ASSIGNMENT

Pre-Construction is typically a creative stage for the owner. Goals are identified and participants are selected. It’s really important to know who is responsible for what.

1. Who are some of the key project participants?
2. List the major phases in which the work on a traditional building project may be divided. Consider Basic Services per the AIA B101
3. What types of studies could be done during the Pre-Construction stage?
4. Who makes the decision to proceed with construction?

EXERCISE

Cross out items that are not Architect Basic Services

• Help the owner procure bids (in a traditional building project).
• Select the owner’s consultants to advise on the project.
• Coordination of the work of the Owner’s consultants
• Prepare the construction documents and specifications for the project.
• Review cost estimates provided by the contractor.
• Determine means and methods of construction that affect the building design.
• Create As-Constructed record drawings after construction.

REFERENCE

The Constructor
Roles and Responsibilities of Architect in Construction

Pearson Higher Ed
An Overview of the Building Delivery Process (How Buildings Come into Being) (PDF)

HMH Architecture + Interiors
The Design Process

AIA Standard Agreements
B101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect

Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice 15th Ed
Chapter 9 Section 9.1
Note: The rest of the chapter is good too

The Project Resource Manual: CSI Manual of Practice, 5th Ed.
Module 2