Project Management and Professional Practice Flashcards

What is the IDEP (Interior Design Experience Program) administered by NCIDQ?

Answer: A structured program for logging and verifying qualifying work experience hours toward NCIDQ eligibility

IDEP is NCIDQ's online system for candidates to document, categorize, and submit qualifying interior design work experience hours under licensed professional supervision.

Which billing method charges the client a fixed dollar amount for all services regardless of actual hours worked?

Answer: Lump sum (fixed fee)

A lump sum or fixed fee contract establishes a single all-inclusive price for the defined scope of services, providing budget certainty for the client and rewarding design efficiency.

What does 'due diligence' mean in the context of selecting a site or existing building for a design project?

Answer: Thoroughly researching existing conditions, code compliance issues, structural limitations, and legal encumbrances before committing to a design program

Due diligence involves systematically investigating site conditions, zoning, code constraints, existing MEP systems, and title issues to identify risks and constraints before the design process begins.

What is the role of an interior designer during the 'construction administration' (CA) phase?

Answer: Observing construction, reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and certifying payment applications on behalf of the owner

During CA, the designer acts as the owner's representative by visiting the site, reviewing submittals, answering contractor Requests for Information (RFIs), and certifying that work conforms to the contract documents.

What is a 'Request for Information (RFI)' in construction administration?

Answer: A formal written question from the contractor to the designer seeking clarification of the contract documents

An RFI is a contractor-initiated document requesting clarification or interpretation of drawings, specifications, or site conditions from the designer during construction.

Which organization publishes the AIA Owner-Architect Agreement (B101) commonly used for interior design contracts?

Answer: American Institute of Architects (AIA)

The AIA publishes the B101 Owner-Architect Agreement and other standard contract documents widely used by both architects and interior designers for project contracts.