CM 1011 Midterm
Being a contractor is a relatively safe endeavor since only about five percent go out of business during the first year.
False
The mentor program is not one of the ways to get involved with the CIAC.
False
Quality is monitored by the specifications, punch lists, inspections, tests, and user surveys.
True
A formal ethics program can help minimize risk, among other things.
True
Palmisano does not use drones.
False
The CSI Master Format specifications group is divided into 16 subgroups.
False
When presenting, it is okay to stand in the presentation field if you are pointing out something on the screen.
False
Write the abstract first.
False
"It is the will to prepare to win that separates success from failure."
True
A detailed estimate includes quantities.
True
A square foot takeoff involves an area.
True
A team should measure its performance against its goals.
True
Animation without a purpose is a distraction.
True
Approximately 54% of construction activities planned for a given week get done that week.
True
Bid documents include an advertisement or invitation for bids.
True
Palmisano uses technology to solve communication and documentation challenges.
True
Pre task safety analysis is sometimes called a toolbox meeting.
True
Pre-construction services should begin during the design phase.
True
Project managers are the direct liaison between the contractor and the clients and design teams.
True
Quantifying the materials, labor, and project overhead needed is called a quantity takeoff.
True
The contract documents are the medium through which the designer communicates the design intent to the contractor
True
Waiting is one of the eight types of waste.
True
"Plans are worthless, but planning is everything" was a quote of Teddy Roosevelt.
False
An execution plan works better without the involvement of the personnel working under it.
False
BIM managers do not develop ways to enhance the client / contractor relationship on projects.
False
Controlling project performance has two key components: quality and safety.
False
Copyright is an ethical issue.
False
Create waste is one of the six tenets of Lean.
False
Electrical drawings only shows the electrical receptacles and switches.
False
Less than 25% of construction work is "wasted."
False
Less than 50% of students change majors.
False
Linear takeoffs involve how many of a certain object.
False
Palmisano has completed over 1,000 projects.
False
Plagiarism is a legal issue.
False
Safety training does not require buy-in from the trainees.
False
Sales is not a phase of a construction project according to our presenter.
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 best-value selection is usually based on weighted criteria.
True
Your eyes are magical.
True
"Fast-tracking" is only possible with the design-bid-build delivery method.
False
"PDCA" stands for Plan, Do, Check, Adjust.
False
A CM is expected to be an expert in all facets of the construction.
False
It is relatively unimportant for a contractor to find opportunities to submit proposals and negotiate to win projects.
False
The specifications basically define the quantity of the work: the length, the width, the area, the volume, and so on.
False
There is very little demand for construction workers.
False
"Lean" has to do with the elimination of waste.
True
A plan view is a horizontal "cut" through the entire building.
True
An ITP Inspection Test Plan includes the agreement as to when it will be done.
True
Avoid wordiness.
True
Conceptual estimates are often called "ballpark" estimates.
True
Construction jobsites use drones.
True
Estimators are not risk takers.
False
Ethics cannot be taught.
False
Ethics has nothing to do with building trust.
False
In Model Estimating the estimator bids assemblies.
False
In a traditional design-bid-build delivery method, qualification is used to determine who wins the project.
False
It is typically entry level CM's who are charged with finding projects for the construction company.
False
Palmisano does not use stickies in the pull planning done in the field.
False
Shape does not impact the price of all elements of the building.
False
Sharing why a project is important from a human perspective is unnecessary.
False
Team activities do not included communications guidelines.
False
The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) was founded in 1908.
False
The owner (client) should not be a member of the team.
False
There is now less safety supervision over construction workers than in years past.
False
A Project Comparison Estimate compares the estimates of a completed project to the proposed project.
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
In the Integrated Project Delivery method, the construction manager will have an opportunity to contribute expertise relative to constructability.
True
A construction team does not need diversity.
False
Architects deal with the systems of a building design.
False
CAD stands for calculated assisted drawings.
False
Concrete is measured in square feet.
False
Lean uses a Small Room Planning concept.
False
Palmisano was founded in 1983.
False
Superintendents work mainly in the home office.
False
The order to follow when writing is drafting, prewriting, and polishing.
False
Very seldom does a contractor have to compete for its work.
False
"Standardize" is one of the 5 S's.
True
A powerful request will include a "by when" date.
True
The goals of a construction team includes safety.
True
A parametric estimate uses equations that express the statistical relationship between building parameters and the cost of the building.
True
BIM is a common estimating option.
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
Everyone in a group should review every part of a report.
True
Happy employees will work harder and faster, and the competition won't easily steal them.
True
Key performance indicators formulate plans for improvement.
True
Leadership is the ability to influence and persuade.
True
Lean Project Delivery results in minimizing waste and rework.
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
Market conditions may impact bid amounts.
True
Only accept a committed response to a request.
True
The primary responsibility of the construction manager is to organize the project team.
True
Time is monitored by a detailed schedule.
True
Waste is downtime.
True
A project manual has two primary sections: the drawings and the specifications.
False
A site visit during the bid period is not necessary.
False
According to our presenter "inspection is a necessary evil."
False
Architectural drawings make up the smallest portion of the construction drawings.
False
Collaboration and integration are the same thing.
False
The cost of temporary facilities are not included in an estimate.
False
Math mistakes can cause an estimate to be incorrect.
True
Mechanical drawings include plumbing, heating, and ventilation.
True
One of the most important aspects of the construction business is people.
True
Palmisano self-performs concrete.
True
Palmisano uses BIM.
True
Palmisano uses Procore for project management.
True
Respect for people is one of the six tenets of Lean.
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
"OWL" is the Online Writing Lab at LSU.
False
Palmisano's communication platforms do not tie back to mobile devices.
False
Qualifications-based selection is usually based on low bid.
False
Spreadsheets and manual takeoffs are not common in estimating.
False
The larger the project, the less opportunity there is to increase efficiencies around any particular activity.
False
The location of the project does not affect the overall pricing of the project.
False
The main assertion of a slide should always be in the bottom left corner of the slide.
False
A detail drawing would be helpful for viewing connections and intersections.
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
Direct and indirect labor are two of the costs to consider when preparing an estimate.
True
Heavy civil contractors make huge investments in equipment.
True
Speeding is unethical.
False
The construction industry accounts for approximately 43% of the U.S. gross domestic product.
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
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
True
Teamwork and trust are really the keys to successful project delivery.
True
An ethics program does not start with upper management.
False
Commercial construction tends to be far less technically complex than residential construction.
False
Management and leadership are the same things.
False
A labor burden may be in the range of 35% of the direct labor cost.
True
Admitting you have made a mistake can lead to enhancing trust.
True
An effective manager will show appreciation on a regular basis, even for things expected on the team member.
True
Black text on a white background always works.
True
Cite whenever it isn't your original work, including graphics.
True
Construction management entails the planning, scheduling, evaluation, and controlling of construction activities.
True
Coordination between the contractor and the owner is usually done by the project manager.
True
Ethics apply to the behavior of an atheist as to that of a saint.
True
Execution comes before close-out.
True
In at-risk CM, the construction manager does the work of a general contractor in the construction phase.
True
Private projects usually use the closed bid system.
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
The construction industry in the United States employs more than 7 million people directly, and many more indirectly.
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 purchasing of construction services is often referred to as procurement.
True
The use of unique materials adds to the construction costs.
True
There is a very high value put on training of construction workers.
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
Building trust can be quite quickly.
False
Lump-sum contracts are the least common type of contract.
False
Monitoring a project comes before feasibility.
False
On a slide, you should always have a minimum of five lines of text.
False
R.S. Means information does not include data such as crew size.
False
The company does not need to have a feedback loop for the work force.
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 cost of rework is about the same as the first time the work was done.
False
The estimating function is one of the lesser important functions in the bid process.
False
When low price drives an entire project delivery process, there is much room for real value generation or innovative solution finding.
False
According to the Lean Construction Institute, reliable promising reduces rework, defects, and waste.
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 estimator must be able to build the project mentally before pricing it.
True
At-risk CM, design-build, and IPD are collaborations where optimized solutions and value generation is the goal.
True
BIM improves collaboration and customer experiences.
True
Building trust is easier with people with whom you have history and experience.
True
Civil drawings include things such as grading, demolition, excavation, and site utilities.
True
Communication and collaboration are core to being a successful manager of diverse project teams.
True
Cost-plus-fee contracts are also known as time and materials.
True
Estimators develop the construction budget once project is awarded.
True
Feelings frequently from what is ethical.
True
Field and office engineer positions are entry-level.
True
Field superintendent is one of the three paths a CM may select at The Lemoine Company.
True
Finding and getting work is a crucial factor in the success of a construction firm.
True
Historic construction is one of Palmisano's core markets.
True
The complexity of the project impacts productivity.
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
Unfortunately, a more dangerous work environment is one of the results of Lean.
False
"Quality is meeting the acceptance criteria 100% of the time."
True
A "Daily Huddle" is a short morning meeting every day onsite.
True
A 6 Week Look Ahead system uses bi-weekly meetings.
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
Getting construction work requires abilities such as negotiation, presentation, team-building, and communication skills.
True
It is the owner who decides which project delivery method will be used.
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
Primavera 6 is a scheduling program used by Palmisano.
True
Lean thinking demands a mindset of continuous improvement.
True
An elevation is a vertical "cut" through the building from top to bottom.
False
Committed listening and committed speaking guarantees the delivery of a promise or result.
False
Design-build is commonly referred to as the traditional delivery method.
False
Estimators do not coordinate with subcontractors and vendors for pricing.
False
Only 20% of construction projects are delivered late.
False
Palmisano does not use a Job Box.
False
Palmisano self-performs steel erection.
False
Project managers do not provide safety leadership.
False
Quantity surveying represents more of the art of estimating.
False
Safety is not one of the six dials of project value.
False
Schedules are not used by Palmisano as communication tools.
False
Smart Roads is a program not connected to the internet.
False
Tables are easy to read, so use them.
False
A copy of the contract agreement form is unnecessary in the project manual.
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