Scheduling / Budgeting Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the purpose of a project schedule in architectural project management?
To align with the work plan, efficiently allocate resources, complete tasks on time, and stay within budget.
What are the three primary scheduling methods in architecture?
Milestone schedule, Gantt chart, and Critical Path Method (CPM).
How does a Gantt chart differ from a milestone schedule?
It shows time duration for each task and allows for more detail, but does not show task dependencies.
What is the critical path in the Critical Path Method (CPM)?
The longest chain of dependent tasks that determines the shortest project duration.
What are the two types of fee analysis used in architectural work planning?
Top-down analysis and bottom-up analysis.
What does a Cost of Work (COW) estimate include at the schematic design phase?
Unit costs, escalation, design contingency, bidding contingency, and construction contingency.
What are the four methods of financial analysis for architectural projects?
Life cycle cost analysis, payback method, discounted cash flow analysis (DCFA), and investment performance analysis.
What does life cycle cost analysis evaluate?
The initial cost and all future costs including maintenance, operation, and disposal over the life of a project.
What does the payback method measure?
The time required for income generated by a project to equal the initial investment.
Why is discounted cash flow analysis (DCFA) used?
To account for the time value of money by calculating present value of future payments and income.
What determines the appropriate structural system for a building?
Building type, design criteria, load requirements, economy, and material availability.
What is the difference between light wood frame and heavy timber construction?
Light wood uses small members with cavities for utilities, while heavy timber uses larger members for better fire resistance.
What is U-factor in building envelope design?
The overall coefficient of thermal transmittance, measuring how well an assembly conducts heat.
What does a vapor barrier do in a building envelope?
Prevents moisture from passing through the wall assembly to avoid condensation.
What are common HVAC system types for large buildings?
All-air systems, air and water systems, all-water systems, and DOAS (Dedicated Outdoor Air System).
What is the advantage of a DOAS system?
Provides fresh air ventilation separately, improving indoor air quality and HVAC efficiency.
What is the purpose of system zoning in HVAC design?
To divide a building into areas with separate thermal needs for better comfort and energy efficiency.
What are common water heating systems?
Storage water heaters, demand (tankless) water heaters, and indirect water heaters using building boilers.
What does a DWV system refer to in plumbing?
Drain, Waste, and Vent system, which handles wastewater and equalizes air pressure.
What does the schematic design (SD) phase include?
Site plans, floor plans, RCPs, elevations, sections, wall sections, demo plans, and outline specs.
