CM 1011 Midterm T/F

"PDCA" stands for Plan, Do, Check, Adjust.

False

When presenting, it is okay to stand in the presentation field if you are pointing out something on the screen.

False

"It is the will to prepare to win that separates success from failure."

True

A formal ethics program can help minimize risk, among other things.

True

A square foot takeoff involves an area.

True

A team should measure its performance against its goals.

True

Animation should only be used for effect.

True

Approximately 54% of construction activities planned for a given week get done that week.

True

Feelings frequently from what is ethical.

True

Field superintendent is one of the three paths a CM may select at The Lemoine Company.

True

One of the constructor's jobs is to determine and implement the best construction practices, means, and methods to satisfy the owner's requirements for time, cost, and quality.

True

Palmisano uses technology to solve communication and documentation challenges.

True

Planning is about organizing the activities that have to take place in a logical sequence.

True

Pre task safety analysis is sometimes called a toolbox meeting.

True

Pre-construction services include constructability analysis.

True

Project managers are the direct liaison between the contractor and the clients and design teams.

True

Value engineering can only be done in the design phase if a project's value is to be maximized.

True

Waiting is one of the eight types of waste.

True

Waste is downtime.

True

A copy of the contract agreement form is unnecessary in the project manual.

false

A constructability review during the pre-construction phase is only about the construction and economics of the project.

False

An ethics program does not start with upper management.

False

An execution plan works better without the involvement of the personnel working under it.

False

Electrical drawings only shows the electrical receptacles and switches.

False

Estimating software basically will guarantee that you will get a competitively bid project.

False

Height of the facility does not impact the cost of construction.

False

Lean uses a Small Room Planning concept.

False

Less than 50% of students change majors.

False

Linear takeoffs involve how many of a certain object.

False

Palmisano does not use stickies in the pull planning done in the field.

False

Palmisano's communication platforms do not tie back to mobile devices.

False

Safety is not one of the six dials of project value.

False

The cost of rework is about the same as the first time the work was done.

False

Very few contractors subscribe to some type of electronic construction news service.

False

The Site and Infrastructure Subgroup of the CSA Master Format relates to work that takes place before the construction work takes place.

True

The ability to make requests that result in actions is at the heart of effective communication.

True

The building materials used in residential construction are typically wood products such as lumber and plywood.

True

The use of unique materials adds to the construction costs.

True

Lean uses a First Planner System.

False

Residential construction is relatively high-tech in terms of means and methods needed to produce its product.

False

Safety is monitored by investigating the accidents that occurred.

False

A manufacturing plant is an example of an industrial construction project.

True

A parametric estimate uses equations that express the statistical relationship between building parameters and the cost of the building.

True

Constructability is primarily influenced by the design.

True

Constructability is the predominant reason that owners have opted to use the design-build delivery method.

True

Direct costs are those items that actually go into building the facility.

True

Don't be defensive in the Q & A.

True

Ethics may include the virtues of loyalty, honesty, and responsibility.

True

Happy employees will work harder and faster, and the competition won't easily steal them.

True

It is important that all subcontractors receive the same information needed to prepare a subcontract bid.

True

Key performance indicators formulate plans for improvement.

True

Lean Project Delivery results in minimizing waste and rework.

True

Location impacts the availability and cost of labor.

True

One of the most important aspects of the construction business is people.

True

The decision to bid may be tempered by who the architect is.

True

The primary objective of construction management is to control time, cost, and quality.

True

There is a very high value put on training of construction workers.

True

Time is monitored by a detailed schedule.

True

To earn the LSU Distinguished Communicator Award a student must take at least four communications intensive courses.

True

"Fast-tracking" is only possible with the design-bid-build delivery method.

False

A project manual has two primary sections: the drawings and the specifications.

False

A site visit during the bid period is not necessary.

False

Appreciation and recognition is the same thing as acknowledgment.

False

Collaboration and integration are the same thing.

False

Concrete is measured in square feet.

False

Math mistakes can cause an estimate to be incorrect.

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

Quantifying the materials, labor, and project overhead needed is called a quantity takeoff.

True

Respect for people is one of the six tenets of Lean.

True

Respondents to the survey cited over-billing as common in the construction industry.

True

Retention of good workers is important in building a good work force.

True

Superintendents plan the execution of the project including all subcontractors & craft workforce.

True

Superintendents provide safety leadership.

True

Supplemental conditions are project specific.

True

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.

True

The goals of a construction team includes safety.

True

"Draw first, and talk second" is a good pre-design constructability conversation.

False

"Ethics only has to do with my religious beliefs."

False

"OWL" is the Online Writing Lab at LSU.

False

"Plans are worthless, but planning is everything" was a quote of Teddy Roosevelt.

False

A CM is expected to be an expert in all facets of the construction.

False

A constructability review should be done by the project manager and the designer.

False

A feasibility is easily within a contractor's usual scope of services.

False

A final bid number is almost always available days before the bid opening.

False

A personal code of ethics starts once a child has left his or her parents.

False

Accountability is unimportant is successful team building.

False

An elevation is a vertical "cut" through the building from top to bottom.

False

Bullet points are always effective as a presentation format.

False

Committed listening and committed speaking guarantees the delivery of a promise or result.

False

Construction is simple.

False

Construction projects almost always use the same teams as on prior successful projects.

False

Continuous improvement is not one of the six tenets of Lean.

False

Design-build is commonly referred to as the traditional delivery method.

False

Detailed estimates can be done prior to the completion of the design.

False

Estimators are not risk takers.

False

Estimators do not coordinate with subcontractors and vendors for pricing.

False

Ethical decisions are always black and white.

False

Ethics cannot be taught.

False

Funding for commercial construction is almost all public.

False

Heavy civil construction is also known as vertical construction.

False

In Model Estimating the estimator bids assemblies.

False

It is relatively unimportant for a contractor to find opportunities to submit proposals and negotiate to win projects.

False

It is typically entry level CM's who are charged with finding projects for the construction company.

False

It is unimportant to let workers have a say in the process and planning of a project.

False

It was President Kennedy who said: "Apply the seat of the pant to the seat of the chair."

False

Keeping score is unnecessary in comparing performance against goals.

False

Lump-sum contracts are the least common type of contract.

False

Management and leadership are the same things.

False

Monitoring a project comes before feasibility.

False

Most projects have no cost overruns, time delays, or conflicts.

False

One long session works better than lots of short sessions.

False

Only 20% of construction projects are delivered late.

False

Only the estimators have to be familiar with the estimating process.

False

Palmisano does not use a Job Box.

False

Palmisano does not use drones.

False

Palmisano has completed over 1,000 projects.

False

Palmisano self-performs steel erection.

False

Pre-construction services do not include conceptual estimates.

False

Pre-construction services include close-out reports.

False

Project managers work exclusively on the jobsite.

False

Providing bonds on public projects is voluntary for the contractors.

False

Quantity surveying represents more of the art of estimating.

False

R.S. Means information does not include data such as crew size.

False

Schedules are not used by Palmisano as communication tools.

False

Shape does not impact the price of all elements of the building.

False

Smart Roads is a program not connected to the internet.

False

Speeding is unethical.

False

Spreadsheets and manual takeoffs are not common in estimating.

False

Superintendents work mainly in the home office.

False

The Automated Retrieval System shown was a lion.

False

The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) was founded in 1908.

False

The company does not need to have a feedback loop for the work force.

False

The construction industry accounts for approximately 43% of the U.S. gross domestic product.

False

The construction management functions are typically performed by separate construction managers.

False

The contractor establishes the parameters for the design of the project.

False

The contractor is involved with the project from the beginning of the design phase in the design-bid-build delivery method.

False

The fundamental cost goal is to maintain costs at or above budget parameters.

False

The larger the project, the less opportunity there is to increase efficiencies around any particular activity.

False

The main assertion of a slide should always be in the bottom left corner of the slide.

False

The mentor program is not one of the ways to get involved with the CIAC.

False

The more we are different, the easier it is to build trust.

False

The notice to proceed always starts the clock running for the construction.

False

The owner (client) should not be a member of the team.

False

The specifications basically define the quantity of the work: the length, the width, the area, the volume, and so on.

False

The survey found no discrepancy between the value people place on ethics and what they actually do in practice to support their values.

False

There is now less safety supervision over construction workers than in years past.

False

There is very little demand for construction workers.

False

Time of the year does not impact costs.

False

Unit-price contracts are used when the work to be performed has accurately measured work ahead of time.

False

When low price drives an entire project delivery process, there is much room for real value generation or innovative solution finding.

False

Write the abstract first.

False

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."

True

"Force Field Analysis" is one of the Problem Solving Techniques."

True

"Quality is meeting the acceptance criteria 100% of the time."

True

"Standardize" is one of the 5 S's.

True

"Sustainability" has to do with environment.

True

A "Daily Huddle" is a short morning meeting every day onsite.

True

A Project Comparison Estimate compares the estimates of a completed project to the proposed project.

True

A construction manager is expected to deliver a high-quality facility on time, within budget, and accident free.

True

A contractor's estimate is the contractor's cost to do a project.

True

A detail drawing would be helpful for viewing connections and intersections.

True

A detailed estimate includes quantities.

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 plan view is a horizontal "cut" through the entire building.

True

A powerful request will include a "by when" date.

True

AIA General Conditions are standard provisions affecting all building construction projects.

True

Acceptance is "polite" society usually requires an ethics code that is also acceptable.

True

According to our presenter "inspection is a necessary evil."

True

According to the Lean Construction Institute, reliable promising reduces rework, defects, and waste.

True

Admitting you have made a mistake can lead to enhancing trust.

True

An ITP Inspection Test Plan includes the agreement as to when it will be done.

True

An effective manager will show appreciation on a regular basis, even for things expected on the team member.

True

An estimate includes the cost of all materials. Labor, equipment, and subcontracts.

True

An estimate is a summary of the costs of the contractor for a particular project.

True

An estimate is an educated guess.

True

An estimate is built very much in the same order as the actual building of the facility.

True

An estimator must be able to build the project mentally before pricing it.

True

An ethics policy must be clear and concise.

True

At-risk CM, design-build, and IPD are collaborations where optimized solutions and value generation is the goal.

True

BIM coordination is an example of the typical pre-construction activities.

True

BIM improves collaboration and customer experiences.

True

BIM managers lead the efforts to coordinate project(s) construction on modeling software.

True

Best-value selection utilizes a request for proposals (RFP) to solicit bids.

True

Bid documents include an advertisement or invitation for bids.

True

Black text on a white background always works.

True

Building trust is easier with people with whom you have history and experience.

True

Cite whenever it isn't your original work, including graphics.

True

Civil drawings include things such as grading, demolition, excavation, and site utilities.

True

Collaboration of communication and activities is part of a Lean project delivery.

True

Communication and collaboration are core to being a successful manager of diverse project teams.

True

Conceptual estimates are often called "ballpark" estimates.

True

Construction company employees need to be trained as to what the ethical standards are.

True

Construction jobsites use drones.

True

Construction managers should be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

True

Coordination between the contractor and the owner is usually done by the project manager.

True

Cost-plus-fee contracts are also known as time and materials.

True

Direct and indirect labor are two of the costs to consider when preparing an estimate.

True

Effective managers know that acknowledgment is a key to motivating their project teams.

True

Engineers are usually the lead designers on industrial construction projects.

True

Estimators develop the construction budget once project is awarded.

True

Ethics apply to the behavior of an atheist as to that of a saint.

True

Execution comes before close-out.

True

Field and office engineer positions are entry-level.

True

Finding and getting work is a crucial factor in the success of a construction firm.

True

Hiring the right people can facilitate an ethics program.

True

Historic construction is one of Palmisano's core markets.

True

In at-risk CM, the construction manager does the work of a general contractor in the construction phase.

True

In most public projects, the open bid process must be used.

True

In the Integrated Project Delivery method, the construction manager will have an opportunity to contribute expertise relative to constructability.

True

JSA stands for job safety analysis.

True

Job-specific overhead (or project overhead or general conditions) include the superintendent's pay.

True

Key performance indicators determine the level of compliance.

True

Lean results in more completions under budget.

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

Marketing efforts is focused on convincing owners that they should bring the CM team on board early.

True

Most construction project teams are temporary organizations.

True

Office overhead (general overhead) are costs incurred by a contractor whether or not it has projects.

True

Pre-construction services include value engineering.

True

Pre-construction services should be upfront and involve the owner, designer, and contractor.

True

Pre-construction services should begin during the design phase.

True

Primavera 6 is a scheduling program used by Palmisano.

True

Productivity is the number of units a crew can install in a given time period.

True

Progress and construction go hand-in-hand.

True

Quantifying labor deals with productivity rates.

True

The corporate culture of a company is usually set by management.

True

The determination of quantities and the computation of prices are the two major components of an estimate.

True

The different project delivery methods is designed around price, qualifications, or a combination of both.

True

The key to delivering a successful project is to start with a really well-defined project scope.

True

The most basic CM skill necessary is the ability to read construction drawings.

True

The number one quality issue is installation of the wrong materials, not poor workmanship.

True

The price of an object using unit-price is the unit-price times the quantity of the object.

True

The rhetorical triangle consists of audience, message, and credibility.

True

Unethical policies can damage the image of a company and destroy employee morale.

True

Value engineering and constructability reviews are a benefit of bring CM's on board early.

True

When presenting, you should stand straight and face the audience.

True

When the work plan does not work, stop and re-plan.

True

You get your ethics from values and principles.

True

Pre-construction services include giving the owner warranty information.

False

Project managers do not provide safety leadership.

False

Team activities do not included communications guidelines.

False

A feasibility study considers how successful the project will be in meeting the owner's intended purpose for the project.

True

Polishing is made up of revising and editing.

True

Team activities include identification of who has what responsibilities.

True