CM 1011 Donald LSU
animation without a purpose is a distraction
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your eyes are magical
true
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
true
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
true
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
True
"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
false
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
true
"Standardize" is one of the 5 S's
true
"There is never a right way to do the wrong thing"
true
"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"
true
"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
true
BIM is a common estimating option
true
BIM managers lead the efforts to coordinate projects construction on modeling software
true
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
true
Construction jobsites use drones
true
Construction managers should be flexible and work effectively in fast-paced environment
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Design-bid-build is linear in nature
true
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
true
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
true
Lean project delivery results in minimizing waste and rework
true
Lean thinking demands a mindset of continuous improvement
true
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
true
One of the things the owner is accountable for is creating the overall budget for the project
true
Palmisano self-performs concrete
true
Palmisano uses BIM
true
Palmisano uses Bluebeam for as built drawings
true
Palmisano uses procore for project management
true
Palmisano uses technology to solve communication and documentation challenges
true
Teams activities include identification of who has what responsibilities
true
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
true
The corporate culture of a company is usually set by management
true
The design-build delivery method better manages risks, generate greater value, and eliminates waste
true
The ideal construction management candidate is typically an individual who has a bachelor's degree in construction management
true
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
true
The site and infrastructure subgroup of the CSA master format relates to work that takes place before the construction work takes place
true
There is a very high value put on training of construction workers
true
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
true
Waste is downtime
true
When presenting, you should stand straight and face the audience
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a complete project team would include material and equipment vendors
true
a contractor's estimate is the contractor's cost to do a project
true
a formal ethics program can help minimize risk, among other things
true
a plan view is a horizontal "cut" through the entire building
true
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
true
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
true
execution comes before close-out
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feelings frequently from what is ethical
true
getting construction work requires abilities such as negotiation, presentation, team-building, and communication skills
true
market conditions may impact bid amounts
true
marketing efforts is focused on convincing owners that they should bring the CM team on board early
true
superintendents plan the execution of the project including all subcontractors and craft workforce
true
supplemental conditions are project specific
true
a square foot takeoff involves an area
true
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
math mistakes can cause an estimate to be incorrect
true
most construction project teams are temporary organizations
true
pre-construction services include feasibility studies
true
pre-construction services include value engineering
true
pre-construction services should be upfront and involve the owner, designer, and contractor
true
private projects usually use the closed bid system
true
productivity is the number of units a crew can install in a given time period
true
project managers are the direct liaison between the contractor and the clients and design teams
true
quality is monitored by the specifications, punch lists, inspections, tents, and user surveys
true
quantifying labor deals with productivity rates
true
retention of good workers is important in building a good work force
true
superintendants provide safety leadership
true
teamwork and trust are really the keys to successful project delivery
true
the complexity of the project impacts productivity
true
"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
false
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
false
the specifications basically define the quantity of the work: the length, the width, the area, the volume, and so on
false
there is now less safety supervision over construction workers than in years past
false
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
true
Office overhead (general overhead) are costs incurred by a contractor whether or not it has projects
true
Plagiarism is a legal issue
true
Planning is about organizing the activities that have to take place in a logical sequence
true
Pre-construction services should begin during the design phase
true
Primavera 6 is a scheduling program used by Palmisano
true
Progress and construction go hand in hand
true
Respondents to the survey cited over-billing as common in the construction industry
true
a good boss is someone who cares about the team members, coaches them, listens to their ideas, and acknowledges them and their contributions
true
a powerful request will include a "by when" date
true
a project comparison estimate compares the estimates of a completed project to the proposed project
true
a team should measure it performance against its goals
true
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
true
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
true
"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
false
a parametric estimate uses equations that express the statistical relationship between building parameters and the cost of building
true
action language gets people moving, and creates reliable accountability through language
true
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
true
heavy civil contractors make huge investments in equipment
true
historic construction is one of Palmisano's core markets
true
is most public projects, the open bid process must be used
true
it is important that all subcontractors receive the same information needed to prepare a subcontract bid
true
the goals of a construction team includes safety
true
the rhetorical triangle consists of audience, message, and credibility
true
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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