Project Coordination Procedures and Roles - Part I Flashcards
An owner must play the most important role during the _______ period.
pre-bid
At a pre-bid conference, the designer, owner, architect, consultants, and bidders will gather together, so that the ____________________________.
bidders can ask questions, and the designer and owner can emphasize the important features of the project.
The owner retains the right to reject any and all bids, specifically any ____________ bids, or bids _____________________________.
incomplete,
which are not accompanied by the required bid bond or other documentation
In situations where ___________________ and the owner-designer agreement ___________________, the owner can do four things: re-bid; authorize an increase in the construction cost; revise the scope of the project to reduce the cost, or abandon the project.
all of the bids exceed the project budget; limits construction costs
There are a few different ways to set an _______ budget.
initial
One way is for the client to _____________________ and provide this information to the designer.
estimate the amount of money available
This estimation method may require some back-and-forth negotiation between designer and client; for instance, ______________________.
if the client has unrealistic expectations regarding the cost of the desired work
In some other cases, a budget will be set by _______ funding or ___________. This is typical of ___________ projects.
public,
legislation
municipal
Describe the final scenario to set an initial budget.
The client describes the scope of the work, and asks the designer to anticipate the budget.
List eight factors that influence, the overall cost of an interior design project.
Construction costs
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Contractors overhead and profit
Professional fees
Taxes
Moving costs
Telephone and data installation
Contingencies
Construction costs
All the money required to build or remodel the interior; including demolition, partitions, ceilings, millwork finishes, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work.
What comprises a large portion of the overall budget?
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
List the breakdown of a Contractors overhead and the percentage of profit a contractor is likely to make.
Overhead be divided into:
- General overhead - cost of running a contracting business
- Project overhead - cost of completing a specific job, not including labor, materials or equipment
- Total overhead - between 10 and 20% of the total cost for labor, materials, or equipment
The contractor is likely to make from 5 to 15% profit on an interior construction project.
Professional fees
All of the money that must be paid to inspectors, appraisers, and other specialists.
The applicable level of ______ may change, depending on the location of the project.
taxes
Moving costs: depending on the distances involved, these can be ____________; an interior designer may need to consult with _______________.
quite high;
moving specialist
Telephone and data system installation: the ________ costs of the services can be obtained from the ____________________.
precise,
relevant service providers
There will always be unforeseen change, requests by the client, designer or contractors, or other unforeseen conditions, which add to the total cost of the job. What is this called?
Contingencies
Contingencies are usually calculated as between ____ and ____% of the ______ budget
5%
10%
total
What are the three methods the interior designers usually use to estimate cost?
By square footage
By parameter
By detailed quantity takeoffs
By square footage: this is usually the first cost estimate performed. When is this cost estimate typically done?
Calculated by ___________ the _________________ of the project by the ________________.
before the design work has started
multiplying
anticipated square footage
cost per square foot
By ___________: Requires a full scale (climb) at a position of construction ___________ and _____________ and an assignment of unit cost to these quantities;
parameter;
quantities and furnishings;
This type of budget can be refined as the work progresses; with this method, designers and clients can incorporate budget considerations into the ongoing decision-making process.
By detail quantity take offs: the most precise method of cost calculation developed by ____________________, and ___________ these quantities by ____________;
counting precise quantities of materials and furnishings;
multiplying;
quoted cost
This method of cost calculation cannot be performed until late in the design and construction document phase.
After an interior designer has selected the appropriate _______ _______ for a project, he or she needs to ______________________.
design details;
work in consultation with the clients to develop and design a plan that stays within the budget while meeting the aesthetic needs and desires of the client