Project Budgeting & Specification Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes a proprietary specification?
Answer: Names a specific manufacturer and model as the only acceptable product
A proprietary specification names one specific manufacturer and product, allowing no substitution unless approved by the designer.
During value engineering, a proposed lighting substitution saves $18,000 but requires $4,500 in additional wiring. What is the net savings?
Answer: $13,500
$18,000 savings minus $4,500 additional cost = $13,500 net savings from the value engineering substitution.
A specification requires luminaires to carry a UL listing for wet locations. A proposed substitute carries only a damp location listing. This substitute should be:
Answer: Rejected because it does not meet the specified safety listing
UL wet and damp location listings are distinct; a damp-rated fixture does not meet the wet location requirement and must be rejected.
What scheduling tool do lighting consultants commonly use to track submittal review deadlines and fabrication lead times?
Answer: Gantt chart or submittal log
A Gantt chart paired with a submittal log tracks review periods, approval dates, and lead times to ensure fixtures arrive on schedule.
A client requests a 15% budget reduction on a $150,000 lighting project. Which strategy is LEAST likely to achieve meaningful savings without compromising quality?
Answer: Switching to a lower-efficacy light source in primary spaces
Switching to lower-efficacy sources in primary spaces increases long-term energy and maintenance costs, offsetting any first-cost savings.
Which document issued during the bidding phase formally corrects or supplements the original contract documents?
Answer: Addendum
An addendum is issued before bid closing to formally modify, clarify, or supplement the bidding documents, and becomes part of the contract.
When specifying LED drivers, which parameter most directly affects the long-term budget by influencing maintenance intervals and replacement costs?
Answer: Driver L70 lifetime rating
The L70 lifetime rating indicates how long before light output drops to 70% of initial, directly determining when drivers must be replaced and budgeted maintenance cycles.