Misc Flashcards
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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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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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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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A good project delivery method for quality
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Design-Negotiate Build
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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
considers the quality of work, speed of work, and other subjective criteria
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Stipulated sum
lump, all in price, usually for competitively bid projects. good for clear scope, complete CDs
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GMP
good for incomplete CDs (like in fast track)
contractor anticipates costs
good for owner bc they get pricing earlier
usually large comtingency
28
Cost-plus / time and materials
costs + overhead and profit
good for smaller projects of renovations where unforeseen circumstances are typical
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Unit price
fixed fee but for a specific unit, like a sf cost for drywall, booths for a restaurant, fixtures
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Target Price Method
typ for Design Build, owners give a budget and DB work toward it
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Construction Cost
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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Contingency
included in bids to cover unforeseen costs
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Overhead and Profit
Similar to net multiplier, office supplies, support staff, etc
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Can you have a shard savings clause between owner and contractor in a stipulated sum contract?
No
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When is a building considered enclosed
when the openings are installed and the thermal and moisture protection is complete
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Best time to establish project roles
Preconstruction meeting with an authority matrix
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CMa
CMa direct contract with owner, may prep cost estimates but ultimately just an advisor
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Cm-A
Advisor but can act in capacity of the owner, may act as an owners rep
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CMC
Good for fast track
Coordinate cost with design throughout pd-cd
Price around DD
Often uses GMP
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Pre construction meeting
Architect leads
Define roles and responsibilities
Arch makes & distributes agenda
OAC and some consultants
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Pre con meeting topics
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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Standard time for submittal review
10 days
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Standard time for rfi review
3-5 days
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Pre installation meeting
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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Value based selection (for contractor bidding)
Considers other, more subjective criteria (other that price)
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A101
Owner - Contractor: DBB with stipulated sum payment structure
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Initial decision maker
Mediation facilitator
(Mediation is non binding)
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Binding forms of conflict resolution
Arbitration and litigation
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IDM in the default owner - contractor agreement A101
Architect
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Architect is not responsible for
Means and methods
Site safety
Sequences
Contractor failure
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Architect is responsible for
Scheduling site visits due to contract
Keep the owner informed and report deviations
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How to record non conforming work
In a spreadsheet and on drawings
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Where to find reqs for testing and inspection
IBC CHAPTER 17
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Slump test
Determines the workability of concrete before each pour
Determines if it’s the right mix
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Cylinder test
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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Who is required to test for soils
Owner
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Project schedule vs construction schedule
Project schedule includes design and construction
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CMC and schedules
Cmcs are responsible for whole project schedule, not just construction
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Most typical construction schedule chart type
Gantt with critical path
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Float time
Amount of time a task can slide without effecting the critical path
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How to calculated deflection
Length (in inches) / deflection limit
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Three ways to modify construction contract
Change order
Construction change directive
Minor change in the work
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Minor change in work
Does not effect contract sum or time
Can be handled in ASI to document change
AIA G710_
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Change order
Effects contract sum and/or time
AIA G701
Everyone agrees about change and price/plab
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Construction Change Directive
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
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5 steps for an rfi
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
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RFIs are used for
Clarification
Additional information
Confirming code or contract information
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Invalid RFIs
Incomplete or errors
Does not ask a question
Asks about means and methods
Submittal
Substitutions
Adjustments to contract time / sum
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Who prepares submittal schedule?
Contractor - who shares with arch ahead of construction
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Contractor submittal responsibilities
Quantities
Dimensions
Conforming to CDs
Means and methods
Contractor reviews and approves before sending to arch
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Delegated design
Arch delegates design to a contractor sub, passes liability to sub
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Reviewing submittal
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
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Action submittals
Require action for review
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Informational submittals
Do not require action, things like technical data sheets (paint)
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CSI division 1
General requirements
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CSI division 2
Existing conditions
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CSI division 3
Concrete
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CSI division 4
Masonry
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CSI division 5
Metals
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CSI division 6
Wood, plastics and composites
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Division 7
Thermal and moisture protection
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Division 8
Openings
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CSI division 9
Finishes
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CSI division 10
Specialties
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CSI division 11
Equipment
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CSI division 12
Furnishings
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CSI division 13
special construction
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Division 14
Conveying equipment
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Division 00
Procurement and contracting requirements
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Division 21
Fire suppression
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Division 22
Plumbing
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Division 23
HVAC
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Division 25
Integrated automation
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Division 26
Electrical
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Division 27
Communications
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Division 28
Electronic safety and security
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Division 6 digit formation
03-30-00
Division-section-identifier
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Submittal names should include
Six digit spec csi number
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Three parts of a spec
General
Products
Execution
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Spec part 1 - general
Summary - related sections
Submittals
QA
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Spec part 2 - products
Required tests
Materials or their properties
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Spec part 3 - execution
Testing reqs
Placement requirements
Protection reqs
Allowable tolerances
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In standard A201 how long does an arch have to certify a pay app
7 days
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Retainage ( in pay app)
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)
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Standard amount of time someone has to make a claim during construction
21 days after condition is discovered
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Standard amount of time the IDM has to make a decision
10 days
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Which is preferred between arbitration and litigation
Arbitration - can use an arbiter familiar with construction, cheaper, quicker
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Liquidated damages
Amount, usually paid daily, that a contractor owes if they go over the agreed upon date of substantial completion
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Punch list items
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
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G704
Certificate of substantial completion
Consultants should issue their own too
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When is retainage released to the contractor?
At substantial completion but owner can withhold 2x the cost of lunch list items
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When do warranty periods begin?
At substantial completion
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When do site and security costs turn back over to owner from contractor?
At substantial completion
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Docs submitted prior to final payment
Certificate of project insurance
Written statement
Outstanding warranties
Consent of surety to final payment
Final lien waiver - has paid all subs
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Commissioning
Testing building systems to determine if they are functioning as they are designed to
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Phases of commissioning
Design - systems to be commissioned are determined
Construction - site visit performed
Acceptance - when systems are tested
Post-acceptance - staff are trained
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When is a commissions agent hired
During design to ID systems to be comissioned
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Post occupancy evaluation
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
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Things to review at 1-year meeting
Operations
Maintenance
Building systems
Utility usage
Warranties
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Post occupancy add services
Record drawings
Facility support - operations and maintenance
Tenant improvement
FF&E
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Who decides whether or not something meets design intent during construction?
the architect
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Two tests for building wide structural testing during construction
structural analysis
in situ load tests
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How long must an owner wait for a contractor to fix inadequate work before hiring another contractor for the scope?
2 weeks
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Types of submittals
cut sheets
mock ups
shop drawings
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Who pays for an architect to have work uncovered to be inspected
if the work doesn't conform to CDs: the contractor
if the work is does conform to CDs: the owner
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3 roles of an RFI
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
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What is the role of a low voltage consultant
communications, security, audio, and video systems throughout the project. Coaxial cabling would fall under the low voltage consultant's specifications (Division 27)
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What is bidding contingency for?
the uncertainty of the marketplace and fluctuating prices
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what is construction contingency for?
unforeseen site and field conditions
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What are Soldier beams and lagging planks used for
excavation support
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payment bond
legal contract and type of surety bond that guarantees that a contractor will pay their subcontractors, material suppliers, and other project entities
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who signs a construction change directive
the owner and architect
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Advantages of fly ash over portland cement
better workability and lower embodied carbon
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when is bulletin used
drawing revisions that have been made after the contract is awarded
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when is final cleaning done
prior to final completion
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A305
Contractor statement of qualifications
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How is a HVAC system comissioned
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.
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A701
Instructions to bidders
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Is being asked to review a submittal out of sequence with the agreed upon schedule an add service?
Yes
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How long after the final certificate of payment is issued does the owner have to pay?
no later than 30 days after the issuance of the architect’s final certificate for payment
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Amount something can vary from it's designed STC rating in field
5-15 dB
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Who are RFIs signed by
no one!
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Who signs A201
no one!
