Design Services: Common Contractual Provisions

Designer = Acting as the agent of the owner Design Professionals = Assisting the owner in putting the project out for bid and selecting contractor Owner = Assuming certain duties and responsibilities Design Team = Providing Administration of the bidding process

Design Professionals = Assisting in negotiation of terms and price Owner = Selecting contractor based on qualifications Contractor = Holding pre-bid conference Design Team = Providing substantive responsibilities

Design Team = Estimating the cost to ensure project fits within owner's budget Design Professionals = Progressing design in steps Owner = Expecting cost estimates at each phase Designer = Acting at the direction and in the best interests of the owner

<p>Owner = Putting project out for bid Design Team = Holding pre-bid conference Contractor = Providing substantive responsibilities Design Professionals = Assisting owner in putting project out for bid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Design Professionals = Completing CDs for DBB projects Designer = Responding to questions from prospective bidders Owner = Making copies and distributing bidding documents Contractor = Completing CDs for DBB projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Owner = Estimating cost to complete project Design Team = Assisting contractor selection based on qualifications Designer = Acting as agent of owner Contractor = Assisting contractor selection based on qualifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Certified = Basic achievement of green building standards Silver = High level of achievement in green building standards Gold = Exceptional achievement in green building standards Platinum = Highest level of achievement in green building standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reviewing and responding to contractor questions = Addressing inquiries and clarifications from the construction team Certifying substantial and final completion of the project = Verifying that the project has been completed according to specifications Evaluation of work = Assessing the quality and progress of construction activities Approving minor changes in the work = Authorizing small modifications to the original design or plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Negligence in tort law = Failure to meet the minimum standard of competence in the profession Standard of care in contract = Performing services with professional skill and care expected in similar circumstances Liability to third parties = Responsibility towards individuals who are not part of the original contract Breach of duty owed to the owner = Violation of the obligations and responsibilities towards the project owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apparent authority = Power to act on behalf of an owner inferred from conduct rather than explicitly granted Conflict of interest = A situation where personal interests may interfere with professional judgment Design documents ownership = Retaining ownership rights over architectural plans and drawings Liability limitation = Efforts to restrict legal responsibility, especially towards parties without direct contracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having an expert involved during construction phase = Ensuring professional oversight and guidance during project execution Design professionals acting as arbitrators of disputes = Resolving conflicts between owner and contractor based on expertise and familiarity with design documents Concerns about conflict of interest in payment structure = Raising questions about neutrality when resolving disputes due to financial ties with the owner Establishing contractual provisions for scope of services = Defining the extent and nature of involvement between owner and design professional</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1a = 2b 1b = 2c 1c = 2d 1d = 2a</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1a = 2b 1b = 2c 1c = 2d 1d = 2a</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1a = 2b 1b = 2c 1c = 2d 1d = 2a</p> Signup and view all the answers