BOMI Design And Op I Key
Concepts (Chapters 1-8) Passed!!
What is the primary contribution an owner makes to a construction project?
Answer: Financial resources, the ability to obtain funding. (1)
What makes an effective project team? Answer: People with complementary
skill sets, ample experience, passion and enthusiasm for the task, strong work
ethic, and the ability to assess and evaluate a process. (1)
Types of Development and Renovation Answer: - Speculative Development
- Build to Suit Development
- Energy Performance Contracting
- ADA Alterations (1)
Speculative Development Answer: Built without a commitment from a user,
but with the belief that a demand exists for the space and the space will be
rented within a reasonable time after the building is completed. (1)
Build to Suit Development Answer: Design and construction of a building to
meet the specific needs of a user who is committed to the project. Can be owner
occupied or a long- term lease. (1)
,Rehabilitation Answer: Restoration of a property to satisfactory condition
without changing the plan, form, or style of a structure. Corrects areas of
deferred maintenance. (1)
Modernization Answer: Involves bringing a property into conformity with
changes in style. Requires replacing parts of the structure or mechanical
equipment with modern materials of the same kind without making major
additions. Improvements to satisfy codes, standards or market demand. (1)
Remodeling Answer: Changing the plan, form, or style of a structure to
correct functional or economic deficiencies. Can reestablish usefulness. Not to be
confused with alterations. (1)
Energy Performance Contracting Answer: Adjust and refine existing buildings
to reduce operating expenses and energy costs for the owner. Can be speculative
or performance development. (1)
ADA Alterations Answer: Based on ADA Act of 1990. Includes changes or
rearrangement in structural parts or elements and changes or rearrangement in
the plan configurations of walls and full height partitions. (1)
What is used to determine space requirements? Answer: A needs assessment
and program of requirements. (1)
Needs Assessment Answer: Analysis of space requirements of a specific user.
Can inform the creation of the program of requirements. (1)
,Program of Requirements Answer: Is divided into two sections: the
architectural program and the functional program. Helps create final design
documents. (1)
Architectural Program Answer: Created during the design phase to
accommodate the functional program. Establishes the size and general character
of the proposed building. Used to evaluate project documents. (1)
Functional Program Answer: Involves creating written documents that
identify tangible needs a building must meet. Square footage requested in the
statement of need is compared to the space available in existing or proposed
buildings through a test fit. (1)
What are the two types of building design codes? Answer: Building Codes and
Zoning Codes (1)
Zoning Codes Answer: Control the use, height, and mass of a building. Seeks
to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Address 3 primary areas:
district zoning for permitted uses, area height and bulk regulations, special
regulations. (1)
Building Codes Answer: Promote general safety by regulating the design and
construction of the building's components. Each municipality adopts a model
building code and adds amendments to accommodate local conditions. (1)
What components are commonly included in construction contract documents?
Answer: Working drawings, conditions of the contract, specifications (1)
, Focus Areas of Physical Feasibility Answer: Involves site analysis and
selection. (1)
Focus Areas of Economic Feasibility Answer: Involves market and real estate
analysis. (1)
What level of stakeholder participation is needed in the green approach to
program development? Answer: All stakeholders participate in the
development process. Teamwork and group participation are key. They can add
fuel to the process and facilitate a smooth, efficient approval process. (1)
Design- Bid- Build Method Answer: An architectural firm is hired and serves
as owner's agent. Primary responsibility is providing and managing the design and
construction documents. Achieves the owner's goals with reasonable speed and
cost. (2)
Benefit of Design- Bid- Build Method Answer: Achieves the owner's goals
with reasonable speed and costs. (2)
Limitations of Design- Bid- Build Method Answer: Project management
organizations can complete the project more quickly with lower costs. (2)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Schoolflix. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.