSULTANTS - Architects and their consultants shall be deemed the authors and owners of their respective instruments of service, including drawings and specifications. The owner is granted a nonexclusive license to use the instruments of service for the project.
What is a construction manager doing during a Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) project?
A CMc advises on constructability and cost estimates during the design of a project, and then shifts to the responsibilities of building according to the contract.
What is a construction manager doing during a Construction Manager as Agent (CMa) project?
A CMa is brought on board early during a project to advise the owner on constructability aspects, and can stay further into the project to coordinate construction for a fixed price.
What is a construction manager doing during a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project?
CMAR is a delivery method where the construction manager (CM) commits to complete the project within a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), which is based on the construction documents and specifications.
What is a construction manager doing during a Construction Manager as Advisor (CM-Advisor) project?
A CM-Advisor provides advice on constructability and cost estimation but does not construct buildings.
Which project delivery method is best for fast-tracked projects?
The construction manager delivery system works well for fast-tracked projects.
