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01. Contract Documentation

Drawings


Are any detail drawings promised for during production?


Is it noted on the Construction drawings so the lead knows to ask
for them?


Are these details included


Exterior Trim


Pilaster detail


Frieze / dentil molding detail


Exterior paneling


Interior Trim


Multiple-piece crown molding?


Mantel work?


Stair trim?


Built-ins


Elevations & materials specified?


HVAC


Are proposed exhaust & return or radiator locations specified?


Are all existing exhaust & return or radiator locations specified?


Are any existing ducts assumed to be in walls to be demolished?


Completion date and schedule


Has the lead reviewed this?


Are the Contract pay dates drawn from this schedule?


Are they listed on the schedule?


Are all onsite Architect meetings listed?


Have all subs been notified of our current projected start time?


Products and Finishes List


What has been identified on the Internet and thus has not been seen
first-hand?


Has a related Buyer Beware clause covering uncertain, untested suppliers
been relayed to the clients?


Allowances


Do allowances represent an acceptable % of the construction budget
(i.e. less than 1%)?


Are allowances provided because of a bona fide need or because of
sloppiness?


Have any subcontractors noted any sight unseen allowances for anything
that should be pinned down sooner rather than later?


Are all allowances clearly listed, and is it clear how cost adjustment
will be made once allowances are firmed up?


Have we included an appropriate corrective framing allowance?

02. Project Management and Setup

Permit Applications


Does permit need to be signed by homeowner?


Are energy calculations required?


Is a demolition debris form filled out?