Section 3 Flashcards
Public hearings
Public hearings
A meeting for the public to learn about a proposed project and express concerns or ask questions. As a component of both public and private projects, these meetings need to be managed to gain approval for a project.
HOA
HOA
Homeowners’ association: a governing body that creates and enforces rules for the properties within their jurisdiction.
Affirmative covenant
An agreement compelling a party to some action, such as maintenance of a property.
Certificate of occupancy (CO)
Certificate of occupancy (CO)
A document issued by a local jurisdiction which certifies that a building, in whole or in part, complies with code and is suitable for occupancy.
AHJ
AHJ
Authority having jurisdiction. This is any state or government department which enforces code compliance on a given project.
Bonds
Bonds
Purchased by the contractor to protect the owner against loss due to the contractor’s inability to complete the work.
Letter of Proposal
A formal introduction of a project concept or idea, presented for client consideration.
Scoping
The process of determining the scope of a project. Scope includes any project element that affects time, quality, or cost.
Contractual obligations
Contractual obligations
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions
The legal contract between the user of a service and the provider of the service.
Clauses
Individual parts of a contract that address specific aspects of the agreement.
Insurance and bonds
Insurance and bonds
These are two contract requirements for the contractor. The first one protects the contractor against unforeseen loss, and the second one protects the owner against the contractor’s inability to complete the work.
Design Bid Build
Design Bid Build
Design bid build is a common project delivery method, and the primary delivery method tested on the ARE. This delivery method involves the design team creating a set of bid documents on which multiple contractors will enter bids, with one winning bidder ultimately being chosen to construct the work. The Owner holds a contract with the Architect and separate contract with the Contractor.
Design-Build
Design-Build is a kind of project delivery where the Owner works directly with one team that both designs and constructs the project. During construction, the designer’s role will vary greatly depending on whether the designer or the constructor leads the process.
Integrated project delivery (IPD)
Integrated project delivery (IPD)
An alternative type of project delivery which combines the traditional relationship between the owner, architect, and contractor into one entity, ultimately for the purpose of promoting better collaboration and the alignment of incentives among the members of the project team.
