Common use of Construction Reports Clause in Contracts

Construction Reports. At each phase of preliminary design, the Design/Builder shall provide, in addition to design drawings, a report detailing construction issues and concerns relating to the design, in light of Owner’s goals and the Facilities Program for the Project, with detail appropriate to the level of design. Without limitation of the foregoing, the construction report shall: (i) include an estimate of overall construction cost, with Design/Builder’s contingency associated with the Cost of the Work no greater than the percentages set forth on Exhibit E; (ii) identify conceptual decisions that were made or will need to be made which are necessary to prepare accurate cost reports with the fewest assumptions, qualifications and exclusions; (iii) provide an analysis and evaluation of jobsite management, site logistics, budget and schedule considerations considered in preparation of the design drawings; (iv) provide an analysis and evaluation of the constructability issues which were addressed in preparing the design drawings or which need to be addressed during future design phases; and (v) provide an analysis and evaluation of each of the design drawings in regard to the completeness of intended bid categories, conflicts or overlaps in the divisions of the Work, design details affecting construction, value engineering, identification of long-lead materials affecting the Construction Schedule, availability of labor and other factors affecting construction.