Stakeholder- Anyone who has an interest in the outcome of the project.
1st Step- Identify the design team.
-The schedule
-Scope of work
Select Consultans -
Structural - electrical and mechanical engineers for example
SET UP FILES
-Keep complete records of project stages
Design Bid-Build
- Traditional Approach
- Steps
o 1 Designer Designs Project
o 2 Prepares Construction Drawing and Spec
o 3 Sent to Bidders
o 4 Lowest Bid Selected
o 5 Complete Construction
Construction Manager
- Will act as agent for the owner.
- CM’s are commonly used with “Fast Track” construction
NOTE: Can be useful with large projects.
Design Build
- Design and Construction with one entity.
- Example: Interior Designer that owns its own construction company or construction company that employs interior designers.
Contract Administration
- All activities done by the Interior Designer while contract between owner and contractor is enforced.
Submittals
- Shop Drawings
- Control Samples
NOTE: The Submittals should by checked and signed by the contractor prior to sending them to the interior designer.
Rejecting Work
NOTE: The interior designer does not have the right to reject furniture, furnishings, or equipment. Only the owner can reject that.
Claims
- A claim is the owner or contractor seeking money or extra time.
- A claim must be made in writing and must be done within 21 days of what prompted the claim.
- Interior Designer must take action within 10 days of receiving the claim
- After the final decision to the claim has been rendered the claim can be called into mediation within 30 days.
Two Types of Claims
- Claims for Additional Time
- Claims for concealed or unknown conditions
If a decision is not acceptable by both parties the claim goes into “MEDIATION” bringing in a 3rd party. If still not able to agree the claim goes into “ARBITARATION” a legal binding process.
Payment
- Note: Retainage is usually about 10%
- Warranties usually start on the date of substantial completion.
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