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The owner and architect sign a Basic Services Agreement for the design of a museum.
Based on AIA Document B101-2017, Owner and Architect Agreement, which line items should be excluded from the architect's cost estimate? Check the two that apply.
Suggested Answer: C, E
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Per AIA B101-2017 6.1, the 'Cost of the Work' includes items designed or specified by the architect in the construction contract. FF&E and owner-provided landscape features (like plants, art, and loose furniture) are typically excluded, as these may be contracted separately by the owner or coordinated outside basic architectural services.
AIA B101-2017 6.1--6.3
NCARB ARE 5.0 Handbook -- PjM & PPD: Project Cost Estimating
AHPP, Chapter 11: Cost Estimating Procedures
21 comments · newest first
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Desmond
2 days ago
Just remember, it's about the main construction costs.
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Emiko
7 days ago
Makes sense. I just want to be sure I get it right.
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Giovanna
12 days ago
Right! The estimate focuses on core structural elements.
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Desmond
17 days ago
Not really. They fall under different categories.
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Emiko
22 days ago
But what about A and D? Aren't they essential?
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Giovanna
28 days ago
Agreed! Landscape plants and furniture aren't part of the basic services.
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Desmond
1 month ago
I think C and E should be excluded.
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Clay
1 month ago
C and E are the right choices, but I’m surprised it’s so clear-cut!
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Margart
1 month ago
I thought all building components should be in the estimate.
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Soledad
2 months ago
Wait, why wouldn't roofing materials be included? Seems odd.
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Hana
2 months ago
I agree, C and E make sense.
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Josphine
2 months ago
Definitely C and E! Those shouldn't be in the estimate.
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Hoa
2 months ago
A and B are definitely part of the estimate, right?
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Sherrell
2 months ago
I think D should be included, not excluded.
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Tamra
2 months ago
Wait, why would you exclude furniture design? Seems important!
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Lindsey
3 months ago
I agree, C and E make sense.
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Maurine
3 months ago
Definitely C and E! Those should be excluded.
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Celestina
3 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think plumbing fixtures should be included, but I'm uncertain about the landscape plants.
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Helene
3 months ago
If I recall correctly, roofing materials are usually included, so maybe we should look at HVAC equipment and furnishings as exclusions.
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Abel
3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about not including landscaping in the cost estimate.
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Lizbeth
4 months ago
I think we might need to exclude items that aren't part of the basic services, like furniture and equipment design.