Domain 2 - Coordination 14%

Question 1

Domain 2: Coordination

Answer 1

A. Collect, track, and coordinate specification information
B. Coordinate A/E team proposed choices to align with project requirements.
C. Coordinate specification information with project team (e.g., owner, contractor, designer, product representatives).
D. Obtain and verify owner procurement and contract requirements.
E. Evaluate and verify the compatibility of products and materials.
F. Coordinate the specifications across project team disciplines.
G. Evaluate the specifications to confirm alignment with contract documents.
H. Compile available project information into the project manual.
I. Coordinate with project team to specify alternates.

Question 2

Construction Documentation

Question 3

Schematic Design Documentation

Answer 3

• Drawings – Illustrate design concept in a non-technical manner that shows
  
  • Aesthetics
  • Size, shape and volume
  • Spatial relationships
  • Functional characteristics
  • Code and life-safety requirements
  • Materials
  • Major building systems

Project Delivery Practice Guide: 9.3

Question 4

Schematic Design Documentation

Answer 4

• Preliminary Project Description (PPD) – Method of describing aspects of schematic design in written form
  
  • UniFormat provides an efficient organizational and numbering system for creating PPDs
  • May include performance criteria and product descriptions
  • Describes construction systems, assemblies, and components
  • Illustrates design concept and decisions
• Estimates of probable construction cost

Project Delivery Practice Guide: 9.3

Question 5

Design Development Documentation

Answer 5

• Drawings – More detailed than schematic design drawings, but not suitable as construction documents; describes size and character of the project design that includes
  
  • Civil and site development
  • Architectural
  • Structural systems
  • Mechanical and plumbing systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Fire protection systems
  • Landscaping
  • Other aspects

Project Delivery Practice Guide: 9.4

Question 6

Design Development Documentation

Answer 6

• Outline specifications – More detailed than Preliminary Project Description, but not suitable as construction documents
  
  • Organized using MasterFormat and SectionFormat
  • Includes information about manufacturers, materials, manufactured units, equipment, components, and accessories
  • May include material mixes, fabrications, and finishes with installation, erection and application procedures
• Estimates of probable construction cost

9.4

Question 7

Contract Drawings

Answer 7

• Graphic illustrations and diagrams that shows quantitative requirements for products, materials and equipment that comprise the project design
• Indicates
  
  • Relationships between products and materials
  • Generic representations of products and materials
  • Locations
  • Dimensions
  • Size, shape and form
  • Details

Construction Specifications Practice Guide: 8.1.1

Question 8

Specifications

Answer 8

• Written description or definition of qualitative requirements for products, materials and equipment that comprise the project design
• Organized according to SectionFormat
• Methods of specifying
  
  • Descriptive
  • Performance
  • Reference standard
  • Proprietary
• Detailed requirements
  
  • Physical properties
  • Performance requirements
  • Workmanship standards
  • Installation requirements
• Methods other than Proprietary discussed in detail in Session 3.

Construction Specifications Practice Guide 1.5

Question 9

Project Manual

Answer 9

Project Manual

• Commonly referred to as “the Specifications”
• Collection of certain written construction documents and Project requirements
• Content varies with project delivery method
• Typically includes
  
  • Procurement requirements
  • Contracting forms
  • Conditions of the contract
  • Specifications

Construction Specifications Practice Guide: 1.1

Question 10

Coordination Between Graphic and Written Information

Answer 10

Coordination Between Graphic and Written Information

• Phrase “refer to specifications” is not necessary on Drawings
• Drawings and specifications should not attempt to define work of specific subcontractors or trades
• Specifications indicate technical information
• Schedules simplify information in tabular form
• Symbols, terminology and abbreviations should be consistent
• Avoid order of precedence statements

Question 11

Coordination Between Graphic and Written Information

Answer 11

Coordination Between Graphic and Written Information

• In addition to checking graphic, dimensional, and typographical errors, drawings and specifications should be checked and compared to eliminate
  
  • Omissions
  • Overlaps and duplications between disciplines
  • Non-compliance with laws and regulations
  • Conflicts and discrepancies with locations of equipment and components
  • Incompatible materials and components
  • Difficult or impossible construction methods
  • Inconsistent terminology and abbreviations
  • Inconsistent units of measure Continued on following slide

Construction Specifications Practice Guide:
8.1.4

Question 12

Coordination Between Graphic and Written Information

Answer 12

Coordination Between Graphic and Written Information

Continued from previous slide

• Incorrect or unspecified materials
• Errors in extent of alternates
• Errors in defining areas of construction phasing
• Errors in defining limits of work
• Errors in identifying work by owner or work not in contract
• Errors in designating work of separate contractors
• Inaccurate or unnecessary cross-referencing

Construction Specifications Practice Guide:
8.1.4