General Mix Flashcards
IBC building codes are updated how often?
Building codes are updated every THREE YEARS (3). See the IBC 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 for example.
The three critical areas of in-house project management
Time
Fees
Quality
Good project managers set goals with schedules, make sure there are adequate fees and staff to meet the goals, and ensure the work is of the expected quality.
True or False?
The architect shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of the consultant.
True
According to the AIA C401 says that The consultant is an independent contractor and the architect is not responsible for acts or omissions of the consultant.
true or false?
if a contractor does not specifically submit a submittal schedule, he or she is not entitled to an increase in contract time or sum for any extra time taken by the architect to review submittals?
true-
contractor MUST submit a submittal schedule
Davis Bacon Act
A law that requires workers on federal or federally-assisted construction projects to be paid no less than the local prevailing wage and benefits.
Product and completed operations insurance
Liability insurance for damages caused by installed goods after the transfer of title following construction. Purchased by the contractor.
How should a mechanics lein issue be resolved?
Enter into mediation- this is the only way to enable the responsible party to clear the lien.
Why should the contractor not pay the subcontractor? -The contractor may have already paid the subcontractor; the lien may be invalid.
Why not the owner pay the subcontractor? - this puts the owner at risk; the lien may be unsubstantiated, or the default may be the contractor’s.
Can the contractor be forced to subcontract with a subcontractor?
No.
Refer to AIA A201-2017 Section 5.2.2, which states that the contractor shall not be required to contract with anyone to whom the contractor has made a reasonable objection.
G701
change order-
the change order is a written instrument prepared by the architect and signed by the owner and contractor
The four major categories for an operating budget are:
Soft Costs-permitting, legal fees, insurance, contingencies, testing, and inspections
Hard Costs-the construction and FF&E
Sources- include funding, tax credits, and grants.
Uses-include the cost of the real estate
Break-even rate
The overhead rate plus the unit cost of 1.00 for an hour of salary.
Example: Overhead Rate of 1.30 + 1.00 = 2.30 Break-Even Rate. This means that, for every dollar of salary, the firm must recapture $2.30.
True or False: Each consultant assumes primary responsibility and liability to the owner for the accuracy and completeness of his or her own work.
False.
Per A201, the architect is primarily responsible to the owner for his or her consultants’ work.
Construction Manager as Contractor
CMc
A construction manager constructor advises on constructability and cost estimates during the design of a project then shifts to the responsibilities of contractor builder.
Developer Clients
a type of private client-owner who builds for other people for a profit.
Construction Manager at Risk
CMAR
Architect-Contractor describes a single entity that provides design-build services
true or false?
according to the B101- the cost to design and document alternates are included in the architects basic services
TRUE
Architects Supplemental Instructions
An ASI is a more informal way of issuing changes to the contractor that do not involve a change in time or money.
Scope creep
Scope creep
When the contracted scope of work is stretched or expanded by ambiguities, events, or conduct.
what is one of the most effective and easy ways to improve client communication skills?
read what your clients read
True or False: The contractor pays for all necessary project permits before and after signing the contract.
False.
The contractor pays for all permits only AFTER the contract has been signed.
true or false?
substitutions during bidding should be reviewed by the architect at no additional cost to the owner?
False
“If the Bidding Documents permit substitutions, upon the Owner’s written authorization, the Architect shall, as an Additional Service, consider requests for substitutions and prepare and distribute addenda identifying approved substitutions to all prospective bidders.” -found in the B101.
Who approves the shop drawings?
Contractor then Architect
the contractor reviews all shop drawings for compliance with the contract documents, and submits to the architect for approval.
Two important factors for productivity
- Time management.
- Communication effectiveness.
Note: These factors are also important for job satisfaction.
Earnest money
Money paid by a buyer to a seller (of real estate) to show the buyer’s good faith in the transaction. Typically held in an escrow account.