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Professional services agreement

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A contract between an owner and consultant for a task or set period of time

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Work Breakdown Structure

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A visual hierarchical deconstruction of all work to be done for a project that shows deliverable tasks and relation to other tasks. Used to create a schedule. Outlines overall work plan including finance/budget, feedback, monitoring, and tasks.

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field order

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change to plans issued by the Landscape Architect that requires no cost or schedule changes

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“At risk” construction management

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CM services are provided as an independent contractor rather than as an owner agent. CM must deliver project that meets GMP requirement or compensate the owner/be penalized

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Post construction evaluation

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evaluation done after final completion determining if the design meets the needs of the owner and users

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Change Order

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a change made within the general scope of a contract. Usually means additional pay or time for contractor.

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Active interference

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owner caused problems that prevent the contractor from staying on schedule. For example: not providing drawings on time.

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Stop Notice

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an order to stop work until being paid in public projects. Generally not used in private contracts (liens used instead)

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0% Completion

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item not started (CD Phase)

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25% Completion

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item started, still in progress

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50% Completion

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drawing started, not labeled

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90% Completion

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item is complete but has not been reviewed for QC

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Punch list

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List following substantial completion. Largely small items required to reach final completion

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GMP

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Guaranteed Maximum Price. This is the maximum price for a construction project created by the contractor using design documentation

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Maximum-not-to-exceed

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Maximum price for design services.

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Schedule of values

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Comprehensive list of items on a project representing the entire project and contract price. Can be used as a basis for submitting and reviewing progress payments. Incidental items are not listed but included in larger elements. For example: re-bar is included in concrete.

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Record Drawings

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Final set of drawings created by the architect that include all reported changes that happened during construction. Not considered the same as as-built drawings, which are created by the contractor.

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Notice of award

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Given to the contractor as a notice they have been awarded a contract

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Notice to proceed

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Notice that a contractor can begin construction process. GC will generally not begin ordering or any other processes until given this notice

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Overhead

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non-labor costs associated with operating an office

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Bid Bond forfeiture

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GC backs out after being awarded a contract. Must forfeit value of surety bond (5% of contract amount) up to price of the next highest bid to compensate owner. May also be required to forfeit bond value outright

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Contingency

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Wiggle room allotting extra budget for unforeseen issues. Generally 5-10% when estimated by an LA.

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Bid rejection

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Bid is thrown out & not considered. In public work this can be for lateness, not being a regular bid, or not meeting bond requirements. Private work can reject any and all bids for any reason, but this will create bad relationships between owners & contractors.

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opinion of probable cost

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cost estimate from designer based on takeoffs, details, and specifications. Not intended to be authoritative

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Public work: Drawing ownership
In public work, drawings generally belong to the owner unless otherwise specified in the contract
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Private work: Drawing ownership
In private work, drawings generally belong to the designer unless otherwise specified in the contract
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"Or equal" & "Or approved equal" specification
This is a modification to a proprietary specification. "Approved" equal requires approval from the designer
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Specification parts
Pt. 1: General; Pt 2. Product; Pt. 3 Execution
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CSI Division 1
General Requirements
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CSI Division 2
Existing Conditions
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CSI Division 3
Concrete
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CSI Division 4
Masonry
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CSI Division 9
Finishes
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CSI Division 31
Earthwork
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CSI Division 32
Exterior Improvements
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CSI Division 12
Furnishings
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Statement of Interest
Given in response to a pre-project RFI
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Errors & Omissions Insurance
professional liability insurance purchased to protect a firm from mistakes, claims of negligence, or failure to perform duties
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Clerk of Works
Responsible for verifying quantities of delivered materials & confirming work is carried out properly and safely. Also responsible for ensuring quality of workmanship and safety is proper, and reports back to clients.
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General Statute of Limitations
6-10 years for contracts, less for torts
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Project work plan
Scheduling tool. Organizational framework to plan how and when project will occur
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Binding arbitration
Arbitration that is court-enforceable but does not set legal precedent.
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Work Plans
Plan for completing work put together by contractor before construction
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Shop drawings
Drawings, diagrams, or illustrations clarifying exactly how something will be fabricated. Used for custom items as well.
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Certificate of occupancy
Certificate issued by government building authority confirming a building/project is safe to occupy. Typically occurs around same time as substantial completion, but is not related.
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Notice of Substantial completion
Notice given to contractor after approval from owner that project is largely complete & is followed by a punch list. Owner can no longer assess liquidated damages (lateness) and can only withhold costs for repair or punch list items.
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Gantt Chart/Bar Chart
method of project scheduling for medium sized projects with limited deadlines, deliverables, and consultants
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Critical Path Method
project scheduling process flow diagram superimposed over a timeline with deadlines. Handles large complex projects.
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Milestone List
simplistic scheduling tool often used to convey schedule status without going into major detail
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Construction Contract Documents
contains all documents for a project including correspondence & addendums. Completed when project is closed out, and thereby does not contain bid requirements which are no longer relevant.
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Project Profit Goal
15-20%
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Project Related Expenses
Non-labor costs like printing, messenger services, etc. Charged to client with 10% markup.
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ALTA Survey
American Land Title Association Survey. Detailed land parcel map showing improvements, utilites, and other significant observations
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Five Project Phases
start, planning, design, production, closeout
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Architects Supplemental Instruction (ASI)
Issued by architect to contractor as a response to an RFI. Used to clarify drawings or make corrections to a drawing after it has been issued. Generally does not affect budget or timeline.
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Request for Information (RFI)
Issued by contractor to architect asking for clarification on plans or details
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Project Manual
All project documents except for CD's. Includes specifications. Basically everything written in text before a project has begun.
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Bidding Documents
All project documents needed for a contractor to create a bid. Does not include project modifications.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Methods to resolve conflict outside of the legal system. Main methods are arbitration, mediation, & partnering
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Partnering
Method of dispute resolution where two groups solve an issue among themselves
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Goals
Universal principles applied at all projects that do not change
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Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
protects from lawsuits related to injury sustained by the general public, and from third party lawsuits
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Separate Contracts Method
owner contracts all disciplines themselves. Also referred to as Multiple Prime contract method
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Backcharging
provision in a contract allowing one party to recover expenses covering work from another when the other fails to perform. Not to be confused with acceleration.
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Primary cause of cost overruns
Performing work outside of the project scope
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Site Maintenance plan
holistic document taking current and future needs into account for a site. Addresses a variety of resource issues like maintenance budget, energy and water use, and user needs.
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Submittals
written or physical information provided by a responsible contractor submitted to the owner or architect
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Umbrella Excess Liability Insurance
Picks up coverage at the limit of a basic liability policy. Uses liability policy maximum coverage as deductible amount.
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Contingent Liability
an injured third party is able to sue a responsible party regardless of any contracts responsible party may have with anyone else.
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Construction closeout
primary purpose is to ensure the quality of the fully completed project

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