Lecture #2: Lecture #2: The Design and Construction TeamThe Design and Construction Team

Professor: Robert Powell, AIAProfessor: Robert Powell, AIATA: Matt O’Brien, AIATA: Matt O’Brien, AIA

August 20, 2008August 20, 2008

AREN 231: Methods and MaterialsAREN 231: Methods and Materials

Diverse Roles of TeamKEY PLAYERS:

-OWNER

-ARCHITECT

-CONSULTING ENGINEERS

-CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Diverse Roles of Team

CONTRACTUAL CONTRACTUAL

NON-CONTRACTUAL

Contractual Roles of Team

CONTRACTUAL CONTRACTUAL

OTHER CONSULTING ENGINEERSPRIME CONTRACTORGENERAL CONTRACTOR

SUB-CONTRACTORS

NON-CONTRACTUAL

CONTRACTUAL

CONTRACTUAL

The Pre-Design Phase

*PROGRAMING

*ECONOMIC FEASABILITY

*SITE ASSESSMNET

*GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS

*DESIGN TEAM SELECTION

The Design Phase

*SCHEMATIC DESIGN or SD

*DESIGN DEVELOPMENT or DD

*CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT or CD

The Pre-Construction Phase

*COMPETITIVE BIDDING

*INVITATIONAL BIDDING

*NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS

*MULTIPLE PRIME CONTRACTS

The Construction Phase

*PROPOSE ACCURATE & COMPETITIVE BIDS

*PREPARE DETAILED SUBMITTALS FOR APPROVAL

*BUILD THE BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

The Post-Construction Phase

*SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

*CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION

*RECORD DOCUMENTS

The Owner’s CM is hired to intercept and resolve issues inherent to the design and construction of a

building

Prime Mechanical Contractors

Prime Electrical Contractors

Prime General Contractors