AIC stuff # 2
A block parapel wall is 825 lineal ft long. The parapet cap construction requires a continous 2x 4 and continous 2x10 on the top of the wall. Teh lumber cost is $0.45 per board ft. what is the approximate total cost of the lumber needed?
$866
five contractors are bidding part of a job with storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water distribution. Their bids are: Contractor 1 will do storm and water for $2000 Contractor 2 will do storm for $1000 Contractor 3 will do sanitary and water for $12,000 Contractor 4 will do sanitary for $7000 contractor 5 will do water for $7000 what is the lowest price for the complete job?
$9,000 contractor 1 will do storm water for $2000 contractor 4 will do sanitary for $7.000 $7,000+ $2,000= $9,000
What is the actual size (thickness and width) of a 2x8 board?
1-1/2" thick by 7-1/2" wide
A 'piece of concrete' activity requires the placement of 2080 cubic yards. If the individual production rate is 2 cubic yards per work hour per person, with a 10- person crew and 8 hour workday, how many days are needed to complete this activity?
13 days
an 8% grade is equivalent to what slope?
1:12.5
Steel costs are presently $1,000 per ton. A project is bid that has 25 pieces of W10X30 beams. Each beam is 20 feet long. What is the approximate cost for the 25 beams?
20 ft long x 30 lbs/ft = 600 lbs/beam 600 lbs x 25 beams = 15, 000lbs 15,000 lbs / 2 = 7.5 tons each ton is $1,000 7.5 ton x 1000= $7,5000 `1 lbs = 0.0005
according to osha in an opening trench excavation what is the maximum allowable distance of travel to an exit ladder?
25 ft
according to OSHA in an open trench excavation, what is the max allowable distance of travel to an exit ladder?
25'
How many days are allowed for concrete to reach its design strength?
28 days
A portable ladder is being set up. The distance between the ground and the first floor is 16ft. according to OSHA, what is the minimum ladder extension required above the area?
3 ft
What is the MAXIMUM allowable spacing of wales in inches?
48
A project schedule has been updated. The activity placement of spread footing concrete was originally schedule to begin as early as day 10. The activity duration is 4 days. The actual start day was day 12. The original schedule had calculated total float of 7 days for this activity. The recalculated total float for the activity, when updated would be?
5 days
What is the allowable maximum height of an open sided floor before fall protection measures must be provided for workers?
6 ft
Given an account with 6,000 lbs of rebar an installation rate of 0.02 work hours per pound, and a labor budget of $2400. What is the cost per hour?
6000 x 0.02 = 120 hours 24000/120= $20.00 $20.00
rectangle is 80'-8" x 40'-4" what diagonal measurement would be used to square the structure during layout?
90'-2 1/4"
11. Which of the following items is contained in the Certificate of Substantial Completion?
A list of items to be completed.
Which of the following project have the highest potential profit for the contractor?
A project which includes responsibility for the design, building, fencing, and leasing of a new office building.
What information must be gathered to update the progress of a schedule
Actual start/ Finish dates and percent complete
Assume the elevated slab is designed for 100 psi, the pipe subcontractor requests permission of the site superintendent to use a mobile scissor lift on a elevated slab. The lift has a contact area of 30 x 60. It weighs 1,100 lbs and has a load capactiy of 500 lbs. What action should the site superintendent take?
Allow use of the lift
What is retainage?
An amount received for the final payment p. 252
A contractor has received a low bid from a new subcontractor. in consideration of work on the project, the owner has a strong safety program for contractors and subcontractors. Which of the following methods represents the best way obtain information about the subcontractors safety record?
Ask for qualification statement and look for an experience modification rate less than 1.0
a dispute arises between the owner and the contractor. which of the following would be the best course of action to take?
Both parties should sit down and reach a solution quickly to keep the project moving forward
Which of the following is the most common method for accounting for income recognition used in the construction industry?
COMPLETED CONTRACT and PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION.. (c&d)
What does a "10B" rating for a fire extinguisher indicates?
Capability to extinguish 10 square feet of flammable liquid split p. 455
Which document is signed in agreement by the Owner and the A/E and instructing the Contractor to make a change prior to agreeing on the adjustment in scope or price?
Change Directive
when engaged in heavy grinding of concrete where sever exposure occurs, using a diamond tip blade, which of the following would be proper protection for the face and eyes?
Chipping goggles and a face shield
Which of the following is required for an employee to operate a power operated tool?
Completed training card
The location of reinforcing steel used in a concrete member should be placed where?
Concrete is in tension.
According to the project documents, after the signing of the Agreement which documents must be submitted by the Contractor within fourteen days of executing the Agreement?
Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values
what is fast-track consturction?
Construction that starts before the design
A topographical map is a drawing showing?
Contour lines and elevations
Which document is signed in agreement by the Owner, A/E and the Contractor informing the Contractor to modify the agreements terms and conditions?
Contract Change Order
If the contractor is making a claim under the different site conditions (DSC) clause, which of the following must be proven?
Contractor visited the site.
where is the best palce to document material deliveries received on the site?
Daily report sent to the contractors accounting office. p. 518 #6
Who is responsible for inspecting for safety risks on a project prior to operation?
Designated competent person.
Which of the following should be used to find the grab bars specs for a bathroom?
Division 10 - specialties
How is free float calculated for an activity?
Earliest start of the next activity minus early finish of the current activity
When a series of red flags or a red line is placd on the ground using spray paint, what does the line symbolize?
Electric line below
When is the Certificate of Substantial Completion prepared?
End of the construction process
Which of the following best describes a caisson falling basket?
Enlarges the bottom of caisson
A light fixutre slides off the electrical sub's scaffolding in the lobby of a new bank building. The result is several hundred dollars in damages to the floor finish. Workers below could've been hit. Which of the following is the best course of action to ttake?
Ensure the presence of OSHA approved railing, toe-boards, and netting on all scaffolds.
Material was appropriately ordered with sufficient lead time to be available on the site when needed; however, the vendor delivered the material three weeks late. Which of the following activities was poorly practiced by the contractor?
Expediting p. 515
What does EMR stand for and what is its purpose?
Experience Modification Rating and it is used to adjust workers compensation manual rate to reflect a company
Which of the following insulation material has the highest R value for the same thickness of material?
Fiberglass
If an accident occurs on site because a masonry subcontractor employee is not abiding by the safety regulations, who is ultimately responsible?
GC
According to CSI and AIA, which Document contains the definitions for Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples?
General Conditions
According to CSI, which of the following is in the project manual?
General Requirements
The architect has approved the rerouting of an HVAC through concrete slabs in a building. To insure that activities are coordinated, a meeting should be called by the field supervisor and the?
HVAC subcontractor and all other affected subcontractors
To conduct an effective team meeting it is best to?
Hand out an AGENDA and see th team member has it prior to the meeting so they can come prepared.
In creating a schedule which of the following occurs first?
Identify the activities
The primary purpose for identifying the critical path on the logic network is to?
Identify the longest continous path with the minimum amount of time for overall completion.
Which of hte following best describes lag in preceding scheduling?
Imposed duration on the relationship between two activities
when reviewing subcontractors financial, which of the following information would be found on the income statement?
Income and expenses for the fiscal year p. 154
Which of the following are horizontal on platform framing?
Joists
Concrete to be poured for 10 footings are 5 feet wide by 5 feet long by 2 feet deep. How many cubic yards of concrete should the estimate be for this pour, using a 10% waste factor.
L X W X D -> 5 x 5 x 2 = 50 CF 50 cf/ 27 = 1.85 CY 1.85 CY X 10 footings = 18.5 CY 18.5 x 10% waste factor (add 1.00) 18.5 x 1.10 = 20.3 20.3
Which of the following are calculated by the "backward pass" through the CPM network?
LS and LF (late start and Late finish)
When completing a certificate of substantial completion list, which of the following must be attached to the form?
List of uncompleted work ( punch list) p. 558
If there is a conflict escalating between two field engineers working on alternate shifts, the project manaagers best approach would be to? .
Listen to both sides of the issue and then make a decision
Which of the following is the most expensive option when resolving disputes?
Litigation
What format is based on the CSI conceptual estimating systems?
Master Format
According to Osha's regulatory posting standard, which safety information must be posted at the site on the employee bulletin board?
Material safety data sheet location and safety and healthy protection on the job poster.
As required by safety codes, the type and rating of doors installed in a multi-tenant office buildings are determined by the
National Fire Protection Agency
Which document informs the contractor that their proposal has been accepted?
Notice of Award
Which document establishes the actual start date from which the beginning of the project is calculated?
Notice to Proceed
The owner's rep observed substandard drywall patches on a general contractor's renovation project. Which of the following should be the representative's first course of action?
Notify the General Contractor's superintendent of problem.
Which of the following time of completion measures is likely to be MOST equitable for both parties in the Owner-Contractor agreement regarding the impact of weather conditions?
Number of workable days
Who is legally responsible for completing the failed partner's uncompleted work in a joint, fixed price contract?
OTHER PARTNER
Which of the following are legal elements of the contract?
Offer, Acceptance, Meeting of the Minds, and consideration
A project requires 125 CY of concrete to be placed for which 165 workhours have been budgeted. The latest weekly progress report shows that 78 CY have been placed and 103 workhours have been expended to date. What is the status of the concrete placement?
On budget. (165/125 = 103/78) both equal to 1.32
What method is used to calculate activity duration?
Plan quantity divided by production rate.
who is responsible for verification of all materials, field measurements, and field construction criteria on the shop drawings?
Project ENGINEER p. 572
The "value analysis" is systematic evolution of a?
Project design to identify cheaper materials and methods of construction.
Which of the following protects a prime contractor from a subcontractor who is not honouring the original bid price before a formal contractor has been executed?
Promissory estoppel. p. 519
Which of the following is placed by a rodbuster?
Reinforcing Steel
What is the major reason for using tempered glass?
Safely breaks into small pieces.
Which document is used to allocate the estimated costs for the items listed and for requesting progress payments?
Schedule of Values
Which document is issued to the Contractor for failure to perform according to the specifications?
Stop Work order
Assume that the Contractor has not been paid according to the contract payment due date. According to the contract documents, which document must the Contractor complete and submit to the Owner to inform them that they will be leaving the job site if the late progress payment is not received?
Stop work NOTICE
Which document informs the owner that the work on a project will be stopped for failure of the owner to make a progress payment?
Stop work Notice
edwards deming created a system for improving productivity and quality called?
TQM
Which of the following documents primary purpose is to describe the materials and quality of workmanship for each construction division?
Technical specifications
Rigging is being connected to a piece of equipment that will be lifted to a roof approximately 35 ft high. How will slings lifting capacity be affected, using a low-sitting 29 degree angle instead of 45 degree angle?
The loading on the sling will increase.
When shoring a deep excavation in a congested area, which of the following will allow the greatest fredom of movement within the work area?
Tiebacks
What is the primary purpose of the national electric code (nec)?
To safeguard persons and property from hazards, arising from the use of electricity
Which of the following is best to determine the proper tightness of bolts in a structural steel connection?
Torque wrench
Which type of insurance covers workers being laid off from their job?
Unemployment
A contract that specifies the paymnet terms in dollars per quantity installed is what type of contract?
Unit price
What is the general contractor required to do when material is purchased "FOB job site"? (freight on board)
Unload the material that the supplier delivers to the job site.
What is the best action for contractor to take concerning a project that is one month behind schedule due to incomplete and late architectural drawings?
Updated the schedule and notify the owner of the options and associated costs.
Which of the following is most important (i.e. 1st step) when preparing a bid for site work?
Verify conditions by means of a site visit
Which of the following is MOST important when preparing a bid for site work?
Verifying conditions by means of SITE VISIT
Which of the following is required by prevailing wage provisions of the Davis-Beacon Act?
Wages paid must not be less than wages prevailing in the locality. p. 546
Estimate: 1950 or 1850 or 1860 or 1960 units of material. Crew are - 4 workers total duration 15 weeks Work hours 8 Hours per day - 5 days/week Total estimated labour cost $24,672.00 After 6 Weeks - 700 units of material placed 200 crew hours expensed $8,224 Labour spent
What is the total estimated work hours? What is the actual unit cost to date? What is the projected total cost at completion? What is the actual crew productivity to date in units per hour?
When is retainage released?
When all contractual obligations have been fulfilled
Which type of insurance covers injuries to workers employed at the job site?
Worker's Compensation
the mechanical subcontractor on a pojrect discovers a dimensional conflict between the mechanical and structural drawings and submits a requests for information (RFI) to the general contractor. what action should be taken by the general contractor?
advise the architect of the conflict and request a decision
the mechanical subcontractor on a project discovers a dimensional conflict between the mechanical and structural drawings and submits a RFI to the GC. what action should be taken by the GC to expedite?
advise the architect of the conflict and request a decision.
What must an OSHA compliance officer do at the closing conference of an inspection?
advise the contractor of apparent violations
if concrete is allowed to drop freely for more than 4 feet into place. which of the following is most likely to occur?
aggregate seperates from cement water paste
Air entrainment is used in cement to?
air entrainment provides improved resistance to freeze-thaw and to scaling caused by chemicals and salts used for ice and snow removal. p. 46
which of hte following financial reports includes both accounts receivables and accounts payable?
balance sheet
when are addendum typically issued?
before the bid
in which of the following project phases would value engineering be implemented int he most cost effective way
bid
To determine a sub's probable financial stability, which of the following would be the most relevant area for inquiry?
bonding rate and capacity
A piece of equipment has a book value of $10,000, a salvagae value of $1,000 and an estimated life of 5 years. what is the depreciation in the beginning o the second year using the depreciation is used?
book value - salvage value $10,000 - $1,000 = $9,000 $9,000/ life years (n) $9,000/5 years = $1,8000
What are the rating requirements for a door opening in a rated wall?
both the door and frame must be rated
The horizontal roof drain conductors installed above finished ceiling require insulation to prevent damage to the
ceiling caused by CONDENSATION
which document terminates liquidated damages?
certificate of substantial completion
A request for information form is used by the contractors to request
clarification of an issue from the architect
Shallow foundations in the form of square spread footings are generally used to support?
columns
Which of the following is the most efficient compaction method for granular soil?
compact 13" to 24" layers with vibrating rollers
which of the following is the most useful information in the preparation of a conceptual estimate for a building?
complete takeoff of labor, material and equipment
The purpose of retainage is to encounter the general contractor to?
complete the project per contract.
What type of cost estimate is developed from a site plan and a preliminary description of the structure, HVAC plumbing and electrical system?
conceptual
a seven day per week calendar is most appropriate for?
concrete curing
Under design-build, which of the following parties is responsible for coordination for the design engineers and subcontractors?
contractor
who has the primary responsibility for the means and methods used to construct a building?
contractor
Which of the following can be identified from the initial schedule of values?
contractor's proposed breakdown of project
Which of the following can be identified from the initial schedule of values?
contractors proposed breakdown
Grade Stakes usually indicate
control lines
if a schedule is accelerated, which of the following activities must be focused on first?
critical activities
The owner of a project under construction informs the project manager that the pavement which was originally planned, specified, and bid as asphalt should be changed to concrete. if asphalt paving is on the critical path the
critical path will change.
what is the standard unit of meausrement for excavation and backpits?
cubic yard
Unpaid invoices from subcontractors working on a company's project would be included in the financial statements under
current liabilites
the payment of a liability will
decrease both assets and liabilities
the contractor documents that specify performance criteria to meet rather than a specific design is what type of contract?
design- build
the purpose of through-wall flashing in brick veneer construction is?
direct the escape of moisture
At which stage of project are shop drawings submitted?
during construction, prior to installation of an item
When is the best time in the construction project cycle to start developing a plan for a project staffing requirements
during the bid proposal process
when fabricated reinforcing bars are delivered to the project site, a project representative should cross the item
during unloading and storing
which of the following are calculated by the "forward pass" through the CPM network
early start early finish
When a series of a red flags or a red line is placed on the ground using spray paint, what does the line symbolize?
electrical line below
the OSHA "general duty clause" obligates
employers to provide a workplace free from known hazards
According to the constructor code of conduct, which of the following situation is considered primarily under the code rather than in the legal system?
engaging in any deceptive practice that creates unfair disadvantage.
A light fixture slides of the electrical subcontractors scaffolding in the lobby of a new bank building. The result is several hundred dollars in damage to the floor finish. workers below could have been hit by the falling fixture. Which of the following is the best course of action to take?
ensure presence of OSHA approved railing toeboarding and netting on all scaffolds.
Which of the following is an estimated amount placed in the budget to cover future price increases in labor and materials on a long-term project?
escalation p. 143
What does type of joint primarily accommodates shrinkage of concrete slabs to prevent irregular cracks?
expansion
Which of the following insulation material has the highest R value for the same thickness of material?
fiberglass
On a project estimate, which of the following items is included in a project overhead expense?
field Trailer
on unit price contracts, approval of paymnet requests to the owner for progress payment based upon
field measured quanities
in unit price contracts, approval of payment request to the owner for progress payment is usually based upon?
field measured quantities
When the start of one activity depends on the completion of the preceding activity, the relationship on a logic network of the two activities is a?
finish to start
the primary purpose for identifying the critical path on the logic network is to
identify the longest continuous path with the minimum amount of time for over all completion
What action should a crew supervisor take if during a site walkthrough the supervisor observed an unsecured plastic 5 gallon container containing an unidentified liquid?
immediately call for the hazardous materials team
Soil compacted at its "optimum moisture" content will result in?
increased compaction effort, the greatest weight per volume ratio, and reduced settlement.
which party is most often responsible for verifying the strength of field-placed concrete?
independent testing agent
for maintenance contracts, what are good methods of contract procurement?
job order contracting and unit price contracts.
What is the principal cause of shrinkage cracks in concrete
lack of proper curing of concrete
Which of the following is the most expensive option when resolving disputes?
litigation
in the competitive bidding process, which type of contract results int hemost risk to the contractor?
lump sum
according to osha's regulatory posting standard whihc safety information must be posted at the site on the employee bulletin board?
material safety date sheet information location and safety and health protection on the job poster
The uniform construction code is an area of? p. 513
material suppliers
a project controls system is primarily designed to
monitor and forecast time and cost
in the traditional design-bid-build approach, the subcontractor
must report to the design professional team any building code nonconformity in the contract documents.
Type and rating of doors in multi-tenant buildings are determined by the
national fire protection agency NFPA
Which of the following is most important when estimating the duration of an activity?
number of units and production rate
The national labor relations board (NLRB) is authorized to develop what types of disputes?
organized workers-contractor
Under the agency construction manager agreement. which party holds the contracts with the trade contractors?
owner
in construction management contract. the construction management firm typically has contractual relationship with the
owner only
Bid bond
p. 248 protects the owner against lower bidder backing out. Absence is a reason for disqualification bond amount (5-10%) (of total cost of project) expiration - when contract is signed
which of the following is NOT a factor when calculating the average crew wage rate
payroll taxes
A contractor submits a bid for $1,277,610 with the appropriate forms and bid bond and receives a letter indicating the bid has been selected. If the contractor then decides not to accept the contract, what is the maximum the contractor will lose?
penal sum of the bid bond
which of the following is the last item of plumbing rough-in work to be completed prior to the drywall enclosure of a wall?
pipe leak testing
Which stage of the management process has greatest impact on the success of a project?
planning
what stage of the mangement process has the greatest impact ont he success of the project
planning
which of the following best describes the relationship between planning and scheduling?
planning is only used on difficult project whereas scheduling is used for all projects.
Which of the following systems is most appropriate for carrying the load of a structure?
precast concrete piles
which of the following is most important in conduction productive meetings?
preparing an agenda
Which of the following best describes the complete process of obtaining material?
procurement
lead times are used to determine the estimated time duration of what type of activities?
procurement activities
The most important reason that knowledge and understanding of cash flow is critical to construction company management is to assure
profitability
who is responsible for overall construction project planning, scheduling and cost controls?
project manager
Performance bond
protect owner against contractor walking out. submitted before execution of contract bond amount (100%) and it expires on our reach substantial completion.
payment bond
protects owner against contract not paying labor, subs, or suppliers (liens) submitted before execution of the contract bond amount (50%)
Which of the following is used to determine the dew point at varying temperatures?
psychometric chart p. 133
A supplier who provides only materials to a project normally expects what type of agreement?
purchase order (only materials)
Which of the following methods represents the best way to obtain info about a sub's safety record?
qualification statement and experience modification rate less than 1.0
An ethical dilemma is present as a vendors representative offers to?
reduce the unit price if the superintendent hires the representatives child a summer worker
The physical locations of lighting fixtures to be installed in a building are shown on the
reflected ceiling plan
According to osha record keeping guidelines, which of the following is a record able job-related incident?
removal of foreign bodies embedded in the eye
Which of the following would be found in the instructions to bidders?
requirements for submitting proposals
which of the following is generally the result of contract clauses that allow contractors to suggest cost saving changes in the original design?
savings are shared owner and the contractor
According to most payment terms, which of the following must a contractor submit to the owner prior to receiving first payment?
schedule of values & construction schedule (definitely not substantial completion - too early for that)
Which of the following best describes the relationship between construction planning and scheduling?
scheduling of activities cannot begin until after determining the constraints on the projct
GC receives bulletin from the architect requesting a price on a modification to the work on an ongoing project. What is the most appropriate method for FB to issue the bulletin to subcontractors?
send bulletin to subs affected by the request
what info is used to determine the required contact are of a reinforced concrete footing in soil?
soil bearing capacity
what information is used to determine the required contact area of reinforced concrete footing resting in soil
soil boring capacity
fire resistance ratings of a building assembly are determined by
specified by astm
A contractor is bidding on a retial building that is being added to an exisiting shopping center. At bid time, without time to contact either the subcontractor or the architect, the following bids for metal roofing are received Sub A - $13,000 per plans and specs. Sub A is known by the contractor. SUb B #12,500, sub B bids roof which matches exisiting metal roofs in the center, but is not the specified roof, sub C $7,500 per plans and specs, sub C the contractor, Sub D $8000, no reference to plans and specs, sub D is not known by the contractor. Which of the subs is most appropriate to accept?
sub C
When a person has agreed to perform a certain work and in turn engages others to perform a portion of the work that is included in the original contract the agreement with the third party is called?
subcontract
who is responsible for preparing the shop drawings
subcontractor or vendor
During the submittal process. if a contractor is able to procure a superior, noncomforming product of cheaper cost, the contractor should
submit a request for substitution
the contract documents specify 18 gage studs at 16 inch on center. the framing subcontractor is submitting product data and shop drawings for 16 gage studs at 24 inch on center. what should be done?
submit a substitution request form to the A/E
What are the results if the contractor defaults on a bonded construction project.
surety assumes responsibility for the completion of the project only
Building codes, typically account for the fact that light wood framing is highly combustilble by requiring
type MR drywalls (green board)
A contingency fund would be used for?
unknown conditions
A project bid comes in over budget. The architect might request proposal from some, or all of the bidders to suggest ways to reduce costs without degrading the quality of the project. What term describes this?
value Engineering
the 'AC' stamped on a plywood panel demonstrates
veneer grade
The most common type of large scale reinforced brick masonry wall is characterized by
vertical reinforcing bars grouted in hollow bricks
The critical path of a schedule follows activities
with total float values equal to zero
if a project is delayed, how quickly must the contrctor give notice to the owner as outlined in te AIA A201 General Conditions?
within 21 days of first occurrence
Which fo the following provides a framework for organizing the activities that makeup a project?
work breakdown structure
which of hte following must be in evidence for a contractors to be in compliance with osha
written safety plan
what material is used to galvanize steel?
zinc