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Eciv 308 Midterm Lecture Terms
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First Tier of Project Team Correct Answer-Who is contracted? -owner -engineer -architect -contractor Second Tier of Project Team Correct Answer-who participates in getting the work done? -subcontractors -trades -foreman -superintendent Third Tier of Project Team Correct Answer-Support to facilitate project completion -equipment companies -osha -epa -real estate agency -banks -insurance company -permit agency
-utilities -testing -supplierers 4th tier of project team Correct Answer-involved in project but don't facilitate completion -attorneys -HOA -Investors -Media 4 elements of a project Correct Answer-Money Time Quality Safety EMR Correct Answer-Experience Modification Rate Used to gage past cost of injuries and future chances of risk The higher the EMR the more compensation claims have been paid Average EMR is 1.
Contractor's Pollution Coverage Correct Answer-covers remediation and third-party damage and bodily injury Benefits of Subcontractos Correct Answer--Specialized labor and equipment -cost savings -reduced risk to contractor Subcontractors Considerations - Bondable Correct Answer-protects contractor from loss if the subcontractor is unable to perform the subcontract Considerations -Bonding Capacity -Bond Rate -Claims History Subcontractors Considerations - Safety Correct Answer-Must meet contractor and owners requirements Considerations -Safety Record (EMR) -Qualified, competent personnel
-Site specific safety plan Subcontractors Considerations - Price Correct Answer-Consider -Complete scope of work -Potential Change Orders -Material Escalation -Price of Bond included? Subcontractors Considerations - Schedule Correct Answer-Consider if subcontractor has: -sufficient manpower -concurrent work activities -submittals (verify correct products will by installed correctly) -ability to procure materials -Multiple shifts -overtime Subcontractors Considerations - Reputation Correct Answer-Consider: -internal historical data -Reputation with -Vendors -Competitors -Owners
6 - Leadtime (amount of time required by vendors to deliver materials to a jobsite) Design-Bid-Build Correct Answer-Traditional Project Delivery System Owner contracts a architect and engineer to design a project. The owner then publishes a invitation to bid from which a general contractor is selected to construct the project The designer and contractor have an informal relationship Design-Bid-Build Process Correct Answer-1- Architect Generates Contract Document 2- Owner, architect, and engineer generate bid documents 3- Contractors review bid documents to determine if they want to bid 4- contractor decides to bid -contractor submits bid documents to potential subcontractors -reviews and distributes addenda -obtains competitive subcontractor bids -selects subcontractors -submits final bid 5- Owner reviews bids and selects contractor 6- Team prepares and executes Owner-Contractor Contract Documents
7- Contractor prepares and execute Contractor-Subcontractor Contract documents Design-Build Correct Answer--single point of contact between project and owner -Owner contracts a single firm that both designs and constructs the project -The design/build firm hires design consultants and subcontracts to complete the project -allows for fast tracked construction by completing the project in stages. One stage can be being constructed while a second is still being designed Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Correct Answer--a team is assembled before the project is started and the interests of all involved parties are aligned to achieve project success Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) Correct Answer--the owner hires a construction manager early in the project who oversees the design phase and provides cost estimates -The construction manager is contracted to complete the project below a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) -the CM is financially responsible if the project exceeds the GMP -the construction manager then hire subcontracts to complete the project
Architect Generated Contract Documents Contents Correct Answer-- First step of Design-Bid-Build Process -Includes Drawings and Specification Drawing are pictorial representations of the project Specifications are Detailed instructions regarding materials, finishes, and workmanship -Organized by Masterformat divisions Owner/Architect/Engineer generated Bid Documents contents Correct Answer--Second Step of Design-Bid-Build Process -Includes: Bid Advertisement Invitation to Bid Instructions to Bidders Bid Form Bid Security Geotechnical Report Addenda Correct Answer-Document attached to clarify, modify, or support the information in the original document
Mechanic's Lien Correct Answer--a security interest in the title to the property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property -used as a negotiation tool by subcontractors and suppliers to get paid for their services Progress Payments Correct Answer--Defined in the General Conditions of the Contract Documents -approval and payments are given at set intervals for partial completion of the projects -Owner generally retains about 10% of payment until after final completion Submittals Correct Answer--information provided by the contractor, subcontractor or vendor for approval of equipment, materials, design, etc. before they are fabricated and delivered to the project -Example include Shop Drawings, Cut Sheets on equipment, and material samples Construction Risk Correct Answer--Any exposure to possible loss. -Loss includes injury, damage to materials or reputation, or loss of time or money
Environmental Risk Examples Correct Answer--Disturbing endangered species -introducing invasive species -wetland mitigation -groundwater contamination -erosion management -dust management Contracting/Legal Risks Examples Correct Answer--permits not issued in a timely fashion -liability for workers and the public -lawsuits from contracted entities Labor Risk Examples Correct Answer--Union Strikes -Discrimination Claims -Unlawful Employee Discharge -inability to find skilled workforce Material Risk Examples Correct Answer--Substandard building materials -damaged material -improper installation -late delivery
-not made in America for Federal Contracts Error Risk Examples Correct Answer--design errors in plans and specifications -estimating errors for quantities, costs, or scheduling -material waste due to personnel errors Misc Risk Examples Correct Answer--Material Cost Escalation -Theft and Vandalism -Owner Financial Problems
