prior to beginning exterior painting
ensure all exterior openings are sealed
who is responsible for construction scheduling
contractor
smoke pencil
- a type of test equipment used to check for air infiltration on an already constructed exterior wall system
- tool used to identify drafts and air leaks
- pull the trigger on the smoke stick and see how the smoke moves to determine air movement
- can control the amount of smoke by using the trigger
HEPA filter
- high efficiency particulate air
- composed of mat or randomly arranged fibers
- particles are trapped in fibers by interception, impaction, or diffusion
list of incomplete work and work to be corrected
is prepared to cover all trades
city required inspections and tests
- cost to be included in the construction contract; owner to pay
architect can decease amount of construction related waste by
- designing a materials flow plan for the contractor and user
- specifying recycled materials and products
- specifying masonry construction over wood construction
- assisting the owner and contractor in a waste management plan
substitutions during construction phase
- may be accepted if they replace unavailable products
- may be accepted if they replace unsuitable products
- may be rejected as defective work if they lack proper approval or authorization
method of bidding required on most government funded projects
public
if bids exceed owner’s budget, owner’s options are
- give written approval for an increase in the budget
- authorize rebidding or renegotiation of the project
- cooperate in revising the scope or quality of work
- require architect to modify the documents without additional compensation once the scope is reduced
on-site field observations, architect to observe
- the progress and quality of the work
- the amount of work completed (totally performed) for progress payment
- whether the work is being performed according to contract documents
during construction, architect is responsible for
- evaluating change orders
- endeavoring to guard against defects in the work
- determining if the work is in general conformity with the contract documents
bidding and construction, architect assists in
- preparation of bidding documents
- filing documents with governmental agencies for approval
- obtain bids or negotiating proposals
services by architect NOT included in basic scope (B141)
- programming
- extensive site representation
- revisions due to owner changes or change in codes/regulations
- intent is to clearly communicate to the client what is not considered basic serves
progress payments
- periodic payments based on contractor’s application for payment
progress payments based on
- % completion
- materials purchased
- materials in approved storage
% completion based on
a schedule of values that the contractor submits to the architect
retainage
10% of construction payment sum is withheld until final completion
to receive payment, contractor must:
- submit application for payment to architect listing the completed work and stored materials according to the schedule of values
- architect reviews the application, verifies it, and recommends payment to the owner
- if there is work in dispute, architect may choose not to certify payment of all or a portion of the amount until the problem is resolved
changes made to the work
- made after execution of the contract
- made by written change order
- construction change directive
- minor change in the work
change order
- based on a written agreement among the owner, contractor, and architect concerning the extent of the change and how it affects cost and schedule
construction change directive
- only requires agreement between the owner and architect and may or may not be agreed to by the contractor
minor changes
can be made by the architect alone
