Resource Management
The process of distributing project tasks based on employee skill levels, experience, and availability.
What is Resource Allocation?
The term for a detailed document outlining tasks, responsibilities, deadlines, and resources for a project.
What is a work plan?
The contract type where the architect is paid based on actual project hours worked, plus expenses.
What is a time and materials contract?
The project phase where construction documents are finalized and bid packages are prepared.
What is the construction documentation phase?
A process used during design to check compliance with codes, standards, and best practices before issuing drawings.
What is a peer review?
This term describes tracking staff workload to prevent over- or under-utilization.
What is Workload Balancing?
A time management technique that ensures critical project milestones are met by prioritizing dependent tasks.
What is the critical path method (CPM)?
The AIA contract that establishes a relationship between the owner and architect, outlining scope and responsibilities.
What is AIA B101?
A project management approach that emphasizes continuous collaboration between architects, owners, and contractors.
What is integrated project delivery (IPD)?
The final phase of a project where the architect inspects work and certifies substantial completion.
What is a punch list walkthrough?
The percentage of total working hours spent on billable projects.
What is the Utilization Rate?
The financial tool used to allocate project funds across phases and control costs
What is a project budget forecast?
Also commonly called a "lump sum contract," is a type of agreement where a contractor commits to completing a project for a fixed, predetermined price, meaning they will be paid the same amount regardless of any unexpected costs or changes during the project execution.
What is a stipulated sum contract?
A common challenge in execution where additional work is requested without an increase in budget or time.
What is scope creep?
The quality control step that ensures all drawings and specifications align with project goals and requirements.
What is a constructability review?
A visual planning tool that charts project milestones, deadlines, and staffing needs.
What is a Gantt chart?
A risk management strategy that involves identifying potential project delays and developing contingency plans.
What is schedule risk assessment?
The contractual agreement where the architect acts as a consultant to the contractor instead of the owner.
What is a design-build contract?
A document used to formally request changes to the design, budget, or schedule.
What is a change order?
The legal obligation of an architect to meet the standard of care expected in the profession.
What is professional liability?
The financial term for ensuring staff assignments are profitable based on salary, overhead, and billable rates.
What is break-even analysis?
he scheduling concept that identifies the longest sequence of dependent tasks that determine the overall project duration.
What is the critical path?
A contract structure where the owner contracts separately with the architect and the contractor, giving the architect more control over design decisions.
What is design-bid-build (DBB)?
A document issued by the architect during construction to answer contractor questions and clarify design intent.
What is a Request for Information (RFI) response?
A document issued to correct minor inconsistencies or clarify details in the construction documents after bidding.
What is an addendum?