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1. Also: Detailed Construction Schedule A graphic - tabular or narrative representation or depiction of the construction portion of the project- delivery process - showing activities and durations or activities in sequential order.






2. An estimate of cost based on rough or incomplete information - with a stated degree of accuracy. The more information available - the more accurate the estimate. Loosely called a 'ballpark' estimate.






3. Check: Commissioning; Beneficial Occupancy The period prior to owner occupancy when mechanical - electrical - and other systems are activated and the owner's operating and maintenance staff are instructed in their use.






4. A fixed dollar amount which includes all costs of services including overhead and profit.






5. A formal notice sent by a contractor to an owner asserting the fact that the terms of the contract have been breached and compensation is being sought by the contractor from the owner.






6. See: Front-End Specifications The part of the contract that prescribes the rights - responsibilities - and relationships of the parties signing the agreement and outlines the administration of the contract for construction.






7. The term used on architectural projects to describe the transitional phase from the Schematic Phase to the Contract Document during design.






8. Servicing the interactive provisions in the contracts for construction between the owner and the contractor(s).






9. Material and equipment required for construction which have delivery dates too far in the future to be included in a contractor's contract at bid time. They are pre-purchased directly by the owner.






10. Selected strategic events of signal importance to progress used in the milestone schedule.






11. Also: Errors and Omissions Insurance Insurance provided by design professionals and construction managers that protects the owner against the financial results of negligent acts by the insured.






12. A pledge from a third party (usually a surety company) to pay liquidated damages to the owner to the extent of the difference between the bonded contractor bid and the next highest bidder but not to exceed the face value of the bond; if the bonded co






13. The bidder who has submitted the lowest competitive proposal as determined by a cursory examination of the bids submitted.






14. Also: Occupancy Schedule A schedule of the activities and events required to effect occupancy or the use of a facility for its intended purpose. It is used to determine if construction progress will meet the occupancy date.






15. The scope of services provided by a construction manager and available to owners in whole or in part. CM services are not consistent in scope or performance from one CM firm to another.






16. The designation used by engineers for the last portion of the design process prior to bidding.






17. A contractor that provides design and construction services under a single responsibility contract to an owner .






18. Also: Mechanic's Lien The right to take - hold - or sell the property of a debtor as security or payment for a debt.






19. Also: Guarantee Assurance by a providing party that the work - material - and equipment under warranty will perform as promised or as required by contract.






20. The second request for uniform detailed information from prospective CM practitioners being screened for a project.






21. A contractor who has a contract with a subcontractor.






22. Check: Notice of Award; Letter of Intent A notice from an owner directing a contractor to begin work on a contract - subject to specific stated conditions.






23. All required phases prior to the start of construction.






24. A form of the CM system where the construction manager guarantees - in addition to providing ACM services - a ceiling price to the owner for the cost of construction.






25. The date on which a contractor reaches a point of completion - when subsequent interfacing contractors can productively begin work or the owner can occupy the project - in whole or in part - without undo interference.






26. A technical review process; the close matching of engineering design to the value an owner derives from the design.






27. A job title usually reserved for the administrative level person who supervises the work of an on-site contractor .






28. An estimate of the final cost of a work item based on its Cost to Date and the estimated cost to complete it. The sum of the Cost to Date and the Estimated Cost to Complete.






29. The documents which collectively form the contract between the contractor and the owner. They consist of the bidding documents less bidding information plus pre-award addenda and post-award Change Orders.






30. A job title usually reserved for the administrative level person who supervises the work of an on-site contractor .






31. Also: Contract Modification The document that alters the contract amount - contract time - or contract requirements of the original contract entered into by the owner and a contractor.






32. The process of designing portions of a project while portions already designed are under construction. A series of controlled design-build sequences that collectively constitute a complete project.






33. The breakdown of a lump sum price into sub-items and sub-costs for identifiable construction elements - which can be evaluated by examination for contractor progress payment purposes.






34. A schedule of milestones spanning from the start of construction to occupancy - used as the main measure of progress to keep the project on schedule.






35. The scope of services provided by a construction manager and available to owners in whole or in part. CM services are not consistent in scope or performance from one CM firm to another.






36. The initial Design Phase on an architectural project when the A/E delineates the owner's needs in a general way.






37. The point at which both parties to a contract declare the other has satisfactorily completed its responsibilities under the contract.






38. The list of contractors that have survived prequalification tests.






39. The costs directly attributed to a work-scope - such as labor - material - equipment - and subcontracts but not he cost of operations overhead and the labor - material - equipment - and subcontracts expended in support of the undertaking.






40. Also: Occupancy Schedule A schedule of the activities and events required to effect occupancy or the use of a facility for its intended purpose. It is used to determine if construction progress will meet the occupancy date.






41. Check: As-Built Drawings A set of contract document drawings - marked up as construction proceeds - which show the exact location - geometry - and dimensions of all elements of the constructed project as installed.






42. A fixed dollar amount which includes all costs of services including overhead and profit.






43. A firm or business organization with the expertise and resources to manage the design - contracting - and construction aspects of project delivery. Individuals who work for a CM Firm are also referred to as Construction Managers.






44. Check: Letter of Intent; Notice to Proceed A letter from an owner to a contractor stating that a contract has been awarded to the contractor and a contract will be forthcoming.






45. Also: Account Codes; Codes of Accounts An alpha/numeric identification system for budget line items that ensures that project expenditures are properly debited/credited in the project budget as payments are made in behalf of the project.






46. A contract structure where both design and construction responsibility are vested in a single contractor.






47. Check: CM Project Manual Written information that augments the drawings. The Project Manual contains the General Conditions - Supplementary and Special Conditions - the Form of Contract - Addenda - Change Orders - Bidding Information and Proposal For






48. Also: Construction Team; Check: Program Team Consists of the architect/engineer - construction manager - and owner - represented by their Level 1 - 2 - and 3 Persons - plus the designated leaders of contracted constructors.






49. The target cost figure covering the construction phase of a project. It includes the cost of contracts with trade contractors - construction support items other purchased labor - material and equipment - and the construction manager's cost but not th






50. The time between the purchase date and delivery date of long-lead items.







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