definition
strict definition
main contractor selected
The lead construction contractor is appointed through a signed contract with the party controlling the project.
Selection of the leading contractor on a structure occurs when a contract is signed between the appointed contractor and the owner, developer, or other controller of the project. This event may occur during the planning or early construction phases of a structure, if it occurs at all.
The signed contract establishes this event. Consideration of bids or identification of a preferred contractor does not satisfy the stated contract requirement.
Appointment can occur during planning or early construction. The contractor-selection date is therefore distinct from foundation work begins and need not come before it.
Related definitions
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basic design completed
A structure's design has enough specifications to distinguish it from other designs or iterations for the same site. -
conception
The idea of building a structure receives its original statement, before an identifiable design is established. -
construction approved
The decisive governing authority grants effective approval allowing construction of a structure to begin. -
design entered in competition
A structure's design is officially registered in an architectural competition to select a design for a proposed structure. -
design not chosen in competition
A design in an architectural competition fails to be selected as an active proposal. -
design wins competition
The design for a structure is selected from an architectural competition and made a proposal. -
financing secured
Sufficient financing for a structure's construction is secured by the owner or developer. -
horizontal addition approved
A new addition at the side of an existing structure is approved by local authorities. -
horizontal addition proposed
Plans for a significant side extension adjoining an existing object and resting on new foundations are first announced. -
name announced
An authorized person or entity registers, records, or publicly announces a structure's official name. -
name chosen
A person or entity with the right to name a structure selects its official name. -
plan submitted for approval
A structure's design or specifications are first submitted for approval to a government body with legal authority. -
project announced
The first public or recorded announcement of a designed structure's realization occurs. -
project canceled
A project's plans are abandoned or cease to be actively put forward by anyone reasonably likely to realize them. -
public hearing
A meeting open to the public is convened during planning to announce, discuss, or seek feedback on a structure's plans. -
vertical addition approved
A new addition on top of an existing structure is approved by local authorities. -
vertical addition proposed
Plans for a significant addition resting on top of an existing built object are first announced.