Construction and Evaluation Flashcards
Construction and Evaluation
Addenda
Statements or drawings that modify the basic contract documents after the letters have been issued to the bidders, but prior to taking the bids.
Addition (to the contract sum)
an amount added to the contract sum either by an accepted additive alternate or by change order.
advertisement for bids
Published public notice soliciting proposals for a construction project.
Agent
One who acts on behalf of another>
Alternate Bid
Proposal by bidder for amount to be subtracted from, or added to, the base bid if the corresponding change in the work is accepted
Americans with disabilities Act (ADA)
Federal Civil rights legislation that establishes the right of persons with disabilities to equal access to sites and buildings, and sets design guidelines for its implementation
Application for Payment
Contractor’s written request for payment of amount due on account of work completed and/or materials suitably stored on the site. Also called payment request
Approved Equal
Material or method that is approved by the architect as being equivalent to what was originally specified.
Arbitration
an alternative to litigating a dispute, in which one or more arbitrators hears the evidence and renders a decision.
as built drawings
Drawings revised to show
changes made during construction. Sometimes
erroneously called As-Built Drawings. See record drawings
Barrier-free provisions
regulations that provide for accessibility to buildings and sites for persons with disabilities
base bid
the sum of money stated in the bid for which the bidder offers to do the work, not including any alternate bids.
basic services
the architectural services normally required for a building project, usually consisting of schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding or negotiation, and construction contract administration.
bid
a proposal by a contractor ot do the wok required by the contract documents for a stipulated sum of money.
bid bond
a surety bond guaranteeing that teh bidder will sign a contract, if offered, in accordance with his or her proposal.
bidding documents
the invitation to bid, instructions to bidders, bid form, and the contract documents.
bond
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). See bid bond, labor and material payment
bond, and performance bond. see surety bond
bonus and penalty clause
a provision in the construction contract for payment of a bonus to the contractor for completing the project prior to a specific date, and for a charge (penalty) against the contractor for failing to complete the project by that date.
cash allowance
an amount included in the contract sum to cover the cost of certain items not specified in detail. hardware and other finish items are often handled in this manner.
certificate for payment
a statement by the architect informing the owner of the amount due the contractor on account for work completed and/or materials suitably stored.
certificate of occupancy
a document issued by the government authority stating that a building complies with applicable laws and permitting occupancy for its designated use.
certificate of substantial completion
a document prepared by the architect stating that the work is substantially complete, thereby establishing the date of substantial completion. it generally fixes the time within which the contractor must complete the unfinished work listed.
change in services (of the architect)
professional services rendered by the architect, upon the owner’s request, in addition to the basic services identified in the owner-architect agreement. also called extra services.
change order
a written order to the contractor, prepared by the architect and signed by the owner, contractor, and architect, which authorizes a change in the work, the contract sum, or the contract time.
clerk of the works
the owner’s job site representative
completion bond
a bond obtained by the contractor or owner, which guarantees that the project will be completed free of liens.
comprehensive services
the architect’s basic services expanded to include certain additional services, such as programming, land use studies, ect.
construction budget
the sum established by the owner as available fro construction of the project. see project budget.
construction change directive
a document signed by the owner and the architect, which authorizes a change in the work, the contract sum, or the contract time. used when there is not complete agreement on the terms of a change order. see change order.
construction documents
working drawings and specifications
construction management (CM)
management services preformed by the architect or others, over and above normal architectural services, that contribute to the control of time and cost in the construction of a project.
consultant
an engineer or other specialist retained by the architect to provide specified professional services to the architect that the architect is required to provide to the owner under the owner-architect agreement.
contigency
an amount of money set aside in a budget to cover unanticipated expenses
contract documents
Working drawings, specifications, addenda, general conditions of the contract, supplementary conditions, and the owner-contractor agreement.
contract sum
The total amount payable by
the owner to the contractor, as stated in the
owner-contractor agreement, for performing the
work under the contract documents.
contract time
The period of time within
which the work must be completed, as established in the contract documents
cost plus fee eontract
An agreement under
which the contractor, or the architect, is reimbursed for his or her costs and, in addition, is
paid a fee for his or her services
critical path Method (CPM)
A project
management procedure in which all events
and operations are charted in a way that establishes the optimum sequence and duration of
operations.
CSI MasterFormat
A systematic listing of
construction trades, materials, systems, and
administrative requirements published by the
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
for the purpose of organizing construction
specifications.
date of substantial completion
The date,
certified by the architect, when the construction is sufficiently completed, in accordance
with the contract documents, so that the owner
can occupy the project or specified area of the
project for the intended use.
Davis-Bacon Act
A federal law that requires
the Department of Labor to set prevailing
wages for government-financed construction
projects.
deposit for bidding documents
A deposit of
money required of each bidder as security for
the bidding documents, to ensure the return of
the documents by unsuccessful bidders.
direct expense
Expense items directly
incurred by, or attributable to, a specific
project.
direct personnel expense (DPE)
Salaries
and w’ges attributable to a specific project,
plus benefits, such as employment taxes, insurance, sick leave, holidays, vacations, pensions,
and similar contributions and benefits
Division One
The General Requirements
Division of the specifications that establishes
the administrative and procedural duties of
the contractor, architect, and owner during
construction.
due care
The requirement that a professional
exercise reasonable ability and judgment in a
specific circumstance, the absence of which
constitutes negligence. Also called standard of
care.
errors and omissions insurance
Insurance
that financially protects an architect against
claims for damages resulting from professional
negligence. Also called errors and omissions
insurance. See professional liability insurance.
estimate
A forecast of probable costs, as
opposed to a firm bid.
express warranty
A legally enforceable
promise made by the warrantor.
