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Which of the following may provide professional services for a project?
Which of the following may provide professional services for a project?
- The owner’s staff only
- A specialized construction manager only
- An independent design professional only
- Any of the above (correct)
The architect is always responsible for coordinating all services provided by others.
The architect is always responsible for coordinating all services provided by others.
False (B)
What role might an architecture firm play in the context of professional services for a project?
What role might an architecture firm play in the context of professional services for a project?
Consultant or lead architect
An architecture firm may act as a _______ to the owner.
An architecture firm may act as a _______ to the owner.
Match the following parties with their potential roles in a project:
Match the following parties with their potential roles in a project:
How is the LLC treated for tax purposes?
How is the LLC treated for tax purposes?
A designer-led team is one of the common structures for performing design-build projects.
A designer-led team is one of the common structures for performing design-build projects.
What is the primary benefit of the design-build relationship?
What is the primary benefit of the design-build relationship?
The _______________ is the most common organizational structure for performing design-build projects.
The _______________ is the most common organizational structure for performing design-build projects.
Match the following entities with their roles in a design-build project:
Match the following entities with their roles in a design-build project:
Once the team members are selected, what must the parties assign?
Once the team members are selected, what must the parties assign?
Any entity can be the prime contractor in a design-build project.
Any entity can be the prime contractor in a design-build project.
What is one type of team structure that can act as the prime contractor?
What is one type of team structure that can act as the prime contractor?
Which of the following is a common risk in traditional projects?
Which of the following is a common risk in traditional projects?
Misunderstanding the field of work is not a common problem in an inter-firm alliance.
Misunderstanding the field of work is not a common problem in an inter-firm alliance.
Name one advantage of an inter-firm alliance in project management.
Name one advantage of an inter-firm alliance in project management.
One common problem in a design team arrangement is _____ delivery of information.
One common problem in a design team arrangement is _____ delivery of information.
What is a benefit of a joint venture in project management?
What is a benefit of a joint venture in project management?
Match the following problems and advantages with their respective categories:
Match the following problems and advantages with their respective categories:
What type of problems can arise from conflicting individual work schedules?
What type of problems can arise from conflicting individual work schedules?
Increased manpower results in more work for each worker in a team.
Increased manpower results in more work for each worker in a team.
What is one of the key mandates for the construction industry moving forward?
What is one of the key mandates for the construction industry moving forward?
Architects never have vicarious liability for their consultant's negligence.
Architects never have vicarious liability for their consultant's negligence.
What must insured architects review regarding their consultants?
What must insured architects review regarding their consultants?
Architects may serve as their consultant's insurer if the consultant's insurance coverage is __________.
Architects may serve as their consultant's insurer if the consultant's insurance coverage is __________.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Who should obtain their legal counsel’s opinion regarding a teaming agreement?
Who should obtain their legal counsel’s opinion regarding a teaming agreement?
Teaming agreements exclusively involve architects and engineers.
Teaming agreements exclusively involve architects and engineers.
What is a common reason for including another firm in a project design team?
What is a common reason for including another firm in a project design team?
The __________ is typically responsible to the clients for the professional services of all team members.
The __________ is typically responsible to the clients for the professional services of all team members.
What is the typical size of a design team for a project?
What is the typical size of a design team for a project?
It is uncommon for architects to select construction consultants for a project.
It is uncommon for architects to select construction consultants for a project.
In a design-build project, whose opinion is important regarding the teaming agreement?
In a design-build project, whose opinion is important regarding the teaming agreement?
Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
Match the following roles with their responsibilities:
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Study Notes
LLC Tax Treatment
- An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is treated as a partnership for tax purposes.
Prime-Subcontractor Relationship
- Common organizational structure for design-build projects.
- Provides benefits of single point responsibility and accountability.
- The prime contractor can be led by constructors, designers, or developers.
Team Roles & Responsibilities
- Role assignments are crucial after team selection and structure determination.
- Each party must define their responsibilities in proposal preparation.
Risks in Traditional Projects
- Common risks include functional failures, delays, equipment malfunctions, design errors, and construction accident claims.
Common Problems in Inter-firm Alliances
- Issues often arise from misunderstandings of each member's roles.
- Miscommunication and delayed information delivery can hamper projects.
- Conflicting schedules among team members lead to coordination challenges.
Advantages of Inter-firm Alliances
- Consolidation of data and ideas enhances project outcomes.
- Increased manpower facilitates faster and easier completion of tasks.
- Improved organization through division of labor boosts efficiency.
- Joint ventures grant owners access to both designers and builders.
Services in Project Management
- Service arrangements may involve a construction manager or independent design professionals.
- Owners may coordinate services internally or externally, with or without architect involvement.
Defining Roles in Project Planning
- Legal counsel should review each party's responsibilities in teaming agreements.
- Consultants may be involved based on the project type and design-build requirements.
Design Team Arrangements
- Design teams can be small, often consisting of a single architect.
- Specialized firms may be included for expertise in building engineering systems.
- Architects are responsible for selecting and overseeing design consultants.
Inter-Professional Relationships
- Architects commonly engage consultants, which may introduce vicarious liability.
- Professional liability coverage of consultants is critical for the lead architect for risk management.
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