Introduction Flashcards
Design –> Bidding / Tender –> Build
Traditional Procurement
Owner –> Main Contractor –> Design Consultant & Sub-contractors
Design-Build Contract
temporary endeavor to create a unique product, service, or result
Project
geographical venue of a project
site
determined needs of the users that will guide for the design process
Program
sequence, timing, and duration of works to be done to complete the project
Schedule
financial allocation for the project
Budget
allocated budget for unforseen / other possible changes in the design /construction
Contingencies
Money for design changes to accommodate new project requirements
Design Contingencies
Money for unforeseen work / materials necessary to complete construction work
Construction Contingencies
Money allocated by the owner to possible fund addt’l work or materials
Owner Contingencies
Money that may be needed to pay for significant increase in construction cost
Escalation
written info that clarifies/modifies the bidding documents (during the bidding process)
Addendum
Addt’l design/mat’l options added to the construction documents to obtain multiple possible cost estimates
Alternate
ANSI
American National Standard Institute
contract drawings that have been marked up to reflect any changes to a project during construction
As-built Drawing
offer a proposal or a price
contractors submit their estimates as to the time and the cost
Bid
written documents permitting the construction in accordance w/ the drawings and specifications approved
Building Permit
written documents stating that the building or property meets local standard of occupancy and is in compliance w/ public health and bldg codes
Certificate of Occupancy
written documents signed by the owner and contractor authorizing a change in the work or adjustment in the contract sum or length of time
Change Order
intensive design process for solving architectural problem quickly
Charrette
direct contractor cost for labor, materials, equipment and services as well as overhead and profit
Construction Cost
organization and direction of the labor force, materials, and equipment to build the project as designed
Construction Management
written agreement giving responsibility for project planning and accomplishment and overall project planning, designing, and construction
Construction Management Contract
hired by the owner/ architect to provide information and to advice the project in the area of his/her expertise
Consultant
contractual duties and responsibilities of the architect and engineer during a project’s construction
Contract Administration
diff. bet. the original contract price and the final completed cost
Contract Over/Under-run
licensed individual or company that agrees and perform the work as specified
Contractor
date certified by the architect when the work is to be complete
Date of Substantial Completion
arrangement wherein a contractor bids or negotiates to provide design and construction services for the entire project
Design-Build Construction
calculation of the amount of material,labor, and equipment needed
Estimating
method of construction management in w/c construction work begins before completion of the construction documents, resulting in a continuous design-construction situatiin
Fast-Track Construction
movable furniture,fixture, or equipment that do not require permanent connection to the structure or utilities
FF&E
written order calling for a clarification or minor change in the construction work and not involving any adjustment to the terms of contract
Field Order
licensed individual or company with prime responsibility for the work
General Contractor
expenses that are not chargeable
Indirect Cost
NIBS
National Institute of Building Sciences
central idea governing and organizing a work of architecture
Parti
desired list of spaces, rooms, and elements as well as their sizes
Program
line diagram showing proposed and actual starting completion times in a project
Progress Schedule
all cost for a specific project
Project Cost
written list of names and addresses of all parties involved in a project
Project Directory
qualified individual or firm authorized by the owner to be responsible for coordinating time, equipment, money, task, and people
Project Manager
detailed written specification describing acceptable construction materials and methods
Project Manual
written request from a contractor to the owner/architect for clarification of the contract documents
Request for Information (RFI)
plan for performing work; also a chart or table w/in the drawing set
Schedule
chart, diagram or routine of a system being proposed
Scheme
written range of view or action for a specific project
Scope of Work
drawings, diagrams, schedules, and other data specially prepared by the contractor (or subcontractor, others) to illustrate some portions of the work being done
Shop Drawing
location of a structure or group of structure
Site
expenses in addition to the direct construction cost
Soft Costs
listing of minimum acceptable ethical principals and practives
Standard of Professional Practice
load bearing assembly of beams and columns on a foundation
Structural System
specialized contractor (subordinate to main contractor)
Subcontractor
proposed replacement or alternate for a material or process of equivalent cost and quality
Substitution
interior improvements of the project after the building envelope is complete
Tenants Improvement (TIs)
written agreement wherein payment is based on actual cost for labor, equipment, materials, and services rendered, in addition to overhead
Time and Materials (T&M)
process of analyzing the costs versus the value of alternative materials, equipment, and systems
Value Engineering (VE)
restrictions of areas or regions of land w/in specific areas based on permitted building size, character and uses
Zoning
document issued that permits land to be used for a specific purpose
Zoning Permit
