Construction
Types of construction projects
Traditional (General Contractor)
Separate contracts
Design-build
Turn-key
Fast track
Scope
Construction scheduling methods
Bar chart
CPM (critical path method)
Architect's role during construction
Owner's agent
Impartial judge of performance of both Owner and Contractor under terms of Construction Contract
Architect's normal tasks during construction
Organize and lead pre-construction meeting
Introduce of key members of teams
Review status of contract
Request Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bond
Request Certificate of Insurance and indemnifications.
Schedule weekly job meetings
Outline communication procedures
Request project schedule
Outline payment requests and payout procedures.
Click here for example of AIA G702 Application and Certificate for Payment form
Discuss location for temporary office, water, power, lighting, telephone, sewer & toilet facilities
Discuss working hours
Discuss deliveries and storage
Discuss safety of the public
Cold weather protection
Request submittal schedule
Discuss substitution proceedures
Discuss submittal procedures
Note special items for early submittal:
Brick or stone samples
Custom metal color samples
Door shop drawings
Hardware Schedule
Windows, shop drawings & custom color samples
Millwork shop drawings
Color stain samples for millwork, doors, and trim
Furniture & Equipment submittals
Ductwork shop drawings
Light fixture sample
Note known long lead items: special shaped corner bricks, doors, hardware, windows, glass, light fixtures.
Schedule pre-construction meetings on special work:
Masonry
Roofing
Ceramic tile
Discuss change order procedures
Explain final inspection and job close-out procedures
Click here for sample of AIA G704 Certificate of Substantial Completion form
Organize and lead regular job meetings and write and distribute job meeting memoranda
Provide supplemental information on construction documents to Contractor in response to contractor's Requests for Information (RFI)
Interpret and enforce Contract Documents
Periodically observe progress of construction and write field observation memoranda
Click here for an example of a Periodic Observation Report Checklist
Review work for compliance with Contract Documents on a regular basis
How often to inspect -- "periodically" usually interpreted as once a week
Construction "means and methods"
"Stopping the work"
Who to talk to if you see a problem on the job site
Field observation memoranda and records
Request and evaluate changes
Click here for an example of AIA G710 Architect's Supplemental Instructions form
Click here for an example of AIA G714 Construction Change Directive form
Click here for an example of AIA G709 Work Changes Proposal Request form
"Keep a civil tongue"
Construction team morale - contractors like to hear nice things about their work
Monitoring time schedules: using gentle persuasion
Requiring completed work to be uncovered to inspect
Requiring work to be taken down or redone
Trade jurisdiction (union) disputes
Coordinating with other inspectors (city, bank, state, user, OSHA)
Safety measures on the job site
Cleanliness on the job site
Organize and monitor Owner's testing program for concrete, soils, steel, fasteners, etc.
Review and certify pay requests from general contractor
Click here for example of AIA G702 Application and Certificate for Payment form
Review partial release of liens from general contractor, subcontractors, and major material suppliers
Monitor Contractor-prepared construction schedule
Review shop drawings, samples, mock-ups, technical literature and other submittals from Contractor
Prepare drawings and all other necessary information for change orders as required
Make final inspection and prepare punch list
Certify Final Request for Payment from Contractor
Receive and check final waivers of lien from Contractor, Subcontractors and Material Suppliers
Prepare documents for final acceptance and close-out
Post-construction occupancy evaluation
Commissioning
Preparing the building for occupancy
Details of occupancy
Testing
Keying of locks
Telephone extensions