Contract Documents
Contract documents do not include layout drawings for this aspect of the interior.
Furniture
These are the typical plans, elevations, and details required for building a structure or an interior
Construction or working drawings
Specification that lists products by the manufacturer’s name, model number, and/or part number
Proprietary Specification
Construction agreements may also be called by this name
Prime contract OR owner-contractor agreement
FF&E is the acronym for this term
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
These are used to clarify project items such as for doors, windows, interior room finishes, ceiling heights and treatments, and lighting fixtures.
Schedules
FF&E bidding usually has this many sources
One, usually the project designer
This type of document takes precedent over drawings in court cases
Written documents
While the owner may prepare the construction agreement, it is usually created by this person
The architect
A tabular chart or graphic used to clarify sizes, location, finishes, and other information related to certain nonconstruction parts of an interior or structure; commonly prepared for doors, windows, and interior room finishes
Schedule
Most modern contracts are created in this format
digital
The bidding process takes place at this stage relative to the planning phase
Afterward
A specification establishing product requirements based on exact performance criteria. These criteria must be based on qualitative or measurable statements.
Performance Specification
In this type of agreement, The compensation to the contractor is not to exceed a fixed amount
These are the documents that set forth the legal responsibilities, procedures, rights, and duties of each party to a construction project and is part of the bid documents.
the general conditions
Contract documents are considered this phase of a project
Fourth
Furniture from a single supplier is done through this process rather than bidding
negotiation
Describes, often in elaborate detail, the materials, workmanship, fabrication methods, and installation of the required goods
Descriptive Specification
This is the cost of all labor and materials plus a fee for overhead and profit
cost plus fee
This is the term for when a product or company does just enough to appear “green” to attract buyers
Greenwashing
Digital CD templates can be found on the website of this organization
AIA (American Institute of Architects)
This is the summary of the project, the bid process, and other pertinent procedures for the project. It informs potential bidders of the project, its scope, and where to obtain further information
invitation to bid
Specification that uses an established standard, such as the standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
reference Specification
This payment method is used in engineering projects, and seldomly used in architectural projects
Unit price
This term applies to items such as furniture, accessories, and equipment that are not fixed to a building structure
Moveable Equipment