Architects
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What is Docs
"PE" in engineering lingo stands for this.
Professional Engineer
When a general contractor says that they have 6 "PE's," they are referring to this role.
What is Project Engineer.
This project delivery method requires the project partner to be responsible for both the design and the construction of the building.
What is design-build.
The primary reason why owners do not view 3D models of their building.
What is a lack of tools.
Architects perform this final site walk through where to determine final completion and remaining work to address before the building is opened.
What is punch list.
This 4-letter acronym covers the process of ensuring design and construction meet all specified and applicable requirements
What is QA/QC, or quality assurance / quality control.
A contractual project schedule penalty sometimes utilized to prevent schedule overruns or delay of project turnover.
What is "LD's" or liquidated damages.
The project management component covering the status and whereabouts of building components and equipment.
What is material tracking or asset tracking.
The final deliverable received by owners capturing everything about their building to assume ownership successfully.
What is turnover package or O&M Manual.
The very first site visit performed by designers to verify existing site conditions before commencing their new design.
What is pre-design survey.
This engineering discipline typically covers project scope outside of the building footprint area or landscape.
What is civil.
This industry standard of safety performance often affects a CM/GC's insurance rates.
What is EMR, or experience modification rating.
The contractual role of a subcontractor when they act as the main GC and hire subcontractors under them.
What is prime contractor.
The process in which owners officially vet contractors and verify their ability to execute a project successfully.
What is prequalification.
This phase of a building project includes the authoring process for design drawings and specifications.
What is design development.
This type of report performed by designers during construction to verify installation and design standards are sufficient before the work is concealed or becomes permanent.
What is progress report.
The common workflow performed in estimating by identifying project requirements and cost items in the specification manual.
What is Scope Verification or Scope Development.
One of the key project metrics of success for managing subcontractor labor.
What is timekeeping or labor tracking.
This term refers to the process of forecasting annual facility needs, resources, and improvements.
What is capital planning.
The service fee in design proposals for reporting on construction site progress, answering RFI's, reviewing submittals, and verifying substantial completion.
What is CA or construction administration services.
This engineering discipline traditionally has less participation in the clash detection process of BIM, if any.
What is electrical or civil.
The distinguishing factor between a GC and a CM.
What is labor.
This type of drawing is created by a subcontractor and reviewed by the designer during the submittal process.
What is shop drawing.
The document issued by owners to AEC professionals requesting their services with particular project requirements and scope.
What is RFP or Request for Proposal/Price.