Construction & Evaluation

Coming Dec 2024 - Our Construction & Evaluation (CE) course covers construction contract management, project closeout, and post-occupancy evaluation. Learn key skills in bidding, payment processing, and evaluating building systems' performance.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Construction Concepts
1. Pre-Construction Concepts - Unit Introduction
2. Pre-Construction Services Defined
3. Architect's Duties by Delivery Method
4. AIA Bid Resources
5. Related AIA Clauses
6. Pre-Construction Concepts - Unit Summary
7. Pre-Construction Concepts - Sample Question
1. Documents & Controls - Introduction
2. Document packages
3. Project Manual
4. Bidding Documents
5. Contract Documents
6. Bidding Document Distribution
7. Pre-Bid Meeting
8. Pre-Qualification of Bidders
9. Documents & Controls - Summary
10. Documents & Controls - Sample Question
1. Evaluation & Selection of Contractors - Unit Introduction
2. Schedule of Values for Bidding
3. Bid Review Criteria
4. Receiving Bids
5. Bid Review
6. Evaluation & Selection of Contractors - Summary
7. Evaluation & Selection of Contractors - Sample Question
1. Value Engineering - Unit Introduction
2. Value Engineering Concepts
3. Fast, Good, or Cheap
4. Contractual Considerations
5. Design and Cost Impacts
6. Sustainability and Life-cycle Cost
7. Design and Cost Impacts
8. Value Engineering - Unit Summary
9. Value Engineering - Sample Question
1. Construction Concepts
1. The Role of the Architect - Unit Introduction
2. Site Observation Documentation
3. Site Observation Action Items
4. Architect's Obligations On-Site
5. Architect's Limits of Responsibility On-Site
6. Design Intent
7. Means & Methods
8. The Role of the Architect - Unit Summary
9. The Role of the Architect - Sample Question
1. Construction Specifications - Unit Introduction
2. Structure of Specifications
3. Specification Writing
4. Proprietary Specifications
5. Performance Specifications
6. Descriptive Specifications
7. Reference Standard Specifications
8. Construction Specifications - Unit Summary
9. Construction Specifications - Sample Question
1. Construction Processes - Unit Introduction
2. Submittals
3. Submittal Schedule
4. The Submittal Stamp
5. Shop Drawings
6. Product Data
7. Samples
8. Informational Submittals
9. Material Substitutions
10. Construction Processes - Unit Summary
11. Construction Processes - Sample Question
1. Construction Changes - Unit Introduction
2. The Merit of Value
3. Architect's Supplemental Instructions
4. Change Orders
5. Construction Change Directives
6. Construction Changes - Unit Summary
7. Construction Changes - Sample Question
1. Evaluation of Construction - Unit Intro
2. Applications for Payment
3. Schedule of Values for Payment
4. Evaluating the Work
5. Construction Progress
6. Construction Delays
7. Retainage
8. Evaluation of Construction - Unit Summary
9. CLIP - Evaluation of Construction - Sample Question
1. Post-Construction Concepts
1. Closeout - Unit Introduction
2. Closeout Documents
3. Record Drawings
4. Punch List
5. Substantial Completion
6. Final Application for Payment
7. Warranties
8. Statute of Repose
9. Statute of Limitations
10. Closeout - Unit Summary
11. Closeout - Sample Question
1. Post-Occupancy - Unit Introduction
2. Post-Occupancy Evaluations
3. Responding to Post-Occupancy Findings
4. Knowledge Management Systems
5. Information Management Systems
6. Integrating Knowledge and Information Systems
7. User Surveys
8. Building Commissioning
9. Post-Occupancy - Unit Summary
10. Post-Occupancy - Sample Question

About this course

$75.00 / month with 1 day free trial
107 lessons
7 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

Kevin Griendling, AIA

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Kevin Griendling is not just an Architect based in Southern California; he's a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for education that resonates nationwide as the founder of Intersect.Arts, he has crafted a dynamic space where art and science converge, sparking creativity and innovation. Kevin's expertise is unmatched. He is licensed in three states and has experience across seven distinct practice areas. His tenure as a former professor of architecture at Mt. San Antonio College has honed his ability to inspire and educate. At the same time, his entrepreneurial ventures have solidified his reputation as a forward-thinker in the field. What sets Kevin apart is his unwavering belief in the power of generalists in the design process. He champions the seamless continuity of the design team from inception to execution, ensuring successful outcomes every step of the way. However, Kevin's impact continues beyond designing excellent client projects. His dedication to education extends into architecture licensure, where he has become a trusted guide for aspiring architects navigating the rigorous Architect Registration Exam. Through his acclaimed Prepare for the ARE series on Pluralsight and the groundbreaking xQ for the ARE 5.0 practice testing app, Kevin equips candidates with the tools they need to succeed. You'll find a trusted professional in Kevin Griendling. His expertise, passion, and dedication make him a driving force in the architectural and educational spheres.

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