DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES
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SECTION 01 31 00 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
SUMMARY
The Architect is responsible for complete and thorough coordination and detail of the Contract Documents. The
Architect is also responsible for accurate Documents. The Architect is also responsible for accurate documentation
of any existing conditions pertaining to the project. The Contractor is responsible for overall coordination of the
project. Cooperation among the various crafts and contracts will be necessary for the proper execution of the Work.
Prior to the installation and connection of mechanical and electrical work of divisions 23 and 26 to the work of other
divisions; the work of the Owner; or the work of other contracts:
1.
Verify the requirements indicated in Division 23 and 26, with the requirements and characteristics
of the other crafts, Owner or other contractor’s equipment.
2.
Before installation, make provisions to avoid interference with existing and proposed concealed
conditions and exposed finishes that may affect the work.
3.
Bring deviations to the attention of the Architect immediately.
If Portions of the work are bidder-designed or involve installation of “Owner-Furnished” products, coordinate this work
in the same manner as required for other products not so identified. The University of South Alabama will not respond
favorably to requests for time extensions, increases in the Contract Sum or additional products matching those
"Owner-Furnished” due to less than complete coordination among the various workers involved in the Project.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
The General Contractor is responsible for generating and maintaining accurate “As-built” documentation as the
project is constructed. The Architect is also responsible for coordinating the final set of “As-built” documents and CAD
files as required by the University of South Alabama.
COORDINATION
Coordinate the work to provide adequate clearances for installation and maintenance of equipment. Install work to
permit removal of parts requiring periodic replacement or maintenance. Arrange pipes, ducts, raceways and
equipment to permit ready access to valves, cocks, traps, starters, motors, and control components. Doors and
access panels shall be kept clear. Utilize space efficiently so that adequate accessibility is retained for future
maintenance, repairs, modifications and additions. Automatic sprinklers will be installed generally throughout all
areas. Check the locations selected for all sprinkler heads and check the Architectural reflected ceiling plans to
prevent conflicts between the trades. In cases where an electric outlet or light fixture and a sprinkler head occupy the
same position, the Architect will decide which shall be shifted. Exposed sprinkler piping in finished areas will not be
allowed. Changes required in the Work of the Contract, caused by the Contractor’s neglect to coordinate the work
with others shall be made at the Contractor’s own expense.
COMMISSIONING
The University may select to have building systems commissioned by a third party Commissioning Authority (CxA),
hired directly by the University of South Alabama. Refer to Section 01 91 13 for General Commissioning
Requirements.
TEST AND BALANCE CONTRACTOR
The test and Balance Contractor will be contracted directly with the University of
coordinated with the CxA as part of the commissioning team. The TAB contractor shall
design review process as part of the commissioning team. The A/E should modify
appropriate for the complexity of the systems to be installed in this building. Refer to
coordination requirements with the TAB contractor.
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South Alabama and will be
be included in the design and
the TAB requirements to be
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES
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MATERIAL, GEOTECHNICAL AND ELECTRICAL TESTING
The University will contract directly with third party testing consultants.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
The University of South Alabama Project Manager will schedule a preconstruction conference and organizational
meeting at the Project site or other convenient location prior to commencement of construction activities. The
University Project Manager, the University Safety and Environmental Compliance Department, Architect and their
consultants, the Contractor and its superintendent, major subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers and other
concerned parties shall be represented at the conference by persons familiar with and authorized to conclude matters
relating to the Work. Specific format for meeting notes and distribution method will be reviewed at pre-construction
conference.
PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCES
The Contractor shall conduct a pre-installation conference at the site before each construction activity that requires
coordination with other construction. Installers and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or
affected by the installation, and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have
preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting.
OAC MEETINGS
Owner Architect and Contractor team meetings will be arranged by the Contractor as scheduled for at least every two
weeks (or as approved by USA’s Project Manager). Frequency of meetings will be determined by size and complexity
of each individual project. USA’s Project Manager, The University Safety and environmental Compliance Department,
the Architect, and Contractor shall attend the OAC Meetings and other appropriate persons familiar with the project
and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work, as agreed.
1.
These meetings shall not reduce the Contractor’s responsibility for and control over, as expressed in the
General and Supplementary Conditions, construction means, methods, etc. and for coordinating all
portions of the Work.
2.
Coordinate meetings to review Applications for Payment with weekly scheduled meetings. This will
facilitate more timely reviews of Applications for Payment.
3.
The contractor is responsible for documentation of meeting minutes.
OTHER MEETINGS
Additional specific construction meetings may also be held for other purposes, such as critical design, performance or
coordination issues, and the like. The Architect will be responsible for documentation and distribution of meeting
minutes.
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