Contracts
Name the contract that provides the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
AIA A201
LEED stands for
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Indirect lighting is generally attributed to the use of uplights, whereas direct lighting is attributed to the use of ______.
Downlights
This term refers to the expenses not directly tied to specific projects, such as rent, utilities, marketing, and administrative salaries.
Overhead
Which conductor has a smaller diameter: 12-gage wire or 8-gage wire?
12-gage wire
(with any material, greater gage = smaller diameter)
The AIA B201 is The Standard Form of Agreement Between the _____ and _____
Owner and Architect
Buildings constructed prior to which year are likely to contain spray-on fireproofing and insulation containing which toxic material?
Asbestos
This unit of measurement quantifies the amount of visible light emitted by a source, crucial for designing well-lit spaces.
Lumen
This legal and ethical benchmark defines the level of skill and diligence that a reasonably competent Architect/Designer would provide practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances
Standard of Care
The type of pressure a structure is subjected to when below the water table.
Hydrostatic Pressure
This document is used to implement changes agreed upon by the owner, contractor, and architect; often involving changes in scope, cost, or schedule.
Change Order
These materials, often derived from industrial by-products, are repurposed in construction to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
Post-Industrial Materials
When a luminaire has two switches on opposite walls, what is the switching called?
3-Way Toggle
This project delivery method combines both design and construction services under a single contract, streamlining communication and project management.
Design-Build
The placement of wood panels so that adjacent leaves form a symmetrical grain pattern.
Bookmatching
Stage in a construction project when the work is sufficiently complete for the owner to use the building for its intended purpose
Substantial Completion
The absolute minimum fresh air ventilation rate recommended by ASHRAE Standard 62
15 cfm/person
(8 L/s/person)
Recommended footcandle level for reading paperback books
60 footcandles
This type of insurance protects architects from claims of negligence or errors in their professional services
Professional Practice Insurance (Errors and Omissions)
In the steel designation W18 X 36, what does the 18 represent?
Nominal Depth of the Beam
Portion of the contract payment withheld until the project is substantially complete to ensure the contractor completes the work properly
Retainage
This comprehensive evaluation method assesses the environmental impacts of a building from material extraction to disposal, helping architects design more eco-friendly structures.
Life-Cycle Assessment
In the following specification, F40T12WW/RS, what does T12 stand for?
Tube size (measured in 1/8") and shape
These four elements must be proven to establish a claim for negligence in a court of law: Duty, Cause, ____, Damage.
Breach
The size increments for standard reinforcing bars.
1/8" in diameter.