Construction Administration 101 covers the basic terms and processes involved in construction administration. The purpose of construction administration is to ensure that the building is constructed according to the design and specifications. Key terms discussed include RFIs (Request for Information), shop drawings, change orders, progress claims, and field reviews. RFIs are requests for more information from the contractor to the architect. Shop drawings are detailed drawings submitted by the contractor for review. Change orders are documents that outline proposed changes to the project and their associated costs. Progress claims are requests for payment from the contractor based on the progress of the project. Field reviews are site visits to observe and document the construction progress and address any issues or deficiencies.

Takeaways

• Construction administration ensures that the building is constructed according to the design and specifications.
• RFIs are requests for more information from the contractor to the architect.
• Shop drawings are detailed drawings submitted by the contractor for review.
• Change orders outline proposed changes to the project and their associated costs.
• Progress claims are requests for payment from the contractor based on the progress of the project.
• Field reviews are site visits to observe and document the construction progress and address any issues or deficiencies.

Chapters
0:00 - Introduction 
2:17 - Coordinating Registered Professional 
3:40 - Drawings
4:00 - Specifications 
5:35 - Request for Information 
8:40 - Submittal
13:40 - Supplemental Instruction
15:30 - Conteplemnted Change Notice / Proposed Change
16:55 - Change Directive
18:00 - Pricing 
19:00 - Change Order
20:35 - Cash Allowance 
22:06 - Progress Claim
23:35 - Certificate of Payment 
24:50 - Field Review 

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