Common use of Constructability Program Clause in Contracts

Constructability Program. 5.2.1 Implement and conduct Constructability Reviews to identify and document Project Cost and Schedule savings opportunities and to eliminate construction problems inherent in the various issues of the Construction Documents. The Constructability Reviews shall follow accepted industry practices and be in accordance with the requirements of the attached Exhibit G. Whenever the term “value engineering” is used in conjunction with this Contract or the Project it does not typically imply the practice of professional engineering. Any value engineering activities that do constitute the professional practice of engineering shall be performed by a person appropriately licensed in Texas. Typically, the Owner will refer to the A/E any aspect of a value engineering suggestion that involves the practice of professional engineering or architecture. 5.2.2 Prepare a “Constructability Report” that identifies items that, in the CM’s opinion, may negatively impact construction of the Project and recommend alternatives that will mitigate the impacts. This report shall also address the overall coordination of Project Drawings, Specifications, and details and shall identify discrepancies that may generate Change Orders or claims once construction commences. The Constructability Report shall be updated at least monthly during the Pre-Construction Phase. Provide (2) two copies of the Monthly Report to the ODR and (6) six copies to the ODSR. 5.2.3 Provide and implement a system for tracking questions, resolutions, decisions, directions and other matters relevant to the construction that arise during the development of the Construction Documents for the Project. This tracking system shall be in a format approved by the Owner and it shall be updated at least monthly during the Pre- Construction Phase.