Chapter 31 - Contract Administration Flashcards
_____ consists of all the activities performed by the interior designer during the time the contract between the owner and the contractor is in force
contract administration
The duties during “contract administration” are outlined in the AIA document entitled
General Conditions of the Contract for Construction Also exists is:General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Finishings and Equipments
Who besides AIA makes standard contract documents?
ASID
Submittals include
shop drawings, samples, and product data
_____ are drawings, diagrams, and other data prepared to show how a subcontractor or supplier proposes to supply and install work to conform to the requirements of the contract documents
shop drawings
What should an interior designer do if they receive shop drawings that have not been reviewed by the general contractor?
immediately return them without review
What is the purpose of the interior designer’s review of submittals?
checking for conformance with information given and to see if they follow the design intent
Is the designer responsible for determining the accuracy of the measurements or completeness of details, verifying quantities, or checking fabrication or installation procedures in the shop drawings?
no
If an interior designer misses an error on the shop drawings, should the contractor build according to the contract documents or the shop drawings?
the contract documents. it’s his responsibility to make sure the shop drawings conform to the contract documents
Is there a specific time with which the designer must complete their review of the shop drawings?
no- but it does state that the “interior designer must act with reasonable promptness while allowing sufficient time in the interior designer’s professional judgment to permit adequate review” and as to cause no delay in the work
If the interior designer wants to set an allotted amount of time for review of submittals, what should they do?
they should put this info in Division 01 of the Specs. This allows the contractor to make a schedule based on this information
Are shop drawings a way for the interior designer to make changes in the design or refine details?
no. if this happens, the contractor can issue a change order
the purpose of the interior designer’s site visits:
- to become familiar with the progress and quality of the work and to keep the owner informed2. to guard the owner against defect and deficiencies in the work3. to determine if the work is progressing in such a way, that when completed, will be in accordance with the contract documents
During construction what are the main lines of communication?
owner and contractor communicate through IDcontractor and consultants communicate through IDID and subcontractors communicate through contractor
During each site visit, what should an interior designer do?
make a field report
What should be done with a field report after it is created?
it should be sent to the client and the contractor
If an interior designer rejects works, does the contractor have to fix it?
yes, even after substantial completion if the work does not comply with the contract documents
who pays for rejected work that does not comply with the contract documents?
the contractor
Does the interior designer have the right to reject furniture, furnishings, or equipment?
no
Who has the authority to reject furniture, furnishings, or equipment?
the owner and must do so in writing to the vendor| the designer can assist the owner in determining if the work should be accepted or not
who is responsible for safety on the job site?
the contractor
what happens if the interior designer volunteers suggestions or directions concerning construction means and techniques in regard to safety issues?
the interior designer may also assume legal responsibility
if an interior designer observes an obvious safety violation, what should they do?
they should call it to the attention of both the contractor and owner without suggesting how it be corrected and follow up with a notice in writing
who is responsible for setting up field tests and inspections?
the contractor