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During which phase does the architect analyze the bids received from contractors?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is the definition of Construction Budget?
What does Construction Cost include?
What does Construction Cost include?
What is Construction Contingency?
What is Construction Contingency?
Which two formats are widely accepted for presenting construction cost information?
Which two formats are widely accepted for presenting construction cost information?
What is the purpose of Uniformat II?
What is the purpose of Uniformat II?
Which method of cost estimation is performed when little information is available about the project?
Which method of cost estimation is performed when little information is available about the project?
What is the most accurate method of cost estimation?
What is the most accurate method of cost estimation?
Which stage of the project is cost planning typically done?
Which stage of the project is cost planning typically done?
Which factor can affect construction costs in certain areas of the world?
Which factor can affect construction costs in certain areas of the world?
What is the role of the architect in cost planning and control?
What is the role of the architect in cost planning and control?
What can architects and cost consultants do before using raw cost data for estimates?
What can architects and cost consultants do before using raw cost data for estimates?
What is the liability of the architect for incorrect cost estimates?
What is the liability of the architect for incorrect cost estimates?
What is the role of the architect in mitigating project risks?
What is the role of the architect in mitigating project risks?
What is the typical condition in a client-architect agreement regarding cost estimates?
What is the typical condition in a client-architect agreement regarding cost estimates?
How can changes in the program impact the cost of a construction project?
How can changes in the program impact the cost of a construction project?
Which method is useful for preliminary budgeting because the result is general in nature and more obviously 'approximate'?
Which method is useful for preliminary budgeting because the result is general in nature and more obviously 'approximate'?
What is the term used to express the cost per square meter or per square foot in the development and construction industries?
What is the term used to express the cost per square meter or per square foot in the development and construction industries?
What method is used by quantity surveyors or those experienced in the calculation of building costs?
What method is used by quantity surveyors or those experienced in the calculation of building costs?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a source of expertise directly from the construction industry?
Which of the following is NOT a source of expertise directly from the construction industry?
What is the purpose of establishing a preliminary design and a construction cost estimate in the Schematic Design Phase?
What is the purpose of establishing a preliminary design and a construction cost estimate in the Schematic Design Phase?
What is the recommended range for construction contingencies as the degree of uncertainty is reduced?
What is the recommended range for construction contingencies as the degree of uncertainty is reduced?
What type of data are more reliable for estimating purposes in Canada?
What type of data are more reliable for estimating purposes in Canada?
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