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Which of the following is NOT a pre-design service that architects may provide?
Which of the following is NOT a pre-design service that architects may provide?
- Financial and business plans
- Construction management (correct)
- Building surveys and audits
- Feasibility studies
What is the purpose of Schedule A in the Canadian Standard Form of Contract Agreement Between Client and Architect: RAIC Document Six?
What is the purpose of Schedule A in the Canadian Standard Form of Contract Agreement Between Client and Architect: RAIC Document Six?
- To outline the fees for pre-design services
- To establish the timeline for the pre-design phase
- To specify the roles and responsibilities of the consultant team
- To provide a list of optional pre-design services (correct)
What is one of the challenges for architects in assembling a consultant team for pre-design services?
What is one of the challenges for architects in assembling a consultant team for pre-design services?
- Negotiating the roles and responsibilities of the consultant team
- Understanding the working environments and requirements of clients
- Identifying the specialized knowledge and advice required (correct)
- Determining the fees for pre-design services
What skills do architects need to provide pre-design services?
What skills do architects need to provide pre-design services?
How should the fees for pre-design services be determined?
How should the fees for pre-design services be determined?
Which one of the following is NOT a term used to describe functional programs in architecture?
Which one of the following is NOT a term used to describe functional programs in architecture?
What is the main purpose of a functional program in architecture?
What is the main purpose of a functional program in architecture?
What is the architect's main task in preparing a functional program?
What is the architect's main task in preparing a functional program?
What information does the architect need to develop approximate floor areas?
What information does the architect need to develop approximate floor areas?
What are some components that can be included in the final functional program report?
What are some components that can be included in the final functional program report?
Which of the following is NOT a service that architects may need to engage outside consultants for during pre-design work?
Which of the following is NOT a service that architects may need to engage outside consultants for during pre-design work?
What is a business case?
What is a business case?
What factors might a feasibility study for a project incorporate?
What factors might a feasibility study for a project incorporate?
Why are architects required to provide pre-design services and undertake feasibility studies?
Why are architects required to provide pre-design services and undertake feasibility studies?
What might a feasibility study for renewing buildings and infrastructures assess?
What might a feasibility study for renewing buildings and infrastructures assess?
Which of the following is NOT a typical source of conflict in a project?
Which of the following is NOT a typical source of conflict in a project?
What is one purpose of most functional programs?
What is one purpose of most functional programs?
Which organization publishes the Standard Method for Measuring Floor Areas in Office Buildings?
Which organization publishes the Standard Method for Measuring Floor Areas in Office Buildings?
What information does the architect require to analyze a site?
What information does the architect require to analyze a site?
What may be necessary after completing site analysis?
What may be necessary after completing site analysis?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the master planning process?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the master planning process?
What is the purpose of a financial plan for a construction project?
What is the purpose of a financial plan for a construction project?
What does a feasibility study analyze?
What does a feasibility study analyze?
What is a functional program for a building project?
What is a functional program for a building project?
What services are provided during the pre-design phase?
What services are provided during the pre-design phase?
True or false: Master plans define long-term development strategies for specific sites, campuses or communities?
True or false: Master plans define long-term development strategies for specific sites, campuses or communities?
True or false: Financial issues are usually first addressed at the pre-design phase of a project?
True or false: Financial issues are usually first addressed at the pre-design phase of a project?
True or false: A feasibility study analyzes economic, financial, market, regulatory, and technical issues?
True or false: A feasibility study analyzes economic, financial, market, regulatory, and technical issues?
True or false: A functional program describes various criteria and data for a building project, including design objectives and spatial requirements?
True or false: A functional program describes various criteria and data for a building project, including design objectives and spatial requirements?
True or false: Pre-design services are provided after the schematic design phase?
True or false: Pre-design services are provided after the schematic design phase?
