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1
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Bidding/Procurement Docs

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Project Manual
Contract Drawings
Addenda

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When is bidding in DBB

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Bidding after CDs are complete

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Bidding in Multiple Prime

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Bidding after CD but multiple bidding process occur for each portion of work (faster, shorter sched, needs more owner involvement, good for CMa or experienced owners)

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Bidding in DNB

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owners request proposals (not bids) from multiple contractors at the end of CD, then can negotiate with one or more to come to an agreement (bids are not negotiated, may not be permitted on public projects, good for people with pre-established relationships)

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Bidding in CMc/CMAR

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CMc is brought on in the design phase, there is no bidding process but owner and CMc negotiate the GMP (normally in DD) owner and CM have pre-agreed upon strategy for splitting savings

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Bidding in DB

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Owner negotiate an upfront price DB firm bases on owner’s program, No bidding

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Bidding in Bridge DB

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Owner can bid SD drawings from design architect to multiple DB firms, can be more accurate then normal DB

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Bidding in IPD

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no bidding or negotiating bc all on the same team. All members agree to a project cost at beginning and work toward that budget

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Project Manual Includes

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Instructions for bidding or negotiation
instructions for project completion
Owner/contractor agreement
General conditions (A201)
May include Supplementary conditions (A503)

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A503 Supplementary conditions

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A separate document that enables altering of A201 without altering the document itself (can be easier to keep track of changes this way)

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A701 Instructions to Bidders

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Includes bid deadline, process for submission, process for RFI, bid bond or bid security

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Bid Bond

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covers the difference between the lowest bidder and the second lowest bidder for the owner if the lowest bidder decides not to do the project

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A305 Contractor’s Qualification Statement

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staffing capabilities, financial informations

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14
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Bid Form

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Form provided to contractors by the architect and owner to standardize bids for easier comparison

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Specifications include

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Specific product
Desired Qualities (grade, color)
Required Submittals
Required testing standards
Installation Requirements

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16
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Reports included in Bidding Instructions

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Geotech
Environmental Reports
Surveys

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Proprietary Specification

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Aka closed specification
if the owner/arch will only accept a specific type, lists the specific product
not allowed on publicly funded projects

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Descriptive specifications

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Just describes the look, dimensions, quality

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Performance Spec

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Lists the standards the item needs to meet (not ideal for aesthetic items)

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Reference Specs

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used in conjunction with reference specs, references ANSI, ASTM, or UL

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Addenda

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rfi in bidding process

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Types of Open Specs

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Performance, Descriptive, Reference

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23
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A good project delivery method for quality

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Design-Negotiate Build

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24
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How a bidder is selected in publicly funded projects

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Lowest Responsible Bid
OR
(sometimes permitted)
Value-Based Selection - can consider quality or schedule (anything other than cost)

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Qualification Based Selection

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considers the quality of work, speed of work, and other subjective criteria

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Stipulated sum

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lump, all in price, usually for competitively bid projects. good for clear scope, complete CDs

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27
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GMP

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good for incomplete CDs (like in fast track)
contractor anticipates costs
good for owner bc they get pricing earlier
usually large comtingency

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28
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Cost-plus / time and materials

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costs + overhead and profit
good for smaller projects of renovations where unforeseen circumstances are typical

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29
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Unit price

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fixed fee but for a specific unit, like a sf cost for drywall, booths for a restaurant, fixtures

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30
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Target Price Method

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typ for Design Build, owners give a budget and DB work toward it

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Construction Cost

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just cost of construction (materials, labor, waste removal, temp facilities, mock-ups, taxes, insurance, bonds, mobilization)

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Bid Bond

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33
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Contingency

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included in bids to cover unforeseen costs

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34
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Overhead and Profit

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Similar to net multiplier, office supplies, support staff, etc

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35
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Can you have a shard savings clause between owner and contractor in a stipulated sum contract?

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No

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36
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When is a building considered enclosed

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when the openings are installed and the thermal and moisture protection is complete

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37
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Best time to establish project roles

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Preconstruction meeting with an authority matrix

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38
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CMa

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CMa direct contract with owner, may prep cost estimates but ultimately just an advisor

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39
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Cm-A

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Advisor but can act in capacity of the owner, may act as an owners rep

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40
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CMC

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Good for fast track
Coordinate cost with design throughout pd-cd
Price around DD
Often uses GMP

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41
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Pre construction meeting

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Architect leads
Define roles and responsibilities
Arch makes & distributes agenda
OAC and some consultants

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42
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Pre con meeting topics

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Rfi processes
Submittal schedule
Payment applications G702/G703
Schedule of values
Changes in the work processes G701
Architect prepares the change order
Close out requirements
Sustainability reps
Mock ups
Site signage
Consultants

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43
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Standard time for submittal review

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10 days

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44
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Standard time for rfi review

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3-5 days

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45
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Pre installation meeting

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Indicate need on specs
Could be contractor and subs but arch and owner should be notified in case they need to join

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46
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Value based selection (for contractor bidding)

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Considers other, more subjective criteria (other that price)

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47
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A101

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Owner - Contractor: DBB with stipulated sum payment structure

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48
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Initial decision maker

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Mediation facilitator
(Mediation is non binding)

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49
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Binding forms of conflict resolution

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Arbitration and litigation

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50
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IDM in the default owner - contractor agreement A101

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Architect

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51
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Architect is not responsible for

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Means and methods
Site safety
Sequences
Contractor failure

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Architect is responsible for

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Scheduling site visits due to contract
Keep the owner informed and report deviations

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53
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How to record non conforming work

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In a spreadsheet and on drawings

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54
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Where to find reqs for testing and inspection

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IBC CHAPTER 17

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55
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Slump test

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Determines the workability of concrete before each pour

Determines if it’s the right mix

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Cylinder test

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Determines the strength of the concrete at certain intervals, typically 28 days after pouring
Can test periodically before 28days for indicative results

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57
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Who is required to test for soils

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Owner

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58
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Project schedule vs construction schedule

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Project schedule includes design and construction

59
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CMC and schedules

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Cmcs are responsible for whole project schedule, not just construction

60
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Most typical construction schedule chart type

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Gantt with critical path

61
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Float time

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Amount of time a task can slide without effecting the critical path

62
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How to calculated deflection

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Length (in inches) / deflection limit

63
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Three ways to modify construction contract

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Change order

Construction change directive

Minor change in the work

64
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Minor change in work

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Does not effect contract sum or time

Can be handled in ASI to document change
AIA G710_

65
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Change order

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Effects contract sum and/or time
AIA G701

Everyone agrees about change and price/plab

66
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Construction Change Directive

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Effects contract sum and/or time
AIA G714

Not agreed upon, contractor begins work before agreement is reached

Owner and arch sign

Faster - can use even if everyone agrees to save time

Once contractor signs is it a change order

67
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5 steps for an rfi

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Catalog- file in system

Assess validity - is rfi the proper format for this question?

Distribute to reviewers - any consultants need input?

Review information - ensure response is consistent with design intent

Submit final response - send to contractor

68
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RFIs are used for

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Clarification
Additional information
Confirming code or contract information

69
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Invalid RFIs

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Incomplete or errors

Does not ask a question

Asks about means and methods

Submittal

Substitutions

Adjustments to contract time / sum

70
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Who prepares submittal schedule?

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Contractor - who shares with arch ahead of construction

71
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Contractor submittal responsibilities

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Quantities
Dimensions
Conforming to CDs
Means and methods

Contractor reviews and approves before sending to arch

72
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Delegated design

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Arch delegates design to a contractor sub, passes liability to sub

73
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Reviewing submittal

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Catalog with number, date and subject

Assess validity - req by specs? Complete? Has contractor reviewed?

Determine Action vs informational

Determine who responds - arch? Subs? Coordinate multiple disciplines

Prep review- compliance with CDs, provide submittal action

Catalog submittal and distribute responses

74
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Action submittals

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Require action for review

75
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Informational submittals

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Do not require action, things like technical data sheets (paint)

76
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CSI division 1

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General requirements

77
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CSI division 2

A

Existing conditions

78
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CSI division 3

A

Concrete

79
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CSI division 4

A

Masonry

80
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CSI division 5

A

Metals

81
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CSI division 6

A

Wood, plastics and composites

82
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Division 7

A

Thermal and moisture protection

83
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Division 8

A

Openings

84
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CSI division 9

A

Finishes

85
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CSI division 10

A

Specialties

86
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CSI division 11

A

Equipment

87
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CSI division 12

A

Furnishings

88
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CSI division 13

A

special construction

89
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Division 14

A

Conveying equipment

90
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Division 00

A

Procurement and contracting requirements

91
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Division 21

A

Fire suppression

92
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Division 22

A

Plumbing

93
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Division 23

A

HVAC

94
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Division 25

A

Integrated automation

95
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Division 26

A

Electrical

96
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Division 27

A

Communications

97
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Division 28

A

Electronic safety and security

98
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Division 6 digit formation

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03-30-00

Division-section-identifier

99
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Submittal names should include

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Six digit spec csi number

100
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Three parts of a spec

A

General

Products

Execution

101
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Spec part 1 - general

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Summary - related sections
Submittals
QA

102
Q

Spec part 2 - products

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Required tests

Materials or their properties

103
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Spec part 3 - execution

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Testing reqs

Placement requirements

Protection reqs

Allowable tolerances

104
Q

In standard A201 how long does an arch have to certify a pay app

A

7 days

105
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Retainage ( in pay app)

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The amount of money withheld by the owner on each payment application item to be paid at the end of construction (motivates contractor to finish project well and stores money for owner if contractor can’t complete the work)

106
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Standard amount of time someone has to make a claim during construction

A

21 days after condition is discovered

107
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Standard amount of time the IDM has to make a decision

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10 days

108
Q

Which is preferred between arbitration and litigation

A

Arbitration - can use an arbiter familiar with construction, cheaper, quicker

109
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Liquidated damages

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Amount, usually paid daily, that a contractor owes if they go over the agreed upon date of substantial completion

110
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Punch list items

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Items to be done but do not affect occupation of the space

Usually prepared by contractor but can be done by architect as an add service

111
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G704

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Certificate of substantial completion

Consultants should issue their own too

112
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When is retainage released to the contractor?

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At substantial completion but owner can withhold 2x the cost of lunch list items

113
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When do warranty periods begin?

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At substantial completion

114
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When do site and security costs turn back over to owner from contractor?

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At substantial completion

115
Q

Docs submitted prior to final payment

A

Certificate of project insurance
Written statement
Outstanding warranties
Consent of surety to final payment
Final lien waiver - has paid all subs

116
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Commissioning

A

Testing building systems to determine if they are functioning as they are designed to

117
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Phases of commissioning

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Design - systems to be commissioned are determined
Construction - site visit performed
Acceptance - when systems are tested
Post-acceptance - staff are trained

118
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When is a commissions agent hired

A

During design to ID systems to be comissioned

119
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Post occupancy evaluation

A

Optional add service to evaluate building operation. This is in addition to the 1-year review meeting which is a basic service

Site visit, interviews

120
Q

Things to review at 1-year meeting

A

Operations
Maintenance
Building systems
Utility usage
Warranties

121
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Post occupancy add services

A

Record drawings

Facility support - operations and maintenance

Tenant improvement

FF&E

122
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Who decides whether or not something meets design intent during construction?

A

the architect

123
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Two tests for building wide structural testing during construction

A

structural analysis

in situ load tests

124
Q

How long must an owner wait for a contractor to fix inadequate work before hiring another contractor for the scope?

A

2 weeks

125
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Types of submittals

A

cut sheets

mock ups

shop drawings

126
Q

Who pays for an architect to have work uncovered to be inspected

A

if the work doesn’t conform to CDs: the contractor
if the work is does conform to CDs: the owner

127
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3 roles of an RFI

A

To obtain information that the requesting party cannot obtain through research, document review, or other reasonable means

For the architect, owner, contractor, or other party to request further information from each other during construction

A means for the sender, who is seeking a solution or answer to a site or construction condition, to include a recommended solution based on the sender’s expertise and the options available, including any known effects on cost or schedule

128
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What is the role of a low voltage consultant

A

communications, security, audio, and video systems throughout the project. Coaxial cabling would fall under the low voltage consultant’s specifications (Division 27)

129
Q

What is bidding contingency for?

A

the uncertainty of the marketplace and fluctuating prices

130
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what is construction contingency for?

A

unforeseen site and field conditions

131
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What are Soldier beams and lagging planks used for

A

excavation support

132
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payment bond

A

legal contract and type of surety bond that guarantees that a contractor will pay their subcontractors, material suppliers, and other project entities

133
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who signs a construction change directive

A

the owner and architect

134
Q

Advantages of fly ash over portland cement

A

better workability and lower embodied carbon

135
Q

when is bulletin used

A

drawing revisions that have been made after the contract is awarded

136
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when is final cleaning done

A

prior to final completion

137
Q

A305

A

Contractor statement of qualifications

138
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How is a HVAC system comissioned

A

A smoke pen or pencil is used to test HVAC equipment and air movement by emitting a trail of smoke vapor to detect thermal currents, drafts, and pressure differences.

139
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A701

A

Instructions to bidders

140
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Is being asked to review a submittal out of sequence with the agreed upon schedule an add service?

A

Yes

141
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How long after the final certificate of payment is issued does the owner have to pay?

A

no later than 30 days after the issuance of the architect’s final certificate for payment

142
Q

Amount something can vary from it’s designed STC rating in field

A

5-15 dB

143
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Who are RFIs signed by

A

no one!

144
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Who signs A201

A

no one!

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