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1
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What do reference noting systems do?

A

They enhance coordination between drawings and specifications.

2
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Basic order of drawings in a set.

A
  1. Drawings that define symbols and abbreviations and contain General Information
  2. Site and landscaping drawings
  3. architectural drawings
  4. structural
  5. plumbing
  6. HVAC
  7. electrical.

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3
Q

What is the difference between product data and samples?

A

Product data provide specific information about a product performance in charts, brochures, diagrams, or instructions.

Samples represent of materials color, texture, finish, workmanship, etc.

4
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What does a project manual include?

A

Technical information, legal and procedural requirements… Including bidding documents, applicable contract forms, documents that relate to equal employment opportunity on labor wage requirements, etc.

5
Q

What do the contract documents not include?

A

Bidding

6
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What do the bid documents not include?

A

Contract modifications… But they do include contract forms and conditions of the contract

7
Q

What do construction documents include? Six.

A
  1. Bidding requirements
  2. Contract forms
  3. conditions of the contract
  4. specifications and drawings
  5. addenda
  6. contract modifications
8
Q

What comes between the landscape plan and the floor plan?

A

Demolition

9
Q

Where does the foundation plan go?

A

In the beginning of the structural drawings

10
Q

Divisions 1 through 16 are for…

A

Technical specifications

11
Q

What are the three categories within the CSI masterformat?

A

Visions, sections, and parts

12
Q

Many divisions are in the master format?

A

16

13
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Within a division, a section describes…

A

The basic unit of work, such as a specific product your piece of equipment, and it’s installation.

For example, division nine, finishes, might include a section on gypsum drywall

14
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What is in division 01 through division 10?

A

Division 01 – General requirements division 02 – existing conditions division 03 – concrete
division 04 – masonry
division 05 – metals
division 06 – wood, plastic, and composites
division 07 – thermal and moisture protection
Division 08 – openings
division 09 – finishes
Division 10 – specialties

15
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What is division 12?

A

Furnishings

16
Q

What is division 13?

A

special construction

17
Q

What is division 11?

A

Equipment

18
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What is division 14?

A

Conveying equipment

19
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What is division 49, the last division?

A

Reserved

20
Q

Who or what is responsible for dividing the work among sub contractors?

A

The general contractor, who is more aware with labor markets and union labor jurisdiction agreements

21
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What is the purpose of a master specification?

A

A standard used to save time and reduce redundant work

22
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What is the difference between text-based and knowledge-based master specifications?

A

Knowledge – based specifications usually dialogue method to access the data bases… While text – based systems are reductive, knowledge – based systems are additive.

23
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What is the difference between closed and open proprietary specifications?

A

Closed specifications require a particular brand or tradename and do not permit substitution.

Open specifications name several (usually three) acceptable materials, products, or systems, and contractors may use any of them.

24
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What are reference specifications?

A

They refer to quality standards a stab list by recognized testing authorities are by the federal government… They referred to minimum levels and are not appropriate or sufficient for the specific application

25
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What do you have to put on a standard reference specification?

A

A date

26
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______ specifications are the most detailed of all!

A

Descriptive

27
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What are cash allowance specifications?

A

When an architect directs bitters to set aside a specified amount of money to be applied to the construction work at the architects direction… In Lieu of a specification

28
Q

If the client has a piece of equipment or material, but the contractor is supposed to install it, what do you want to write on the specification?

A

Owner furnished – contractor installed

29
Q

Went to clauses in the specifications conflict, which one prevails?

A

The more specific

30
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Went to drawings conflict or are inconsistent, which one prevails?

A

The more recent… They were made on the same day, large scale detailed drawings will usually prevail over small-scale general drawings (this type of hierarchy can be made part of the construction contract by incorporation in the supplementary conditions)

31
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Do you put quantities in the drawings?

A

No, you put them in the specifications

32
Q

What are two ways to check a consultants work?

A

Review, or check it yourself

33
Q

What is the definition of construction management?

A

Activities over and above normal architectural and engineering services, conducted during the pre-design, design, and construction phases, which contribute to the control of time and cost.

34
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And does the CM join the project team?

A

During the design phases… He may later become the constructor

35
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If the CM is an advisor, he asked is the owner’s agent and provide the owner with impartial technical advice. What is the appropriate AIA form?

A

Document B801 – CMa

Owner – construction manager agreement

36
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If the CM is the constructor, there are two appropriate AIA forms…

A

Either:

Document A121/CMc

Or

Document A131/CMc

37
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Why is an architect liable for his or her consultants work?

A

Because the architect is the prime professional under contract to the owner

38
Q

Which contract specifically requires the consultant to be responsible for coordinating his or her own work?

A

The AIA architect – consultant agreement, document C-141