Practice Management from Chegg Flashcards
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Construction Manager as constructor CMc-Characteristics not definition
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single agreement w owner covering constructionwork broken up into pre construction phase and construction phasecan ONLY use cost plus fee w or w/o gmpused for quick construction time/ complicated building standards and materials or many unknownsoffers construction expertise, cost estimates and schedulingTime then cost and risk
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Construction Manager as Adviser CMa-Characteristics not definition
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Const Mngr can either be contractor or third party independent who represents owner CMa advises on construct ability No competitive bidding w CMa so price is higher
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CMa 3 types of fee structures ??
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Fixed Price or Stipulated SumCost Plus fee w gmpCost Plus w/ out gmpW fixed fee if project is under budget owner doesn’t benefitW cost +fee GC states gmp. If cheaper owner doesn’t benefit
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AIA A701
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Instructions to Bidders
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AIA B101
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Standard form of agreement between Owner and Architect
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AIA C401
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Standard form of agreement between Architect and Consultant
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AIA A305
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Contractor Qualification statement
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AIA G701
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Change Order
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AIA G702
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Application for certificate of payment
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AIA G704
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Certificate of Substantial Completion
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Fast Track Delivery Method
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Project uses multiple contracts Project uses a Construction MngrMore expensive but shorter loan funding quicker construction time frameUsed when schedule is very tightA and E drawings issued in stages or bid packages
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Cost Plus Fixed Fee
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used when a project is very complicated with many unknowns
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Bridging
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Hybrid between Design Build and Design Bid Build where Arch acts as PM or advisor to owner.
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Design Assist Project Method
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1 Sub contractor is included early to assist on a specific portion of the building2 Takes slightly longer so specific design details can be developed3 used in projects that are complex w vendors being used earlier
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IPD Integrated Project Delivery
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1 All team members work alongside one another from DD throughout move in. 2 Best design and efficient cost because everyone works together from beginning so there’s no adversarial relationships3 similar to Design Building except in IPD client can have multiple contractors when in DB only uses 1 prime contract4 Owner, end user, arch, engineer, GC and subs all involved early5 Shared Risk/Reward by all6 Indemnification of litigation for those on project team
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CMa vs CMc
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Construction manager as advisor price can go higher because design work is not completedCMc can only price project using cost of work plus fee w or w/out gmp
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GC insurance requirements are located in which AIA Document
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A201 General Conditions
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Construction Manager as Advisor and Architect work together as……
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A Joint Enterprise
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CM Advisor is in charge of ….
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Schedule and change orders
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In Bridging (DB/DBB) Architect acts as an…..
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Agent or Project Manager to owner
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Net Billings are exclusive of??
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Expenses and Consultants
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Design Bid Build
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1 Linear method 2 lowest bid wins3 lesser quality construction and longer timeframe4 natural conflicts
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Design Build
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Experienced owner due to establishment of performance and quality parameters Typically Contractor control w Architect contracted underneath Design packages sometimes phased to move fasterArchitect has les control over design due to subs and GC being engaged early w expertise in their areas
Uses form C-441
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AIA A133
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CMC scope of work and responsibilities
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Architect led CmA
1 Fee structure is Gmp, hourly or lump sum 2 Faster completion time3 Big financial rewards4 Risk then Quality
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Architect led Design Build
Greatest risk to Architecture firm running design, project management and construction. Form C-441 is used
Risk then Cost
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Stages of Development
Feasibility studies and Acquisition, design, financing construction , marketing and leasing. Then operations and management
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D200
Project Checklist
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Net Cash Income =
Received Cash minus spent cashRC-SC
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Net Profit Formula is?
Recieved Cash minus Spent Cash
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Total project fee =
Net Architect fee plus all consultants. Then take just consult fee and divide into total project cost. Should be (26-35%)
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Finding Break Even cost of employee??
Net Revenue / TL =Multiplierthen MultiplierxEHR
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*Net Operating Revenue Formula is?
Fees billed plus reimbursable expenses minus outside consultants minus project related expensesFB+RE-OC-PE
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Total Expenses include what within a firm? Formula
Employee salary plus Over Head
ES+OH
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Utilization Rate Formula is?
TDL / TL
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Break Even Rate Formula is ?
Overhead Rate plus 1
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Break Even Rate calculates ?
Total cost of operations per dollar spent on direct laborTCO:1$ on DL
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***Overhead Rate Plus 1 gives you what?
Break Even Rate
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Overhead Rate Equals??
Total Indirect Expenses divided by total direct laborTIE/TDL
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Utilization Rate Formula is?
Total Direct Labor divided by Total Labor
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GMP Guaranteed Maximum Price
Used when scope clearly defined Cmc prepares cost estimate the he gets paid at end of construction
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Unit Prices
Used w unknown site conditions existised for excavation work or projects w repetitive systems (hotels)
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Cost plus fee
Used when owner doesn’t know exact scope of his needs and design services early in project so construction can move forward
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Stipulated Sum
Used at the end of a competitive bidding process for a public funded project this is fee owners agree to pay
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Net Multiplier Formula is?
NOR divided by total direct labor
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To find % of TDL to NOR
TDL divided by NOR
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AIA B105
Agreement for small residential projects
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AIA B104
Agreement for small to midsize project’s limited scope and complexity
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AIA B101 & B103
Agreement for midsize to large projects and more complicated
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AIA B200
Scope of Services Document
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Aia B103
Contains good cautionary language for the fast track project delivery method
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Construction Manager as Agent
like Cm Advisor they may just assist w constructability of a project but may also work during construction. Typically work for a fixed feeRisk then time are main focus
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Current Ratio Formula is?
Total current assets divided by total current liabilities. >1 is healthyTCAss/TCL (short term/quick)
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Solvency Ratio
Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities over Long Term
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Statute of Limitations begins? Statute of repose begins?
A statute of limitations is usually triggered when the defect is discoveredUsually, the statute of repose begins on the date of substantial completion
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Primary and Secondary Concerns for DBB, DB, CM Advisor, CM Agent, CMC
Design-Bid-Build: Cost (Primary) and Risk (Secondary)Design-Build (Standard): Risk (Primary) and Cost (Secondary)CM-Adviser: Risk (Primary) and Quality (Secondary)CM-Agent: Risk (Primary) and Time (Secondary)CM-Constructor: Time (Primary) and Cost and Risk (Secondary)
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Profit and Loss Statement utilizes what ratios
Utilization, profit to earnings, Net Multiplier and Overhead rate
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Healthy Overhead Rate is
1.3-1.5
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A141
Form of agreement between owner and design builder
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What is NOR per Employee
Total Revenue/ # Employees
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Definition of overhead rate
Measures the cost of operations
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Definition of utilization rate
Amount of employees available hours used for billable projects
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Definition of net multiplier
Represents the actual revenue generated by a firm
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Definition of break even rate
Measures total cost of operations per dollar spent on total direct labor
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Net operating revenue Formula
Fees Billed plus reimbursables minus outside consultants minus project expenses
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Profit to earnings ratio definition
Indicates effectiveness of firm and completing projects with a profit
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Definition of net operating revenue per employee
Shows how much each architect is bringing into the business
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**P/E Ratio Formula
Profits / Net Operating Revenue
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Which ratios are found on a profit and loss statement
Utilization RateP/E RatioNet Multiplier Overhead Rate
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Quick Ratio Formula
Total cash + acct receivable + Revenue divided by total liabilities TC+Acr+R/TL
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(3) tiers in AIA Code of Ethics
ethical standards, cannons, Rules of Conduct
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Accounting method used by sole practitioner
Cash basis report
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S Corporations 3 characteristics
Limited to 100Does not pay income taxes stockholders may be personally liable for negligence
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AIA 195
Standard agreement between owner and contractor for Integrated Project Delivery
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AIA A101 SP
Owner Contractor agreement for Sustainable Projects
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AIA A102
Owner Contractor Agreement for cost plus fee w gmp
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AIA A103
OWNER CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR Cost plus fee w no gmp
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Healthy Net Multiplier is greater than what #?
> than 3
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AIA A132
AIA Contract CM as Advisor
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Grossing Factor
Rentable area / Usable Area
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How to convert a Net Multiplier into break even rate?
Overhead rate +1 is break even break even divided by inverse (opposite) of target profit %
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Negotiated Bid gets you higher? Competitive bid gets you lower ?
Quality cost
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Which term represents the most temporary working agreement
Strategic Alliance or Joint Venture
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Examples of Pass through tax entities
LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION AND LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP (both pay taxes separately from corporations
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Profit and Loss Statement Formula
Fees Billed - Outside Consultants
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3 Indicators found on a Balance Sheet
Liquidity, Return on Equity and Current Ratio
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What is SPI? How is it calculated?
Scheduled performance index. TCFx%C = X then Fees of /X
Total contract fee times percentage complete =X Then fees paid / X
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What is a responsive bid?
Responsive Bid is a bid that covered entire scope of work in their bid
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What should contractors include w application for payment?
Change order summary $ for completion of project Retainage in place Retainage for stored materials Certificate subs paid
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What is used by most firms for profit and loss statements?
Accrual Basis Accounting
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Cash Basis Accounting vs Accrual Basis Accounting. Compare. Which is for day to day and which is for taxes?
Accrual day to day, cash for taxesCash is like checking account money in then money received accrual counts money billed but not yet received
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Current earnings are earnings that are calculated before or after tax deductions
calculated after taxes are deducted from income?
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What is the fee for an architect time called
Net Billing
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Compare a prospect job and a suspect job
A prospect job is a job you have more than 50% chance of getting suspect is less than 50% chance
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A balance sheet has what measures within it?
Solvency, liquidity, leverage and return on equity
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Solvency ratio is the same thing as this type of ratio
Current Ratio. Same ratios, but current is for shirt. Short term solvency is long-term.
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Solvency ratio should be in the neighborhood of ??
Solvency rate should be min 1.5 meaning assets are 50% more than liabilities
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Liquidity is also known as ——— ratio.
quick ratio.
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What is a pro forma?
A business plan
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Government projects would typically use what fee structures?
Stipulated Lump Sum or % of construction
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Assets are???
Assets are $$$$ quickly converted to cash (computers, furniture,accounts receivable)
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Equity is ???
Equity is Assets minus liabilities equals balance (balance sheet)
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How do i file an ethical complaint against an architect?
Through National AIA ethics council
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Most ethical complaints are from???
Most ethical complaints are from other architects and homeowners
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Efficiency type projects are???
Efficiency type projects are cookie cutter non complicated projects lots of junior staff
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Experience type are ???
Experience type are hospitals, data centers, hotels, etc more complicated and more talented staff
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Expertise type firms are???
Expertise type deep knowledge and exceptional talent. Top heavy w talented staff
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Architect does/does not have fiduciary duty to owner?
Architect does not have fiduciary duty to owner?
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What phase does the Architect provide cost estimate?
SD DD CD
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When is Retainage money paid from owner
After substantial completion
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Standard Architect services include ?? At 1 year after substantial completion
Standard Architect services includes visiting site 1 year after substantial completion
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Per B101 if there is a conflict the sequence is what?
Mediation then court system unless specified otherwise in contract
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Is the decision rendered by the IDM legally binding
NO.
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General Contractor Cost of work includes what?
Contractor materials, contractors labor, contractors profit and contracts overhead
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AIAB101 allows for consequential damages or liquidated damages.
Liquidated Damages
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What are the differences between the Liquidated Damages and Consequential Damages
Liquidated damages are a cost of the delay per day of the delay caused by the contractor agreed on before the project. consequential damages are any additional cost that could have been impacted. Consequential are loss of “potential business” if u had moved in on time
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An overlay district may offer a density bonus for using what?
Photovoltaics
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who approves a planned use development
Zoning Board
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PUD is initiated by who? Overlay is initiated by who?
Pud-Developer initiative Overlay - City Initiative
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Master format classifies by ?
Materials
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Free float time is delay of an ___________ activity. Total float time is total slack available for ________ project
Individual Entire Project
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What are developed as part of programming phase?
Adjacencies. Budget. Project Goals. Building types
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Describe Plat vs metes and bounds survey.
Plat (cities) Metes and Bounds (rural or ancient)
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Life cycle analysis reviews ???
Life cycle analysis reviews impacts from raw material extraction through installation and maintenance
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Life cycle costing is ???
Life cycle costing is economic analysis used in selecting alternates
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Life cycle costing is a ???
Life cycle costing is a one time decision
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Architect should design for ???
Architect should design for safety health welfare and human dignity
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Net worth = ??
Net worth = Assets minus Liability
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Cash flow statement show ???
Cash flow statement show the month to month financial situation of affirm
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Project Manual includes what??
Project Manual includes bidding rqmts, contract info, general conditions and specifications
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If during a bid a GC wants to introduce a cheaper material they can request a ???
Substitution
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When should an Architect issue an addendum?
Before owner contractor agreement is finalized
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Limited partnerships Don’t employ?
officers or directors
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Architect and Contractor must sign a?? prior to commencing a project
memorandum of understanding prior to commencing a project
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How do you increase Net Multiplier? By Increasing the ?? and increasing ??
By Increasing the overhead rate and increasing target profit percentage
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??? /??? =Net Multiplier
Break Even Rate (OH+1) /Opposite Target Profit %=Net Multiplier
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If a Building comes in over budget what costing method requires the Architect revise drawings at their own expense?
% of construction cost method
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If an architect instructs on Construction means and methods, he is violating the ?
B101
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what requires Architects assist interns in obtaining licensure ??
AIA code of ethics
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The best fee structure for a hotel or any unit based construction project is ??
Stipulated Sum
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In order to find A firm’s liquidity you are actually looking for its??
Quick Ratio (Total Cash + Acct Receivable plus revenue billed / Total Liabilities)
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How do you find Target Profit Percentage?
Break Even Rate / Net Multiplier (then use opposite for inverse)
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If your main concerns are employees, that can someday run your company and tax liabilities. What is your preferred business structure? limited liability, corporation or C corporation
C Corporation
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If an Architect has responsibility to do something it’s what type of ethics?
Duty
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If an Architect follows rules codes and laws it’s what type of ethics?
Contract
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If an Architect must consider outcomes it’s what type of ethics?
Results
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If an Architect is being pressured or stressed, showing self control it’s what type of ethics?
Character
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A Operating budget plan includes what items
Fees billed, billed reimbursables, consultants and project related expenses
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Profit and Loss Statements formula??
Fees Billed minus outside consultants
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The equal pay act, Erisa, National Labor Relations, osha requires how many employees be a part of the company?? Age discrimination, and civil rights act require how many employees be employed?? family leave act requires how many employees be employed before its active??
0…..15…….50
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A general obligation bond is backed by who and by what type of revenue
 city or state and general tax revenue
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What is a tort?
It’s a civil claim against another party due to injury
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What governs architecture?
Regulations
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What types of insurance does a B101 require the architect to obtain?
Professional liability, automobile, general liability, and Worker’s Comp.
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Using a top down budget approach on a new project would be using what??
Historical data from a similar project with similar scope
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What are two essential components of a financial management system?
Annual budget and profit plan
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B 105 is for what?
Small residential projects
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In a C corporation, business owners pay taxes _________ from their shareholders
Separately
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What is a statute??
A written law
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What is a restrictive covenant?
Restricts the use of a property. It’s enforceable if it’s in the interest of the public.
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What laws would impact both large and small firms?
The equal pay act, osha, Employee Retirement Act and National Labor Relations Act
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ABI index is typically in what ranges
Contraction 40 to 45
Late contraction 45 to 50
Late expansion 50 to 55
Early phase recovery 55 to 65
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In order to minimize the sheets in a construction document set, an architect can recommend???
Reduction of redundancy
Default scheduling
Instructional systems
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What do outline specifications provide?
Material description, product, data, and quality level
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What is a canon?
It’s a broad principle of conduct
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Which document protects the architect from copyright infringement
It’s the a 201 general conditions
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Gantt Chart is what??
Describes different tasks and resources
Overview of project
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Critical Path Chart
Longest sequence of events that must be finished on time in order for entire project to be completed. Calculates the complete project duration based on time it takes to complete individual tasks. Delay in Critical Path delays entire project
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Calculating Cubic Yards??
Length x Width x Depth (inches/12) Divided by 27=
X cost per cubic yard
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Break Even Multiplier
Overhead + Total Direct Labor +1
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Overhead Multiplier
Overhead/Direct Labor
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Negotiated Select Team
Subset of DBB but fabrication starts early and prioritizes quality then cost
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Direct Salary Expense Multiplier
Net Revenue/Direct Salary
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Revenue Factor? (New) also called payroll multiplier.
Utilization Rate X Direct Salary Expense Multiplier (DSEM IS Net Revenue /Direct Salary
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Davis Bacon Act
Prevailing Wages and Public Works
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Slowest type of Bid
Invited Bid
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What protects owner from defaulting Contractor (2)
Bid Bond or Performance Bond
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Contractor warranty length is typically?
1 year
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Public space is considered ## Ft?
>25 ft
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Net profit equals??
Profit minus operating expenses minus taxes
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LLC Describe
Max Flexibility, No board directors required, unlimited owners, no personal tax liability, cannot go public Requires operating agreement
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S Corporation
US Resident, small corporation, <100 people, Not liable for business liability, Requires board of directors, Many Rules
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C Corporation Describe
Can go public, unlimited ownership, not personally liable, board of directors, admin Rules
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Sole Proprietorship describe?
Easy set up, no paperwork, one owner, personally liable, no protections
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What are the three tiers of a corporation?
Stockholders (owners), Directors and officers
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Chargeable Rate Formula??
(Salary) * (Break Even Multiplier) + Profit = Chargeable Rate
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Change Order
Issued when GC Owner and Arch all agree on changes that alter scope cost or schedule
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Construction Change Directive
Issued when GC Owner and Arch do not agree on changes that alter scope cost or schedule but work needs to proceed
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How many gallons per cubic ft of water
7.5 gallons
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How to convert inches to feet?
1ft / 12” then multiply by inches noted in question
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Chargeable Rate Formula
Salary x Break Even Multiplier + Profit
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Wall schedule
CPM Schedule
Bar Ghant Chart
Milestone chart
Wall- Suited for medium to large scale complex projects. Integrates tasks for all parties and is very flexible
CPM- Larger and more complicated projects. Critical path, schedules, activities, durations, and dependencies between activities.
Bar/Ghant- Most often used easy. Work is broken down into Rows on the left-hand side with start and end dates.
Milestone - easiest type of schedule
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How many days does an architect have to dispute a consultant invoice from receiving it?
10 days
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If size and budget are not yet established what type of fee structure is most ideal?
% of construction
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Cost of construction work to owner should exclude what?
Land Acquisition, Architect fees and Contingencies
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What is negotiated select team?
A hybrid of design bid build in which quality than cost are the main driving factors fabrication starts early
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What is the complete order of a project from beginning through completion?
RFP, architect selected, pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction document, bidding, contract awarded, Construction administration, punchlist, certificate of occupancy, substantial completion, final completion
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Describe the difference between open specification, proprietary, and descriptive specifications
Open specifications allow 3 to 5 appropriate materials or products. Contractor can use any of them if the performance is matched.
Proprietary specifications require a specific material or product to be listed and there are no substitutions allowed
Descriptive specification all of the components products and their arrangements are described
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Describe the difference between performance reference and cash allowance specifications
Performance specifications are similar to open specifications, except instead of listing the specific manufacturer, new list, performance expectations, and requirements
Reference specifications require a certain standard or requirement to conform to a specific testing authority
Cash allowance is just that specific dollar amount that allows a product or system to be proposed if it has not yet been completely figured out
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If an owner stops paying an architect, the architect can write the owner saying that they have X amount of days to pay or Services will be stopped. Both owner and architect can terminate the contract X days after written notice to the other party that the agreement has been violated. The architect also has the same amount of time to dispute the contractors application for payment.
7 Days
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If the contractor discovers contaminated soil or asbestos as a concealed existing condition that will change the project, he has X amount of days to tell the owner and the architect. Also, if the architect thinks one of the subs of the Contractor is incompetent or unqualified, the architect has X amount of days to notify the contractor of their objection.
14 Days
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The owner’s final payment to the contractor is due maximum amount of days after the architect issues the final certificate of payment
30 Days
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The Architects construction administration services ends X amount of days after substantial completion. Also, if a dispute arises between the owner and architect the claim will sit in mediation for amount of days before advancing to arbitration or litigation.
60 Days
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If the owner pauses a project for more than X amount of days, the architect can terminate or renegotiate the contract
90 Days
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Independent float time accounts for what in the schedule
No slack No delay
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What is retainage?
Money that is owed to the contractor, but intentionally not paid until after substantial completion
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Schedule of values is controlled by which party
General contractor values are for drywall studs, HVAC foundation, etc.
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What type of insurance protects your Firm from a wrongful termination suit
Employment practice liability insurance
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Contractual liability is normally covered under what type of insurance
General liability insurance
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Matters affecting basic, legal rights and responsibilities of parties to a contract should be handled within what AIA document
The supplementary conditions
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What do privity laws protect against?
Lawsuits between parties that have no contract. Direct relationships are required.
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What is the easiest type of corporation to set up?
LLC
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Project cost accounting tracks what
Revenue expenses, and profit by individual project
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Project cost accounting tracks what
Revenue expenses, and profit by individual project
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What does an office earnings report summarize?
Revenue generated, expenses incurred, unbilled services, percentage of completion and profit
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What does an office earnings report summarize?
Revenue generated expenses, incurred unbuild services, percentage of completion and profit
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Which document requires the architect to maintain professional liability insurance
B101
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What’s the difference between professional liability insurance property insurance, and personal Injury insurance?
Professional liability protects the architect against mistakes in the drawings or injuries caused by mistakes in the drawings property insurance protects the Architects building against physical damages, fire, theft, flood, etc. personal injury protection protects the architect from libel, slander or defamation attacks
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What’s the difference between professional liability insurance property insurance, and personal Injury insurance?
Professional liability protects the architect against mistakes in the drawings or injuries caused by mistakes in the drawings property insurance protects the Architects building against physical damages, fire, theft, flood, etc. personal injury protection protects the architect from libel, slander or defamation attacks
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Owners insurance requirements are located in which document
A201 general conditions
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Describe type of maps. Which shows boundaries and ownership? Choropleth, Satellite, Cadastral and Thematic
Choropleth, Census Map
Satellite, Aerial Images
Cadastral boundaries and property ownership
Thematic socioeconomic status
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Under what business format is an operating agreement required
LLC
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Schedule of performance is provided by whom. Schedule of values is provided by home.
Performance is provided by architect
Values is provided by Contractor
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Are S corporations and C corporations taxed double or not?
S corporations are not taxed double
C corporations are taxed double
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Describe Type 1A Construction
Commonly found in high-rise buildings
Three hour exterior wall three hour structural frame 2 hr floor ceiling
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Describe 1B Non Combustible Construction
Typically found in mid rise office building and group R buildings
2 hr exterior wall
2 hr Structural frame
2 hr Ceiling floor assembly
2 hr Ceiling roof assembly
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Describe type 2A protected noncombustible construction type
Typically found in newer school buildings
1 hr exterior walls
1 hr structural frame
1 hr floor/ceiling roof protection
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Describe Type 2b unprotected noncombustible construction
Typically used in commercial buildings
Usually constructed of non-combustible materials, but materials have no fire resistance
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In construction manager as constructor delivery format, when does construction administration begin?
control estimate. Approved
contractors GMP approved
notice to proceed.
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A restrictive covenant is implemented why?
To protect property owners
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Explain Type 2B Construction
Most common in commercial buildings. Non combustible materials but materials have no fire rating brick block cmu
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Explain Type 3A construction
Ordinary construction w brick or block walls
Ext 2 hr
Struct frame 1hr
Roof flooring wooden ceiling 1hr
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Explain Type 3B construction
Unprotected combustible also known as ordinary construction brick or block walls w wooden roof and floor assembly which is not fire protected
2 h exterior walls
No other ratings
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Explain Type 4 construction
Heavy Timber all wooden members must be 8” nominal dimensions
Exterior 2hr
Structural frame 1 hr
No ratings on for ceiling
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Explain Type 5A construction
Protected wood frame no visible wood
Exterior 1 hr
Structural frame 1 hr
Floor and ceiling 1 hr
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Developing a project budget using a top down approach would mean using what
Historical data from a project of similar scope and size
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What are the three delivery types that allow pricing to be established before construction documents are started
Construction manager as constructor
Design Build
Bridging, hybrid design build
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What document defines design services as being standard services versus additional services
AIA B101
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Describe the difference between SD phase and DD phase
In SD phase, typically you have floor plan reflected ceiling plan roof plan, elevations a few sections, possibly site plan in a narrative of possible building systems
In the DD phase, by the end of it, you should have the layout refined building systems, selected scope, size and scale should be nearly completed
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Design quality during programming can be controlled using what for variables?
Controlling cost per square foot
Grossing factor
net assignable areas
budget
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How long after a project is completed does an architect need to retain the added insurance required for the project?
Years
