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What is a reason to carefully define services for each project individually?

Similarity with previous projects

Use of building information modeling

Changes in client's expectations or standards (correct)

Client's level of knowledge and experience

What factors will affect the type, quality, and deliverables for each project?

Use of building information modeling

Need for engineering or specialty consultants

Client's level of knowledge and experience in the project type (correct)

Program for the project

Why is it important to determine what kinds of services are needed for each project?

To facilitate a successful definition of scope of services

To ensure similarity with previous projects

To evolve practices with technology

Many factors affect the type, quality, and deliverables for each project (correct)

What is the importance of defining the scope of project services?

It helps in developing effective agreements for professional design services Signup and view all the answers

Why is the professional services agreement considered the most important document during a dispute resolution process?

It helps in determining the understanding of the services performed in the context of what was defined in the agreement Signup and view all the answers

What happens if there is a problem concerning architectural and engineering services serious enough to include attorneys and a dispute resolution process?

The contract for services will be the initial document referenced by both sides Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate resolution based on during a dispute resolution process?

A determination of the contracted obligations of the parties and whether or not those obligations were performed adequately Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of AIA Document E201TM?

To establish procedures for digital data exchange Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential impact of using BIM technology on project staffing?

More labor hours from senior architects may be needed Signup and view all the answers

How might the breakdown and allocation of fees change with the use of BIM technology?

More labor hours will be expended in early phases and less in later phases Signup and view all the answers

What can be easily achieved using a building information model (BIM)?

Renderings and animations Signup and view all the answers

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Facilities-related services such as space planning and maintenance planning Signup and view all the answers

According to AIA Document B101TM–2007 OwnerArchitect Agreement, what are considered basic services?

Schematic design and conceptual site plan Signup and view all the answers

What is included in construction documents according to AIA Document B101TM–2007 OwnerArchitect Agreement?

Drawings and specifications establishing quality level of materials and systems required for the project Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an additional service according to AIA Document B101TM–2007 OwnerArchitect Agreement?

Revisions to architectural documents caused by changes in instructions or prior approvals from the owner Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a critical part of practice when defining project services?

Communicating with clients about their unique project requirements Signup and view all the answers

What should firms be careful about when using BIM technology?

Not offering clients too many options which can be inefficient and costly to the architect Signup and view all the answers

What does AIA Document E202TM establish?

The protocols and expected levels of development for digital data exchange. Signup and view all the answers

Which post-construction service is typically not covered by architects' professional liability insurance policies?

Sustainable design services Signup and view all the answers

What is a popular rating system for sustainable buildings?

LEED and Green Globes Signup and view all the answers

What type of services are increasingly required with the rise of BIM technology?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) services Signup and view all the answers

What does the AIA provide to help define BIM services?

Scope of work for all parties Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a post-construction service beyond traditional occupancy evaluation?

Renovations Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of sustainable design services that may differ between architects and owners?

Performance guarantees Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial pre-design service that outlines required spaces' needs?

Facilities programming Signup and view all the answers

Which phase services can consist of specialty consultants and building commissioning?

Design-through-construction phase Signup and view all the answers

Who oversees Technical Services at Ayers Saint Gross?

Glenn W. Birx Signup and view all the answers

What might clients require pre-design services for, including feasibility studies and cost estimating?

Fund-raising activities Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of architects during the design-through-construction phase?

Bidding or negotiation Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of post-construction services?

Maintaining buildings and providing ongoing support. Signup and view all the answers

What can impact design-through-construction phase services according to the text?

Clients' requirements and project delivery methods. Signup and view all the answers

What is a role of architects according to the text?

Providing numerous types of services. Signup and view all the answers

What type of service includes site selection and programming?

Pre-design services. Signup and view all the answers

What are clients' expectations about the architects' services according to the text?

They may have varying expectations about what these services entail. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text describe as a service in the design-through-construction phase?

Building commissioning. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Architects often prioritize open communication and clear obligations with clients in building projects to maintain healthy relationships.
Ayers Saint Gross, a design firm specializing in services for colleges and universities, is led by Vice President Glenn W. Birx, who oversees Technical Services.
Architects' role includes providing numerous types of services, and clients may have varying expectations about what these services entail.
Pre-design services include site selection and programming, goals and visioning sessions, and facilities programming.
Facilities programming is a crucial pre-design service that outlines required spaces' needs, such as sizes, number of people, and finishes.
Clients may require pre-design services for fund-raising activities, which include feasibility studies, cost estimating, and graphic design.
Design-through-construction phase services include schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding or negotiation, and construction.
Additional design-through-construction phase services can consist of specialty consultants, renderings and animations, and building commissioning.
Clients' requirements and project delivery methods, such as construction management, design-build, and integrated project delivery (IPD), can impact design-through-construction phase services.
Post-construction services include maintaining buildings and providing ongoing support.

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