Delivery Of Services Flashcards
What are 2 important factors architect must consider before accepting a project?
- Is client’s budget sufficient to cover construction and professional fees?
- Reputation + reliability of client
If client is using a bidding method, what does this usually indicate?
That the client is very concerned with cost and it is likely the client could file a claim to save or recover $
Who decides on the project delivery method?
The owner
When should the project delivery method be confirmed?
Before the agreement between the architect and client is final
List 2 scenarios where a construction manager method may be preferred
- When the firm is small and doesn’t have the expertise to administer the project
- Cost is main priority
When may a design assist method be preferred?
When an inexperienced firm is working on a large and complex project they may need specialty consultants in the early phases of design and during CDs
List 4 reasons why a design build method may be preferred
- If a small firm is risk averse
- If a firm focuses on design more than documentation and CA
- If the architect wants to maintain control and is concerned with quality
- If schedule is a concern
List 2 reasons why the ipd method may be preferred
- Large scope projects
2. If quality is most important
When would a fast-track method be used?
When client has a tight schedule
Name 2 types of project delivery methods that do not require bidding
- Design build
2. Fast track
What are 2 types of project delivery methods that could be used if there are many unknowns on a project?
- Design-Bid-Build using a cost plus fee (with or without a GMP)
- Design-Build led by construction contractor (w/ guaranteed maximum price)
What is an advantage of using the IDP project delivery method?
Shorter construction time means lower cost and better design
What are the 7 components of selecting a project delivery method?
- Firm size and experience
- Project scope
- Schedule
- cost
- Building quality
- Risk
- Protecting intellectual property
List the 6 types of project delivery methods
- Design-Bid-Build
- Construction Manager as an advisor
- Construction Manager as a constructor
- Design-Build
- Design assist contracting
- Integrated project Delivery
What project delivery method traditionally yields the lowest cost but can be risky for the client?
Design-Bid-Build
In a design-bid-build project delivery method who does the owner have separate contracts with?
The architect and the contractor
What are the advantages to using a design-bid-build project delivery method?
1, all roles are well defined
2. Coordination problems are minimized
Describe The design-bid build project delivery method
Arch designs proj. and prepares specs. → contractor bidding/negotiation → award → contractor builds project
What is the disadvantage to using the design-bid-build project delivery method?
Design must be complete before construction can begin
In a construction manager as adviser position, who hires the cm?
The owner
Do the architect and cm have separate contracts in a CMa project delivery method?
Yes
What is the cm’s role in a CMA project delivery method?
I. Acts as agent for owner (like the architect)
2. Advises on constructibility, provides cost estimating, schedule, will sometimes provide GMP and substantial completion date
What are 3 methods the cm might use to establish construction costs?
- Fixed price (stipulated or lumpsum) method
- Cost + fee method W/ GMP
- Cost + fee method w/o GMP
Describe the fixed fee cost method in a CMA project delivery method
Owner knows cost before construction begins and is not responsible for any cost over-runs but does not receive any savings the contractor may find