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• Abdelrahman Mohamed Kamel (172)
• Abdelrahman Amr (179)
• Mohamed Abdelkarim (236)
• Mahmoud Abdelrahman Farahat (242)
• Mayer El Sayed Mohamed (272)
• Nada Tarek (284)
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Contents
performance and payment
dispute resolution mechanisms
prevailing wage or labor requirements
quality control and inspection plans
procurement and delivery schedules

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• performance and payment
Payment and performance bonds are obtained by contractors in construction projects
to safeguard various parties from unfulfilled contractual obligations.
The difference between payment and performance bonds lies in the parties they prot
ect and the specific contractual obligations they address.
Performance and payment bonds are three-party agreements between the entity who
needs the bond, the surety issuing the bond, and the entity requiring the bond.

For these two bonds, contractors are the entities who need the bond. The entity requi
ring the bond is the owner of the project. This is typically the federal or a state govern
ment.

Sureties, like bond agents or surety agencies, issue these bonds after contractors win
a construction contract. When a surety issues a surety bond to a contractor, they are g
uaranteeing that the contractor will fulfill the terms of their contract.

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• Performance bonds
safeguard the owner in case a contractor fails to fulfill their contractual obligations as outlined in the contract.
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• Payment bonds
• protect subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers if a contractor doesn’t pay them what was promised in the contract.
Look the same as Performance bond.
• In summary, performance bonds focus on the completion of work, while payment bonds focus on ensuring proper payme
nt to involved parties.

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• dispute resolution mechanisms
Dispute resolution mechanisms in architecture are essential for managing conflicts and disag
reements that can arise during the design, construction, and post-construction phases of a b
uilding project. These mechanisms help ensure that projects stay on track, are completed su
ccessfully, and that parties involved can resolve disputes in a fair and efficient manner. Here
are some common dispute resolution mechanisms in architecture:

• Negotiation : This is often the first step in resolving disputes. Parties involved in the projec
t, such as the architect, owner, and contractors, meet to discuss the issue and try to come
• to a mutually acceptable solution.
• Mediation : If negotiation fails to resolve the dispute, mediation can be the next step. A ne
utral third party, the mediator, facilitates communication between the parties and helps th
em reach a resolution. Mediation is non-binding, and the decision to settle is ultimately in
the hands of the disputing parties.
• Arbitration : Arbitration involves a neutral arbitrator or panel of arbitrators who hear argu
ments and evidence from both sides and render a decision. The decision can be binding or
non-binding, depending on what the parties agree upon beforehand. Many construction
• contracts include mandatory arbitration clauses.
• Litigation : If all else fails, parties can resort to taking the dispute to court. This can be a le
ngthy and expensive process, but it can also be necessary when other methods are
• unsuccessful.

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• Expert Determination : In some cases, disputes can be resolved by engaging a thir
d-party expert in the field of architecture to assess and determine the issue. The e
xpert's decision can be binding, depending on the agreement of the parties involv
ed.
• Dispute Review Boards (DRBs) : A DRB is a panel of experts in construction and ar
chitecture who provide recommendations and guidance to resolve disputes. Their
decisions are advisory and not binding, but they can help the parties come to a mu
tually agreeable solution.
• Project Neutral : A project neutral is a professional with expertise in architecture a
nd construction who can help resolve disputes during the project. They can offer r
ecommendations and guidance to the parties.
• ADR Clauses in Contracts : Many construction contracts include alternative disput
e resolution (ADR) clauses, which outline the specific mechanisms to be used in ca
se of disputes. These clauses can specify whether negotiation, mediation, arbitrati
on, or other methods will be employed.
• Peer Review : In cases of professional disagreements among architects, a peer revi
ew process can be used. Other architects or experts in the field review the project
and provide opinions on the issues in question.
• Collaborative Project Management : A proactive approach to dispute resolution is
emphasizing collaboration and open communication throughout the project. This c
an help prevent disputes from arising in the first place and can be seen as a form o
f dispute avoidance.

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• prevailing wage or labor requirements
• WHAT IS PREVAILING WAGE OR LABOR REQUIREMENTS
The prevailing wage rate is the average wage paid to similarly employed workers in a specific oc
cupation in the area of intended employment.

• WHAT ARE PREVAILING WAGE LAWS?

• When you’re on a construction project there are a plethora of things to worry about, including
materials, safety, deadlines, and payments. Prevailing wage laws are laws that apply to public
projects that, when present, set a minimum wage a majority of workers must be paid. Read on
for a discussion of prevailing wage laws, when they apply, how contractors make a claim, and
more.
• When present, prevailing wage laws require that contractors and any subcontr
actors on public jobs must pay the majority of their workers no less than the
• local, "prevailing wage" rate.

• Thus, the "prevailing wage" acts as a sort of minimum wage for the construction workers that are
working on public projects within a particular geographical area, and can help prevent the use of
• lower paid non-local labor to undercut local workers.
• Essentially, these laws aim to level the playing field: Regardless of whether local or non-local labor
• is used, the minimum cost of labor will remain the same.

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• quality control and inspection plans
• In architecture, quality control (QC) is the process of reviewing the final product to ens
ure that it meets the established design and construction standards. Here are some ex
amples of QC in architecture:

• Construction site inspections: Inspections are conducted to ensure that the constructi
on process is in compliance with the design and construction standards. The inspection
s are carried out by a team of experts who check for any deviations from the plan and
make sure that the work is being done according to the specifications 4.
• Material testing: Material testing is done to ensure that the materials used in construc
tion meet the required standards. The tests are carried out in a laboratory and
• include tests for strength, durability, and other properties .
• Documentation review: Documentation review is done to ensure that all the documen
ts related to the project are complete, accurate, and up-to-date. This includes drawings
, specifications, contracts, and other documents .
• Performance testing: Performance testing is done to ensure that the final product mee
ts the required performance standards. This includes tests for acoustics, lighting, ther
mal performance, and other parameters .

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• procurement and delivery schedules
• What Is A Procurement Schedule And Why Is It Important?
Are you wondering what a procurement schedule is and why it’s considered an essential aspect of pr
oject management? Procurement scheduling can make or break your project, making it imperative to
understand its significance. In this blog post, we’ll delve deep into the definition of procurement sche
duling and highlight its importance in ensuring that projects are completed on time
and within budget. So buckle up and join us on this informative journey

• What is a procurement schedule?

Procurement schedules are important because they help ensure timely and accurate delivery of good
s and services. A procurement schedule can also help to identify potential problems with the delivery
process and provide a plan for correcting them. A well-crafted procurement schedule can also help to
improve team communication and coordination, as well as foster efficiency within an organization.

A procurement schedule should be tailored to the specific needs of the organization in question. Gen
erally, there are three types of procurement schedules: pull-based, push-based, and hybrid.

• What are the benefits of using a procurement schedule?

A procurement schedule is a plan that outlines all of the steps necessary to procure a particular item
or service. This can help to ensure that all required steps are taken, and that the right items are obtai
ned in the correct amount and at the correct cost. A procurement schedule can also help to avoid ov
erlap and overlap costs, as well as delays. Overall, a good procurement schedule can help to improve
efficiency and accuracy within an organization’s procurement process.

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