A principal architect is working with a school district on designing an 18,000-square-foot athletics training facility. During the DD phase, the principal notices that the firm's younger staff has produced equipment plans that do not coordinate with the electrical engineer's sheets. How should the principal architect respond to the lack of coordination? Check the three that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
These three actions represent proactive and constructive responses to coordination issues during the Design Development (DD) phase. A). Review checklists with the staff: Using coordination checklists reinforces quality control standards and helps less-experienced staff identify typical coordination pitfalls. D). Conduct a desk critique: This one-on-one review allows the principal to mentor younger staff, identify specific problems, and ensure corrections are made early. E). Schedule an immediate coordination meeting: Critical to resolving discrepancies quickly with the electrical consultant and design team to realign the design set. Incorrect options: B). Design charrettes are typically used for creative brainstorming in schematic design, not resolving coordination issues in DD. C). Extending the schedule is a last resort and not an efficient first step. F). Submittal review happens during construction and is too late for addressing design-phase coordination issues. ARE 5.0 PjM References: NCARB ARE 5.0 Handbook - PjM: "Consultant Coordination & Document Quality Control" AHPP, 15th ed., Chapter 11: Design Phases and Staff Management Quality Management Plan strategies during DD and CD phases Let me know if you'd like follow-up questions or explanations from other divisions like CE, PPD, or PA.
