Architectural Project Stages, Specs, and Bidding Essentials
Architectural Project Essentials
1) Stages of an Architectural Project
a) Posters foundation
b) Foundations
c) Elevations
d) Plant architecture
e) Cover
2) Technical Specifications Explained
Technical specifications detail qualities of concrete, steel grades, types of cements, aggregates, resistors, tests, etc. These documents are associated with each particular project and complement the implementation plans. A labor inspector typically oversees their control.
3) Understanding the Bidding Proposal Process
Bidding is a public or private procedure by which contributions are requested to allocate the execution of an infrastructure facility. In competitive bidding, the call is open to any bidder that meets the requirements. In a private tender, offers are requested only by invitation to a minimum of three bidders.
The director manages the bidding process and publishes it through media channels to ensure wide dissemination. The bases are sold at the price indicated in the call and during the specified period. Private tenders are subject to the standards available for public tenders, where compatible. In any case, the director must issue the corresponding invitations.
4) Gantt Chart Objective and Application
The Gantt chart is a project schedule system that details the duration of activities and allows for rearranging the logical array in case of inconsistencies.
As with any project, a lack of planning activities leads to confusion and lost time. In the case of memory, the Gantt chart indicates how long it will take to develop each specific objective. It ensures correct sizing of a theme, allowing for shortening horizons if the project is too large.
The Gantt chart should be set up with the assumption of an eight-hour workday, Monday through Friday. It is recommended to use subdivisions of time smaller than weeks.
What is Competitive Bidding?
Competitive bidding is an open call performed by a public institution for the procurement of services, supplies, or projects. This procedure is the general rule for all public administration and should be open, reported, and publicized to maximize stakeholder awareness.
Understanding Overheads in Construction
Overheads are the direct costs of the work that cannot be traced to a specific activity and must be apportioned under the various headings.
Who is a Subcontractor?
A subcontractor is a natural or legal person who, by contract with the contractor or principal employer, commits to making certain parts or facilities of the work, subject to the project governing its implementation. Examples include earthwork, structures, masonry, air-conditioning, plumbing, paving, and gardening. To acquire subcontractor status, the company must be employed by the contractor. If the contract comes directly from the developer, the company acquires the status of the contractor.
The Role of ‘Specifications’ in Construction
‘Specifications’ are documents that set out the rules, requirements, and procedures to be used and applied in all construction works, studies, and equipment manufacture.