Section 2 Flashcards
NIC
Not in contract: areas or items that are outside the project scope or site, and for which the design team is not responsible.
Deliverables
Any work product delivered to or in service of a client’s goals or project. This can include standard construction documentation such as drawings and specifications, but also things such as models, reports, etc.
Scope Creep
Scope creep occurs when the project scope unintentionally increases due to changes made to materials, quality, extent of work, etc. This can be due to a variety of factors such as owner request, the architect wanting to please their clients, etc. Though scope creep can occur at any point, during construction the architect must be aware of any scope creep in an effort to keep the project on time and on budget.
Design responsibility matrix (DRM)
Design responsibility matrix (DRM)
A chart delineating each aspect of the project and which person or team will accomplish each goal. This chart should be prepared early in the design process so that all parties are familiar with the responsibilities described, and so that any gaps can be addressed.
Additional services
Additional services
Professional services that may, if authorized or confirmed in writing by the owner, be rendered for additional compensation, in addition to the basic services identified in the owner-architect agreement.
Design management plan
Design management plan
Any system or framework that tracks and delegates tasks, staffing, and project milestones for a design project.
Project roles table
A chart indicating all staff and their assignments on a project.
Redlines
Drawings that have been reviewed and marked up with changes and revisions. Named after the red pen that is often used in marking the drawings.
Schedule of services
Schedule of services
A document provided by a consultant that outlines their services and fees, usually with line items for each associated cost.
Fee adjustment factor
Fee adjustment factor
Any factor used to adjust cost estimates for a project, such as a location factor.
Prime agreement
Contractual tree
Invoice
A bill issued from a business to a client for services rendered.
Asset
Asset
As a matter of accounting, any resource that has some economic value to a person or business. Examples include vehicles, property, furniture, equipment, etc.
Metrics
Metrics
Any method or standard of measuring performance. May be applied to staffing, expenses, etc.
Profit plan
Profit plan
The comprehensive measures taken by a business to build the presumption of profit into their operations; this affects staffing, project schedules, fees, etc.
Cash flow
Cash flow
The money that a business takes in or pays out for services rendered and expenses incurred.
