Project Management Flashcards
(46 cards)
When selecting consultants, what is generally the primary consideration?
Past working relationships
Which is more accurate? the Top-Down or the Bottom-Up approach?
Bottom-Up Approach
The fee available to pay people to do the job after subtracting fees for profit, consultants, and other expenses is?
The total working fee
AIA contract documents include standard form and sustainable project form for what types of projects?
- The Owner-Architect agreement
- The Owner Contractor Agreement
- The General Conditions of the Contract
and - The Architect-Consultant Agreement
The Owner-Architect Agreement is referred to as ?
The B101 Document
What are the five basic services included in the AIA B101?
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding or negotiation, and Construction Admin.
Additional services in the AIA B101 include?
Programming, BIM modeling, LEED, or other sustainable building rating system certification, and post occupancy evaluation.
Article 1 “Initial Information” (AIA B101) needs what information
Project Objectives Site Information Owner's Program Physical, legal and financial and time parameters Key personnel for owner and architect
Article 2,3,4 (AIA B101)covers whose responsibilities and what are they?
Architects
2 - general responsibilities
3 - Basic services
4 - Additional Services
Article 2 (AIA B101) states the owner and architect must agree on and list the types and amounts of _____ the architect must carry.
insurance
which typically include general liability, automobile liability, worker’s compensation, and professional liability.
Owner must reimburse architect for the cost of any insurance beyond what the architect normally carries.
Article 3 (AIA B101) says if the architect become aware of anything incorrect, incomplete, or inconsistent with the information and services provided by the owner he must do what?
notify the owner promptly and in writing
What are some items an owner must furnish according to the AIA B101 Document
all tests, inspections, and reports required by law which include structural, mechanical and chemical test.
Must also furnish all insurance, legal and accounting services needed for project.
Program
Schedule
Budget
Survey
Geotechical Engineer
what is defined in the “instruments of service”?
Architects and architect’s consultants retain all common law, statutory and other reserved rights including copyright.
Owner is granted a license to use the instrument of service exclusively for this project.
If owner uses without consulting the architect the architect is released from liability
what is defined in the “third party claims”
Only the architect and owner are allowed to sue to enforce the agreement or claim damages based on it
what is defined in the “causes of action”
Any claim or cause of action taken by either the architect or the owner against the other must be initiated within a time period prescribed by applicable law
Each state defines the period of time. for example the construction claims can be longer than general claims
what is “waiver of rights”
Owner and architect can not sue each other for damages if it is covered by the property insurance.
It prevents insurance companies from suing any of the principal participants in the project to recover what has been paid for an insured loss.
What are the five options the owner has if the lowest bid or negotiated proposal is greater than the budget?
- increase the budget
- authorize rebidding or renegotiation
- terminate the project
- cooperate with the architect to revise the project scope or quality
- implement some other mutually acceptable alternatives
When one party begins a claim or cause of action _____ must be tried first according to the AIA B101
mediation
What are the four typical compensation methods
Stipulated Sum (Fixed Fee)
Cost Plus Fee
Percentage of Construction
Unit Cost
Variations on the owner-contractor agreement (AIA A101) are usually based on the ______ __ ______ for the contractor
method of compensation
Within 10 days of receiving a claim from an owner/contractor the IDM must take one or more of the following 5 options
- request additional supporting information from the claimants
- reject the claim in whole or in part
- approve the claim
- suggest a compromise
- advise the owner and the contractor that the IDM is unable to resolve the claim
Who is typically the IDM (intial decision maker) between the owner and contractor
the architect
What is a guaranteed maximum price (GMP)
contractor guarantees the owner a fixed maximum price. If the project is completed for less than this amount the owner receives the cost savings, if the cost exceeds the GMP the contractors pays the excess.
The AIA A201 is one of the most important documents which details?
The general conditions of the contract for construction. This document references B101 (architect -owner agreement) and A101 (Owner -contractor agreement)
