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UAP Documents - Terms and Definitions Flashcards

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A study to determine the viability of a project such as its cost of development versus its potential return to the owner. A detailed cost benefit analysis can guide the client and the architect in selecting a more viable alternative plan.

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PDS- Economic Feasibility Studies

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Architects assist in the determination of requirements of lending agencies, income-expense relationship and relative demand for different building typs in actual financing negotiations.

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PDS-Project Financing

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Investigating, identifying and documenting the needs of the client for use in the design of the project.

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PDS-Architectural Programming

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Assisting in the client in locating sites for the proposed project and evaluating their adequacy with regards to topography, sub surface conditions, utilities, development costs, climate, population, legal considerations and other factors.

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PDS-Site Selection and Analysis

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A detailed analysis of the site to evelop its potential throught he proper utilization of land.

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PDS-Site Utilization and Land Use Studies

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Analysis of the space requirements of the project based on organizational structure and functional set-up. One method is to use human behavior and transactional analysis to pinpoint linkages and interactions of spaces. The services cover space use and space character analysis, work station and space module design and space progam to serve as basis for architectural design.

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PDS-Space Management Studies

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In some cases the project would require promotional activities in order to generate financial support and acceptance from governing agencies or from the gen. public.The architect with his own staff, can accomplish many of these activities including preparation of promotional designs, drawings brochures and the like. As the agent of the owner, the arch. can produce and coordinate the additional activities necessary to complete the services.

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PDS-Promotional Services

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The architect ‘s services for the pre design phase where creative designing is not included are often compensated for on the basis of ____. This cost based method of compensation is directly related to the architects and his consultants efforts where they are compensated for every technical hour expended on the project with a multipier to cover overhead and a reasonable profit.

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Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

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Sequence for the services rendered by an architect in regular design services.

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  1. Schematic Design Phase
  2. Design development Phase
  3. Contract Document Phase4. Construction Phase
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Which phase in DS- Consults with the owner to ascertain the requirements of the project and confirms such reqts. with him.

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DS-Schematic Design Phase

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Which phase in DS- Prepares schematic design studis leading to a recommended solution including a general description of the project for approval by the owner.

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DS-Schematic Design Phase

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Which phase in DS- Submits to the owner a probable project construction cost based on current cost parameters.

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DS-Schematic Design Phase

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Which phase in DS- Prepares from approved Schematic Design Studies, the design development consisting of plans, elevations and other drawings, and outline specifications, to fix and illustrate the size and character of the entire project in its essentials as to kinds of materials, type of structure, mechanical, electrical and sanitary systems and such other work as may be required.

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DS-Design Development Phase

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Which Phase in DS- Submits to the owner a further statement of probable project construction cost.

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DS-Design Development Phase

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Which Phase in DS- Prepares from approved design devt documents, the complete construction drawings and specifications setting forth in detail the work required for the arch’l, struct;l, elect’l, plumbing/sanitary, mech’l and other service connected equipment.

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DS- Contract Documents Phase

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Which Phase in DS- Prepares specifications describing type and quality of mat., finish, manner of constn and the gen conditions under which the project is to be constructed.

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DS- Contract Documents Phase

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Which Phase in DS- Furnishes the owner not more than five complete sets of all constn drawings, specs, and gen conditions under w/c the proj is to be constructed.

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DS- Contract Documents Phase

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Which Phase in DS- Keeps the owner informed of any adjustments to previous statements of pobable project construction cost indicated by changes in scope, requirements or market conditions.

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DS- Contract Documents Phase

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Which Phase in DS- Assists the owner in filing the rquired docs to secure approval of govt authorities having jurisdiction over the design of the project.

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DS- Contract Documents Phase

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Which Phase in DS-Prepares forms for contract letting, docs for constn, forms for invitation and instruction to bidders, and forms for bidders proposal.

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DS-Construction Phase

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Which Phase in DS- Assists the owner in obtaining proposals from contractors in preparing abstract of bids and in awarding and preparing construction contracts.

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DS-Construction Phase

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Sructures of simplest, utilization character which are without complication of design or detail and require a minimum of finish, structural, mechanical and electrical design.

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Group-1_MBF 6% of Project Construction Cost

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Structures of moderate complexity of design requiring a moderate amount of structural, mechanical, and electrical designa nd research.

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Group-2_MBF of 7% of Project Construction Cost

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Structures of exceptional character and complexity of design or requiring comparatively large amounts of structural, mechanical and electrical design and research.

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Group-3_MBF of 8% of Project Construction Cost

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Residences (Single detached or duplex), small apartment houses and town houses.

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Group-4_MBF of 10% of Project Construction Cost

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Monumental buildings and other facilities requiring consummate design skill and much precise detailing.

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Group-5_MBF of 10% of Project Construction Cost

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When the design of the architect is used again for the repetitive construction of similar structures, without amending the drawing and the specifications.

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succeeding structure- 40% of basic fee

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When the architect is engaged to undertake a housing project involving the construction of several residentialunits on a single site with the use of one basic plan and specifications.

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Eleven units and above- 30% of mbf

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Projects of extensive detail such as furniture design, built in equipment, special fittings, screens, counters, interiors and other detailed parts of appurtenances of buildings or structures and landscaping designs.

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Group-8_MBF of 15% of Project Construction Cost

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For alterations and additions of existing structures belonging to group 1-5.

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Group-9_150% of the mbf

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Upon the signing of the agreement a minimum payment equivalent to ___ of the compensation for basic services.

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5%

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Upon the completion of the schematic design service, a sum equal to ___ of the basic fee, computed upon a reasonable estimated construction cost of the project.

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15%

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Upon the completion of the Design development services, a sum equal to ___ of the basic fee, computed upon a reasonable estimated construction cost of the project.

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35%

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Upon the completion of the contract document services, a sum sufficient to increase the total payments on the fee to ____of the basic fee, computed upon a reasonable estimated construction cost of the structure.

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85%

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A per diem of not less than ___ plus travelling and living expenses shall be chargeable to the owne on any occassion where the architect or his duly authorized representative shall be required to perform services at a locality beyond the radius of 100km from his established office.

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P500

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During the progress of work the owner shall furnish the architect ___ copies of recors of expenses being incurred on the construction. Upon completion of the project, the owner shall furnish the architect ___ copies of the summary of all cost of labor, services, materials, equipments, fixtures and all items used at and for the completion of the construction.

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2 copies

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Should the client hire separately the services of the consultant, the fee of said consultant shall be on the account of the client and paid directly by the client. In such a case, the fee of the architect for coordinating the work and relating the work of the consultant to the design concept of the architect will be ____ of the cost of the work.

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5%

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Design services needed within and outside the building which require specializations fall under “Specialized Allied Services” namely:

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C-Comprehensive Planning

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The rates stipulated regarding Physical Planning is based on the assumption that the land to be developed is moderately flat. if the land is rugged with steep terrain the fee shall be increased by ___%?

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30%

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For the preparation of detailed engineering drawings and specifications on roads, drainage, sewerage, power and comunication system regarding Physical Planning, an additional fee of ____% of the cost of the development is to be charged.

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4%

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In the formulation of the master development plan, the following components are to be considered. Concerned with land use and the changes which occur within the physical environment (within the space where these activities take place).

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Comprehensive Planning Services- Physical Component

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In the formulation of the master development plan, the following components are to be considered. Concerened with the nations assets and its management.

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Comprehensive Planning Services- Economic Component

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In the formulation of the master development plan, the following components are to be considered. Concerened with the people, their living conditions and the seeking of ways to ameliorate it.

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Comprehensive Planning Services- Socio Cultural Component

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In the formulation of the master development plan, the following components are to be considered. Concerened with the movement of people and goods from one place to another.

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Comprehensive Planning Services- Transport Component

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In the formulation of the master development plan, the following components are to be considered. Concerened with the relationship of policies to the existing laws.

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Comprehensive Planning Services- Legal and Administrative Component

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As a specialized service, the architect shall be compensated for by the following methods:

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Professional Fee Plus Expenses or Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

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Legal responsibilyty of construction supervision group to the owner?

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Administrative Matters

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Legal responsibilyty of construction supervision group to the architect and the design engineers?

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Technical Matters

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The services of the Architect as Full Time Supervisor can be compensated for by any of the ff methods.

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b. Multiple of Direct Expense Method

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Construction management contracts are professional service contracts normally negotiated between the owner and the construction manager. a basic fixed fee of ____ % of the estimated construction cost is the total compensation.

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1½ to 3%

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Other Construction management contracting concepts in which the const’n manager has the opportunity to obtain an award fee of specified max size if the measured cost related values meet or exceed the specified target values.

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Award fee provision

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Other Construction management contracting concepts in which the contract price is adjusted upward or downward in accordance with a prearranged formula.

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Price adjustment provision

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Other Construction management contracting concepts that provides a direct incentive on operating and support costs.

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Operating and support cost factor provision

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Other Construction management contracting concepts in which the owner will pay the construction manager a fixed fee. The fee will be unaffected by variations between the estimate and the bids or by change orders during the construction phase unless the owner initiates an increase in scope.

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Firm fixed price

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Other Construction management contracting concepts in which the the owner will pay the construction manager a fixed fee which is adjusted according to the difference between the final allowable costs and the target costs.

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Fixed Price Incentive

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Other Construction management contracting concepts . Cost reimbursement type contracts with provisions for a fee that is adjusted by “sharing” formulas applied to the difference between the final allowable costs and the target costs.

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Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) or Cost Plus Adjusted Fee (CPAF)

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Other Construction management contracting concepts in which the owner will pay the construction manager a fixed fee plus reimbursement of certain expenses incurred in the performance of basic services.

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Cost Plus Fixed Fee

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Post Construction services rendered by an architect?

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c. Post-Construction Evaluation

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Method of compensation of the architect in Post Construction Services?

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  1. management fee based on percentage of gross rental. The rate of fee is from 4% to 6% of gross rental
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What is the rate of fee of the architect if he iscompensated for post construction services based on management fee based on percentage of gross rental?

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4% to 6% of gross rentals

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When the owner hires an architect or a firm to coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive Architectural Services this constitutes Project Management which is compensated on a percentage basis of ___ % of estimated project cost.

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2% to 5%

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Method of project delivery through Design Build Services.

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  1. Design Build By Guaranteed Max. Cost
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In Design Build Service by Administration although the architect may prepare a detailed cost estimate of the project , the estimate may be guaranteed only on a range of ____the stated estimate.

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10% plus or minus

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The fee of the architect for the Design Build Services by Administration is ____% of the Project Construction Cost in addition ton the Architect’s fee for the regular design services.

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7%

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In Design Build Service by guaranteed max cost, what will happen if there is a savings on the cost of the project?

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It is divided equally between the Architect and the client

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In Design Build Service by guaranteed max cost, what will happen if the guaranteed max cost is exceeded by not more than 10%?

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It is divided equally between the Architect and the client

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In Design Build Service by guaranteed max cost, what will happen if the guaranteed max cost is exceeded by more than 10%?

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The Architect pays for all the extra cost in excess of 10%

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The fee of the architect for the Design Build Service on a Guaranteed Maximum Cost is either ____% of the Project Construction Cost or is already built-in in the Guaranteed Max Cost. Said fee is aside from the fee of the Architect for Regular Design Services.

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10%

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Three basic method of selecting an architect by the client?

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  1. Design Competition
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Method of selecting an Architect which is most often used by an individual person undertaking a relatively small project.

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Direct Selection

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Method of selecting an Architect which is most often employed by commitees representing institutions, corporations or public agencies.

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Comparative Selection

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Method of selecting an Architect which are more frequently used for civic or monumental projects and prestigous private buildings.

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Design Competition

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What are the methods of compensation of an architect?

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  1. Mixed Method Of Compensation
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A world wide used method of compensation for architectural services. The amount of the percentage is related to the size and the type of the project.

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Percentage of Construction Cost

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this cost based method of compensation is applicable only to non-reative work such as accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, supervision, preparation of reports and the like.

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Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

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This method of compensation is frequently used where ther is a continuing relationship on a series of projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and above reimbursement for the architect’s technical time and overhead. An agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in order to set an equitable fee.

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Professional Fee Plus Expenses

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Some governmental agencies sometimes request a form of contract which establishes a fixed sum for architectural and engineering services.

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Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

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In some casesa client may request an architect to do work which will require his personal time such as

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Per Diem plus Reimbursable Expenses

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(5%) Cashier’s check or surety bond with the proposal submitted by the bidder to guarantee that the bidder will enter into the contract.

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Proposal Bond

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(15%) Approved form of security furnished by the contractor as a guarantee to execute work in accordance with terms of the contract.

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Performance Bond

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(15%) Approved form of security furnished by the contractor as a guarantee to pay all obligations arising from the contract.

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Payment Bond

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(30%) Approved form of security furnished by the contractor to guaranty the quality of materials and workmanship performed.

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Guarantee Bond

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Notice or invitation issued to bidders giving information of the magnitude and extent of the project, nature, etc.

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Invitation to Bid

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Additional information on contract documents.

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Bid Bulletin

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List of instructions on preparation & conditions for award of contract

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Instruction to Bidders

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Printed documents stipulating procedural and administrative aspects of the contract.

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General Conditions

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Instructions that supplement or modify drawings, specs, & general conditions of the contract.

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Special Provisions

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Written or printed description of work describing qualities of materials and mode of construction.

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Specifications

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Additional info issued as an addition or amendment to provision of specs.

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Supplementary Specs

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Which should govern if there is a discrepancy between the drawings and specifications?

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Specs

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Owner shall furnish contractor with ___ sets of drawings and specs for free.

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3 sets of drawings and specs

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Office and contractor’s Building should be wooden floors raised above ground, room of approx. ___ m² should be provided for the architect.

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12 sq. m

93
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How long is the period of Making Good of Known Defects?

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Period of not more than 60 days

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Computation of the contract time for contarctors shall commence ___?

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7th day from reciept of the notice to proceed

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Contractor shall submit written notice to the architect at least ___ days prior to beginning, susending or resuming the work to the end that the architect may make preparations for inspection without delaying the work.

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10 days

96
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____ days upon receipt of request for payment, the architect shall either issue a certificate of payment or withhold the request and inform the contractor in writing the reasons for withholding it.

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15 days

97
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No payments shall be made in excess of ____% of the contract price unless a notarized statement is submitted by the contractor to the effect that all bills for labor, other than current wages, and bills for materials have been paid.

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65%

98
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Guarantee bond is equivalent to ___% of the contract price covering a period of ___ year after the final acceptance of the work.

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30% , 1 yr

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The owner will release the performance and payment bonds after the expiration of ____months from the final acceptance of work. Only after shall the contractor furnish a guarantee bond in the amount of 30% of the total contract cost and shall be for a period of 1 yr commencing from the date of acceptance of work guaranteeing the quality of work and materials.

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2 months

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the contractor hereby agrees to make repairs to correct defective work within a period of ___ days after written notice at his own expense within the agreed period of warranty.

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5 days after written notice

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