Management and Design Flashcards
(27 cards)
Why must nonstructural elements be braced?
They are braced to resist uplift (vertical movement) and horizontal forces.
Which consultants’ services are part of the Scope of the Architect’s Basic Services per AIA B201?
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical
(Plumbing?)
In terms of additional agreements, what is an architect’s agreement with an owner referred to as?
Prime Agreement
True/False: Per C401-2007, the Consultant is an independent contractor.
True.
C401-2007, Article 1 =
General Provisions
C401-2007 = ?
Standard Form of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant
C401-2007, Article 2 = ?
Consultant’s Responsibilities
C401-2007, Article 3 = ?
Scope of Consultant’s Services
Per Article 2 of C401-2007, what 4 types of insurance are required?
General liability
Automobile liability
Workers Compensation
Professional Liability
Per C401-2007, the cost of the work is defined in…
The attached Prime Agreement.
Name 4 types of firm structures.
Sole proprietor
Partnership
Corporation
Joint venture
S Corporation?
Allows income and expenses to flow through individual business owner.
C Corporation?
Clearly separates the individual from the corporation.
What is the difference between general liability and professional liability?
Professional provides protection against negligence, errors, omissions.
General covers against damages sustained at the job site.
What types of insurance are required by the State of California?
Workers Compensation
Automobile Liability Insurance
AIA B102 ?
Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect without a Predefined Scope of Architect’s Services
What does B102 specifically lack?
It has NO scope of services. Scope needs to be inserted as an article or attached as an exhibit.
True/False: B102 provides agreement terms only.
True.
AIA B201?
Standard Form of Architect’s Services: Design and Construction Contract
True/False: B201 is a standalone document, though other documents may be incorporated into it as exhibits.
False! It is not a standalone agreement.
It must be incorporated into the Owner Architect Agreement.
What are the “Basic Services” that an architect provides per B201?
These services refer to the 5 traditional work phases: Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documents Bidding / Negotiation Construction Administration
Are cost estimates provided in schematic design?
Yes, per B201.
What’s the difference between a proprietary and performance specification?
Proprietary specifications specify specific products or material assemblies including manufacturer names. They can be open or closed.
Performance specifications describe the performance criteria for a particular product or system.
True/False: Closed specifications are not allowed on public projects, with few exceptions.
True.
