CAD LAYERS
c-topo-major
proposed 5' contours (civil)
a formal document used to clarify details or resolve uncertainties about project plans, drawings, specifications, or agreements, ensuring all parties have a shared understanding
request for information (RFI)
SD
schematic design
a formal set of construction drawings that details how a property will be developed, including building layout, parking, landscaping, and infrastructure. It's a crucial document for obtaining permits and ensuring that a project meets local regulations
site development plan (SDP)
What is the maximum slope a sidewalk can be before it is technically called a "ramp"?
5%
c-road-walk
proposed sidewalk (civil)
a professional responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of a construction project, from start to finish
general contractor (GC)
DD
design development
an official document issued by FEMA that revises or modifies an existing Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
a letter of map revision (LOMR)
As a minimum, swales should be designed for what peak storm event?
10-year storm frequency
v-util-strm
existing storm utility (civil)
a change issued by the owner and impacts the contract price or the construction duration. It is like a mini contract to perform a specific item of work. The primary issue to be resolved with changes is the amount that the contractor is to be paid for the changed work.
change order
GMP
Guaranteed Maximum Price
grants a specific right of use to non owners (neighbors, utilities, governments, etc.).
easement
Ten acres of open space should be provided for every ____________ people?
1,000 people
e-strc-street
streetlight (electrical)
a document consisting of the bidding documents, general conditions, supplementary provisions, and the technical specifications
project manual
VE
value engineering
Site items within sight triangles should be below what height?
30"
optimal size of a neighborhood
1/4 mile from center to edge, or walking time of 5 minutes
l-pvmt-cf
crusher fines (landscape)
the primary document that indicates the remaining work items to address after substantial completion. Usually developed by a joint site visit conducted by the contractor and the architect/engineer
punch list
RFP
request for proposal
the division of real property, especially in larger cities, into classifications of use
zoning
a bar chart that lists project tasks vertically against the project's time frame, listed horizontally
Gantt Chart