Question

In the Construction Documents phase, which of the following services are considered basic, which are additional?

1. coordinate services of consultants as applicable,
2. construction documents consisting of drawings and specifications;
3. Application for Building Permit;
4. Building Code Equivalencies
5. advise the client of any adjustments to the statement of probable Construction Cost, including adjustments indicated by changes in requirements and general market conditions;
6. obtain instructions from and advise the client on the preparation of the necessary bidding information, bidding forms, conditions of the contract and the form of contract between the client and the contractor;
7. review statutes, regulations, codes and by laws applicable to the design and where necessary review the same with the authorities having jurisdiction in order that the client may apply for and obtain the consents, approvals, licences and permits necessary for the Project;
8. in British Columbia, provide and coordinate letters of assurance as applicable; and
9. review and obtain client approval before proceeding to next phase.

Answer 1

In the Construction Documents phase, basic services typically include coordination with consultants, creation of construction documents, advising on cost adjustments, preparation for bidding, and ensuring design compliance with relevant laws. Additional services may encompass building permit applications, addressing building code equivalencies and, in British Columbia, providing letters of assurance.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the Construction Documents phase of a project, several services are considered basic and others are additional. Basic services often provided by design professionals such as architects and engineers typically include the following:

• Coordination of services of consultants as applicable.
• Creation of construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Advising the client of any adjustments to the statement of probable Construction Cost.
• Obtaining instructions from and advising the client on preparation for bidding.
• Review of statutes, regulations, codes and by-laws applicable to the design.
• Reviewing and obtaining client approval before proceeding to the next phase.

Additional services that may not be included in the basic service agreement could consist of:

• Application for Building Permit.
• Building Code Equivalencies, as these usually require specialized analysis.
• In British Columbia, providing and coordinating letters of assurance as applicable.

A team of architects and a team of engineers may be involved in these processes, depending on the complexity and requirements of the project.