PX : Project Coordination Flashcards
1 What is building commissioning?
This is the process of inspecting, testing, starting up, and adjusting building systems and then verifying that the systems are operating as intended ans that they meet the design criteria.
2 How does an independent furniture rep differ from a manufacturer’s rep?
This type of furniture representative is self-employed and may represent more than one manufacturer.
3 What type of schedule is this?
This is a graphic representation of a critical path method (CPM) schedule.
4 What type of scheduling chart looks like a bar graph?
A Gantt chart.
5 What client-approved document should be available to the designer before the schematic design process begins?
Good business practice requires that a client-approved program be available before this phase of work begins.
6 What are 5 of the most common variable that can affect the cost of a project when bidding occurs?
-actual costs to the contractor and subcontractors -current competitiveness of the market -project schedule -desire of a contractor to get the job -level of profit required by the contractor
7 On an interior construction project, who is responsible for the final electrical drawings?
The electrical engineer.
8 Which consultant is responsible for designing new openings in the floor of an existing building?
Structural engineer.
9 Which consultant must assist the interior designer with a project requires installation of heavy equipment?
Structural engineer.
10 Who may design a building’s sprinkler system?
Mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer or fire protection contractor.
11 In determining the total time required for a project, who is responsible for estimating the construction time?
The contractor.
12 Who is responsible for determining the accuracy and completeness of dimensions, detail and quantities on shop drawings?
The contractor.
13 Who is responsible for providing any laboratory tests, inspection, and reports required by the contract documents?
The owner.
14 What is involved in generating a fee projection?
The total fee the designer will receive, after amounts for profit, overhead and other expenses are deducted is allocated to the schedule and to the various staff members who will be completing the project.
15 What four tasks does the interior designer normally perform during the schematic design phase of a project?
-diagrams and drawings showing the general functional relationship required by the project. -develops preliminary space plans. -prepares design concepts, including color, finishes and furniture. -prepares a preliminary statement of probably project costs.
