New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 30 - ARCHITECTS
Part 6 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN NEW MEXICO
Section 16.30.6.8 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.30.6.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Programming, if required by contract:

(1) Definition: To create or assist the owner in creating a project's design parameters and overall scope including priorities, goals, budget, data, concepts and general needs.

(2) The architect must be able to:
(a) prepare a program, presentations, reports and periodic reviews for owners and consultants;

(b) summarize and evaluate data and requirements; and

(c) form an educated opinion of probable costs and adequacy of the owner's budget.

B. Site and environmental analysis:

(1) Definition: Site analysis includes land planning, urban design and environmental evaluation of the physical, economic and social impact of proposed land use on, including but not limited to, the environment, ecology, traffic and population patterns, zoning site constraints, adequacy of site for parking and loading, etc., and utility availability.

(2) The registrant must be able to select, organize and evaluate pertinent data that leads to a conceptual design in coordination with the owner's program while conforming to the project's requirements.

C. Schematic design:

(1) Definition: From the owner-approved program, the development of solutions to satisfy technical and aesthetic requirements with an updated opinion of probable cost.

(2) The registrant must be able to prepare, from the program, alternative preliminary design concepts, presentation drawings and models and form an updated opinion of probable cost.

D. Building cost analysis:

(1) Definition: Evaluation of probable construction cost.

(2) The registrant must be able to:
(a) make computations based on area and volume and quantity surveys based on the project's specific requirements; and

(b) evaluate the proposed costs for accuracy and fairness.

E. Code research:

(1) Definition: Assurance of a project's compliance with federal, state and local regulation requirements.

(2) The registrant must be able to research and document codes and guidelines to assure a specific project's compliance with law and should be knowledgeable of procedures to obtain relief or variances.

F. Design development:

(1) Definition: Based on the owner-approved schematic design, creating the size and character of the entire project including selection of materials and engineering systems with an updated opinion of probable cost for the owner's further approval.

(2) The registrant must be able to:
(a) prepare detailed development drawings from schematic design documents;

(b) develop schedules and outline specifications, the project's systems, with estimates for construction time and construction cost; and

(c) form updated opinions of probable cost.

G. Construction documents:

(1) Definition: The description in graphic form of all the essentials of the work done in concurrence with the written specifications and the provision to the owner of an updated opinion of probable cost and, if relevant, the suggestion that alternative bids should be considered.

(2) The registrant must:
(a) be able to prepare accurate, consistent, complete and understandable construction documents and effectively coordinate consultant(s) drawings; and

(b) understand the responsibilities and liabilities arising from the issuance of construction documents.

H. Engineering systems coordination:

(1) Definition: Responsibility for coordinating with consulting engineers in the selection, design and/or coordination of all building systems including traditional engineering systems.

(2) The registrant must be knowledgeable of how systems work, including system benefits and limitations, availability, cost and space requirements necessary, and must know when it is necessary to engage engineering professionals and other professionals or consultants.

I. Specifications and materials research:

(1) Definition: The evaluation and selection of materials or products, based on appropriateness, durability, aesthetic quality, initial cost, maintenance and the project's standard of quality.

(2) The registrant must:
(a) have the ability to assess materials, including familiar items in unusual applications; and

(b) be able to communicate in graphic and written form to all parties, in logical and orderly sequence, the requirements of the construction process.

J. Document checking and coordination:

(1) Definition: Cross-checking construction documents and drawings of other consultants for accuracy and compatibility.

(2) The registrant must be able to assure accuracy and compatibility of all construction documents for a project.

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