Chapter 2 Introduction to Construction Procedures

Introduction Architect or designer Plan preparation Zone changes Permit applications Bonding requirements Client’s financial statement and lender’s approval Contractor’s estimates Bid procurement FHA, HUD, VA

Plan Approval & Loan Application –Plot plan –Prints (4 Elevations, Foundation, Wall Sections, Roof, Cross Sections, Cabinet Elevations, Details, Electrical/ Heating) –Specifications –Res Check –Gas line Diagram –Proposed sale price

Building Permits Responsibility of application can fall to the architect, designer, or builder Basic form identifying: –Major characteristics of structure –Legal description –Property location –Applicant information

Building Permits (cont’d.) Application usually includes two sets of plans and up to five sets of plot plans Fee depends on construction cost –Determined by local building official –Based on a standard schedule –Divided into: Plan-check fee paid upon application Building-permit fee paid when permit is received

Contracts May be complex documents or short forms –Agreement between client, general contractor, and architect Main concern is that all parties understand: –Project to be completed –Period of time –Cost

Contracts (cont’d.) Completion date –Stages and payments Surveys –Determine boundaries, area, elevations of land, structures, and other features Insurance –Liability and performance bond –Workers’ compensation

Construction Estimates Statement of probable construction cost –Prepared by architect or designer during design process –Gives approximation of expected construction cost –Figure 2-1

Construction Estimates (cont’d.) Construction estimating –Analysis of construction cost –Based on a detailed examination of materials and labor for all work –Estimate elements are referred to as a takeoff Carefully identifies materials for specific aspects (e.g., lumber takeoff)

Construction Estimates (cont’d.) Construction bids –Architect, designer, or general contractor seeks estimates from subcontractors Subcontractors complete specific aspects –Become part of legal documents Plans, specifications, contracts, and bids

Construction Estimates

Construction Inspections Regularly scheduled code inspections –Required during specific phases of construction Ensures methods and materials meet code requirements Foundation Framing 4-way Inspection Insulation Final

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