2-5 Project Quality Control

Refer to the exhibit.

A project is on schedule and just beginning in the design development phase. The architect is developing the workplan for February and March of Year 2.

Which one of the following activities should the architect include in the workplan?

• Development of the outline specification based on the design and project requirements. 

• Definition of the cost of work through a guaranteed maximum price in preparation of issuing the project to bid. 

• Coordination of design narratives between the architect and consultants to define basic project characteristics.

An architect is working on a large office building of Type V construction. A week before the 100% schematic design (SD) deliverable is due to the client, the architect conducts an internal review of the documents to confirm that the deliverable aligns with SD standards.

Which of the following review items should be included in the SD quality review checklist?

• Complete procurement documents associated with allowances and unit prices.

• Review private office count and square footage needs with current architectural plan.

• Confirm structural engineer's documentation of final details to relocate existing columns.

• Coordinate plumbing engineer's details with civil engineer's plan for fire protection service.

During an architect's quality control review, the architect discovers the following code provisions for the minimum dimensions for all handrail extensions beyond the top riser of an egress stair:

-The state building code stipulates a minimum dimension that is two inches less than that required by the International Building Code.

-The local AHJ code stipulates a minimum dimension that is four inches greater than that required by the International Building Code. 

Which code requirement must the architect follow for handrail extensions in the construction documents?

• International Building Code

• State building code

• Local AHJ code

During the design of a restaurant, a local Design Review Board (DRB) must approve the building elevations before the AHJ can issue a permit, which the owner wants to obtain as soon as possible. The DRB reviews the rendered elevations and rejects the branded signage shown on the restaurant as inappropriate for the neighborhood. The signage is not part of the architect's scope of design work.

How should the architect proceed?

• Submit the drawings to the AHJ without DRB approval.

• Submit the drawings to the AHJ and apply for a variance from the DRB review requirement.

• Remove the signage from the permit drawings to get DRB approval and submit the signage under a separate sign permit.

• Provide elevations without signage for DRB review and issue a separate construction set to the contractor that includes the signage.

An architect completes the design development phase for a new apartment complex. The client approves the design pending minor changes to the three-bedroom unit. During the meeting with the architect, the client requests that a pool be added to the project scope.

How should the architect reduce risks associated with this request?

• Call the client to confirm the changes and determine the amount of additional services to include the pool.

• Update the consultant's action items list with tasks related to the three-bedroom unit and pool design.

• Send the client meeting minutes via e-mail for approval noting the discussed pool addition to the project.

Refer to the exhibit.

A developer hires an architect for a project that includes additional cost estimating beyond the basic scope of design services. The architect must provide a cost estimate at the end of each design phase for cost control measures. 

Which estimating technique is most appropriate at the end of April, Year 2?

• Order of magnitude

• Unit price 

• Assemblies