Introduction to Construction EXAM 2
True or False? The written RFI should be the first time the Design Team learns about the question. It is not recommended that contractors and design teams work out a solution before sending an RFI.
False
True or False? There is no need to document weather events anymore because we have such accurate information online.
False
True or False? When you finish your Site Logistics Plan, it's important to save the file with the word, "final," so it can't be changed.
False
True or False? If you excavate 10BCY, you will need one 10CY dump truck to hauling that soil.
False - The soil will swell 10-40% by volume
True or False? An RFI is used to formally document a change to the project PRICE
False. RFIs are used for clarification purposes, not changes.
What's it called when a contractor adjusts their bid to get more money up front or to take advantage of a mistake in quantities?
Front loading or unbalanced bid
What is the typical "trigger" to move a project from Master Planning to Project Planning? Choose the best answer.
Funding
What is established to limit a contractor's total reimbursement in Cost Plus Fee contracts? Choose the best answer.
Guaranteed Maximum Price
What is the phrase used in this lesson that summarizes the importance of accurate jobsite records?
If it wasn't in writing, it didn't happen
What are examples of Vehicle Tracking Control (VTCs)?
Large steel grates (like a cattle grate), large rocks
What are key challenges when using 100% electronic document control? Choose all that apply.
Potential poor connectivity in the field, eality in the field, including dust, debris, weather and wearing gloves
An "Issue" should be created to track and manage what? Choose all that apply.
Potential quality issues, Potential cost issues,
What are typical items addressed in a Stormwater Management Plan? Choose all that apply.
Procedures for inspection, maintenance and reporting A plan for final stabilization at the end of the project Best Management Practices (BMPs)
There are many different ways to perform document control. Ultimately, what are the questions you should ask yourself to determine the best, most effective way to manage and distribute information? Choose all that apply.
Who needs the information?, What are the site and project characteristics?
What is the approximate construction cost (per square foot) of a standard office building?
$200/SF
True or False? The 3D model is rarely accessible in the field as it requires too much bandwidth and computing power for a mobile device.
False
True or False? The only opportunity for a contractor to earn margin (profit) in a Cost Plus Fee contract is through a fee (fixed or percentage).
False
What is the approximate construction cost (total cost) of a 50,000sf office building?
10 Million
Based on suggestions from this lesson, how much contingency would you apply to a conceptual estimate? Choose the best answer.
20%
Station (STA) 2+50 is equivalent to what?
250ft
What are suggestions when writing a proper RFI? Choose all that apply.
Be as specific as possible regarding the precise issue and question, Include a sketch if it helps clarify the question and proposed solution
What would you call the technique when a sub asks a GC for the other bidders' numbers, then offers to beat the lowest price?
Bid Selling
What are typical sources of funding for a construction project? Choose all that apply.
Bonds, government budgets, construction loans, and donors
Regarding soil measure and volume, choose the correct relationship between Bank Cubic Yards (BCY), Loose Cubic Yards (LCY) and Compacted Cubic Yards (CCY).
CCY < BCY < LCY
What are the typical ways to divide the cost estimate between estimators? Choose all that apply.
CSI Division, Masterformat, uniformat, assemblies/systems
If you are a general contractor preparing for a bid and don't receive any subcontractor bids for a specific scope, what are the suggested ways to handle this situation? Choose all that apply.
Contact several subcontractors and send out bid packages again, if you have time, Perform an estimate and "plug" a number to ensure you have a budget for that scope
What is the name of the "payment system" where the contractor gets paid their costs, but with an overall cap?
Cost Plus Fee with a GMP
When you form a jobsite safety committee, as described in this lesson, who should be in attendance? Choose the best answer.
Craft Workers
Which of the following delivery systems allow for Fast Tracking? Choose all that apply.
Design Build, CM/GC or CMAR, Multiple Prime
In Design Bid Build (private owner), who typically checks the Contractor's work?
Design Team
Which delivery system is considered the most traditional and well-established? Choose the best answer.
Design-Bid-Build
What are typical reasons we build a schedule? Choose all that apply.
Determine if the project can be complete in a required timeline, Evaluate available resources (people, equipment, material), Identify "Long Lead" items, Understand how fast money will be spent on a project
There is an extraordinary amount of information trading hands on a construction project. Which of the following items must be tracked and managed in the Document Control task? Choose all that apply.
Drawings Requests for Information Punchlists ,Changes
If you have a scope of work with a 20% probability of failure, $100,000 potential severity, what is the Expected Value for this risk? Choose the best answer.
EV = $20,000
What are techniques to manage risk? Choose all that apply.
Eliminate the risk Minimize the risk Transfer the risk
What are typical topics covered in a site-specific safety plan? Choose all that apply.
Emergency response procedures and roles
Which of the following is intended to create a budget and it's not an offer to enter a contract? Choose the best answer.
Estimate
True or False? A General Contractor is not allowed to do "Self-Perform" work. Typical contracts state they must use subcontractors for all scopes.
False
True or False? Addressing the topic of "deficiencies" does not belong in a quality plan because that represents poor quality.
False
True or False? An RFI is the same as a Change Order if the Design Team indicates a change to the drawings or specs.
False
True or False? Based on this lesson, creating the safety policy is the hard part, implementing the policy is easy.
False
True or False? Based on this lesson, it is always recommended to use Low Bid procurement to ensure the best project outcome.
False
True or False? Given the complexity of our projects, it is critical to use 3D modeling software to create our Site Logistics Plans.
False
True or False? If a subcontractor receives a comment on a submittal which differs from drawings and specifications, the comment overrides the drawings and specs.
False
True or False? If you delay an activity on the critical path, the project is guaranteed to be delayed. (Answer based on reality, not the textbook definition of critical path)
False
True or False? If you delay an activity which has Total Float, it will never delay the next activity.
False
True or False? In CM/GC (Construction Manager at Risk), the CM/GC accepts the project DESIGN risk.
False
True or False? In a typical Federal contract, you can submit your bid late as long as it's within two hours of the bid date/time.
False
True or False? Integrated Project Delivery is very popular in public projects due to the clear demonstration of competition between parties.
False
True or False? Only the superintendent can stop work if a situation seems unsafe.
False
True or False? Phase Plans should never include dates because that could conflict with the project schedule.
False
True or False? Regardless of the type of estimate, it's imperative that accuracy is considered down to the dollars and cents.
False
True or False? Reliable Quantity Takeoffs (QTO) take very little time because the industry solely utilizes automation and software to perform the task.
False
What are common requirements in a Request for Proposal which are not included in the typical Low Bid process? Choose all that apply.
Interviews, Submitting an execution plan and Means & Methods, Submitting a preliminary design
What are typical activities performed during Project Planning? Choose all that apply.
Investigate existing conditions, define the project scope, define the project goals
When choosing a contractor in the Low Bid process, what are the traditional criteria for selection? Choose all that apply.
Lowest Price, Responsive Bid, Contractor proves they are "Responsible"
What are three main PAYMENT methods when hiring a contractor?
Lump Sum, Cost Plus Fee (% or Fixed), Cost Plus Fee with GMP, Unit Price
What's the name of a comprehensive, long‐term plan?
Master Plan
What does Worker's Compensation Insurance cover? Choose all that apply.
Medical costs A percentage of lost wages
Which delivery system involves the owner hiring all subs directly?
Multiple Prime
What are the common status options for a submittal reviewed by the Design Team?
No Exceptions Taken, Revise and Resubmit, Exceptions as Noted
List three Indirect Costs
Overhead, Profit, Insurance, Bond, General Conditions
Phasing Plans are a great communication tool. Who is the typical audience? Choose all that apply.
Owners Subcontractors The public The design team
What are typical items to include on a Site Logistics Plan? Choose all that apply.
Parking Access and egress routes Laydown and staging areas
Which activities fall under the category of Quality Assurance? Choose all that apply.
Performing a sample test of 10% of the fire alarm devices, Spot checking a subcontractor's inspection checklists, Flooding a roof with water to see if it leaks
What are common types of submittals? Choose all that apply.
Physical Samples, Shop Drawings, Product Data
What are key challenges when using 100% electronic document control? Choose all that apply.
Potential poor connectivity in the field, Reality in the field, including dust, debris, weather and wearing gloves
To win a low bid, a contractor must be both ______ & _______
Responsible & Responsive
True or False? The Design Team never APPROVES submittals. They REVIEW for conformance to plans and specs
True. The accuracy of the submittal ultimately falls on the contractor's shoulders.
What are typical ways for a contractor to make margin (profit) in a Lump Sum contract? Choose all that apply.
Spend less money on material compared to the budget, Reduce general conditions spending compared to budget
A Quality Plan should include which of the following procedures? Choose all that apply.
Submittal review and distribution, RFI templates and distribution
What are suggestions for taking photos on the jobsite? Choose all that apply.
Take photos often and file them right away,Be sure to include something identifiable in the photo to be able to recognize exactly where you were on the jobsite, Use photos to document inclement weather
Is it unethical to build a prison?
The answer depends on personal ethics and professional ethics.
What are the key variables to determine how much an employer will pay for Worker's Compensation Insurance? Choose all that apply.
Their specific trade The number of hours each employee works Their Experience Modifier Rating
What are best practices to transfer a risk? Choose all that apply.
Through contract agreements, Assign the risk to the party most qualified to perform the work, not necessarily the most convenient party
What are the main objectives of a Request for Information? Choose all that apply.
To clarify conflicting or missing information, To propose a new solution
What is the purpose of calculating the expected value of risks? Choose the best answer.
To evaluate how much contingency should be held for the risk
What are reasons a contractor might intentionally UNBALANCE a unit price bid? Choose all that apply.
To take advantage of a mistake in the owner's estimated quantities, To Front Load their payments earlier in the project
True or False? "Issues" should be assigned to a specific person to manage, but the details should be accessible to everyone on the team.
True
True or False? A stormwater management plan should address erosion and pollutants in addition to sediment control.
True
True or False? Common items to file in an "Issue" folder include photos, letters and other correspondence
True
True or False? Design Teams rely on subcontractors and suppliers to perform calculations in some cases.
True
True or False? In Best Value procurement, the team is typically selected based on their price proposal AND technical proposal.
True
True or False? In a fill scenario, you must ADD "stripping" to your "Required Fill" calculation.
True
True or False? Issue Management can be a formal way to track and manage action items.
True
True or False? It is typical to select a design team based on qualifications (Qualifications-Based Selection) instead of low price.
True
True or False? Lenders deem projects high-risk during construction because they're not useful until complete.
True
True or False? Project Administration refers to all the tasks required to orchestrate and manage the project.
True
True or False? Stormwater violations can include a fine AND imprisonment.
True
True or False? The forklift used for general site maintenance is an Indirect Cost
True
True or False? The owner often hires a 3rd party to inspect scopes such as concrete, earthwork and paving.
True
If you have a final Mass Ordinate of 2,000 BCY, how would you describe this earthwork project? Choose the best answer.
Waste
When doing a quantity takeoff for formwork, we added 10%. Why?
Waste
This term describes the process of starting construction before the design is 100% complete.
What is Fast Tracking?
What are recommendations to find off-site parking? Choose all that apply.
church, Surface parking lots for rent
What are typical items included in Jobsite Records? Choose all that apply.
field observations, inspection documentation, record of behavior, safety incidents
.If material blows off the project during a wind storm and injures a pedestrian (someone not affiliated with the project), which insurance policy should cover this incident? Choose the best answer.
general liability insurance
When a developer phases their project, it is most likely due to what reason? Choose the best answer.
market conditions
When a road construction contractor phases their project, it is most likely due to what reason? Choose the best answer.
to keep traffic moving in some capactiy
What are items typically noted on a Daily Report? Choose all that apply.
weather, work completed, crew size
