Midterm CM 2331
Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
AEC
American Institute of Architects
AIA
project manager team members managers resource managers executives senior management company owners investors sponsors financiers suppliers vendors consultants customers end user
project stakeholders
1. Paperwork Construction 2. Marking of Layout 3. Excavation 4. Foundation Work 5. Column Casting 6. Construction of Walls 7. Lintel 8. Roofing
sequence of construction activities
primavera p6
software used to make construction scheduling
steel
stl.
Square yard
unit of measurement for: Carpet
Square foot
unit of measurement for: Ceramic Tile
Cubic yard or Tonne
unit of measurement for: Concrete
Square foot
unit of measurement for: Countertop
Square foot
unit of measurement for: Driveways, sidewalks, parking lots
Square foot
unit of measurement for: Drywall
per unit of the item
unit of measurement for: Masonry products
Square foot
unit of measurement for: Painting
Square
unit of measurement for: Roofing
Cubic yard or Tonne
unit of measurement for: Sand and Gravel
Tonne
unit of measurement for: Steel
Board foot
unit of measurement for: Wood
preliminary cost estimation unit price cost estimation conceptual cost estimation detailed cost estimation
what are the types of construction cost estimating
Checking the work before it is distributed to the user. errors late in the process
what is quality control?
column
col.
The comprehensive documentation and associated calculations used to determine the expected cost of materials, labor, subcontractors, equipment and profit/overhead for a proposed construction projects.
construction cost estimating
Optimistic plan-with the least amount of time it will take to complete a task. assumes everything goes well without any interruptions and matching the estimated schedule. pessimistic plan-with the maximum amount of time to complete a task. Thinks everything will go wrong and wants to have backup plans for everything. realistic plan-the plan with the best estimate for how long a task will take.
ESSAY QUESTION: what is Optimistic Plan, Pessimistic Plan, Realistic Plan
Life cycle cost are more important Initial cost-fixed, one-time expenses incurred on the purchase of land, buildings, construction, and equipment used in the production of goods or in the rendering of services Life cycle cost-helps to reduce the overall cost of a project by selecting best alternative designs and components to minimize the cost not only at the time of construction, but also the over the full life of the project.
Explain Initial cost and Life-Cycle cost - Which one is more important.
creating a schedule that details every daily activity during the construction period, from day one to the project completion
Explain the construction scheduling stage of a construction project
the architect prepares the bid package, including the project design, plans, and specifications
Explain the planning stage of a construction project
create a wish list and project requirements and see if it will be feasible and within the budget
Explain the programming stage of a construction project
planning communication perform revise as needed
how can the construction scheudling be improved
Oversee the supply chain of an organization
job of logistic manager
design and specification construction contract type Constructability material order Labor Availability of Equipment weather defective work Payment Accidents vandalism management change order
list 10 elements of delay
A contract with a fixed total price for a well-defined product or service; also called a fixed-price contract
lump sum contract
Floor
Flr.
Certified (40-49) Silver (50-59) Gold (60-79) Platinum (80+)
Four levels of certification for projects (LEED)
Green Building Certification Institute
GBCI
General Contractor
GC
site plans Plot plans Excavation plans Floor plans Elevation plans MEP plans Section drawings Detail drawings Finishing drawings Reflected ceiling drawings Perspective drawings
List 10 different set of drawings included in a construction project
Mechanical Electrical Plumbing
MEP
metal
MTl.
occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Project engineer
PE
polyvinyl chloride
PVC
Tell what results the final construction assembly must achieve, but they give the contractor some choice in how they will be achieved.
Performance Specifications
Tell exactly what product or material the contractor must use by brand name
Prescriptive Specifications
Specifications where products are specifically listed by name and # and there's no substitutions allowed.
Proprietary Specification
sick building syndrome
SBS
specification
Spec.
Technical Advisory Group
TAG
United States Green Building Council
USGBC
Wood
Wd.
Prescriptive specifications, performance specifications, Proprietary Specification
What are the three different types of construction specifications
Programming, planning, construction scheduling
What are the three stages of a construction project?
design, build, construction
What are the three stages of the design process?
it is a change order after the contract has been signed
What is a change order
it is a change order before the contract has been signed
What is addenda
prevents erros before they are made
What is quality assurance?
ceiling
CLG.
Concrete Masonry Unit
CMU
Critical Path Method an algorithm that schedules a set of project activities
CPM
Construction Specifications Institute
CSI
Beam
BM.
A type of cost-reimbursable contract where the buyer reimburses the seller for the seller's allowable costs (allowable costs are defined by the contract) plus a fixed amount of profit (fee).
Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract (CPFF)
Includes all direct costs for building plus a percentage of those costs as the builder's fee
Cost plus percentage contract
The contractor or construction manager guarantees the owner a fixed, maximum price.
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
HVAC
Joist
Jst.
the area in an agreement where the work to be performed is described. contains milestones reports deliverables and end products
Scope of work
Green Associate LEED AP LEED Fellow
Three levels of certification for individuals (LEED)
Register with GBCI GBCI assigns TAG Apply for certification
Three stages of LEED certification process for projects
is quality assurance + quality control
Total Quality Management (TQM)