Author: ADMINISTRATOR
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What you need to know about Project Closeout Procedures
PRE-CLOSEOUT 0.) About when the project is 3/4 complete, the Architect makes a site visit to determine if the contractor is on track to complete the project on time, and within budget. This site visit allows the architect to determine if the retainage witheld from certificates of payment is going to be needed to complete…
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Know the Difference: Specifications
FOUR METHODS OF SPECIFYING PRESCRIPTIVE TYPE 1. PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS CLOSED PROPRIETARY OPEN PROPRIETARY –BASE BID WITH ALTERNATES –LIST OF APPROVED MANUFACTURERS –BASE BID WITH APPROVED EQUAL 2. DESCRIPTIVE SPECIFICATION PERFORMANCE TYPE 3. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS PRESCRIPTIVE or PERFORMANCE TYPE 4. REFERENCE SPECIFICATION [source: http://www.areforum.org/forums/member.php?118010-DaveW]
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Know the Difference: General Conditions, General Requirements, Supplementary Conditions, Speical Conditions
[source: http://www.areforum.org/forums/member.php?118010-DaveW] GENERAL CONDITIONS · General Conditions are an inherent part of the the Contract for Construction. · With the agreement govern the entire contract. · Contain contractual principles applicable to most projects with supplements for a particular project. · Contains broad aspects relating to the roles, rights and duties and responsibilities of the parties…
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Contract Days by the Numbers
4 days – Architect issue addendum to all bidders for acceptable substitution 7 days – Architect issue cert of payment after Contractor applies – Owner pays – Contractor pays subs and suppliers – Contractor can stop work if Architect does not issue a Contractor of Pay or Architect does not pay within 7 days –…
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Interior Layout Graphic Vignette FAQ
[source:http://www.areforum.org/forums/showthread.php?174093-Schematic-Design-%283-1%29-a] Interior Layout Vignette (3.1 and 4.0): Common Questions: Q. I’ve read that I must have a 5′ turning radius in front of the copier and worktable. Is this required? A. No. You must have space for a turning radius in each room, and it can be anywhere in the room. There are no furniture-specific…
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What you need to know about RAMPS
RAMP CODE: 1010.4 Vertical rise • Rise of any ramp is limited to ≤ 2′-6″. 1010.5.1 Width • The width required for a means of egress ramp is the same as that required for corridors. Note: 1018.2, “Corridor width,” is cited as the source governing applicable widths. • ≥ 3′ clear width is required for…
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What you need to know about Accessible Routes
Egress Routes Protruding Objects Clear Floor Area Knee and Toe Clearances
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What you need to know about Door Approach and Manuvering Clearances
In terms of Door approach, take a look at this chart from ANSI 117.1, Minimum maneuvering clearances at doors shall comply with Section 404.2.3 and shall include the full clear opening width of the doorway.
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What you need to know about Handrails and Guardrails
GUARDRAILS 1.Open sides of landings, floor surfaces, ramps, and stairways shall be protected by a continuous guardrail. HANDRAILS 1.Handrails shall be provided on both sides of ramps and stairs. On open stair/ramp sides railing becomes handrail/guardrail and is treated by the software as handrail even at landings if there’s no change in direction –…