CM 329 Midterm
What is the level of accuracy of a detailed estimate?
2% to 4%
Which of the following items would not be included in a division 7 scope of work?
Architectural louvers/ screens
What is the soil state called if it is in its natural, or in place, or in situ, or undisturbed, state?
Bank
The Soil Tables and formulas contain the abbreviation BCY. What does BCY mean?
Bank Cubic Yards
Concrete quantities are estimated in:
Cubic Yard
Which estimate will give you the most level of details and be the most accurate?
Detailed Estimate
You can find Electrical specifications under which division in the CSI MasterFormat?
Division 26
Under which division(s) of the CSI MasterFormat can you find specifications related to Concrete scope of work?
Division 3
You can find the Masonry specifications under the CSI MasterFormat Division #:
Division 4
Under which division in the CSI MasterFormat can you find the Sheathing specifications?
Division 6
Under which division in the CSI MasterFormat can you find the Wood fascia and trim specifications?
Division 6
Under which division in the CSI MasterFormat can you find the Cementitious Siding specifications?
Division 7
Under which division in the CSI MasterFormat can you find the Dampproofing specifications?
Division 7
Under which division in the CSI MasterFormat can you find the Insulation specifications?
Division 7
Under which division in the CSI MasterFormat can you find the Exterior Doors specifications?
Division 8
Under which division in the CSI MasterFormat can you find the Glass & Glazing specifications?
Division 8
In a CM@R delivery method, it is highly recommended to wait until the Design Professional has completed the 100% Construction Documents to hire the Contractor and get pricing from its estimating department. This will prevent any change orders in the future.
False
It is not important to verify that the General Project Description provided in a Geotechnical Report is accurate.The design recommendation for the foundation system will be the same, regardless of the type of buildings constructed on the site.
False
Mortar and grout are the same thing when it comes to masonry takeoff.
False
Reinforcing bars are listed by the bar number, which corresponds to the bar diameter in 10th of an inches.For example, a No. 7 bar (also referred to as a # 7) has a 0.7 inch nominal diameter.
False
The price of a roofing system will not be affected by the manufacturer warranty requirements on the roof.
False
The swell/shrink (expansion) factor of a soil indicated in a soil geotechnical investigation report (as a result of a Laboratory Swell test) is the same thing as the swell factor used by earthwork contractors to estimate LCY of soils to be exported.
False
When excavating for utility trenches, it is important to note the soil characteristics/classification to:
Know if we will need to dig through hard rock that will require special equipment, and if we will need to use shoring
What type of information should you first take into consideration and note in your estimate when taking off batt insulation?
Note the thickness, type of insulation, and facing required
Which type of bond (masonry installation) is the least expensive?
Running bond
Which type of estimate is most appropriate when the contract documents are 30% to 90% complete?
Semi-Detailed estimate
What is the earth material drawn from an excavation called?
Spoil
Roofing is typically taken off by which unit of measure?
Square
What is the unit to be used when doing masonry takeoff?
Square Feet
What unit would you use to do the takeoff of a glass & glazing system?
Square Feet
Concrete formwork quantities are estimated in:
Square Feet of Contact Area (SFCA)
What unit would you typically use to do the takeoff of a roofing system such as asphalt shingles or single-ply roofing?
Squares
What unit would you use to do the takeoff of a waterproofing membrane?
Squares
The Direct Construction Cost includes all Materials, Labor and Equipment costs associated with the project plus:
Subcontractors Costs + Allowances + Contingencies + General Conditions
Which document describes quality of work and the quality of the materials and the construction execution procedures?
Technical Specifications
Waterproofing and dampproofing are the same thing. They are both designed to resist the passage of water and to resist the hydrostatic pressures to which a wall or floor might be subjected.
False
The Unit of Time used to estimate labor is:
The Work Hour as the amount of work one person can do in one hour
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) typically includes which of the following for each work package?
The budgeted cost of the work scheduled
A Welded Wire Fabric (WWF) is called for on the drawings as WWF 8 x 8 - W6xW6What does that mean?
The wire mesh is made of longitudinal and transverse wires that are 8" o.c. (on center) and the wires have a cut section area that is 0.06 square inch
The term masonry encompasses all the materials used by masons in a project, such as block, brick, clay, tile, or stone.The tremendous amount of varied material available requires that estimators be certain they are bidding exactly what is required.
True
How does a construction company typically structure its accounting cost codes?
Typically organized following the CSI MasterFormat divisions, with some adaptations by companies.
Which type of insurance covers workers being laid off from their job?
Unemployment
Rebars quantities are estimated in:
Weight (100-pounds or ton) or Length (feet or 100-feet)
Which of the following would not be included in a division 6 scope of work?
Wood Doors
Which type of insurance covers injuries to construction site workers employed at the job site?
Worker's Compensation
To account for rebar splicing and overlap, you should add ____ % more weight than your calculated rebar weight.
10%
How many different CSI MasterFormat divisions exit?
50
Under which division in the CSI MasterFormat can you find the Roofing specifications?
7
How many days would it take to install 25,000 SF of slab-on-grade concrete if a C14F crew (9 workers) can do 3,350 SF a day?
7.5 days
What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
A list of tasks braking down the project into manageable work packages
Trying to save cost on the geotechnical investigation scope by not doing as many soil borings as needed may result in:
All of the proposed answers and potential litigations on the project
What is the soil state called after the soil is put in place at its final location and final compaction ratio?
Compacted
The soil conditions indicated in a Geotechnical Report will help us price the following potential added cost to earthwork scope:
Hard-rock digging, de-watering and over-excavation
Which document issued by the Architect illustrates what is to be built at the time of bid?
Plans
During the design process, in which order are the different drawing sets completed?
Program/Conceptual, SD, DD, CD
Which statement below regarding Work Packages is incorrect?
There is no definitive schedule associated with the work packages.
Under which conditions would you want to use epoxy coated rebar and welded wire fabric?
To prevent corrosion of the rebar/WWF
Structural Steel is typically taken off by which unit of measure?
Ton
Contingency is typically used to cover the risks that occur during a CM at risk project.
True
If a Geotechnical Report indicates a Swell % over 1.5% at a boring location, you need to think that you may be dealing with expandable clay type soil and that over-excavation of the site will most likely be required in order to have a suitable building pad for footings and slab-on-grad.
True
The "Art" of estimating is being able to account for the unknown, the unseen, and the unexpected.
True