Architectural Project Factors Quiz

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During which phase does the architect analyze the bids received from contractors?

Phase D. Construction Documentation Phase

Phase F. Construction Phase

Phase E. Bidding and Negotiation Phase (correct)

Phase C. Design Development Phase

What is the architect's role in the bidding process?

To determine the lowest combination of base bid and acceptable alternative prices

To prepare the bidding documents and determine the cost information needed

To evaluate the itemized prices and unit prices

To ensure that the bidding process is not tainted through preferential treatment of one bidder over others (correct)

Which document provides guidance on calling bids and awarding construction contracts?

Phase D. Construction Documentation Phase

CCDC 23 – A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts (correct)

Chapter 6.4 – Construction Documents: Drawings and Specifications

Phase C. Design Development Phase

Which of the following is the definition of Construction Budget?

The maximum amount of money, including contingency allowances, which the client is prepared to spend on the construction cost. Signup and view all the answers

What does Construction Cost include?

The total cost of the work to the client to construct all elements of the project. Signup and view all the answers

What is Construction Contingency?

A reserve included in the construction cost estimate established to provide funds for the implementation of risk management strategies. Signup and view all the answers

Which two formats are widely accepted for presenting construction cost information?

Uniformat II and MasterFormat 2016 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Uniformat II?

To provide a structured system for cost estimation Signup and view all the answers

Which method of cost estimation is performed when little information is available about the project?

Analogous Cost Estimating Signup and view all the answers

What is the most accurate method of cost estimation?

Bottom-up Cost Estimating Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the project is cost planning typically done?

Pre-design stage Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can affect construction costs in certain areas of the world?

Site Characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the architect in cost planning and control?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What can architects and cost consultants do before using raw cost data for estimates?

Consider environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the liability of the architect for incorrect cost estimates?

Full liability Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the architect in mitigating project risks?

To consider construction cost estimate adjustment factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical condition in a client-architect agreement regarding cost estimates?

The architect is responsible for redesign at no cost to the client if the lowest tendered bid exceeds the construction cost estimate by a predefined amount Signup and view all the answers

How can changes in the program impact the cost of a construction project?

They can result in cost increases Signup and view all the answers

Which method is useful for preliminary budgeting because the result is general in nature and more obviously 'approximate'?

Parametric estimating: Unit Use Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to express the cost per square meter or per square foot in the development and construction industries?

Cost per m2/Cost per ft2 Signup and view all the answers

What method is used by quantity surveyors or those experienced in the calculation of building costs?

Elemental cost method Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification method commonly used by government and institutional clients to align the projected accuracy of a cost estimate with the project phase?

Class D through Class A Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of expertise directly from the construction industry?

Quantity surveyors Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing a preliminary design and a construction cost estimate in the Schematic Design Phase?

To minimize the risk of significant re-design and re-definition later Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended range for construction contingencies as the degree of uncertainty is reduced?

2%-5% Signup and view all the answers

What type of data are more reliable for estimating purposes in Canada?

Data from government agencies Signup and view all the answers