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An addendum is generally issued by the owner to the contractor during the bidding process and as such, addenda are intended to become part of the contract documents when the construction contract is executed.  \nFeasibility Study  \nA study based on a Project Program to determine a project budget, schedule and requirements for starting a Capital Improvement  \nProject. The feasibility study usually includes a conceptual design, site investigation such as geotechnical and utility infrastructure, cost estimating including construction costs, project management fees, financing requirements and investigation into any issue that will have an effect on the outcome of the project. A report is provided to describe if the project is feasible and what will be required to move forward with the project.  \nGroup I Equipment  \nBuilding Elements that are considered “part of the building”. These items are typically built into the structure of the building and are [not movable. ie: wall mounted](not movable. ie: wall mounted) items, lighting, cabinetry, a/v equipment, etc.  \nGroup II Furniture/Equipment [Furniture/Equipment are movable and can be relocated from one space to another with ease. ie: tables](Furniture/Equipment are movable and can be relocated from one space to another with ease. ie: tables), chairs, desks, office furniture, classroom equipment, lab equipment, etc. Also known as FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment).  \nGross Square Footage (GSF)  \nSquare footage that includes all unusable space within a building, ie: corridors, custodian closets, inside walls, utility spaces, etc.  \nMajor & Minor Capital Improvement Project  \nA Major Capital Improvement Project is any project using Campus or CSU financing over $632,000. All projects under $632,000 are considered Minor Capital Improvement Projects.  \nPerformance Specifications  \nPerformance Specifications contain the minimum acceptable standards and results to be achieved rather than dictating methods. This includes specifying a minimum acceptable quality standard (above normal code requirements) and aesthetic values. Using performance specifications in lieu of material specifications allow the design/build team the greatest flexibility in meeting the project goals.  \nProject Program and Programming  \nA Project Program is all the physical requirements of a Capital Improvement Project. This includes all occupancy and use requirements as well as infrastructure requirements to meet the user’s needs. The Project Program is not a design, but the basis for the design. Programming is the process of creating the Project Program and usually involves a series of meetings with all the potential stakeholders to determine the requirements for the project.  \nDesign  \nCSI Master Format  \nThe CSI Master Format is a system of numbers and titles for organizing construction information into a regular, standard order or sequence. By establishing a master list of titles and numbers Master Format promotes standardization and thereby facilitates the retrieval of information and improves construction communication. It provides a uniform system for organizing information in project manuals, for organizing project cost data, and for filing product information and other technical data  \nConstruction Documents (CD Phase)  \nDetailed plans indicating how to construct the physical spaces of a building – or All drawings, specifications and addenda associated with a specific construction project.  \nConstructability Review  \nReview of plans and specifications either by a contractor or third party reviewer to ensure accuracy and proper detail of the construction plans.  \nCSI Master Format  \nThe CSI Master Format is a system of numbers and tit","cbCait3dILbpRbPX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait3dILbpRbPX","pdf",143447,8,"English","# Planning\n# Design\n## Specifications\n# Construction\n## Bidding","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between Assignable Square Footage (ASF) and Gross Square Footage (GSF)?\",\"answer\":\"ASF measures usable square footage within a space, typically from finished wall to finished wall. 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