Resource Management
Which of the following decreases labor costs?
A. Requirement to use union labor
B. Design incorporates prefab built elements
C. Project site is in a remote location
D. compressed construction schedule
B prefab can lower labor costs. its built offsite and then shipped to the location to be erected ;)
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In terms of scheduling, what does a floating activity mean?
A floating activity refers to an objective that can be started or finished within a prescribed time range, and does not affect the project completion date. 61
If an architect must modify the design because the cost exceeds the owners budget, What must the mechanical engineer do as well? Per C 401...
The C401 dictates that the consultant must also modify the design with no additional compensation.
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True or false when a municipality adopts a model building code, They have to use everything within that building code? (Example: Lancaster county only uses the IBC 2015)
False: states have the ability to adopt only parts of model building codes. 51.
(Fun fact: this made Dakota want to blow his brains out on more than one occasion when practicing in New York City)
True or false a project's file should document the sequence of events of a project, chronologically in terms of keeping accurate records after a project is completed
True After a project is completed, an architecture firm should keep a detailed record of project files to document the sequence of events of a project This is essential to minimize the liability of future claims against the firm 66
In the design development phase, a commonly used estimating method allows the designer to compare the total cost of potential alternative building systems or components This method of estimation is called what?
A. Parameter
B. Matrix
C. Cost plus overhead and profit
D. Unit Cost
b. Matrix, This is when various cost alternatives are drawn along one side of the matrix An individual elements that combine to produce the total cost of the alternatives are drawn along the other side This allows for direct comparisons. An example would be custom made millwork versus pre manufactured workstations 55
True or false, the purpose of Division One specification Establish duties of the owner and contractor?
False The purpose of Division One specifications is to establish administrative procedures for the project 65
When would the contract C103 standard form of agreement between owner and consultant without a profined scope of consultant services be used?
Lots of correct answers, Basically, this is the standard agreement between the owner and any consultants they would need for their contributions to the project Geotechnical services or land surveying work. This does not legally bind the architect in any way to that consultant .47
From the contractor's perspective what's the main difference between a typ. project delivery and a phased project delivery schedule
Phased construction requires the contractor to perform more complex coordination than required for traditional project delivery . 53
In a typical design bid build project, the project architect must complete and share preliminary information on the structural systems. Building code requirements building layout and construction of the building envelope with the mechanical engineer, in which phase should the architect share this data?
Schematic design: Preliminary coordination regarding code compliance strategies should take place between the architect and the consultants during the schematic phase of a design bid build or design build project 39
In order to finance public improvements with the goal of encouraging private development, a city's redevelopment agency will most likely use what?
A. General obligation bonds
B developer impact fees
C business improvement districts
D tax increment financing
D tax increment financing This is a method cities used issue bonds to pay for improvements within a specified district. These improvements are intended to stimulate private development within the district by providing better infrastructure and city services
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Which elements would be included in a project work plan for the design of a large office building
A statement of work is defined in the owner architect agreement
B project schedule.
C series of weekly meetings to check on progress and discuss upcoming milestones
D task assignments for specific individuals
E list of deliverables
F architectural fee schedule
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A statement of work is defined in the owner architect agreement
B project schedule.
D task assignments for specific individuals
E list of deliverables
According to AIA document, a 201 general conditions of the contract for construction, who is required to file a certificate of insurance prior to commencement of work?
The Contractor 67.
What would happen in a situation where the building code changes midway through a project? After the design is completed, but before the building permit is applied for? Assume The local jurisdiction will require modifications to the design to comply with new requirements.
The architect is entitled to additional fees for revisions if a new version of the building code is adopted.49
An architectural firm is assigning staff to work on a small addition to a library. The principal architect has chosen a project manager and has decided to assign two interns to the John to assist with the production. The project manager is developing the schedule for the project based on the available work hours and the client's deadlines Which type of schedule is appropriate for this project?
A Milestone
B Bar Chart
C Gantt
D CPM
milestone - These are perfect for scheduling small projects with few participants.
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A document assigning task to project team members and outlining required deliverables is called a what?
A responsibility matrix
B utilization ratio
C Employee timesheet
D work breakdown structure
A Responsibility matrix
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A contract who submits an incorrect shop drawing in the architect approves it. Who is legally responsible?
The contractor is legally responsible Shop drawings are not contract drawings, so the architect is not responsible We are supposed to review shop drawings, but normally it's for conformance to the design The contractor is responsible for making sure the shop drawings meet specifications.
According to document A201 The party responsible for determining the time limits for construction is the...
the owner Is responsible for determining the time limits for construction The contractor is responsible for developing a construction schedule The sequence of work and allows for the project to be completed within the Owners time frame 64
The building project has just been completed in city A at a cost of $3 million building is being planned for city B, a published cost index indicates an index value of 1250 for construction in city A and an index value of 1350 for construction in city b. The same cost index suggests that inflation will increase 2% at the anticipated midpoint of the timeline for construction of the building in city b approximately how much should be budgeted for construction of the building in city B?
$3,305,000 lots of words but eazy math.
1250->1350 is an 8% increase. which means the new building will cost $3,240,000
Then just take that number and add 2% for inflation and get 3,305,000
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An architect is expected to perform duties in accordance with the standard of care of the profession. What can the architect do to minimize an architecture firm's exposure to errors and omission claims?
Prepare the instruments of service and details in accordance with industry standards. Dont overthink it done overdo it. 57
Affirmative signs to organize it's staff in the studios in such an arrangement. A cross section of employees who have different levels of authority and experience are grouped into a team for a project. Grouping staff members in studios is an example of what type of firm organization structure?
A horizontal
b vertical
c. matrix
d combination
This is an example of vertical integration.
Read description for vertical horizontal and matrix organization strategies 58
Per the A101. Article three, the date of commencement for a small remodel project is March 15th. The contractor is required to achieve substantial completion in 60 days. When is the target date for substantial completion?
May 13th
The contract time is measured in calendar days from the date of commencement of the work. No exceptions are made for weekends or holidays. Will be 17 more days in March and 30 days in April meaning that your final date of substantial completion will be may 13th.
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American Institute of Architects document C 401 requires a mechanical engineer consultant to... what?
Coordinate the mechanical system design with the design of the electrical and plumbing systems. 68
Which of the following approaches will fulfill sustainable design objectives to contribute to meeting a building's safety and security objectives? (choose 4)
A Parking areas under building
B Constructed wetlands
C Integrated building automation and control systems.
D Full height glass walls around the building lobby.
E Trombe walls
F Natural landscaping and rainwater retention ponds
B Constructed wetlands,
C Integrated building automation and control systems
E Trombe walls
F Natural landscaping and rainwater retention ponds
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Which act requires federal agencies to use qualifications-based selection processes to award design and engineering contracts for public works projects.
A. David-Bacon Act
B. Clinger-Chohen Act
C. Brooks Act
D. Miller Act
A. the David Bacon Act - this act requires workers to be paid local prevailing wages when public funds are used.
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