CM 1011 MIDTERM/final @287
The main assertion of a slide should always be in the bottom left corner of the slide.
false
The owner's name and address is not something to include in an advertisement of a project.
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
The worker on the ladder toughing the light fixture was tied off properly.
false
There is now less safety supervision over construction workers than in years past.
false
animation should only be used for effect
true
BIM improves collaboration and customer experiences.
True
"Draw first, and talk second" is a good pre-design constructability conversation.
false
"PDCA" stands for Plan, Do, Check, Adjust.
false
A CM is expected to be an expert in all facets of the construction.
false
A certificate of occupancy is produced by the contractor signifying that all life safety code requirements have been met.
false
A constructability review during the pre-construction phase is only about the construction and economics of the project.
false
A construction team does not need diversity.
false
A copy of the contract agreement form is unnecessary in the project manual.
false
A cost-plus-fee contract has very little paperwork associated with it.
false
A feasibility is easily within a contractor's usual scope of services.
false
A general contractor keeps a project running in accordance with contract documents developed by the contractor.
false
A good set of construction drawings will always result in no change orders being needed.
false
A pre-construction meeting is between the contractor and the subcontractors only
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
A system evaluation does not include employee interviews
false
Accountability is unimportant is successful team building.
false
An elevation is a vertical "cut" through the building from top to bottom.
false
An estimate does not improve with input from members of the team other than the estimator
false
An execution plan works better without the involvement of the personnel working under it.
false
Any leftover materials of spare parts belong to the contractor.
false
Appreciation and recognition is the same thing as acknowledgment.
false
Committed listening and committed speaking guarantees the delivery of a promise or result.
false
Communication does not start with listening.
false
Construction is big business, reaching $10.6 billion in world-wide spending in 2017.
false
Contract administrators never process progress payment applications and change orders.
false
D.R. Horton builds homes in all 48 continental states.
false
Four workers died in the Mississippi oilfield explosion.
false
Hazard without exposure equals risk.
false
Height of the facility does not impact the cost of construction.
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
In agency CM, the construction manager is at risk.
false
Palmisano does not use drones.
false
Palmisano does not use stickies in the pull planning done in the field.
false
Palmisano has completed over 1,000 projects.
false
Palmisano self-performs steel erection.
false
Palmisano was founded in 1983
false
Project managers work exclusively on the jobsite.
false
Proper tools and equipment is not a safety consideration.
false
Qualifications-based selection is usually based on low bid.
false
Quantity surveying represents more of the art of estimating.
false
Robert Horton was the founder of D.R. Horton
false
Safety is monitored by investigating the accidents that occurred.
false
Safety is not one of the six dials of project value
false
The CM-at risk delivery method does not better manage risk, generate value, or eliminate waste.
false
The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) was founded in 1908.
false
There is very little demand for construction workers
false
Unit-price contracts are used when the work to be performed has accurately measured work ahead of time.
false
Value engineering's goal is to reduce the costs of construction as much as possible.
false
Very few contractors subscribe to some type of electronic construction news service.
false
When low price drives an entire project delivery process, there is much room for real value generation or innovative solution finding
false
When presenting, it is okay to stand in the presentation field if you are pointing out something on the screen.
false
a personal code of ethics starts once a child has left his or her parents
false
awarding the contract is always done at the bid opening
false
being ethical is the same as following the law
false
communication does not start with listening
false
construction is simple
false
create waste is one of the six tenants of lean
false
due diligence is relatively unimportant with site work
false
ethics decisions are always black and white
false
lean uses a first planner system
false
lean uses a small room planning concept
false
less than 25% of work is wasted
false
most projects have no cost overruns, time delays or conflicts
false
only 20 percent of construction projects are delivered late
false
project managers do not provide safety leadership
false
speeding is unethical
false
the automated retrieval system shown was a lion
false
there are two types of integrity: nationwide and local.
false
unfortunately, a more dangerous work environment is one of the results of lean
false
very seldom does a contractor have to compete for its work
false
write the abstract first
false
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
true
"PPP" stands for public-private partnership.
true
"Quality is meeting the acceptance criteria 100% of the time."
true
"Sustainability" has to do with environment.
true
A contractor's estimate is the contractor's cost to do a project.
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
Estimating entails the calculation and pricing of all materials, equipment, and man-hours needed to complete the work.
true
Estimators develop the construction budget once project is awarded.
true
Ethics may include the virtues of loyalty, honesty, and responsibility.
true
Execution comes before close-out.
true
Field superintendent is one of the three paths a CM may select at The Lemoine Company
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
Getting construction work requires abilities such as negotiation, presentation, team-building, and communication skills.
true
Happy employees will work harder and faster, and the competition won't easily steal them.
true
Hazard mitigation is a primary component of a job hazard analysis.
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 the Integrated Project Delivery method, the construction manager will have an opportunity to contribute expertise relative to constructability.
true
It is important that all subcontractors receive the same information needed to prepare a subcontract bid.
true
It is the owner who decides which project delivery method will be used.
true
JSA stands for job safety analysis.
true
Key performance indicators determine the level of compliance
true
The benefits of safety are one of the learning objectives of the first presentation.
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 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
The ideal construction management candidate is typically an individual who has a bachelor's degree in construction management.
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 primary objective of construction management is to control time, cost, and quality.
true
The purchasing of construction services is often referred to as procurement.
true
There is a very high value put on training of construction workers.
true
avoid wordiness
true
black text on a white background always works
true
collaboration of communication is part of a lean project delivery
true
construction company employees need to be trained as to what the ethical standards are
true
construction job sites mainly use drones
true
ethics apply to the behavior of an atheist to that of a saint
true
ethics are the moral standards used by people in making personal and business decisions
true
ethics policies must be clear and concise
true
every project is a one of a kind facility
true
feelings frequently from what is ethical
true
lean project delivery results in minimizing waste and rework
true
lean results in more completions under budget
true
lean thinking demands a mindset of continuous improvement
true
the corporate culture of a company is usually set by management
true
there is never a right way to do the wrong thing
true
time is monitored by a detailed schedule
true
unethical policies can damage the image of a company and destroy employee morale
true
waiting is one of the 8 types of waste
true
waste is downtime
true
you get your ethics from your principles and values
true
A square foot takeoff involves an area.
true
An estimate is an educated guess.
true
CAD stands for calculated assisted drawings.
true
The superintendent is responsible for coordinating all of the construction activities on-site.
true
A powerful request will include a "by when" date.
true
Constructability is primarily influenced by the design.
true
Construction managers should be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
true
Cost-plus-fee contracts are also known as time and materials.
true
Job-specific overhead (or project overhead or general conditions) include the superintendent's pay.
true
Leadership is the ability to influence and persuade.
true
Michael Cascio is a graduate of the LSU CM department.
true
Office overhead (general overhead) are costs incurred by a contractor whether or not it has projects.
true
One of the characteristics common among estimators is organizational skills
true
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 mentor program is not one of the ways to get involved with the CIAC.
false
The notice to proceed always starts the clock running for the construction.
false
The number one quality issue is installation of the wrong materials, not poor workmanship
false
Concrete is measured in square feet.
false
The cost of rework is about the same as the first time the work was done.
false
The cost of temporary facilities are not included in an estimate.
false
The estimating function is one of the lesser important functions in the bid process.
false
The fundamental cost goal is to maintain costs at or above budget parameters.
false
The funding of industrial construction projects is usually public.
false
The gas that was absent in the Mississippi oilfield explosion was nitrogen.
false
The location of the project does not affect the overall pricing of the project.
false
an ethical issue can be decided by doing a survey
false
D.R. Horton has been the #1 homebuilder since 2002.
true
The final step in the construction process is the project close-out.
true
Ethics has nothing to do with building trust.
false
Less than 50% of students change majors.
false
Smart Roads is a program not connected to the internet.
false
A change of process should trigger a training.
true
respondents to the survey cited over-billing as common in the construction industry
true
standardize is one of the 5 s's
true
superintendents provide safety leadership
true
supplemental conditions are project specific
true
D.R. Horton does not have a mortgage department.
false
D.R. Horton self-performs most of its work
false
D.R. Horton was founded in 1948.
false
Design-build is commonly referred to as the traditional delivery method.
false
Elimination is not an example of engineering controls.
false
Estimating software basically will guarantee that you will get a competitively bid project.
false
Estimators do not coordinate with subcontractors and vendors for pricing.
false
An ITP Inspection Test Plan includes the agreement as to when it will be done.
true
Key performance indicators formulate plans for improvement.
true
Palmisano uses BIM
true
private projects usually use the closed bid system
true
Monitoring a project comes before feasibility.
false
Social obligations are not a reason for a robust safety program.
false
ethics only has to do with religious beliefs
false
funding for commercial construction is almost all public
false
50% of the D.R. Horton construction team are graduates of the LSU CM department.
true
A Project Comparison Estimate compares the estimates of a completed project to the proposed project.
true
A complete project team would include material and equipment vendors.
true
A construction company needs to have a formal ethical program in place that is enforced.
true
A construction manager is expected to deliver a high-quality facility on time, within budget, and accident free.
true
SEE stands for significant emotional event.
true
Team activities include identification of who has what responsibilities.
true
Lump-sum contracts are the least common type of contract.
false
Most general contractors self-perform most if not all of the construction work.
false
Palmisano does not use a Job Box.
false
Palmisano's communication platforms do not tie back to mobile devices.
false
Pre-construction services do not include conceptual estimates.
false
Pre-construction services include close-out reports.
false
Pre-construction services include giving the owner warranty information.
false
Sales is not a phase of a construction project according to our presenter.
false
Superintendents work mainly in the home office.
false
Building trust is easier with people with whom you have history and experience
true
Commercial construction makes up about one-third of the total construction market.
true
Commissioning is the explaining to the owner the areas of operation throughout the new facility.
true
Communication and collaboration are core to being a successful manager of diverse project teams.
true
Conceptual estimates are often called "ballpark" estimates.
true
D.R. Horton is publicly traded.
true
D.R. Horton rotates its interns through multiple of its departments.
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
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
Superintendents plan the execution of the project including all subcontractors & craft workforce.
true
The CSI Master Format specifications group is divided into 16 subgroups.
true
The CSI Master Format utilizes a six-digit numbering system.
true
The Site and Infrastructure Subgroup of the CSA Master Format relates to work that takes place before the construction work takes place.
true
Your eyes are magical
true
It is relatively unimportant for a contractor to find opportunities to submit proposals and negotiate to win projects.
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
Linear takeoffs involve how many of a certain object.
false
Programming is about the contractor clarifying the needs, goals, and objectives for the facility.
false
Schedules are not used by Palmisano as communication tools
false
Shape does not impact the price of all elements of the building.
false
Spreadsheets and manual takeoffs are not common in estimating.
false
Team activities do not included communications guidelines.
false
The company does not need to have a feedback loop for the work force.
false
The more we are different, the easier it is to build trust.
false
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 job hazard analysis focuses on jobs and tasks.
true
A labor burden may be in the range of 35% of the direct labor cost.
true
A safety officer at a company must have authority to take corrective actions if a hazard is identified
true
A team should measure its performance against its goals.
true
According to our presenter "inspection is a necessary evil."
true
Action language gets people moving, and creates reliable accountability through language.
true
After a conceptual estimate is made, the challenge for the designers is to design to the allocated budget.
true
An OSHA visit may be caused by an employee complaint.
true
An effective manager will show appreciation on a regular basis, even for things expected on the team member.
true
An estimate is a summary of the costs of the contractor for a particular project.
true
Approximately 54% of construction activities planned for a given week get done that week.
true
D.R. Horton grew 40% in Louisiana in 2019.
true
D.R. Horton has a land development department.
true
D.R. Horton has hired over 400 interns since 2014.
true
Direct and indirect labor are two of the costs to consider when preparing an estimate.
true
Each construction site is a unique environment.
true
Engineering controls are at the top of the hierarchy of hazard control.
true
Lean is defined as "a culture of respect and continuous improvement aimed at creating more value for the customer while identifying and eliminating waste.
true
Location impacts the availability and cost of labor.
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
Marketing efforts is focused on convincing owners that they should bring the CM team on board early.
true
Math mistakes can cause an estimate to be incorrect
true
Palmisano uses Bluebeam for as built drawings.
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 include feasibility studies.
true
Pre-construction services include value engineering.
true
Pre-construction services should be upfront and involve the owner, designer, and contractor.
true
The best-value selection is the most prevalent application of the selection method for a design-build project.
true
The best-value selection is usually based on weighted criteria.
true
The three basic building materials associated with commercial building are steel, concrete, and glass.
true
There are nearly 800,000 private construction companies in the U.S. employing nearly 6.7 million people, or an average of just over eight employees per company.
true
When the work plan does not work, stop and re-plan.
true
Workers should be trained on the proper use of PPE.
true
a 6 week look ahead system uses bi-weekly meetings
true
field and office engineer positions are entry level
true
hiring the right people can facilitate an ethics program
true
Architectural drawings make up the smallest portion of the construction drawings.
false
BIM managers do not develop ways to enhance the client / contractor relationship on projects.
false
It is not the project manager's function to put together the project team.
false
Safety should not be a part of a company's mission statement
false
The best source of productivity information is R.S. Means.
false
The majority of homes built by D.R. Horton exceed $500,000.
false
A detail drawing would be helpful for viewing connections and intersections.
true
A detailed estimate includes quantities.
true
A parametric estimate uses equations that express the statistical relationship between building parameters and the cost of the building.
true
A purchase order is an agreement between a vendor and a customer to provide certain products that meet a particular specification for a specified price.
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 managers lead the efforts to coordinate project(s) construction on modeling software.
true
Behaviors of an employee are one of the things that may be changed in a robust safety program.
true
Best-value selection utilizes a request for proposals (RFP) to solicit bids.
true
Bid documents include an advertisement or invitation for bids.
true
Constructability is the predominant reason that owners have opted to use the design-build delivery method.
true
Construction management entails the planning, scheduling, evaluation, and controlling of construction activities.
true
One of the most important aspects of the construction business is people.
true
Only accept a committed response to a request.
true
Palmisano self-performs concrete
true
Pre-construction services include constructability analysis.
true
The ability to make requests that result in actions is at the heart of effective communication.
true
The contract documents are the medium through which the designer communicates the design intent to the contractor
true
The design-bid-build delivery method has pitted the various different project players against one another.
true
The design-build delivery method better manages risks, generate greater value, and eliminates waste.
true
The specifications basically define the quantity of the work: the length, the width, the area, the volume, and so on.
false
Unsafe behaviors cause more safety problems than unsafe conditions.
true
Value engineering can only be done in the design phase if a project's value is to be maximized.
true
Value engineering is a process to optimize resources to achieve the greatest value for the money being spent.
true
a daily huddle is a short morning meeting every day onsite
true
The schematic design is the end-result in the design stage.
false
The use of unique materials adds to the construction costs.
false
it is typically entry level CM's who are charged with finding projects for the construction company
false
allow yourself to have a lousy first draft
true
an ethics policy must be clear and concise
true
