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CM 1011 Chapter 7 & 8 (Module 4)
CM 1011 Chapter 7 & 8 (Module 4)
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CM 1011 Chapter 7 & 8 (Module 4)Preconstruction Conference - ANS-establish the rules of the construction process and to clarify
the lines of authority and communication.
Entities to be at Preconstruction Conference - ANS-1. the owner
2. the owner's representative
3. the primary engineers,
4. the contractor's PM and superintendent
5. major subcontractors
6. material suppliers
7. public utilities
8. fire marshals
9 road or highway personnel
Preconstruction Conference - Step by Step - ANS-Agenda:
1. Mobilization and site logistics issues
2.Coordination of subcontracts, submittals, shop drawings, and requests for information (RFI's)
3. Scheduling issues such as notice to proceed, sequence of work, work hours, and liquidated
damages
4. Payment issues including a schedule of values and pay applications
5. Change orders and extra work procedures
6. How disputes will be resolved, including claims procedures and alternative dispute resolution
possibilities
7. Completion of the contract including issues such as substantial completion, final completion,
and final payment.
Contract Administration - ANS-Management of the details and information presented in the
general and supplemental conditions of the contract and at the preconstruction conference.
IMPT:
*usually done by more than one person
*staying on top of the contract is imperative for success
, partnering - ANS-A team-building technique, calling upon the parties to the construction contract
to establish a common set of project goals and objectives and develop a mutually acceptable
protocol
for communication and conflict
resolution through a formal agreement.
request for information (RFI) - ANS-A written request for clarification
regarding the details presented in the plans or specifications. The requests are usually made by
subcontractors through the general contractor to the
architect.
IMPT:
every single inquiry and response needs to be tracked and documented.
submittals - ANS-Submittals contain information concerning materials and equipment that are to
be incorporated into the project itself.
Examples:
Data, samples, details, colors, and
product literature required by the
terms of the contract to be presented to the architect by the contractor for approval prior to
ordering and installing
them.
mock-up - ANS-Physical models or small samples
constructed to allow the architect and owner to review the appearance and function of materials,
colors, textures,
and other aesthetic features before incorporating them into the actual project.
Getting paid - ANS-Payment doesn't happen automatically.
*The contract administration team must request payment and provide required documentation in
a timely fashion.
*Document control is critical to avoid delays in payment.
*Even with timely applications for payment, the contractor is funding at least 60 days' worth of
work before payment(minus retainage)is received
retainage - ANS-A certain percentage of money owed to the contractor for work progress that is
held back by the owner to encourage completion of the project.
Payment Request - ANS-* Requests for payment are made by the contractor to the owner via
the owner's representative, (monthly basis)
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