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Owner - CORRECT ANSWER -Principle stakeholder - initiates project, assumes risk, provides funding
AHJ - Authorities Having Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER -Protect public health, safety and welfare
Design Team - CORRECT ANSWER -Address planning issues, determine design program, identify codes and regulations, produce procurement and construction documents, administer construction contract, provide QA/QC procedures
Contractor Team - CORRECT ANSWER -Entity that constructs a facility. Uses management abilities to gather labor forces, subs, and material/product/equipment suppliers
Supplier Team - CORRECT ANSWER -Furnishes the materials and products for the facility to be constructed. Fabricator, Distributor, Manufacturer, Supplier.
Facility Life Cycle - CORRECT ANSWER -The life cycle of a facility, from concept through construction to use and eventual deconstruction.
Project Conception
Project Delivery
Design
Construction Documents
Procurement (Bidding/Negotiating/Purchasing)
Construction
Facility Management
Project Conception - CORRECT ANSWER -Transforms the needs of owner into clear concept on which project can be designed. Feasibility Study, Programming, Site Selection, Budgeting.
Project Delivery - CORRECT ANSWER -Determine delivery method to be used. Factors - qualifications, experience, capacity, project extent, time requirements.
Design - CORRECT ANSWER -Two Phases: schematic design and design development. Deliverables include graphic and written design documents and estimates of project cost.
Schematic Design - CORRECT ANSWER -Overall relationships and functions. Site plan and area, general size/shape/massing of elements, elevations and exteriors established, conceptual design criteria identified.
Deliverables - schematic drawings, probable cost, preliminary schedules
Design Development - CORRECT ANSWER -Technical issues of constructibility and integration of systems and components.
Deliverables - Tech information, outline specifications, updated schedule, updated cost estimate.
MasterFormat - CORRECT ANSWER -Arranges related construction practices, logical groupings of work results, into a series of divisions. 50 division format. Used for Specifications, data organization, and cost classification.
MasterFormat Groups - CORRECT ANSWER -00 Procurement and Contracting Requirement Group
Specifications Group
- General Requirements 01
- Facility Construction Subgroup (concrete)
- Facility Services (plumbing/HVAC)
- Site and Infrastructure (Earthwork)
- Process Equipment (WW equipment)
SectionFormat - CORRECT ANSWER -Provides a uniform approach to organizing specification information by three primary parts. General, Products, Execution
Sustainable Design - CORRECT ANSWER -Environmental performance of the facility over course of its life cycle. Takes place at the product and facility level.
Environmental Design Tools - CORRECT ANSWER -National Institute of Technology (NIST) - Building for Env. and Economic Sustainability (BEES) - for building products
EPA - Energy Star program - products are rated for sustainability criteria compliance
US Green Building Council (USGBC) - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) - certifies facilities on USGBC criteria
Bid - CORRECT ANSWER -Offer to perform a contract for work or to supply materials or goods at a specific price.
Proposal - CORRECT ANSWER -Opportunity for more consideration by the recipient sometimes utilized when other conditions will be negotiated.
Instructions for Procurement - CORRECT ANSWER -Requirements with which bidder must comply before and during submission of bids. Standard forms created by professional associations often used.
Green Buildings - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduce overall impact of the built environment by protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity.
National CAD standard - CORRECT ANSWER -CSI Uniform Drawing System
Autonomy to Contract - CORRECT ANSWER -Two parties are mutually free to determine the terms of an agreement for a specific purpose.
Trade Customs - CORRECT ANSWER -If contract document don't adequately establish intent, court may rely on customs of an industry.
Project Schedule - CORRECT ANSWER -Succession of steps, script of interactions, milestone dates.
Six Project Delivery Methods - CORRECT ANSWER -Design-Bid-Build
Design-Negotiate-Build
CMA
Design-Build
Owner-Build
Integrated Project Delivery
Total Project Commissioning - CORRECT ANSWER -Quality process utilizing an independent company providing services. Commissioning continues through the construction stage of the project to provide QA/QC.
Life Cycle Costs - CORRECT ANSWER -Total cost of ownership. Initial construction costs as well as renovation, remodeling, and improvements.
Alternate - CORRECT ANSWER -Portion of the work that is priced separately and thus provides and option for owner in determining final scope. Additive or deductive work item.
Unit Price - CORRECT ANSWER -Type of work is defined, but extent is unknown of likely to change.
Cash Allowance - CORRECT ANSWER -Monetary sum specified by A/E and included in price of project to pay for unspecified products. Included required taxes.
Cost Estimate - CORRECT ANSWER -Estimate is not a price. Opinion of probably cost of construction.
Cost Estimate Techniques - CORRECT ANSWER -Order of Magnitude
Unit of Measure
Assemblies or Systems
Unit Price
Invitation to Bid - CORRECT ANSWER -Intended to attract qualified bidders. Selected/limited.
Advertisement to Bid - CORRECT ANSWER -A notice to all qualified bidders.
Procurement - Available Information - CORRECT ANSWER -Various types of information should be made available to bidders/proposers/contractors, however, they are not contract documents. Reference documents that do not belong in contract documents.
Bid Form - CORRECT ANSWER -Project Identification
Name and address of addressed party
Entity submitting bid
Acknowledgements
Specifying Allowances - CORRECT ANSWER -Procurement Requirements
Conditions of Contract
Division 01 - Gen Req
Individual Specification Sections
Procurement Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER -Solicitation
Instructions for Procurement
Available Information
Procurement Forms & Supplements
Project Forms - CORRECT ANSWER -Performance Bond
Payment Bond
Certificates
Drawing - CORRECT ANSWER -Graphic and textual information in 2D format. Conveys design intent.
Construction Drawings - CORRECT ANSWER -Consist of contract drawings and resource drawings.
Contract Drawings - CORRECT ANSWER -Legally enforceable drawings. Could show deconstruction, alteration, new construction.
Record Drawings - CORRECT ANSWER -Marked-up or corrected contract drawings that identify changes incorporated into the work during construction.
Scaled Views - CORRECT ANSWER -Plans - Horizontal Planes
Elevations - Vertical Planes
Sections - Vertical Cut
Detail - may be a plan, elevation, or section view
Nonscaled Views - CORRECT ANSWER -Diagrams, Key Plans, Schedules, Perspectives, Isometric, Title Sheet
Two methods for preparing written changes - CORRECT ANSWER -Narrative Method and Revised Page Method
Addenda - CORRECT ANSWER -Written or graphic instruction to clarify, revise, add to, or delete information in the procurement documents. Clarifies questions raised by bidders, issue new requirements, and correct errors/omissions. Usually prior to receiving bids.
Contract Document Modifications - CORRECT ANSWER -Change Orders
Construction Change Directive
Minor Changes in the Work
Change Order - CORRECT ANSWER -Written instruction that authorizes addition, deletion, or revision in work, contract sum, or contract time.
Construction Change Directive - CORRECT ANSWER -Written order directing a change in work prior to agree on adjustment and stating proposed basis for adjustment in contract sum or contract time.
Part 2 - Products - CORRECT ANSWER -Describes products, materials, equipment, fabrications, mixes, systems, and assemblies that are required for the project. Source Quality Control
Part 3 - Execution - CORRECT ANSWER -Describes installation or application, including preparatory actions and post-installation cleaning. Field Quality Control
PageFormat - CORRECT ANSWER -Standardized format for arrangement of information for specification pages.
Uniform Commercial Code - CORRECT ANSWER -Governs contracts dealing with sale of goods. Provides certainty and consistency in commercial transactions.
Express Warranty - CORRECT ANSWER -Written down and specific affirmation of performance description.
Implied Warranty - CORRECT ANSWER -Merchantability - goods are fit for purpose. Fitness for Particular Purpose.
Builder's Risk - CORRECT ANSWER -Insurance for loss or damage to a building under construction.
Comprehensive Policy - CORRECT ANSWER -A variety of policies providing broad protection.
Protective Liability - CORRECT ANSWER -Coverage for both bodily injury or property damage.
General Aggregate Limit - CORRECT ANSWER -Maximum limit of liability payable.
Comprehensive General Liability - CORRECT ANSWER -Broad form of business insurance excluding automobiles.
Subrogation - CORRECT ANSWER -Right to recover from one legally liable.
Peril - CORRECT ANSWER -The cause of a loss, fire, windstorm, explosion.
Property Insurance - CORRECT ANSWER -Indemnifies person with interest in physical property.
Indemnify - CORRECT ANSWER -Restore victim of loss by payment, repair, or replacement.
Hold-Harmless Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER -Legal liability of one party is assumed by another.
Indemnity - CORRECT ANSWER -Restore in whole or part the victim of a loss.
Pricing Categories - CORRECT ANSWER -Construction Cost
Contingency
Contractor Overhead
Contractor Profit
Informational
Closeout
Maintenance Materials
Construction Bonds - CORRECT ANSWER -Bid Bonds
Performance Bonds
Payment Bonds
Lien - CORRECT ANSWER -Legal right of a party to claim a security interest in the project.
Surety Bond - CORRECT ANSWER -Three party contract under which one party promises to answer for the debt/default of another.
Bid Bond - CORRECT ANSWER -Protects the owner against the withdrawal of a favorable bid.
Performance Bond - CORRECT ANSWER -Guarantees that if contractor defaults, the surety will complete the contract or provide funds for completion.
Payment Bond - CORRECT ANSWER -Guarantees subcontractors, suppliers, and others providing labor, materials, and equipment will be paid.
Preconstruction Submittals - CORRECT ANSWER -Payment and Performance Bonds
Preliminary Schedules
Erosion, Pollution, Traffic Control Plans
Substantial Completion - CORRECT ANSWER -Date established by the A/E. Responsibility transfers from contractor to owner. Ready for intended use.
Action Submittal - CORRECT ANSWER -Submittals requiring a responsive action by the A/E, normally review and approval. Product Data, Shop Drawings, and Samples
Informational Submittal - CORRECT ANSWER -Submittals not requiring a responsive action. Verification and certification that work meets specified quality requirements. Testing reports, etc.
Observe - CORRECT ANSWER -Perceive, notice, see
Inspection - CORRECT ANSWER -Examine carefully and crucially, especially for defects
A/E Inspection - CORRECT ANSWER -Determine substantial and final completion.
Contractor Inspection - CORRECT ANSWER -Contractor must continually inspect work to ensure each portion is ready for subsequent portion.
Building Systems Commissioning - CORRECT ANSWER -Becomes involved near completion of construction
Liquidated Damages - CORRECT ANSWER -Deducted from final payment. Usually when substantial completion is not achieved on time.
Final Payment - CORRECT ANSWER -Final Change Order to reconcile final payment and final contract price.
Project Site Safety - CORRECT ANSWER -Contractor responsibility. Owner and A/E obligated to abide by contractor rules.
Successful Project - CORRECT ANSWER -Completed on time
Within budget
All claims resolved
Claim - CORRECT ANSWER -Substantive disagreement between parties. Arise after contract modification process is unsuccessful.
Dispute - CORRECT ANSWER -Unresolved claims may lead to disputes. This is when parties retain attorneys.
Termination by Contractor for Cause - CORRECT ANSWER -No fault of contractor. Repeated failure of owner to fulfill obligations.
Suspension by Owner for Convenience - CORRECT ANSWER -Delay or interruption of work for period of time. Usually results in change of Contract Price or Contract Time.
Termination by Owner for Cause - CORRECT ANSWER -All work ceases and Contractor is not paid.
Termination by Owner for Convenience - CORRECT ANSWER -Contractor gets paid including shutdown costs. Usually because owner is terminating the project.
Stopping the Work - CORRECT ANSWER -Owner has the authority to stop work without cause. Contractor has limited authority to stop work (Owner failure to pay).
Contractor Claim - CORRECT ANSWER -Conditions contrary to those indicated or shown in contract documents.
Owner Claim - CORRECT ANSWER -When owner believes value of work is not commensurate with contract price.
Contractor Entitlement - CORRECT ANSWER -First Determination is whether contract documents adequately identify claim as being within contractual obligation.
Second Determination is the timing of the claim.
Resolving Claims - CORRECT ANSWER -A/E or Initial Decision Maker makes sure it is clearly documented and often generates a written summary response with proposed scheduling for resolving.
Project Record Document - CORRECT ANSWER -Drawings, Project Manuals, Submittals. Requirements defined in contract documents.
