CID Project Management and Business Practices Flashcards

Which document issued during the bidding phase allows all contractors to receive the same additional information or design clarifications?

Answer: Addendum

An addendum is issued during bidding to all plan holders simultaneously, ensuring that all bidders have the same updated or corrected information.

What is the purpose of a 'submittal' in the construction administration phase of an interior design project?

Answer: It is the contractor's submission of product samples, shop drawings, or data for designer review and approval

Submittals are documents or samples submitted by the contractor for the designer's review to confirm that specified products and methods comply with the design intent.

When a US interior designer specifies a product 'or equal,' what does this contractual term mean?

Answer: The contractor may substitute a comparable product that meets the same performance and aesthetic criteria

The 'or equal' specification language allows contractors to propose substitutes that meet the same functional, aesthetic, and performance requirements as the specified item.

Which type of design contract is most appropriate when the full scope of a project cannot be clearly defined at the outset?

Answer: Hourly rate contract

An hourly rate contract is appropriate for undefined or evolving scopes because the designer is compensated for actual time regardless of how the project scope changes.

In interior design practice, what is the difference between 'net' and 'list' pricing for furniture?

Answer: List price is the published retail price; net price is the discounted trade price available to designers

List price is the manufacturer's published retail price, while net price is the discounted trade price available to design professionals with trade accounts.

What does a 'certificate of occupancy' (CO) indicate in a US commercial interior design project?

Answer: The space has been inspected and approved by local authorities as safe and compliant for its intended use

A certificate of occupancy is issued by local building authorities after inspection, confirming the space complies with applicable codes and is safe for its intended occupancy.