Project Process, Roles & Coordination 15% (Scope of Project Team Members) IDPX Flashcards
Duties and responsibilities
Offer evidence they can pay - at the request of the GC
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Must provide site info. ie. Utilities, survey, legal description
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Must provide GC with number of copies of documents needed
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Can fire GC for failure to perform
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Can resume work with a different GC. Notice must include 7 days to correct and second notice
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Cost of any of the changes by Owner is deducted from GCs fee
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Must provide access to the area of work that is safe and free of obstructions
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Provide area for work
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Provide access to premises at reasonable time
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Provide space to receive, inspect and stage materials and furnishing
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Provide temporary utilities, facility and vertical transportation
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Normal security for project
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
If deficiencies are found in FF&E, owner must notify vendor in writing
Owner
Duties and responsibilities
Acts as owner representative but not responsible for anyone else’s mistakes
Designer
Duties and responsibilities
The actions, or authority of designer do not create duties or responsibilities to the contractor, subs or others
Designer
Duties and responsibilities
Reviews shop drawings for conformance with design
Designer
Duties and responsibilities
Prepares change order for owner to authorize and may authorize minor changes
Designer
Duties and responsibilities
Performs final inspection
Designer
Duties and responsibilities
Checks on progress - issues notes
Designer
Duties and responsibilities
Is NOT responsible for safety on the job site, or acts of omission of contractor, sub, or suppliers.
Designer
Duties and responsibilities
Has NO control over means, methods, delivery, shipment or installation
Designer
Duties and responsibilities
Can recommend but NOT reject work
Designer
Duties and responsibilities
Makes decisions when not possible between contractor and owner. If not accepted goes to arbitration
Designer
Duties and responsibilities
Responsible for delivery, fabrication and installation means, methods, sequences and techniques. This includes verifying/taking field measures to perform work
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Must notify owner of discrepancies, errors, inconsistencies, or omissions and make a request for additional information. (RFI)
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Responsible for errors of subs
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Not responsible to check that drawings meet code or other regulation, ordinances, building codes, rules, or laws, BUT must notify the designer in writing if there are any variances
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
If no notice is given to the designer inregards to variance, they assume full responsibility of such work and will be responsible for the cost to correct it
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Responsible to the owner for acts and omissions of his employees, subs, and any person performing work on the GC’s or subcontractor’s behalf
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Provides schedule to owner and designer. Must cooperate with others doing work.
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Warrants the work is free and clear of liens. On final completion must provide lien waivers from subs if requested
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Shall indemnify and hold harmless the owner and designer, agents and employees against claims and expense as a result of performance of the work
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Does not provide indemnity or relieve designer of her liability for errors in drawings, specifications or administration of contract.
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Must perform all work in accordance with the contract documents.
Contractor
Duties and responsibilities
Shall supervise and direct the work
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
If the contract documents give specific instructions of construction means, methods, etc., that are not deemed safe, he must notify the owner in writing and not proceed with that portion of the work until further written instructions are received
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Responsible for inspection of work to determine if subsequent work can commence.
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Fees includes paying for labor, materials, equipment, tools, water, hear, utilities,transportation, and other facilities and any services necessary to execute and complete the work
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Substitutions can only be made with consent of the owner and after architect or designer approve. Change order must be issued
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Must warrant that materials and equipment will be of good quality, work will be free from defects, and that the work be done according to the contract documents. Work not conforming to is considered defective. Substitutions not properly approved and authorized, are also considered defective
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
Warranty excludes damage or defect caused by misuse, modifications by others, lack of maintenance, improper operation, or normal wear and tear
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Pays for the building permit, any fees, licenses, and inspections necessary to complete the work
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
All drawings, specifications, addendums, change orders and any other pertinent record such as changes and selections made must be kept and delivered to the owner’s representative who will then submit to the owner
Contractor
GC
Duties and responsibilities
Must keep job site and nearby areas free from waste materials and debris. At completion, all waste, tools equipment, and any surplus materials shall be removed
Contractor
Duties and responsibilities
Shall make the job site and work accessible to owner, architect or designer
Contractor
Duties and responsibilities
Can be Owner’s representative during construction and until final payment is due
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Is authorized to act on behalf of the owner only to the extent provided in the Contract Documents, unless otherwise modified in writing
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
As a representative of the owner, will visit the site at intervals based on the stage of construction to:
* Keep the owner informed of the progress and quality of the work.
* Inform and guard the owner against any defects or deficiencies in the work.
* Determine if work is being performed in a manner that is in accordance with the
Contract Documents
Arhitect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
NOT required to make exhaustive or continuous on‐site inspections to check quality or quantity of the work.
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Does NOT have control or responsibility over the construction means, methods, techniques, procedures, or safety precautions. These are solely the contractor’s rights and responsibilities.
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
NOT responsible for the contractor’s acts or omissions
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Acts as liason & communicator between owner and contractor.
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Reviews and certifies amounts due to the contractor and issues certificates for payment.
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Has authority to reject work that does not conform to the Contract Documents; may requireinspection or testing of the work. However, this does not deem the architect responsible.
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Review and approve shop drawings, but only for the limited purpose of checking forconformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the contract documents
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Will prepare change orders and construction change directives.
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
May authorize minor changes in work, not involving adjustments in contract time or sum.
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Will conduct inspections to determine dates of substantial completion and final completion.
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Will forward warranties required by the contract to the owner
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Will issue a final certificate for payment.
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Their decisions on matters of aesthetics will be final if consistent with the intent expressed in contract documents
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
After the contract is signed, GC furnishes names of subs proposed in writing to the owner through owner’s representative
Architect
Can also apply to designer if no architect involved
Duties and responsibilities
Has a direct contract with the GC to perform a portion of the work at the site -ie. paint, plumbing, concrete, roof…
Sub contractor
Duties and responsibilities
Will be involved from the beginning helping prepare the proposal and contract
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Will establish and follow the Project Schedule (CPM or Gantt Chart for example)
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Organizes tasks and resources throughout the life of the project
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Will plan and supervise quality control by determining expectations regarding design, cost and other aspects of the project -usually laid out during the programming phase
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Will project the fee by combining time with experience of those involved
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Help solve client’s problems.
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Will coordinate with all consultants
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Controls and keeps records of all project files
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Document everything done in the project to provide a historical record and serve as evidence in case it becomes necessary. Will prepare and distribute meeting notes and status reports
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Will be the central point of contact for all trades and stakeholders
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Will schedule members of the design, construction and client teams
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Will monitor progress to make sure time, fees, and quality are being accomplished within the budget
Project Manager
This can be the Designer, or a specific person within a larger firm
Duties and responsibilities
Ordering, delivering and installing all goods described in contract
Vendor
Duties and responsibilities
Pays for labor and materials to install
Vendor
Duties and responsibilities
Takes risk until owner accepts and does final inspection or upon full payment
Vendor
Title & Risk of Loss
