With which type of specs and what language the contractor has more flexibility in selection of construction materials and methods?

You work for a general contractor in a design-bid-build contract. As part of the project you have to install FRP panels for the exterior walls of a building. Installation of the panels is a huge task that is both costly and time consuming. According to specs “The panel shall be a type E085-P31 Kemply by Kemlite”. However, you have identified an alternative panel type called panel X which not only has superior properties but also could significantly reduce the costs of wall construction. Which of the following actions you will most likely take and why?

Type V construction has ______ structural frame fire resistance rating.

Cohesive soil must be excavated at shallower angles to avoid collapse of the unsupported walls.

Sequential construction

Type IV construction uses

Any three comments about this class…. 1) 2) 3)

Which of the following is not an example of a legal constraint an architect/engineer might face when designing a building?

How many lobes does the right lung have?

What is the name of the hormone produced by trophoblast cells to indicate a female is pregnant?