I am looking for a complete check list form to review the documents that I receive from architects and engineers (mep and structural).
the projects usually are hotels, and luxury homes.
Do you know where i can find something like that ?
thank you
Everyday Intern
Jul 22, 16 2:37 pm
Jorge, are you a contractor, owner, architect, engineer, code official, etc.? What are you trying to check the documents for (pricing/cost estimating, design, completeness, etc.)?
curtkram
Jul 22, 16 4:01 pm
something like this:
do the documents adequately convey the information needed to make the decision you need to make
if not, please submit documents that adequately convey the information needed to make the decision you need to make
that's it.
jorge espinoza
Jul 22, 16 4:43 pm
I am working with a developer and we usually hire Architecture firms for our projects and we would like to have a tool where we can check all of their works.
b3tadine[sutures]
Jul 22, 16 5:23 pm
This makes little sense.
Everyday Intern
Jul 22, 16 5:36 pm
Check their work for what exactly?
... to know whether it meets code? That's the professional liability the architect takes on and the code officials are supposed to be checking (in other words, its not your job). If it turns out the building doesn't meet code, feel free to sue the architect for breach of contract (you do have a signed contract in place for each project, right?).
... to know whether they are implementing the design direction you are giving them? They should be able to show you and explain it to you. If not, hire a better architect.
... to verify their estimates are accurate? Hire an independent cost estimator, or hire a GC for pre-construction cost-estimating services. Keep in mind that their estimates are only estimates, not quotations on how much the project will cost.
wurdan freo
Jul 22, 16 8:32 pm
The contract is the tool.
unless you're going to be checking their life safety analysis, structural calculations, specifications, contract language, but why would you do that? That's why you hire them? Not sure what you're looking for here.
If you're looking to see if they meet minimum submittal requirements, those checklists are usually listed on the AHJ's website.
wurdan freo
Jul 22, 16 8:33 pm
Just noticed you're in Costa Rica. Everything I said relates to the US. I have no idea about Costa Rica.
gruen
Jul 23, 16 12:30 pm
Hire someone who knows how to do the job, like, say, an architect
Jeep
Jul 25, 16 2:12 pm
thank you everyone.
what we are really looking for it's a spread sheet or something like that where we can verify for example how many sheets they have to deliver. I know that depends on how big is the project but we want to know if there is a minimum to expect from them besides the plans.
By the way, we are in CR but we hire American Architecture Firms !
Everyday Intern
Jul 25, 16 3:32 pm
There is no spreadsheet like the one you are looking for.
As far as what to expect from your architect besides plans, your Owner-Architect Agreement should indicate those expectations. For example, the AIA has standard forms of agreement that indicate what is expected for documentation at the Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents phases. See AIA B101 for an example (look at articles 3.2 through 3.4).
So, like wurdan freo said above, "the contract is the tool."
hello everyone
I am looking for a complete check list form to review the documents that I receive from architects and engineers (mep and structural).
the projects usually are hotels, and luxury homes.
Do you know where i can find something like that ?
thank you
Jorge, are you a contractor, owner, architect, engineer, code official, etc.? What are you trying to check the documents for (pricing/cost estimating, design, completeness, etc.)?
something like this:
I am working with a developer and we usually hire Architecture firms for our projects and we would like to have a tool where we can check all of their works.
This makes little sense.
Check their work for what exactly?
... to know whether it meets code? That's the professional liability the architect takes on and the code officials are supposed to be checking (in other words, its not your job). If it turns out the building doesn't meet code, feel free to sue the architect for breach of contract (you do have a signed contract in place for each project, right?).
... to know whether they are implementing the design direction you are giving them? They should be able to show you and explain it to you. If not, hire a better architect.
... to verify their estimates are accurate? Hire an independent cost estimator, or hire a GC for pre-construction cost-estimating services. Keep in mind that their estimates are only estimates, not quotations on how much the project will cost.
The contract is the tool.
unless you're going to be checking their life safety analysis, structural calculations, specifications, contract language, but why would you do that? That's why you hire them? Not sure what you're looking for here.
If you're looking to see if they meet minimum submittal requirements, those checklists are usually listed on the AHJ's website.
Just noticed you're in Costa Rica. Everything I said relates to the US. I have no idea about Costa Rica.
Hire someone who knows how to do the job, like, say, an architect
thank you everyone.
what we are really looking for it's a spread sheet or something like that where we can verify for example how many sheets they have to deliver. I know that depends on how big is the project but we want to know if there is a minimum to expect from them besides the plans.
By the way, we are in CR but we hire American Architecture Firms !
There is no spreadsheet like the one you are looking for.
As far as what to expect from your architect besides plans, your Owner-Architect Agreement should indicate those expectations. For example, the AIA has standard forms of agreement that indicate what is expected for documentation at the Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents phases. See AIA B101 for an example (look at articles 3.2 through 3.4).
So, like wurdan freo said above, "the contract is the tool."
thank you very much.
i will check on that !