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Metal Building Systems Industry Practices
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1
Question
What is the primary purpose of the Common Industry Practices document?
Answer
Serves as a general checklist for preparing Order or Contract Documents in metal building transactions
2
Question
How do Order or Contract Documents prevail over these Common Industry Practices?
Answer
They take precedence in case of conflict
3
Question
In a typical Metal Building System sale, what are the two independent written agreements?
Answer
Order Documents and Contract Documents
4
Question
Who is defined as the Manufacturer in Metal Building Systems?
Answer
Party that designs and fabricates materials per Order Documents
5
Question
What additional role does the Manufacturer assume if selling directly to the End Customer?
Answer
Responsibilities of the Builder
6
Question
Who is the Contractor in a Metal Building project?
Answer
Party responsible for providing materials and erection per Contract Documents
7
Question
What is the role of the General Contractor?
Answer
Overall responsibility for all materials and work in the Construction Project
8
Question
How does a Construction Manager differ from a General Contractor?
Answer
Coordinates all materials and work, often in lieu of General Contractor
9
Question
Who acts as the Erector/Assembler?
Answer
Party that erects the Metal Building System, could be Builder or others
10
Question
What is the Builder's primary responsibility?
Answer
Ordering the Metal Building System from the Manufacturer
11
Question
Is the Builder an agent for the Manufacturer?
Answer
No, the Builder is an independent contractor
12
Question
What must the Builder convey to the Contractor or End Customer?
Answer
Engineering data, plans, and documents from the Manufacturer
13
Question
Who is the End Customer?
Answer
Initial owner of the Construction Project for occupancy or resale
14
Question
Under what condition does the End Customer have erection responsibilities?
Answer
When purchasing directly from the Builder
15
Question
What is a Registered Design Professional?
Answer
Architect or engineer retained to prepare design specifications and supervise construction
16
Question
Who is the Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge?
Answer
Professional who reviews and coordinates aspects for building code compatibility
17
Question
What comprises the Order Documents?
Answer
Contract/Purchase Order, Manufacturer's acceptance, and required writings/drawings
18
Question
Are Builder-prepared specifications part of Order Documents?
Answer
No, unless specifically agreed in writing by Manufacturer
19
Question
What defines the Contract Documents?
Answer
Agreement on scope, price, schedule, including drawings and specifications
20
Question
What is the Construction Project?
Answer
All materials and work for a finished structure, including Metal Building System
21
Question
What materials are generally included in a Metal Building System sale?
Answer
End/interior frames, load bracing, purlins, girts, roof/wall coverings, trim, fasteners
22
Question
What nuts and bolts are provided for structural framing?
Answer
Sufficient for steel-to-steel connections and preinstallation verification testing
23
Question
Which accessories are included only if specified in Order Documents?
Answer
Personnel doors, windows, framed openings, insulation, crane systems
24
Question
What items are not commonly available from the Manufacturer?
Answer
Foundation materials, cranes, electrical/mechanical equipment, interior finishing
25
Question
How must changes in Order Documents be handled?
Answer
In writing, agreed by Builder and Manufacturer, with adjustments to price/schedule
26
Question
Do changes in Contract Documents affect Order Documents?
Answer
No, unless a corresponding change is made to Order Documents
27
Question
Who is responsible for designing the Metal Building System?
Answer
Manufacturer through its Engineer, per Order Documents specifications
28
Question
Is the Manufacturer responsible for local codes not in Order Documents?
Answer
No, only for criteria in Order Documents
29
Question
Who is the Engineer of Record (EOR) for the Construction Project?
Answer
Typically a Registered Design Professional hired by End Customer
30
Question
What does the EOR specify for the Metal Building System?
Answer
Design criteria including all applicable design loads