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Construction Contracts
A construction contract is an agreement between two or more parties to perform construction on a project according to certain terms and conditions. These contracts are comprised of general and special conditions.
8 Types of Construction Contracts & Agreements
- Cost-plus construction contract
- Design and build contract
- Guaranteed maximum price contract
- Incentive construction contract
- Integrated project delivery contract
- Lump-sum contract
- Time and materials contract
- Unit price contract
Architectural Services
The services that an architect typically provides include concept design development, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration.
The architectural design process is crucial in the construction industry for several reasons. It ensures the building is structurally sound and meets safety regulations. It provides an aesthetically pleasing structure that meets the client’s needs.
There are five basic design phases to architectural services:
- Schematic Design,
- Design Development,
- Construction Documents,
- Bidding,
- Construction Observation.
Project Consultation
A project management consultancy is a type of business that offers expert advice and recommendations to clients regarding project management. A company can seek temporary professional aid if it lacks project management expertise or needs advice from an external party.
A project management consultant plays the role of a planner, advisor, and a project management team leader to conceptualize and implement solutions that relate to quality or process improvements.
5 phase consulting process?
However, regardless of the size or type of project, the following five steps are the most important part of the consulting process.
- Entry and contract.
- Discovery and discussion.
- Feedback and action.
- Implementation.
- Extension or closure.
Structural Drawings
The structural plan drawings show the foundation, floor, and roof plan of the building. These plans provide information like size and location of the structural elements present in the respective plans. Elevations show the exterior walls of a building or structure.
They are invaluable to builders, as they help them zoom in on the big picture and see the nuances. To serve their purpose well, each detail must be relevant and clear. The project’s design team should provide details for at least the following structural elements.
Types of Drawings prepared by Structural Engineers
- Structural Drawings
- Reinforcement Drawings
- Standard Details
- Record Drawings
Turnkey Contractor
A Turnkey contract is typically a construction contract under which a contractor is employed to plan, design and build a project or an infrastructure and do any other necessary development to make it functional or ‘ready to use’ at an agreed price and by a fixed date.
Turnkey contracts often seek to regulate in great detail all issues which possibly might arise between the parties.
The main clauses of a turnkey contract are:
- Design of the project
- The construction site
- Time for completion
- Price and payments
- Performance guarantees and the law governing the contract
