CM 1011 Donald LSU

animation without a purpose is a distraction

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your eyes are magical

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In agency CM, the construction manager is at risk

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tables are easy to read so use them

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team activities do not include communications guidelines

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the owner's name and address is not something to include in an advertisement of a project

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the purchasing of construction services is often refereed to as a procurement

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there is very little demand for construction workers

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value engineering's goal is to reduce the costs of construction as much as possible

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very few contractors subscribe to some type of electronic construction news service

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very seldom does a contractor have to compete for its work

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The three basic building materials associated with commercial building are steel, concrete, and glass

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avoid wordiness

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conceptual estimating through the design process can ensure that the completed design is in line with the owner's budget

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constructability is the predominant reason that owners have opted to use the design-build delivery method

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cost-plus-fee contracts are also known as time and materials

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key performance indicators formulate plans for improvement

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location impacts the availability and cost of labor

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pre task safety analysis is sometimes called a toolbox meeting

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quantifying the materials, labor, and project overhead needed is called a quantity takeoff

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the ability to make a request that results in actions is at the heart of effective communication

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the building materials used in residential construction are typically wood products such as lumber and plywood

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the decision to bid may be tempered by who the architect is

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the determination of quantities and the computation of prices are the two major components of an estimate

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the different project delivery methods is designed around price, qualifications, or a combination of both

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the price of an object using unit-price is the unit-price times the quantity of the object

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the value of a project to the owner is the benefit received by the owner compared to the owner's cost of the project

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a project manual has two primary sections: the drawings and the specifications

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concrete is measured in square feet

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controlling project performance has two key components: quality and safety

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providing bonds on public projects is voluntary for the contractors

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qualifications-based selection is usually based on low bid

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quantity surveying represents more of the art of estimating

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safety is not one of the six dials of project value

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saftey training does not require buy-in from the trainees

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sales is not a phase of a construction project according to our presenter

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schedules are not used by Palmisano as communication tools

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the first step in the process of getting work is to determine who is preparing to build new projects and when they will be ready to start

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estimators are not risk takers

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it is the owner who decides which project delivery method will be used

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there are nearly 800,000 private construction companies in the U.S. employing nearly 6.7 million people, or on average of just over eight employees per company

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when the work plan does not work, stop and re-plan

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you get your ethics from values and principles

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Lean results in more completions under budget

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"Draw first, and talk second" is a good pre-design constructability conversation

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"Ethics only has to do with my religious beliefs"

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A CM is expected to be an expert in all facets of the construction

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A fundamental cost goal is to maintain costs at or above budget parameters

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An ethical issue can be decided by doing a survey

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BIM managers do not develop ways to enhance the client / contractor relationship on projects

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Being ethical is the same as following the law

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Bullet points area always effective as a presentation format

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CAD stands for calculated assisted drawings

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Collaboration and integration are the same thing

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Construction projects almost always use the same teams as on prior successful projects

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Continuous improvement is not one of the six tenets of Lean

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Copyright is an ethical issue

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Create waste is one of the six tenets of Lean

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Design-build is commonly referred to as the traditional delivery method

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Ethical decisions are always black and white

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Ethics can't be taught

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It was president Kennedy who said: "apply the seat of the part to the seat of the chair."

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Lean uses a First Planner System

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Lean uses a small room planning concept

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Less than 25% of construction work is "wasted"

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Most projects have no cost overruns, time delays, or conflicts

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On a slide, you should always have a minimum of five lines of text

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Only 20% of construction projects are delivered late

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Only the estimators have to be familiar with the estimating process

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Palmisano does not use drones

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Palmisano does not use job box

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Palmisano does not use stickies in the pull planning done in the field

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Palmisano has completed over 1000 projects

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Palmisano self-performs steel erection

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Palmisano was founded in 1983

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Palmisano's communication platforms do not tie back to mobile devices

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Pre-construction services do not include conceptual estimates

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R.S. means information does not include data such as crew size

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Smart roads is a program not connected to the internet

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Spreadsheets and manual takeoffs are not common in estimating

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Superintendents work mainly in the home office

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The Automated Retrieval System shown was a lion

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The CSI master format specifications group is divided into 16 subgroups

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The construction management functions are typically performed by separate construction managers

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The construction specification institute (CSI) was founded in 1908

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The contractor establishes the parameters for the design of the project

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The main assertion of a slide should always be in the bottom left corner of a the slide

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The mentor program is not one of the ways to get involved with the CIAC

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The order to follow when writing is drafting, prewriting, and polishing

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The survey found no discrepancy between the value people place on ethics and what they actually do in practice to support their values

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There are two types of integrity: nationwide and local

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There is very little demand for constriction workers

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Unfortunately, a more dangerous work environment is one of the results of Lean

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Unit-price contracts are used when the work to be performed has accurately measured work ahead of time

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a constructability review during the pre-construction phase is only about the construction and economics of the project

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a constructability review should be done by the project manager and the designer

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a construction team does not need diversity

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a copy of the contract agreement form is unnecessary in the project manual

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a feasibility is easily within a contractor's usual scope of service

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a personal code of ethics starts once a child has left his or her parents

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a site visit during the bid period is not necessary

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accountability is unimportant in successful team building

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an ethics program does not start with upper management

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an execution plan works better without the involvement of the personnel working under it

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appreciation and recognition is the same as acknowledgement

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architectural drawings make up the smallest portion of the construction drawings

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awarding the contract is always done at the bid opening

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building trust can be quite quickly

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keeping score is unnecessary in comparing performance against goals

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linear takeoffs involve how many of a certain object

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lump-sum contracts are the least common type of contract

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pre-construction services include close-out reports

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pre-construction services include giving the owner warranty information

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project managers do not provide safety leadership

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project managers work exclusively on the jobsite

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the company does not need to have a feedback loop for the work force

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the estimating function is one of the lesser important functions in the bid process

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the larger the project, the less opportunity there is to increase efficiencies around any particular activity

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the owner (client) should not be a member of the team

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"PPP" stands for public-private partnership

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"Standardize" is one of the 5 S's

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"There is never a right way to do the wrong thing"

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"by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail"

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"it is the will to prepare to win that separates success from failure"

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"quality is meeting the acceptance criteria 100% of the time

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A 6 week look ahead system uses bi-weekly meetings

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A construction company needs to have a formal ethical program in place that is enforced

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A manufacturing plant is an example of an industrial construction project

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AIA General Conditions are standard provisions affecting all building construction projects

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Approximately 54% of construction activities planned for a given week get done

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BIM coordination is an example of the typical pre-construction activities

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BIM improves collaboration and customer experiences

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BIM is a common estimating option

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BIM managers lead the efforts to coordinate projects construction on modeling software

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Bid documents include an advertisement or invitation for bids

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Black text on a white background always works

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Cite whenever it isn't your original work, including graphics

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Collaboration of communication and activities is part of a Lean project delivery

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Construction jobsites use drones

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Construction managers should be flexible and work effectively in fast-paced environment

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Design-bid-build is linear in nature

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Dont be defensive in the Q and A

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Ethics are the moral standards used by people in making personal and business decisions

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Ethics may include the virtues of loyalty, honesty, and responsibility

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Everyone in a group should review every part of a report

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Hiring the right people can facilitate an ethics program

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In at-risk CM, the construction manager does the work of a general contractor in the construction phase

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In the integrated project delivery method, the construction manager will have an opportunity to contribute expertise relative to constructability

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Job-specific overhead (or project overhead or general conditions) include the superintendent's pay

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Lean is defined as "a culture of respect and continuous improvement aimed at creating more value for the customer while identifying and eliminating waste

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Lean project delivery results in minimizing waste and rework

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Lean thinking demands a mindset of continuous improvement

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One of the constructor's jobs is to determine and implement best construction practices, means, and methods to satisfy the owner's requirements for time, cost, and quality

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One of the things the owner is accountable for is creating the overall budget for the project

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Palmisano self-performs concrete

true

Palmisano uses BIM

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Palmisano uses Bluebeam for as built drawings

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Palmisano uses procore for project management

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Palmisano uses technology to solve communication and documentation challenges

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Teams activities include identification of who has what responsibilities

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The CSI master format utilizes a six-digit numbering system

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The construction industry in the United States employs more than 7 million people directly, and many more indirectly

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The corporate culture of a company is usually set by management

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The design-build delivery method better manages risks, generate greater value, and eliminates waste

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The ideal construction management candidate is typically an individual who has a bachelor's degree in construction management

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The project manager is responsible for the safe completion if projects within budget, on schedule, to the company's quality standards, and to the customer's satisfaction

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The site and infrastructure subgroup of the CSA master format relates to work that takes place before the construction work takes place

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There is a very high value put on training of construction workers

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To earn the LSU Distinguished Communications Award a student must take at least four communications intensive courses

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Waiting is one of the 8 types of waste

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Waste is downtime

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When presenting, you should stand straight and face the audience

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a complete project team would include material and equipment vendors

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a contractor's estimate is the contractor's cost to do a project

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a formal ethics program can help minimize risk, among other things

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a plan view is a horizontal "cut" through the entire building

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amination should only be used for effect

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an effective manager will show appreciation on a regular basis, even for things expected on the team member

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an estimate is a summary of the costs of the contractor for a particular project

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an estimate is built very much in the same order as the actual building of the facility

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an estimator must be able to build the project mentally before pricing it

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an ethics policy must be clear and concise

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building trust is easier with people with whom you have history and experience

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civil drawings include things such as grading, demolition, excavation, and site utilities

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communication and collaboration are core to being a successful manager of diverse project teams

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effective managers know that acknowledgment is a key to motivating their project teams

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estimator develop the construction budget once the project is awarded

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estimators develop the construction budget once project is awarded

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ethics apply to the behavior of an atheist as to that of a saint

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every project is a one-of-a-kind facility

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execution comes before close-out

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feelings frequently from what is ethical

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getting construction work requires abilities such as negotiation, presentation, team-building, and communication skills

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market conditions may impact bid amounts

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marketing efforts is focused on convincing owners that they should bring the CM team on board early

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superintendents plan the execution of the project including all subcontractors and craft workforce

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supplemental conditions are project specific

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a square foot takeoff involves an area

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low-bid selection results in contractors evaluating the plans and specs and coming up with a bid price based on their own unique strategies for doing the work

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math mistakes can cause an estimate to be incorrect

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most construction project teams are temporary organizations

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pre-construction services include feasibility studies

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pre-construction services include value engineering

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pre-construction services should be upfront and involve the owner, designer, and contractor

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private projects usually use the closed bid system

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productivity is the number of units a crew can install in a given time period

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project managers are the direct liaison between the contractor and the clients and design teams

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quality is monitored by the specifications, punch lists, inspections, tents, and user surveys

true

quantifying labor deals with productivity rates

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retention of good workers is important in building a good work force

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superintendants provide safety leadership

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teamwork and trust are really the keys to successful project delivery

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the complexity of the project impacts productivity

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"PDCA" stands for plan, do, check, adjust

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a general contractor keeps a project running in accordance with contract documents developed by the contractor

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electrical drawings only shows the electrical receptacles and switches

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estimating software basically will guarantee that you will get a competitively bid project

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estimators do not coordinate with subcontractors and vendors for pricing

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in a traditional design-bid-build delivery method, qualification is used to determine who wins the project

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in model estimating the estimator bids assemblies

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shape does not impact the price of all elements of the building

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the specifications basically define the quantity of the work: the length, the width, the area, the volume, and so on

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there is now less safety supervision over construction workers than in years past

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Low- bid selection results in contractors evaluating the plans and specs and coming up with a bid price based on their own unique strategies for doing the work

true

Mechanical drawings include plumbing, heating, and ventilation

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Office overhead (general overhead) are costs incurred by a contractor whether or not it has projects

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Plagiarism is a legal issue

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Planning is about organizing the activities that have to take place in a logical sequence

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Pre-construction services should begin during the design phase

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Primavera 6 is a scheduling program used by Palmisano

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Progress and construction go hand in hand

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Respondents to the survey cited over-billing as common in the construction industry

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a good boss is someone who cares about the team members, coaches them, listens to their ideas, and acknowledges them and their contributions

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a powerful request will include a "by when" date

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a project comparison estimate compares the estimates of a completed project to the proposed project

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a team should measure it performance against its goals

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according to the lean construction institute, reliable promising reduces rework, defects, and waste

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admitting you have made a mistake can lead to enhancing trust

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one of the characteristics common among estimators is organization skills

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only accept a committed response to a request

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polishing is made up of revising and editing

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"plans are worthless, but planning is everything" was a quote of Teddy Roosevelt

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it is relatively unimportant for a contractor to find opportunities to submit proposals and negotiate to win projects

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a parametric estimate uses equations that express the statistical relationship between building parameters and the cost of building

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action language gets people moving, and creates reliable accountability through language

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after a conceptual estimate is made, the challenge for the designers is to design the allocated budget

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direct and indirect labor are two of the costs to consider when preparing an estimate

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heavy civil contractors make huge investments in equipment

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historic construction is one of Palmisano's core markets

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is most public projects, the open bid process must be used

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it is important that all subcontractors receive the same information needed to prepare a subcontract bid

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the goals of a construction team includes safety

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the rhetorical triangle consists of audience, message, and credibility

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sharing why a project is important from a human perspective is unnecessary

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allow yourself to have a lousy first draft

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the most basic CM skill necessary is the ability to read construction drawings

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