Module 3 - AE Prep Flashcards
Using check-lists would be an example of?
Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
What kind of projects can benefit from a constructibility review?
Complex or large projects with staging concerns.
Projects with tight schedules.
Project using new construction methods.
Innovative projects
Give three reasons to when an RFI can be written to the architect from the contractor
Unforeseen condition of circumstance.
An omission.
A conflict or discrepancy.
Name the four project delivery methods
Traditional design bid build.
Construction management at risk.
Design-build.
Integrated project delivery (IPD)
How should a conflict between agencies be addressed?
One. Schedule meeting with agencies that are responsible for enforcing the area of conflict and request they issue you a written direction on which one to follow.
Two. Bring owner to meeting
Which compensation option is the most flexible and preferably used with no exact scope of services can be defined?
Hourly billing rates and fear multipliers
What are the two types of fee multipliers?
Multiple of Direct Salary Expense (DSE).
Multiple of Direct Personal Expense (DPE)
Name two disadvantages of using percentage of construction costs
Client may think architect will intentionally drive up construction cost to increase their fees.
Conflict in relationship between owner and architect
Which AIA Series would you find a contract agreement between the architect and owner?
B series. Owner/architect agreements
What is included in the architect’s and consultants’ instruments of service?
Drawings, specifications and construction documents
Who retains copyrights of the instruments of service?
Architect and architects consultants
Which AIA series would you use if you want it in agreement for a joint venture?
C series.
Architect/Consultant agreements (including joint ventures)
Should the contractor fail to fulfill their contract all obligations to the owner, this amount is stipulated in the contract known as?
Liquidated damages
The responsibility of providing geotechnical engineering data and land serving is by?
Owner
Responsibilities of the architect and their basic services is found in what AIA contract form
B101 standard form of agreement between owner and architect
Responsibilities of the Contractor and their basic services is found in what AIA contract form?
A101 standard form of agreement between owner and contractor
Liquidated damages
An amount of money stipulated in the contract to be charged to the contractor as a reimbursement for damages suffered by owner because of the contractors failure to fulfill contractual obligation’s
Why is it important to regularly send out invoices to clients?
To maintain the cash flow coming into the business and pay staff and bills on time
Retainage
The process by which the owner withhold money from the contractor as a protection in case a contractor fails to complete the work according to the contract document
What is the contract sum?
Contract some is the total amount payable by the owner to the contractor for performance of the work under the contract documents
Which three contracts can be paired with a B102?
B201 design and construction contract administration.
B202 programming.
B203 site evaluation and planning.
Each of these contracts are titled standard form of architect services: programming (for example)
Boilerplate
This refers to the general paragraphs in a contract I would apply to anyone and be reused over and over again without needing to be modified. For example the clause, perform the services with professional skill and care, would apply to almost any contract
Self-awareness for the firm
Internal analysis. Helps assess the firms capabilities and considering new work
What does RFI stand for?
Request for information. And RFI as a document used by the general contractor and the construction team when: they discover any of the following: unforeseen condition or circumstance. An omission. A conflict or discrepancy.
When the architect received an RFI, the architect shell review and respond in a timely manner
Architects entire their compensation to revenue, cost, or profitability results achieved by this type of compensation option
Outcome based value pricing
What are the three types of project types used in outcome-based value pricing?
Sales in retail facilities. Leasing success in housing. Commercial office development
This compensation method that ties the architects compensation to the budgeted or actual construction cost of a project which is rarely used is known as?
Percentage of construction cost
This is work that is done without an expectation of payment, no fees
Pro bono work
Why did the AIA contract reflect the best contractual advice from practicing professionals, including contractors, Consultant, and insurance companies?
AIA documents balance of the interest of all the parties involved, no one, including the architect, is unfairly represented. They are time-tested and widely used throughout the industry
What is fiduciary?
A person who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with one or more other parties
Financial resources
Money to operate the business on a day-to-day basis including payroll and paying bills
Intangible resources
Reputation of the firm and talents of the staff
Which project delivery method is suitable for fast track?
Design bid build, design/build, construction manager at risk, and integrated project delivery, roll candidates for Fastrack project. Determination depends on the needs of the owner and strength of the project team
IPD
Integrated project delivery. I PD is a new approach the project delivery for the entire project team works together on the project to increase the coordination and collaboration. Contractual relationships and then IPD method our shared them on the owner, architect, Consultant, and contractor who jointly share in success or failure of the project
What is the benefit of integrated project delivery?
Allows for a higher level of communication and coordination, and it works well and complex projects or projects trying to achieve a high standard, such as deep sustainability or energy targets
What are the five basic scope of services according to the B101?
Schematic design.
Design development.
Construction documents.
Bidding/negotiation.
Construction administration.
Is reviewing the owners program an additional service when utilizing the B101?
No. It’s part of basic scope of services under schematic design of the B101. The architect show prepare a preliminary evaluation of the owners program, schedule, budget
Is the architect required to provide an estimate of the cost of the work as part of B101?
Yes. The architect must provide the owner with an estimate of the cost of work at the end of each of the design phases
What are the owner benefits of design bid build project delivery?
The benefits of the traditional design/bid/build delivery process are that the owner participate in the design of the project in the construction costs are prepared from relatively complete documents.
In the design build approach to project delivery, how many contracts are there for the owner?
Single entity. The owner contracts with a single entity, a design builder, for both design and construction
In which project delivery method is the contractor selected at the start?
Design build
What are five ways to calculate invoices?
Percent complete.
Hourly.
Regular fee schedule.
Milestones.
Work when paid.
In Construction Manager at Risk, the construction manager typically has substantial expertise in these four areas
Construction technology.
Constructibility issues.
Construction scheduling.
Construction costs
In design/bid/build project delivery who are the two contracts between?
Owner/architect. Owner/contractor
In design/bid/build project delivery, contractor selection is based on what?
Final contractor selection based on Louis responsible bid or a total contract price
What is the construction management at risk approach
Involves a construction manager who takes on the risk of building a project, guaranteeing the owner it will be completed on an agreed to schedule and set budget
Under construction management at risk, who hires the architect?
The architect is hired by the owner under a separate contract
Under construction management at risk the construction manager may offer these five services to reduce their risk
Pre-construction services during the design phase. Project scheduling. Value engineering. Timely purchase of critical materials or materials with long lead times. Coordination of subcontractors
What does GMP stand for?
Guaranteed maximum price
In construction management at risk project delivery who are the two contracts between?
Owner/architect. Owner/construction manager at risk
What are some benefits for construction management at risk approach?
Overlapping phases: design and build occur at the same time (fast track).
Construction manager hired early, during the design phase, to provide advice.
Pre-construction services offered by the constructor (such as constructibility review and bid management).
Specific contractual arrangement determines the roles of players.
Clear quality control’s from the use of prescriptive specifications in the contract
What does an internal analysis include that will help grow your firm and expand your skills?
Resources: tangible (product or service), intangible (reputation).
Capabilities: qualifications of staff, ability to meet demands of a project.
Core competencies: major value creating skills and capabilities of the firm
What are some resources that firms utilize in carrying out the delivery of a project?
Human resources: staff, administrators, principles.
Financial resources: money to operate the business on a day-to-day basis, including payroll.
Intangible resources: Reputation of the firm, talents of staff.
Organizational: the make up of the firm and how it is organized and how the different divisions relate to each other.
Physical assets: office space, equipment, and property
What are some questions to be considered during an internal analysis?
What are the firms strengths?
What are the firms weaknesses?
How did the strengths and weaknesses compare to other similar firms?
What are some considerations when taking on new work?
Does the firm have any experience in project type?
Does firm have the resources (people and financial) to complete the project?
Does the firm have adequate staff available to work on the project?
What does project delivery refer to?
The message for assigning responsibility to an organization or individual for providing design and construction services.
What does project management refer to?
The means for coordinating the process of design and construction (Including: planning, staffing, organizing, budgeting, scheduling, and monitoring)
What are the key factors affecting project delivery choice?
Construction cost.
Schedule.
Building quality.
Project scope.
Client capabilities
Who are the key players in project deliveries?
Owner.
Architect.
Contractor.
Which two AIA documents, when used together, essentially represent a B101?
B102 owner and architect agreement without pre-defined scope of architect services.
B201 standard form of architect services: design and construction contract administration
