Missed Flashcards
Modular or demountable wall systems are characterized by what common attributes?
they do not include doors, are built on-site, and are installed before the ceiling and HVAC system.
they are manufactured off-site, held in place by tension, and are depreciated like freestanding furniture.
they are built on-site, held in place by tension, and are depreciated like typical construction.
they are manufactured off-site, depreciate like typical construction, and are installed after the ceiling.
they are manufactured off-site, held in place by tension, and are depreciated like freestanding furniture.
Which of the following correctly orders the paperwork necessary during the procurement process for furniture:
sales agreement, purchase order, acknowledgment, bill of lading, packing list
purchase order, acknowledgement, sales agreement, bill of lading, freight bill
purchase order, sales agreement, acknowledgment, bill of lading, packing list
sales agreement, acknowledgment, purchase order, packing list, freight bill
sales agreement, purchase order, acknowledgment, bill of lading, packing list
What method enables the designer and owner to evaluate the cost implication of each building component and to make decisions concerning both quantity and quality that might meet the original budget estimate?
parameter and matrix costing
Your residential client has a very limited budget for a kitchen renovation.
They would like to include new kitchen appliances as part of the scope. What should you do?
Request the general contractor both purchase and install the specified items
Charge the client a design fee only, and refer to a purchasing agent
Insist that your client increase their construction budget
Recommend that you client purchase the appliances and arrange for their own delivery and installation
Recommend that you client purchase the appliances and arrange for their own delivery and installation
The commercial design firm is acting as purchasing agent for a major renovation project, which paperwork is prepared first in the procurement process? invoice bill of lading purchase order proposal
proposal
The first step is to have the client sign off on a proposal, or sales agreement. Many firms require this confirmation of purchase—also called a sales agreement,a purchase agreement, a contract proposal or simply proposal—be completed and signed by the client.
The interior designer is charged with tracking FF&E costs for a restaurant project.
The client is requesting different appliance specifications than originally priced for the contractor to purchase. How should the interior designer proceed?
Ask the contractor to compare the client’s specifications with the original allowance in the construction budget
Inform the client that the appliances requested are not in the budget
Specify the appliances as requested
The interior designer should compare the client’s specifications with the original allowance in the FF&E budget
Ask the contractor to compare the client’s specifications with the original allowance in the construction budget
You are designing a small project that measures 20′ (6096 mm) x 16′ (4877 mm).
The total FF&E budget is $18,000. You have spent $15,000 for furniture and equipment and $1900.00 for painting and wall coverings (installed).
How much per yard can you spend on carpet that is 12′ (3658 mm) wide?
$25.50
Subtract the amount spent from the total budget to get the budget remaining
$18,000 – $16,900 = $1,100.
Calculate linear feet of carpet needed to cover 20 x 16 space
16 + 16 = 32 linear feet (2 strips of 12′ wide carpet 16′ long).
Multiply linear feet by 12 to get total square feet needed then divide by 9 (9 square feet per square yard)
32 linear feet x 12 (12′ wide carpet roll goods) = 384 sq feet divided by 9 = 42.6 sq yds
Round up to 43 square yards — carpet sold per square yard price
Divide budget available by sq yds.
$1100 divided by 43 square yards = 25.58
You can spend up to $25.58 per square yard, so $25.50 is the best answer.
Which of the following is not typically required by the AHJ to appear on the first sheet of the drawing set?
The number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor and in all rooms and spaces
Street address or legal description of the property
The valuation of the new construction represented by the plans and specifications
An indication of whether the space is sprinklered or not
The number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor and in all rooms and spaces
To get the best price for the hardwood flooring you are specifying, but without sacrificing the quality of the material, which of the following specifications would be the best for to write in order to achieve both goals?
prescriptive specification
proprietary specification
performance specification
base-bid specification with “approved equal” language
base-bid specification with “approved equal” language
In which type of construction specification is the term “approved equal” most likely to be used? Base-bid specifications Proprietary specifications Descriptive specifications Performance specifications
Base-bid specifications
What should a designer do to create the most concise specifications with the least amount of text?
use descriptive specifications
use phrases instead of full complete sentences
use a specification writing software
use reference standard specifications
use reference standard specifications
In which CSI MasterFormat section would you most likely find acoustical ceilings? None of these Division 10, Specialties Division 9, Finishes Division 11, Equipment
Division 9, Finishes
The three areas of the implementation phase of a project include: the construction drawings, written specifications; and the legal contracts that bind all the concerned parties.
What are these three components referred to as?
contract documents
All of the bids submitted for the Jones veterinary clinic exceeded the project budget. Dr. Jones has all of the following options except?
work with the interior designer in revising the scope of the project to reduce costs
authorize an increase in the construction budget and proceed with the project
abandon the project
begin the arbitration process
begin the arbitration process
If all of the bids exceed the project budget the owner has 4 options:
rebid or renegotiate the contract
authorize an increase in the construction budget and proceed with project
abandon the project
work with the interior designer in revising the scope of project to reduce cost.
Which subgroup of the MasterFormat Divisions are most often utilized by Interior Designers? Process Equipment Facility Services Facility Construction Special Construction
Facility Construction
List out all the facility construction subcategories
MasterFormat 2012 Divisions Facility Construction Subgroup: Division 02 – Existing Conditions Division 03 – Concrete Division 04 – Masonry Division 05 – Metals Division 06 – Woods, Plastics, and Composites Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection Division 08 – Openings Division 09 – Finishes Division 10 – Specialties Division 11 – Equipment Division 12 – Furnishings Division 13 – Special Construction Division 14 – Conveying Equipment Division 15 – 19 Reserved for future expansion
Which scheduling tool graphically depicts all of the following:
all tasks required to complete a project
the sequence in which they must occur
their duration
the earliest or latest possible starting time
the earliest or latest possible completion
Gantt chart
bar chart
Critical Path Method chart
projection monitoring chart
Critical Path Method chart
If price is the most important factor for the owner, which specification type should you suggest? Performance CSI Proprietary Exclusionary
Performance
The interior designer has received samples of vinyl base for approval from the contractor.
The excerpt below is from the master specifications of the project. What type of specification was written and what should the interior designer check first, before approving or rejecting the sample that was sent?
(VB) Vinyl Base: ASTM F1861, Type as indicated by product selected, 4 inch (required for Calif.) height, 1/8 inch thickness, 120 foot coil lengths. Provide standard top-set cove base, except provide straight base at carpet.
Descriptive; designer should check that both cove and straight base are provided
Descriptive specification; designer should check for custom coloring capabilities
Reference standard specification; designer should check that product meets ASTM F1861
Reference standard specification; designer should check that exact manufacturer and color were sent
Reference standard specification; designer should check that product meets ASTM F1861
What is the MOST important activity that the project team does during the construction phase to prepare a project for post-occupancy research?
Verify that the installation and implementation of systems were completed as specified by the manufacturer
Develop and use a commissioning plan to evaluate requirements in construction documents
Verify that the building and systems comply with the intent of the research plan, design strategies, and business case
Develop a training and operational plan for the staff about the new processes and equipment to support achieving the planned outcomes
Verify that the building and systems comply with the intent of the research plan, design strategies, and business case
Your client has bought two condos vertically adjacent to one another in an existing high-rise building and wants to connect them with a new staircase.
What consultant would be best to consult first?
Local permitting official for the AHJ
Structural Engineer — to make sure the existing structural system can accommodate a new penetration
Mechanical Engineer — to determine that there is no ductwork or plumbing pipes interfering with the proposed stair location
The original building architect who has the architectural plans of the space
Structural Engineer — to make sure the existing structural system can accommodate a new penetration
A residential client with a one-story house wants to remove an 8 ft section of a loadbearing wall to make an opening between two existing rooms.
What is the most appropriate advice the interior designer can give?
The opening can be framed with a double 2” x 8” header.
The proposed opening cannot be made because the wall is a load-bearing wall.
An architect will have to be retained to sign the drawings for the building department.
The opening can be framed, but a structural engineer will be needed.
The opening can be framed, but a structural engineer will be needed.
You are having an initial meeting with the MEP consultants to review drawings and proposed specifications for a new Moroccan theme restaurant.
What factors should you be most aware of when reviewing the ceiling design?
location of air supply in relation to suspended artwork
UL listing of Moroccan chandeliers
ceiling height and location of structural beams
location and number of smoke detectors
ceiling height and location of structural beams
The design and construction team has all gathered for a design meeting to discuss the project schedule.
The goal of this meeting is to gain the entire team’s input on timeline and designation of responsibility for tasks necessary for project completion.
What scheduling method would most likely be employed in this scenario?
Full Wall Schedule
Which type of specification is a statement setting criteria and results required for the item being specified?
performance specification
As the project manager in charge of project planning you are responsible for all of the following except?
scheduling the design work required and ensuring that there are enough fees and staff to complete the work
determining with the client what the expectations are concerning design, cost and other aspects of the
project to ensure quality
creating a fee projection
scheduling the construction
scheduling the construction
What additional costs might a client want to include in the budget? inflation factor financing and contingency financing and inflation factor contingency
financing and inflation factor
The first is financing, which is not only long-term interest paid on permanent financing, but also the immediate costs of loan origination fees, construction loan interest, and other administrative costs.
The second cost item is an inflation factor. Because some large projects take a great deal of time, a factor for inflation should be included. Generally, the present budget estimate is escalated to a time in the future at the expected midpoint of construction.
Within the scope of the regulated Interior Design profession, while terms including “Registered,” “Certified” and “Licensed” are used, what are the main differences in certifications versus licensure?
a certification proves you have attained a certain level of knowledge that qualifies you for your line of work; licensure is a legal designation, with a clear set of requirements, with enforceable penalties, to work in your profession.
The general contractor discovers a discrepancy in dimensions on the designer’s working drawings for the height of a soffit, and calls the designer to clarify.
The designer makes a decision, and the contractor frames the soffit accordingly. During the next field visit, the designer finds that the direction to the contractor was incorrect.
Who pays for the reconstruction?
Construction damage insurance.
Homeowner’s insurance.
Designer’s errors and omissions insurance.
Contractor’s liability insurance.
Designer’s errors and omissions insurance.
A direct personnel expense or DPE multiplier and a net multiplier would be used when calculating?
a billing rate
The wallpaper contractor that you have hired to hang the wall covering in your client’s home does not show up at the scheduled time and rushes through the job resulting in sub par work.
He also leaves a mess in your client’s home. Your client leaves you an angry message on your voicemail blaming you.
What is the best way to proceed?
go to the site to inspect the workmanship and site condition, if things are like the client stated, apologize and contact the contractor to inform him that he will not be paid until the problems have been corrected
call the client, apologize, accept responsibility and correct the problem as soon as possible with that contractor or if necessary another contractor
call the contractor and tell him to get over there and fix it, then call the client and let them know you have already addressed the problem
tell the client you are not to blame and give the client the contractor’s number so they can contact them directly
call the client, apologize, accept responsibility and correct the problem as soon as possible with that contractor or if necessary another contractor
Which type of fee is most often disadvantageous to the interior designer? multiple of direct personnel expense retail method hourly rate fixed fee
fixed fee
As the interpreter of contract document requirements, the interior designer is responsible for all of the following except?
determining the amount owed to the contractors and suppliers based on observations at the project site and on evaluation of the contractor’s’ applications for payment
determining the accuracy and completeness of the dimensions, details, quantities, and other aspects of the shop drawings
preparing detailed drawings, specifications, and other documents required to have the project constructed
assisting the owner in preparing the bidding documents necessary for procurement forms, conditions of the contracts and forms of agreements between the owner and contractor
determining the accuracy and completeness of the dimensions, details, quantities, and other aspects of the shop drawings
Under the A151-2019, the vendor \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_ FF&E in the project. Bids and sells Advises and assembles Sells and delivers Sells and installs
Sells and installs
A151-2019, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Vendor for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E) is an umbrella or stand-alone agreement intended for interiors projects where a vendor will provide and install most or all of the FF&E for a project.
In A151, the vendor not only sells and delivers FF&E, it also is responsible for incidental onsite work such as placing, assembling, and installing the FF&E.
The interior designer is preparing bidding documents for a new project.
The project is in a building currently listed for sale. Which type of bond would be most important to prevent the project from interfering with any potential sale of the building?
Performance Bond
Labor and Materials Payment Bond
Bid Bond
Lien
Labor and Materials Payment Bond
Liens can prevent the sale of a property until they are paid. Bid Security and Performance Bonds would not protect against liens. A Bid Bond is a form of Bid Security.
What is the BEST way for an interior designer to charge a building owner when the project requires space planning for tenants who lease building space and construction drawings that the building’s contractors will use to build out each space?
area fee
What can be added to a design contract to further define and determine the scope of work?
itemize the services that will NOT be provided
Which of the following is an air distribution system in which supply air originates at floor level and rises to return air grilles in the ceiling?
displacement ventilation
Your client wants a frameless glass door at all office fronts. They want the door hardware completely concealed and are concerned with sound transmission from the corridor into the offices.
Which option would be the best solution to their requests?
provide a center-hung pivot with surface mounted closer
provide an offset pivot with surface mounted closer
provide an offset pivot with concealed closer
provide a center-hung pivot door with concealed closer and optional pile seal
provide a center-hung pivot door with concealed closer and optional pile seal
Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about fire-rated door assemblies?
Labeling is required for both the door and frame.
Either hinges or rated pivots may be used.
Under some circumstances a closer is not needed.
Glass area is limited based on rating.
Under some circumstances a closer is not needed.
What type of sprinkler head should be used for a decorative, open-grid, wood-slat ceiling suspended from the structural floor above? recessed pendant upright sidewall
Upright sprinklers disperse the water upward so coverage is provided above and below the suspended wood-slat ceiling.
Roof plans are generally drawn at the same scale as which plan?
Floor Plans
Portable fire extinguishers are limited as follows:
a maximum floor area of 11,250 sq ft (1045.2 m2) in all Class ‘A’ fire hazards
In residential construction, outlets must be spaced no farther than how many feet apart?
12 ft (3658 mm)
A designer selecting glass to meet the requirements for safety glazing in a hazardous location should specify tempered or laminated glass laminated glass or wire glass tempered or wire glass heat-strengthened glass or wire glass
tempered or laminated glass
This classification of a roof assembly of a building depends on the costs/maintenance, appearance, energy conservation, ventilation of the attic/roof joist space, and weight of the roof parts (including imposed live loads of snow, etc.).
low-slope or steep-slope
What are the four basic causes of poor IAQ?
improper ventilation, interior chemical contaminants, exterior chemical contaminants and biological contaminants.
Lighting levels and energy power budgets are set by International Building Codes and other standards, these Codes provide power-level criteria based upon the use of the building.
For office buildings, the overall building is allowed to use how many watts per square foot to power the interior lighting for the entire building?
.79
What is the recognized standard for ventilation system design and acceptable IAQ?
ASHRAE 62.1‐2013
How many fire extinguishers are required in an office suite that measures 6100 sq ft (566 m2)?
3
For a typical exam scenario, you will need 1 fire extinguisher for every 3000 SF, no more than 75 feet away, so:
1-3000=1 FEC
3001-6000=2 FEC
6001-9000=3 FEC
Dead end corridors must not exceed:
20’
The ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1—Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low‐Rise Residential Buildings was developed to provide which of the following?
minimum mandated energy efficiency including cost savings and conservation of natural resources.
optimal performance level standards for commercial building walls, floors, roofs, doors and windows.
minimum acceptable performance for energy efficient commercial buildings and their systems.
minimum energy requirements for residential building envelopes and mechanical systems.
minimum acceptable performance for energy efficient commercial buildings and their systems.
What is the first thing that the permit process requires?
application for permit
When it comes to installation of the final FF&E which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the client?
provide adequate facilities for the delivery, unloading, staging, and storage of furniture, fixtures and equipment
any costs incurred by the contractor due to the owner’s failure to conform to the schedule or due to other delays caused by the owner
secure and post the certificate of occupancy
security against loss or damage to the furniture and fixtures stored at the site between the dates of delivery and final acceptance by the owner
secure and post the certificate of occupancy
The Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is issued by the building department (part of the permit process originally paid for by the contractor).
Which of the following covers labeling programs and specifies the procedures and principles that third-party certifiers or ecolabelers must follow?
ISO14024
ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1
is the specific Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
The National Fire Protection Association’s standard NFPA 252 evaluates what?
the ability of a door assembly to resist the passage of flame, heat, and gases.
The common path of egress travel distance can not exceed:
Assume a sprinklered building, business occupancy, spaces with 1 exit or exit access doorway.
100’ (30.5 m)
Which standard addresses vertical hangings and window treatments?
NFPA 701/ASTM D6413
The performance level standards that mechanical engineers and refrigeration specialists use are developed by:
ASHRAE
The Greenguard Environmental Institute follows ASTM Standards D5116 and D6670 primarily for what purpose?
to identify the required emissions levels of products before certification by the organization.
An office tenant space design currently meets the maximum occupancy load allowed on the floor due to the egress counts provided by the exit widths and stairs of the existing building.
The client would like to adjust the design to add a training room in the space.
What must be done to ensure the occupant load does not grow to exceed the maximum allowed?
make sure the total area of the training room does not exceed an occupant load of 49.
In a commercial space, which of the following spaces is exiting or egress not permitted through? kitchens all of these storage rooms closets
all of these
When designing a prototype for a new restaurant chain, how do you determine how much seating should be accessible?
Scoping provisions are requirements that dictate how many accessible elements must be provided. For example, scoping provisions tell the designer how many seats in a restaurant must allow for wheelchair access or how many housing units in a complex must be accessible.
Critical Radiant Flux refers to:
ASTM E-648/NFPA253 measures a horizontal floor covering’s ability to resist supporting a flame, assigning a rating of Class I or II.
In order to support caring for an elderly family member, the designer needs to add an accessible bathroom in the client’s home. The designer must take space from two closets in two bedrooms to make enough room. the client wants a tub/shower, a toilet and lavatory.
They will install a permanent tiled shower seat. For the smallest size tub available, what is the finished size of the alcove?
30 (760) min x 60 (1525)
Which type of glass should you specify where human impact is a potential?
laminated glass
All are true about pictogram signage except?
signs must be at least 12” (300 mm) wide
Which is not a result of the passage of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?
Allows the EPA to ban importation of toxic chemicals into the US
Gives the EPA the ability to track chemicals imported into the US
Mandates the removal of toxic chemicals from contaminated buildings
Allows the EPA regulate the production of industrial chemicals
Mandates the removal of toxic chemicals from contaminated buildings
It allows the EPA to ban the manufacture and import of those chemicals that pose an unreasonable risk, but does not specify a removal process for existing contamination.
TSCA addresses the production, importation, use, and disposal of which chemicals
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) asbestos radon lead-based paint.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Canadian Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB) have established what standard as the required minimums for building energy efficiency in regards to lighting power density?
ASHRAE 90.1
If a passing route is less than 60″W (1525 mm), then passing spaces at least 60″ x 60″ (1525 mm x 1525 mm) must be provided at intervals not to exceed?
200’
While reviewing shop drawings, the designer notices that the extents of wallcovering are not shown correctly per the contract documents.
After returning the shop drawing showing the corrections, the designer receives a call from the contractor saying that the markups will add cost to the project.
What should the designer do next?
Remind the contractor that since the shop drawings didn’t conform to what was in the contract documents, the markups shouldn’t add cost if estimates were done correctly
The requirements for how bidders should propose a substitution is found in the
instructions to bidders
All of the following are true about the “retainage” except?
can be used to provide money to satisfy any claims that may arise
provides the owner with leverage to ensure the job is completed
represents 10% of the total cost of the project and is paid up front prior to any construction work commencing
is withheld from every application for payment
represents 10% of the total cost of the project and is paid up front prior to any construction work commencing
retainage
This retainage is typically 10% of each application amount and gives the owner leverage in making sure the job is completed. The retainage amount can also be used to provide money to satisfy any claims that may arise.
choose all of the following that would be found in the project manual?
cost estimate
performance bond
testing requirements
instructions to bidders
performance bond
testing requirements
instructions to bidders
What part of the bid documents outlines the basic rules covering the bid and bid process?
general conditions
Schuman Design Company has been awarded the design of a new uniquely themed hotel.
Their ideas for the hotel guest rooms are new, novel and very different from the typical hotel guest room. Which of the following would BEST convey and explain their design concept to the client?
construction mockup of the guest room
Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding meeting minutes?
They cannot be altered once they have been
completed and distributed to all parties
Email is an acceptable way to distribute minutes to the necessary members of the project team
It is crucial to type up and issue meeting minutes as quickly as possible following a meeting
Anyone on the project team may review and have access to the meeting minutes even if they did not attend
They cannot be altered once they have been completed and distributed to all parties
Two weeks before the bids are due on a large restaurant project, one of the contractors asks if he can price a type of ceiling tile that was not listed in the specifications. What action should the interior designer take?
Issue an addendum stating that one of the contractors has asked for permission to price an alternate and that all contractors may do this.
Refer the contractor to the owner, who will make the final determination, and then notify the other bidders that this has been done.
Tell the contractor to request approval in writing.
Advise the contractor that he should submit backup proof with the bid that the proposed change is equal to what was specified.
Tell the contractor to request approval in writing.
Choose all of the following steps that are part of the project close out?
verify owner has received all lien waivers
respond to owner’s questions and problems during period immediately after move in process
final application and certificate for payment
verify issuance of certificate of occupancy
verify owner has received all lien waivers
respond to owner’s questions and problems during period immediately after move in process
final application and certificate for payment
____
Besides completing the work, the contractor must also submit to the owner certain other items including the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) as issued by the building department (part of the permit process originally paid for by the contractor).
During project close out the designer is responsible for all of these items except the issuing of the Certificate of Occupancy.
To protect the owner, the interior designer may withhold all or a portion of the contractor’s application for payment for all of the following reasons EXCEPT?
reasonable evidence that the work will not be completed on time
if the contractor submits a notarized application for payment more than 10 days before the date established for payment
if the designer cannot verify if the amount of work done or materials stored conforms with the application
defective work
if the contractor submits a notarized application for payment more than 10 days before the date established for payment
Once construction begins, the interior designer has a number of responsibilities under the owner-designer agreement and in accordance with the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction and the General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment.
Which of the followings is NOT one of the interior designer’s responsibilities?
after receiving written instruction from the owner, instruct the contractor to schedule any additional needed field tests
alert the contractor and owner of any safety violations observed
reject construction work that does not conform to the contract documents
right to reject furniture and equipment
right to reject furniture and equipment
The General Conditions of the Contract for Construction give the interior designer the authority to reject construction work that does not conform to the contract documents.
At the end of a project after construction is complete, who is responsible for submitting the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) to the owner?
the contractor
In order to receive periodic payments, what must the contractor issue to the interior designer?
submit an invoice to the interior designer after the designer has made a site inspection to determine the work that has been completed
submit a notarized application for payment to the owner at least 10 days before the date established for each payment in the owner contract agreement
schedule a site inspection with the interior designer at least 10 days before the date established for each payment in the owner contract. After which, an invoice should be submitted no later than 5 days after the scheduled inspection
submit a notarized application for payment to the interior designer at least 10 days before the date established for each payment in the owner contract agreement
submit a notarized application for payment to the interior designer at least 10 days before the date established for each payment in the owner contract agreement
All of the below items are necessary to be included on a copy of meeting minutes except? Company logo To do list Meeting attendees Agenda items
Company logo
Rentable Area, the portion of a tenant’s rented space plus a pro-rated portion of any shared spaces is calculated by:
Multiplying the gross Occupant Area by the Building Load Factor
All of the following impact a building’s energy use except? orientation comingled recycling building envelope lighting design
comingled recycling
Certified contractors are required for remediation of all of the following hazardous materials EXCEPT PCBs radon asbestos lead
radon
What are the four broad categories of energy efficiency strategies?
Building commissioning, mechanical systems, electricity use, and plumbing.
Buildings constructed prior to which year are likely to contain spray-on fireproofing and insulation containing asbestos?
1973
Why is it important to include the building’s “construction type” in your existing conditions analysis?
To confirm if proposed occupancy changes do not exceed the maximum allowable area.
What are the five common hazardous materials found in existing buildings?
asbestos, lead, PCBs, radon, and vermiculite
Designing sustainable commercial interiors can benefit businesses in three primary areas to include social, economic and environmental issues.
Which of the following is not a positive effect achieved in these areas?
increased property values, reduced absenteeism, reduced landfill trash
reduced operating costs, reduced off-gassing of materials, lower turnover rates
reduced operating costs, better employee health and well being, reduced off-gassing of materials
increased property values, increased recruitment and retention costs, reduced landfill trash
increased property values, increased recruitment and retention costs, reduced landfill trash
The occupant load for an approved “concentrated” business use, such as a call center, allows how many square feet of space per occupant?
no less than 50 square feet (4.65 m2) of gross occupiable floor space.
Which does not happen during project close-out?
verify that all operating instructions, guarantees, maintenance procedures are forwarded to client
verify correction of punch list items
assist with move-in as outlined in agreement
respond to owner’s questions and problems during “shakedown” period immediately after move-in
verify correction of punch list items
During the contract administration phase the interior designer is responsible for verifying the correction of punch list items.
The project close out phase happens after the contract administration phase.
According to the Interior Design Reference Manual, these two activities happen in contract administration:
Conduct punch list with contractor and client.
Verify correction of punch list items.
One source of confusion is that occasionally a client will move in before all punch list items are completed, in such a circumstance, activities of contract administration are happening simultaneously with other tasks during the closeout phase.
