AIA/AGC Recommended Practices

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AIA/AGC Recommended Practices

The following are Recommended Practices of the Houston Chapters of the American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors of America.

For the past 50 years, the AIA/AGC Joint Committee has provided a forum for the Design and Construction community to discuss pertinent issues related to the construction industry. The Committee’s goal is to promote cooperation among all the participants and to develop tools that support a collaborative process. One tool developed by this Committee is the Recommended Practices Manual, which is organized to reflect the typical project delivery flow from early planning stages, selection of construction delivery methods, cost estimating, construction cost proposals, through completion of construction and warranty.Take a sneak peak at the topics covered:

PART 1 -- DOCUMENT PREPARATION - CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS

Programming for Facilities Design

Document Organization for Bidding and Construction

Single Contract Vs Multiple Prime Contract Construction

Fast‑Track Construction

Design‑Build Construction

Construction Management

Application of Performance Specifications

Cost Plus Fee Contract Guaranteed Maximum Cost

Shell Building Construction

Privatization

Electronic Construction Document

The Partnering Process

Errors & Omissions

PART 2 -- CONSTRUCTION COSTS

Preliminary Cost Budgets and Estimate

Bidding From Preliminary Documents

Managing Cost Escalation and Material Shortage Problems

Budget Contingencies

PART 3 -- BIDDING PHASE

Pre‑Qualification of Bidders on Public Work

Issuing Documents for Bidding

Information Provided to Bidders

Addenda

Alternate Bids

Bidding Unit Price Construction Work

Naming Subcontractors in Bidding

Bid Securities

Bid Opening Procedures

Errors in Bidding

Post‑Bid Procedures, Negotiation/Re‑Bidding, Award

PART 4 -- CONTRACTS

Choice of Sureties

Owner's Protective Insurance

Construction Project Property Insurance

Permits Required by Governing Authorities

Utility Assessment Fees

Cash Flow Considerations on Construction Projects

Retainages in Construction Progress Payments

Contractor‑Subcontractor Agreement Forms

Liquidated Damages

PART 5 -- CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Owner's Project Representative

Establishing and Maintaining Contract Completion Dates

Construction Project Meetings

Construction Submittals Procedures

Shop Drawings

Product Data

Samples

Electronic Submittals

Product Substitutions

Temporary Construction Facilities and Services

Project Safety

Unexpected Conditions

Handling Hazardous Materials Encountered in Construction

Dispute Resolution Methods

Arbitration of Disputes

Mediation of Disputes

Mini Trials of Disputes

Changes in the Work

Contract Closeout

Construction Record Documents

Lien and Bond Claims in Texas

Warranties

The Recommended Practices Manual has been developed and is maintained by the AIA/AGC Joint Committee composed of members of the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Houston Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC). The recommendations represent industry experience of previous and current members and have been ratified by the governing bodies of each organization. The Committee continues to update the manual to reflect progress in both the industry and in technology.

It is the goal of the AIA/AGC Joint Committee that these Recommended Practices serve as a guide and reference for architects, contractors, owners and other industry partners in the planning, designing and construction process. They are not intended to serve as the sole source of information for the undertaking of any project. Design or construction of any project has potential legal consequences and the committee recommends consultation with an attorney, if appropriate.

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