Construction Project Management Chapter 1 Test
Design-Build Disadvantages
No price up front, owner may be out of the loop, no checks & balances between GC/arch
Construction Sector: Commercial
Office Buildings, Retail, Restaurants, Theatre
Roles of Project Manager
Organization & administration, planning & scheduling, budget & cost control, labor relations, community relations, daily issue resolution, weekly staff meetings
Roles of Project Executive
Owner Relationships, Negotiating the contract, Implementing required insurance, administer HR functions, make a profit, mentor/be a role model
BIM (Building Information Modeling)
Allows us to make 3D models of the project site. This allows us to monitor the project, update designs, and get a better understanding of the entire project. It is a very useful communication/visual tool.
Design Build Advantages
Better communication between contractor/arch, flexibility, can be fast tracked, owner can be absent, quickest method
An owner representative or OPM is a...
CM agent
CM Agency Advantages
Can be fast tracked, competitive bidding, constructibility reviews by CM, CM agent focused on project not profit
Design-Bid-Build Disadvantages
Can't fast track, no constructibility reviews, not good when changes are needed, can be adversarial
CM at Risk Advantages
Change flexibility, fast track, preconstruction services, CM holds all trade contracts, team approach, competitive bidding
Design-Bid-Build Advantages
Competitively bid, familiar to parties, cost known up front
What delivery methods allow for fast track?
Design Build, CM @ risk, CM Agency Multiple Primes
Roles of Project Accountant
Ensuring cash flow, maintain purchase orders, payroll, anything with money
Lean Construction
Focus on eliminating waste during preconstruction/construction phases. Looks at the processes you do & try to do them more efficiently. This then saves time & money.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Focus on making more sustainable/green buildings & code. Also focuses on the impact the building has on the Earth by looking at water usage, materials used, amount of waste, transportation, etc.
CM Agency Multiple Primes
GC is hired early as the CM, owner has at least 3 contracts, can be fast tracked,
Name 3 categories of Construction Contractors
General Contractor, Construction Manager: CM at risk or CM agent, Subs/ Trades Contractor
Construction Sector: Infrastructure
Horizontal Construction, Heavy/Highway Construction
What is a architectural program?
It details the scope of work for the project, what all the owner expects to be completed & any other specifications they might have for the project. Includes the SF for specific rooms and the USF & RSF wanted for the project.
Characteristics of the Construction Industry
No Two Projects are Alike No Two Projects Teams are Alike Different Site Conditions Locations − Urban, Suburban Public Work / Private Work Each Phase of a Project is Different Custom Orientated
CM Agency Disadvantages
Requires sophisticated owner, typically no fixed price
CM at Risk Disadvantages
Requires sophisticated owner, typically no fixed price
Sectors of the Construction Industry
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, & Infrastructure
Roles of Project Engineer
Review & submit shop drawings, review all drawings for accuracy & completion, managing project closeout
CM at Risk
Serves as the GC, assumes risk for construction, GMP is an option, fast track is an option, provides preconstruction services
Construction Sector: Residential
Single Family Homes, Two Family Homes, Condo, Apartment Buildings
Design-Build
Single entity contracted to provide both design & construction, quickest method
Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
Traditional Method, fixed price, fixed time, linear sequence, longest method, time consuming
Roles of Superintendent
Understanding drawings & specs, manage all field activities, monthly project schedule updates, daily super reports, coordinating with trades, managing safety, manage time & materials
Construction Sector: Industrial
Warehouses, Manufacturing Facilities, Distribution Facilities - Amazon
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Advantages
Work together from beginning, everyone knows status of project, nothing hidden, get people on board much earlier
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
is a project delivery method that integrates people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to reduce waste and optimize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication and construction.
