F CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION ( ^[43])

1. Estimate Scheduling

   Project value	Const, time
   Under $1,400,000	10 months
   Up to $3,800,000	15 months
   Up to $19,000,000	21 months
   Over $19,000,000	28 months

   1. Design time runs 25 to 40% of construction time (up to 100% for small projects, including government review).

   2. Construction time can be affected by building type. Using commercial buildings as a base, modify other building types: industrial: ?20%; research and development: +20%; institutional buildings: +30%.

2. Site Observation Visits

   1. Take:

      1. Plans

      2. Specifications

      3. Project files

      4. Tape

      5. Chalk

      6. Camera

      7. Paper

      8. Pencil

      9. Calculator

      10. Checklist

      11. Field report forms

      12. Flashlight

      13. String line and level

   2. List of site visits for small projects:

      1. After building stake out is complete

      2. After excavation is complete and rebar is in place

      3. When foundation is being placed

      4. When under-slab utilities and stem walls under way

      5. During placement of concrete slab on grade

      6. During masonry and/or frame walls and columns and layout of interior walls

      7. During floor and/or roof framing, wall and roof sheathing (prior to roofing)

      8. During roofing

      9. During drywall, plaster, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC

      10. At end of project (punch list)

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