Ethical & Professional Practices Flashcards
Written specification should:
avoid exculpatory clause that try to shift the responsibility to contractor or someone else in a broad, general way
do not include standards that can’t be measured
specifications are legal documents
What type of insurance does a designer need to protect themseleves against problems resulting from mistakes on drawings and specifications?
Professional liability insurance
This cover errors against errors and omissions
What is the BEST way to charge a building owner when the project requires space planning for tenants who lease building space and construction drawings that the building’s contractor will use to build each space?
Area fee
usually only used in commercial construction
What is the intended purpose of a indemnification clause in a contract?
to hold harmless both owner and designer for any damages, claims, or losses resulting from performance of any work on the project, whether by contractor or others with whom the interior designer has no contractual relationship
Fee projections:
is one of the first tasks the PM should complete
Should be used as setting the basis of setting the final fee agreement with the client
is one of the most important tasks a project manager must complete
If, during construction, a designer repeatedly tells a contractor how to install certain finishes, this could give rise to what?
a third-party claim
What is the correct sequence of documentation during the final phase of a project?
1.) Electrical inspection
2.) Certification of occupancy
3.) Punch list
4.) Certificate of substantial completion
5.) Certificate of final payment to the designer
6.) Maintenance schedule
At what point are typical project schedules created?
during programming
revised during schematics
updated throughout the project
Four basic types of communication in the office:
1.) Work assignment
2.) Instructional
3.) Reward and punishment
4.) social
What are the different types of bonds?
- Labor and material payment bond
- Bid Bond
-Lien
-Performance
What is a labor and materials payment bond?
Guarantee that subs and vendors are paid for their work and material supplied
What is a bid bond?
Guarantees the developer that principle awarded good will fulfill terms
They will fulfill the bid they provided.
What is a lien?
Claim or legal rights against assests
What are deliverables in the programming phase?
-Programming document
- Project schedule
- Project team identified roles and responsibilities
What are deliverables in the schematic design phase?
- SD estimate of the cost of work
- Updated project schedule
- Conceptual diagrams
- Preliminary pland & layouts
- Floor plans
- Hand-drawn sketches to convey design and material intent
- Preliminary code analysis
- Outline specifications
What are deliverables of the design development phase?
- DD estimate of the cost of work
- final recommendations for complete project
- Coordination with consultants
- Refined conceptual drawings to gain client approval
- Enlarged plans
- Unique design elements more refined
- MEP design intent
- More detailed specifications
- Refined code checklist
What are deliverables of the Contract Documents?
- Fully documented construction drawings
- Bid package
- Issue for permit set
- Fleashed out specifications
- Schedules
What are the distinctions of an interior designer business “Corporation”
personal assests of the stakeholder are not at risk when the corporation is sued
What are the basic accounting methods
Cash and Accrual
Cash = simple and used by single person or small firms
Accrual = when transactions are recorded in the books as they occur even if the payment for product/services has not been made
A transaction privilege tax license allows an interior designer firm to?
buy and sell furniture
What is a limited liability compancy?
Are two hybrid business organizations that combine the advantages of a corporation and the partnership
When working in commerical construction, what should an interior designer have the mechanical engineer or achitect check to ensure that it does not create a problem with the HVAC system?
Window coverings
window coverings can affect the heating and air conditioning load in a space and may interfer with supply air diffusers or other units near window
What part of the bid documents outlines the basic rules covering the bid and bid process?
General conditions
When the GC claims the project is substantially complete, what does this mean?
- Occupancy must meet code
- The warranty period begins
- The client can move in
What is the sequence of project manager tasks?
1.) Pre-contract
2.) post-contract
3.)programming and pre-design
4.) Schematic
5.) design development
6.) Construction Documents
7.) Bidding and Negotiating
8.) Contract Administration
9.) Project closeout
10.) Follow up
Budget is always bases and influenced on what 3 items?
Quality, Quantity, and Money
What is a disadvantage of the departmental organization format?
Communication between departments about any particular project can be challenging
The designer transfers all warranties and manuals for all goods within a project to the client when?
The designer is the seller of goods
Designer is asked to specify a product that is GreenGuard certified for a sustainable project. What product would they search for?
Low emitting building material
What can a designer do to improve indoor air quality?
Specify low-emitting interior finishes
While joining professional organizations has many tangible benefits, the MOST IMPORTANT benefit of joining multiple professional organizations is…
They can each provide different benefits and advantages
What is negligence liability?
the designer has failed to use due care as expected of a professional in carrying out their design responsibilities
Also referred to as professional negligence,
What is breach-of-contract liability?
Failure to complete (or adequately meet) the requirements of a contract
What is strict liability?
Under strict liability, people are responsible for their acts, regardless of intent, who is at fault, or use of reasonable care.
What is a construction claim?
A construction claim is a demand for either additional time or/and payment due to some
What is sole proprietorship
is a business started, owned, and operated by one individual. The owner and the business are considered the same. The business has no existence without the owner. The involvement and reputation of the owner directly affect the business, making these types of businesses hard to sell.
What is general partnership?
When two or more people join to create a general partnership, these people alone share in the profits and risks of the business. General Partners are personally liable in lawsuits or for other legal claims.
Limited Partnership
Someone besides the working partners has invested in the business. Partners have the same legal responsibilities as members of a general partnership. But a limited partner can NOT participate in the firm’s management and is liable only up to the amount of their investment.
What is a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?
This type of partnership is generally limited to licensed professionals such as accountants, lawyers, architects, physicians, and engineers. Not all US states allow the creation of a limited liability partnership. In Canada, only regulated professions can set up an LLP. The owners of an LLP have limited liability rather than blanket liability as in a general partnership. And each partner can participate in managing the business, unlike the limited partner.
What is a limited liability company? (LLC)
is a hybrid of the general partnership or sole proprietorship and the corporation.
1.) as a partnership or sole proprietorship
2.)as a corporation
Must be considered based on local laws. Owners are called “members,” and those who manage the business are called managers.
The legal name of the company must contain the words “limited liability company” or use the initials “LLC” or “LC.”
What is a corportation?
is the most time-consuming and expensive method of forming a business. A corporation (sometimes referred to as a C corporation in the United States) is an association of individuals created according to statutory law. It is a separate legal entity.
What is a co-operative?
is a legal corporation owned by an association of persons seeking to satisfy common needs. These may include access to products or services, sale of their products or services, or employment. It is not a common form of Interior Design business formation in Canada.
What is a joint-venture?
Two or more persons or firms agree temporarily to share a particular project or business venture’s responsibilities, losses, and profits.
What is professional liability insurance?
Protects the designer if some action by the designer causes bodily injury or property damage.It is also called malpractice insurance or errors and omissions insurance. This covers problems resulting from incorrect specifications, mistakes on drawings, and incorrect installation of furniture.
What is general liability insurance?
insurance to protect against claims of property damage, liability, personal injury
What is the bidding process and what does it entail?
-Invitation to bid
-Instructions to bidders
-Bid forms
-Bid security information
-Requirements for a performance bond (if required)
-Requirements for a labor and material payment bond (if required)
What is a performance bond?
A statement by an insurance company that ensures completion of the project should the contractor default on its obligations.
What is a labor and material payment bond?
Promises payment to labor and for materials by a defaulting contractor.
Who is the A series (AIA standard agreement) between?
The owner and the contractor or vendor
Who is the B series (AIA Standard Agreement) between?
The owner and the architect/designer
What dpes the A101-2017 Standard agreement state?
the basis of payment is a stipulated sum
what does the A104-2017 standard agreement state?
Standard abbreviated form of agreement between owner and contractor
What does the A201-2017 standard agreement state?
General conditions of the contract for construction
what does the A151-2019 standard agreement state?
standard form of agreement between owner and vendor for furniture, furnishings, and equipmentWh
What does the A152-2019 state?
Purchase order with Exhibit A. terms and conditions
What does the A751-2019 standard agreement state?
Invitation and instructions for quotation for furniture, furnishings, and equipment
What is type B101-2017 agreement?
Standard form of agreement between owner and architect
What is type B152-2019 agreement?
Standard form of agreement between owner and architect for interior design and furniture, furnishings, and euipment design services
What is type B252-2019 agreement?
Standard form of Architect’s services: interior design and furniture, furnishings, and equipment designer services
What type is B253-2019 agreement?
Standard form of architect’s services: furniture, furnishings, and equipment design services (allows to design FF&E)
What type is B254-2019 agreement?
Standard form of architect’s services: purchasing agent services for furniture, furnishings, and equipment. (can enter FF&E sales contracts on owners behalf)
What are liens and what do they do?
Claim or legal right against assests
Can prevent the sale of a property until they are paid
What is a labor and materials payment bond?
a type of insurance that is used to guarantee that subcontractors and material suppliers are paid for the work and material they supply on the job.
