Levy Construction Process Planning and Management

An Owner's Guide to Successful Projects
1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-08-094980-2
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 392 Seiten

By their very nature, construction projects can create seemingly endless opportunities for conflict. Written by a best selling author with over 40 years of experiences in the construction and general contracting business, Construction Process Planning and Management provides you with the necessary tools to save time and money on your construction project. In this book, Sid Levy provides valuable advice for avoiding or working through the common problems that are a result of the long-term nature of construction projects, failure to select a ?project delivery system? appropriate to the project, incomplete drawing and specifications, unrealistic scheduling, poor communication and coordination among participants, and inadequate contract administration. From project genesis, through design development to contractor and contract selection, on to construction oversight, punch list and successful project close-out, this book will point out those pitfalls to avoid and offer practical advice at every step along the way.
Administer the general construction process including solicitation of contractor's qualifications (pre-qualify bidders), comparative analysis of bid packages, recommendation for contract award, contract document negotiation and documentation of job change orders.
Provide Project Planning and on-site management and coordination of all construction projects.
Ensure compliance of building construction rules and regulations and collaborate with chief engineers to monitor quality of construction.
Conduct technical/plan review of construction documents and submit written responses identifying required corrections or changes.
Design, implement and oversee Company standards for construction policies, practices and processes.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Levy, Sidney M

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front cover;1
2;Construction process planning and management: An owner's guide to successful projects;2
3;Copyright page;3
4;Contents;4
5;Preface;10
6;Chapter 1 The genesis of a construction project;12
6.1;Architectural industry snapshot;12
6.2;The architect and the client;13
6.3;The construction industry;13
6.4;An owner's major commitment;14
6.4.1;Project delivery;14
6.4.2;Green and sustainable building;19
6.5;Contracts and the contractor;20
6.6;Ethics in the construction industry;21
7;Chapter 2 Selecting and working with an architect;24
7.1;The changing world of the architect;25
7.2;The architect and engineer selection process;25
7.2.1;The architect's qualification statement;25
7.2.2;Interviewing an architect;27
7.3;The architect's team;28
7.3.1;Building information modeling;29
7.4;Defining the services of the design team;30
7.4.1;Contract administration;31
7.4.2;Owner's responsibility for services;32
7.4.3;Inspection services;33
7.5;Preparation of the bid documents;36
7.5.1;The prebid conference;37
7.6;Contract-administration services;39
7.6.1;The preconstruction conference;39
7.7;The owner-architect contract for services;41
7.8;The design process;41
7.9;Negotiating the architect's fee and other forms of compensation;46
7.9.1;The case for reimbursable expenses;52
7.9.2;The standard architect agreement;52
7.10;The owner's role in the design process;53
7.10.1;Constructability and coordination;54
8;Chapter 3 The architectural, engineering, and contracting industries;56
8.1;The architectural profession;56
8.1.1;The architect's intern program;57
8.1.2;State licensing requirements;57
8.2;Landscape architects;58
8.2.1;Education, training, and certification;58
8.3;The construction-related engineering profession;58
8.3.1;Structural engineers;59
8.3.2;Mechanical engineers;60
8.3.3;Electrical engineers;60
8.3.4;The materials engineer;61
8.4;The construction industry;61
8.4.1;Size and revenue of contractors;62
8.4.2;Risky business;63
8.4.3;The age of the master builder;67
8.4.4;A typical general contracting company organization;68
8.4.5;Salary levels;71
8.4.6;The shift to subcontracted work;71
8.4.7;The double-breasted contractor;72
8.4.8;Differences between union and nonunion;72
8.5;The construction manager;74
8.6;The design-builder;75
8.7;Program management;75
9;Chapter 4 Construction contracts pros and cons;78
9.1;The letter of intent;78
9.2;Types of construction contracts;81
9.2.1;Stipulated or lump-sum contract;81
9.2.2;Value engineering;83
9.2.3;Cost of the work plus a fee contract;84
9.2.4;Cost plus a fee with a guaranteed maximum price contract;86
9.2.5;Construction-management contract;94
9.2.6;Design-build contract;98
9.2.7;Bridging contract;100
9.3;The general conditions to the contract for construction;101
9.3.1;The AIA general conditions document;102
9.4;Standard contract forms;104
9.4.1;American Institute of Architects contracts;104
9.4.2;Associated General Contractors of America contracts;104
9.4.3;Construction Management Association of America contracts;105
9.4.4;Design-Build Institute of America contracts;105
9.5;Documents synopses by series;106
9.5.1;A series;106
9.5.2;B Series;113
10;Chapter 5 Preparing the bid documents;124
10.1;The contractor qualification process;124
10.1.1;Safety and quality issues;126
10.1.2;References;127
10.1.3;The invitation to bid;132
10.2;Insurance and bonds;135
10.2.1;Owner- and contractor-controlled insurance programs;136
10.2.2;Construction surety bonds;137
10.2.3;Subguard;139
10.2.4;Letter of credit;139
10.3;General conditions;139
10.4;Evaluation of the bid;142
10.5;Contractor selection;145
11;Chapter 6 The construction contract;148
11.1;Schedule-of-values exhibit;149
11.2;Exhibits;152
11.2.1;Alternate exhibits;152
11.2.2;Allowance exhibits;155
11.2.3;Unit prices;156
11.3;Guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract;157
11.3.1;Limiting an owner's exposure to final plan development costs;159
11.3.2;Documenting general conditions costs;160
11.4;Change orders;160
11.4.1;Controlling overhead and profit;165
11.5;Including a "definitions" section in the contract;167
11.6;Liquidated damages;167
11.7;Additional contract provisions;169
12;Chapter 7 Organizing for the construction process;176
12.1;Architectural forms;176
12.2;The project meeting;177
12.2.1;Shop drawings;181
12.2.2;Material and equipment substitutions;181
12.2.3;Value engineering;182
12.2.4;Project schedule;183
12.2.5;Importance of the owner's role;184
12.2.6;Requests for information;187
12.2.7;Architect's supplemental instructions and field instructions;190
12.2.8;The submittal log;190
12.2.9;Pace of construction;195
12.2.10;Contractor's application for payment;195
12.2.11;Offsite material and equipment storage;203
12.3;Project closeout;204
13;Chapter 8 Change orders;212
13.1;Change-order provisions in the AIA general conditions document;214
13.2;Review procedures for change orders;216
13.3;Documentation of change-order work;217
13.4;Cost issues;220
13.5;Changes in scope of work;221
13.6;Change orders and scheduling;226
13.6.1;Float and the schedule;227
13.7;Quantum meruit and unjust enrichment;232
14;Chapter 9 Green and sustainable buildings;234
14.1;The impact of construction on the environment;234
14.2;Whole-building design;235
14.2.1;The U.S. Green Building Council;236
14.3;Promoting green buildings;240
14.4;Green building components;245
14.5;EPA's energy performance ratings;246
14.6;The U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program;249
14.7;Energy modeling;251
14.8;Green infrastructure;252
14.8.1;Low-impact development;252
14.8.2;Geothermal heating and cooling;253
14.8.3;Fenestration;254
14.9;How cost effective are green buildings?;254
14.10;Green building products and processes;256
14.11;Sustainability;256
14.12;The risks and pitfalls in green building design;259
15;Chapter 10 Disputes and claims;262
15.1;Documentation in the bidding process;262
15.2;Documentation during construction;264
15.3;Principal causes of disputes and claims;265
15.3.1;Contract issues;265
15.3.2;Plans and specifications containing errors or omissions;267
15.3.3;Lack of proper drawing coordination;268
15.3.4;Incomplete or inaccurate responses;270
15.3.5;Inadequate administration of the project;270
15.3.6;Unwillingness to comply with the intent of the drawings;271
15.3.7;Site conditions that differ materially from the contract documents;271
15.3.8;Unforeseen subsurface conditions;274
15.3.9;A change in conditions;275
15.3.10;Discrepancies in the plans and/or specifications;276
15.3.11;Disruptions to the normal pace of construction;277
15.3.12;Inadequate financial strength of any party;278
15.4;Delays and the problems they cause;279
15.5;Legal precedents relating to construction claims;283
15.5.1;Differing site conditions;283
15.5.2;Complete set of drawings;283
15.5.3;Damages for breach of contract;283
15.5.4;Electronic records;284
15.6;Contractor's guarantee of design;284
15.6.1;Withholding payment due to defective or incomplete work;284
15.6.2;Claim for lost productivity;285
15.6.3;Prompt review of shop drawings;285
15.7;Generic guidelines for coordination drawing;286
15.7.1;Effective claim development and preparation;287
16;Chapter 11 Basic construction components;288
16.1;Site work;288
16.2;Foundations;289
16.3;Site utilities;291
16.4;Concrete;291
16.5;Structural steel;293
16.6;Masonry;296
16.6.1;Bricks;296
16.6.2;Concrete-masonry units;299
16.6.3;Mortar;299
16.6.4;Wall reinforcement;302
16.7;Glass and glazing;302
16.8;Roofing;303
16.9;Drywall partitions and ceiling construction;303
16.9.1;Fire-rated partitions;304
16.9.2;Sound-rated partitions;305
16.9.3;Moisture resistance;305
16.9.4;Exterior sheathing;305
16.10;Doors and frames;306
16.11;Finishes;306
16.12;Plumbing;308
16.13;Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning;310
16.14;Fire-protection systems;313
16.15;Electrical systems;316
17;Glossary of architectural and construction terms;318
17.1;A;318
17.2;B;320
17.3;C;321
17.4;D;323
17.5;E;324
17.6;F;325
17.7;G;326
17.8;H;327
17.9;I;328
17.10;J;328
17.11;K;329
17.12;L;329
17.13;M;330
17.14;N;331
17.15;O;331
17.16;P;331
17.17;Q;334
17.18;R;334
17.19;S;335
17.20;T;337
17.21;U;338
17.22;V;338
17.23;W;339
18;Appendix A. Construction management owner-contractor contract;340
19;Appendix B. American Institute of Architects stipulated sum contract;366
20;Appendix C. American Institute of Architects cost of work plus a fee with a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract;374
21;Index;388
21.1;A;388
21.2;B;388
21.3;C;388
21.4;D;390
21.5;E;391
21.6;F;391
21.7;G;391
21.8;L;391
21.9;M;391
21.10;O;391
21.11;P;391
21.12;Q;392
21.13;R;392
21.14;S;392
21.15;T;392
21.16;U;392
21.17;V;392
21.18;W;392