Client - Proposal Request

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Which best describes your project role?* This field is required.

Developer / Owner

General Contractor

Architect

Equity Partner

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Has your team experienced costly RFIs or change orders on past projects?

Rarely — we build from strong documents

Sometimes — it happens, but we manage

Often — it’s become expected

Yes — we’re constantly paying for other people’s mistakes

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Have the consultants on this project worked together before?

Yes — proven team with past success

Some of them — but not the full team

First time this team has worked together

No — they were assigned without prior collaboration

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Have you developed this type of project before?

Yes — multiple times in this jurisdiction

Yes — but not in this jurisdiction

No — but we're familiar with the local area

No — and we’re still getting up to speed with local approvals

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How do you typically find out about missing or unclear scope in a project?

Through structured QA/QC or third-party review

During preconstruction page-turn meetings

During construction, usually through RFIs

Change orders, budget hits, and schedule delays

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What type of contract is your GC working under?

GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price)

Cost-plus

Lump Sum

T&M (Time and Materials)

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How many addendum sets or ASIs have been issued pre-construction?

0–1

2–3

4–5

6+

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Was a third-party review conducted before final pricing or GMP?This does not include reviews performed by your architect or contractor.

Yes — we contracted a full constructability and coordination review

Yes — but it was limited in scope

No — we relied on the award-winning design team

No — we didn’t have time or budget for that

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How are you ensuring the design complies with local codes and regulations?

A dedicated code consultant developed and reviewed for compliance

The architect is responsible for code compliance

The project has been permitted, so we assume it’s compliant

We're not actively verifying compliance

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How confident are you that the documents reflect your intended project quality and program?

Highly confident — everything is clearly documented

Mostly — we’ve flagged a few soft spots

Concerned — we’ve seen areas where intent wasn’t captured

Dreading it — we’re hoping the field team will fill in the gaps

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Have you ever had to pursue an E&O claim due to design-related issues?

No — our design teams have always delivered clear, concise, coordinated sets

We’ve had to escalate once or twice — major issues slipped through

We’ve avoided filing claims, but have absorbed costs from design errors

Yes — we’ve filed multiple claims in recent years

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Have you worked with this architect and team of consultants before?

Yes — we’ve successfully delivered multiple projects together

Some of them — but not as a full team

First time working with this group

No — the team was assembled by others

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Was the full consultant team involved in preconstruction coordination?

Yes — we had frequent input early

Somewhat — limited access to design team

Minimal coordination before bid

None — we got the set at pricing

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How would you describe the typical response time for RFIs on this project?

Prompt — most are answered within a few days

Reasonable — usually within a week

Slow — often takes over a week to get clarity

Inconsistent — depends on who it’s sent to (and how loud we ask)

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Have there been substantial changes to the construction documents since bid?

No — scope has remained consistent

Some minor updates

Major revisions are still ongoing

We’re still working from outdated documents

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How many addendum sets or ASIs have been issued during preconstruction?

0 – 1

2 – 3

4 – 5

6+

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Was VDC used to support coordination during preconstruction?

Yes — we had an integrated VDC process across all trades

Somewhat — we used clash detection tools but coordination was limited

Only certain trades used VDC independently

No — VDC wasn’t part of the process

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When was the GMP finalized relative to the construction documents?

After the full IFC set was issued

During the final stages of CD development

Based on a permit or 75% CD set

Before CDs were coordinated or complete

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What type of contract are you working under for this project?

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

Cost-Plus with a Fee

Lump Sum / Fixed Price

Time and Materials (T&M)

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Is this project being delivered as a fast-track?

No — construction started after full coordination and CDs were complete

Somewhat — early packages were issued while design was still ongoing

Yes — multiple trades started construction before full CD completion

Yes — construction began based on schematic or early design documents

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How detailed are the drawings regarding constructability (phasing, sequencing, access, etc.)?

Well documented — clearly considered

Covered at a high level

Very little constructability info

None at all — we figure it out

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Do the drawings clearly define the full scope of each trade?

Yes — clear, complete, and coordinated

Mostly — with minor overlap

Significant overlap between trades

Several scopes are undefined or missing

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Have you worked with this team of consultants before?

Yes — we’ve successfully delivered multiple projects together

Some of them — but not all

It’s our first time working together as a full team

No — the team was assembled by others

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How familiar is your team with the local jurisdiction’s building code requirements?

We’ve done multiple projects in this jurisdiction — we know the process well

We've worked here once or twice and had no major issues

It’s our first project in this area — we’re still learning

We’re relying on consultants or plan checkers to flag anything

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How are your drawing sets developed across the design team?

Fully coordinated BIM model shared across all disciplines

Combination of BIM and 2D CAD depending on the consultant

Mostly 2D CAD, with limited model coordination

Each consultant uses their own tools independently

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How much time did consultants have to finalize drawings before submission?

At least 2-3 weeks post-coordination

A week or less

A few days

They were submitting up until the deadline

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Do all disciplines coordinate their work directly with one another?

Yes — we hold coordination meetings and manually verify all consultant scope

Mostly — our team facilitates coordination between consultants

We rely primarily on clash detection software to identify conflicts

Most coordination tends to happen during construction administration

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Do your notes include language like “verify in field” or “contractor to coordinate”?

Not at all

Occasionally

Yes — it’s common

It’s how we cover ourselves

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Do your details reflect actual project conditions?

Yes — every detail is project-specific

Mostly — with a few reused standards

Many are pulled from our standard detail library

We utilize boilerplate or manufacturer-provided details

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Are the spec sections fully aligned with the drawings?

Yes — reviewed and matched

Mostly, but some haven’t been cross-checked

We rely on a third-party consultant for this scope

Specs weren’t fully updated for this project

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A What’s your team's QA/QC process before final issuance?

Third-party peer review combined with internal checklists.

Peer review in-house (including after-hour reviews)

Quick scrub for typos and visuals

Mostly deadline-driven — it goes out when it’s done

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A How many addendum sets do you typically issue before construction starts?

0-1 Our documents are usually complete at bid

2-3 We catch a few things post-issuance

4-5 It’s become part of our process

6+ We rely heavily on addenda to clarify scope

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✅ Low Exposure

0-2 Total Risk Indicators: Your responses suggest strong processes and timing. Still, even great teams miss things — worth considering a second set of eyes.

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⚠️ Moderate Exposure

3-5 Total Risk Indicators: Your answers highlight potential blind spots in your team’s preconstruction strategy. A focused review would help prevent future surprises.

What would you like to do next?

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🔥 High Exposure

6-10 Total Risk Indicators: Multiple indicators suggest your project is vulnerable to costly RFIs, change orders, or delays. Now’s the time to get ahead of it and take back control.

What would you like to do next?

🗓️ Schedule a Demo
See how CHECKSET reviews uncover costly coordination issues before construction begins.

📄 Request a Proposal
Get a tailored scope and pricing for your current or upcoming project.

💸 Calculate Your Savings
Use our simple tool to estimate how much your project could save.

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