CM QUIZ
Recognizing people for a job well done
According to the textbook, which of the following is considered the most effective method of motivating people to work?
Substantial Completion
At which point does the contractor receive all of the money due for services provided?
40%
Buildings account for what percentage of total energy use?
Submittals
During construction, _________ provide a means by which the owner and architect can confirm the intent of the design & ensure that materials to be installed meet the owner's expectations.
Procurement
During which of the 5 primary project stages would a general contractor sign a contract with a subcontractor?
Programming and feasibility
During which of the following steps would the owner communicate to the designer what requirements they have for the amount and use of space?
Payroll taxes
Health Insurance, Worker's Compensation, and Social Security are all components of ____________?
The architect
In general, who is responsible for the final approval of submittals and shop drawings?
they inject the concrete with CO2 from the manufacturing process which keeps it from going into the atmosphere and makes the concrete stronger
In the video, 'How We Can Build Sustainable Buildings', how did the Canadian company reduce greenhouse gasses in concrete?
a pneumatic system that sucks trash to the dump
In the video, 'How We Can Build Sustainable Buildings', how was trash collected in the city of Songdo?
The homes utilize UV reflective paint They use recycled greywater to cool the biodome farms All of the homes are oriented to the north to provide maximum shade
In the video, 'Sustainable Cities', how did they reduce energy usage in the housing development?
Lump sum
In which type of contract is the contractor most likely to be responsible for cost overruns if the project is overbudget?
Private
In which type of project can the owner solicit bids from whomever they want?
Safety
Noise, dust, debris, personnel training, shoring, hazardous materials, backing-up alarmsignals, orange vests, hard hats, scaffolding inspections are primarily what type of job site management issue?
False
OSHA is responsible for creating safety plans on construction projects and the day-to-day management of safety on jobsites.
Deep
Piles and Caissons are in which category of foundations?
Risk Mitigation
Risk Retention, Risk Avoidance, Risk Abatement, Risk Transfer, and Risk Allocation are all part of____________?
Project Manual
The General Conditions are typically found in which part of the contract documents?
that all work is done on the basis of making and keeping commitments
The author of the textbook discusses a concept called language action theory she was introduced to that fundamentally changed her business mentality. What is the central idea of this theory?
Construction
The availability of labor is classified as a Pre-bid risk. It is also considered a _________ risk.
Prebid
The owner's reputation as "difficult to work with" is classified as a _________ risk.
schedule
The primary means of defining and controlling the time it takes to complete a construction project is the ___________?
Owner
Under Design-Bid-Build, if there are errors or omissions in the plans and specs who is responsible for paying for the corrections?
Environmental
Unearthing remains of a Native American burial ground during construction is classified as which type of risk?
Quality,cost,time
What are the 3 main factors (aside from safety) that are of most importance to a construction manager when managing a construction project?
Pricing, quantities, productivity
What are the 3 primary components when putting together a complete and accurate estimate?
shallow and deep
What are the two categories of foundations?
They can result in time delays if not answered promptly
What is a common problem on construction projects pertaining to RFI's?
to transfer loads from the building to the soil below
What is the primary function of a foundation?
provide a specific date and time with your request
What is the primary way to improve the quality of committed speaking?
Construction Manager
What project professional is typically responsible for estimating, contract administration, construction operations, planning and scheduling, monitoring quality and safety, and monitoring risk?
Sequencing
What step of building a schedule involves determining the order of the activities and what their relationships are?
the cost or time difference between the planned project performance and the actual project performance
What term best describes 'Variance'?
Heavy Civil Construction
Which construction sector deals with projects such as roads, bridges, and dams?
The Cost
Which item is typically not of concern when inspecting material deliveries?
project incentives, liquidated damages
Which of the following are reasons for contractors to finish the project on time?
the sequence of activities and their durations that determines the minimum amount of time needed to finish the project
Which of the following best describes 'Critical Path'?
the amount of time an activity can be delayed without causing the total project duration to increase
Which of the following best describes 'Float'?
Brownfield
Which of the following best describes a piece of land that contains an abandoned factory which has contaminated the soil underneath?
Owner contracts with one entity, which is responsible for the project from conceptualization through completion
Which of the following best describes the Design-Build project delivery method?
Constructability Review
Which of the following best describes the act of merging the areas of expertise of the design team and the construction team?
A system for organizing and communicating design data and information on construction projects that makes it easier to manage, estimate, and track construction costs.
Which of the following best describes the term CSI Masterformat?
the ability for different software programs to exchange information and automatically communicate changes
Which of the following best describes the term interoperability in regard to BIM in construction?
the belief that construction projects must perform environmentally and socially, as well as economically
Which of the following best describes the term triple bottom line?
it coordinates and optimizes all of the project elements to set the stage for project success it allows the entire project team to anticipate surprises before they happen, and thus mitigate their impacts it identifies potential challenges and opportunities associated with the project before the design is complete
Which of the following best describes why pre-construction is important?
Value Engineering
Which of the following considers most the cost of operating a facility after it has been constructed?
A system that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings
Which of the following descriptions is most associated with the term LEED?
Quantity takeoff
Which of the following estimating activities presents the least risk to the contractor?
They both provide an opportunity to consider all of the equipment, materials, and labor required to complete the project
Which of the following highlights the similarity between estimating and scheduling?
different project players need different types of information at different times during a project
Which of the following is a reason the central repository approach is considered impractical by many in the construction industry?
Changes in sales tax or building permit fees
Which of the following is an example of a Political/Legal/Regulatory Risk?
Building a 5,000 square foot home typically costs less, per square foot, than building a 1,000 square foot home.
Which of the following is an example of economy of scale?
Ensuring that there is sufficient trust between team members and consistently checking in on each other to make sure they are not struggling
Which of the following is considered an effective method of holding people accountable on a project?
comparing initial costs and operating costs to determine which option maximizes savings over the long term
Which of the following is most associated with the process of life-cycle cost analysis?
Payroll
Which of the following is not a daily concern of the site superintendent?
the contractor can guarantee the total cost of the project at the beginning
Which of the following is not an advantage for the owner to bringing the construction management team in early in the process?
Ensuring that someone is responsible for receiving material deliveries
Which of the following is not considered a construction impact?
Correcting mistakes in the plans
Which of the following is not considered one of the primary objectives of a quality management plan?
Apartment Construction
Which of the following is not one of the 5 basic construction industry sectors?
Inhalation of toxic materials
Which of the following is not one of the four primary causes of jobsite accidents?
traffic control
Which of the following is not one of the four primary components of an effective safety management plan?
To identify improper sequencing of work
Which of the following is not one of the main ways that we use project performance data
Optimizing the time it takes to construct a building
Which of the following is not related to one of the six fundamental principles of sustainable building design?
To coordinate all of the various trade activities involved in getting a project built and thereby save time, create a safer work environment, eliminate waste, reduce rework, have fewer errors and corrections in the field, produce a higher-quality product at a lower cost, and increase profits. It allows the entire build team to work together collaboratively in a virtual construction environment to consider numerous scenarios relative to important construction and job site management issues. All of these It provides a chance to build the project in a virtual environment and to plan their construction approach, methods, and means before they start the actual construction.
Which of the following is one of the main ways that contractors use BIM?
`The responsibility for the project moves from the estimator to the project manager
Which of the following is the first thing to take place right after the bidding stage?
The type of soil present will determine how the foundation is engineered and constructed
Which of the following is true about foundations?
LEED is a voluntary, market-driven building-rating system that evaluates environmental performance over a building's life cycle For a building to earn a LEED rating, it must be awarded a certain number of points; then, based on the total number of points achieved, a project then achieves one of four LEED rating levels LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world
Which of the following is true about the LEED rating system?
deconstructing a building, rather than demolishing it, can divert materials away from landfills
Which of the following is true with regard to construction waste?
Establish a culture of clear transparency with regard to contractor costs and profits.
Which of the following methods is suggested as the best way to address the lack of trust between the design team and the contractor which is often due to the fact that projects have traditionally been design-bid-build?
Escalation clause
Which of the following protects a contractor from rising prices during the project?
MSDS
Which of the following provides information about each of the products that workers may come into contact with while they do their jobs and any harmful effects that the products may cause?
IDK
Which of the following statements is true about CAD?
Partnering
Which of the following terms is best described by the stakeholders, early on in the project, deciding to establish an acceptable protocol for communication and conflict resolution?
Lean
Which of the following terms is most associated with efficiency and creating more value with less cost in construction projects?
They most likely started their career as a superintendent so they have been in the field for most of their career
Which of the following was not presented as a reason that estimators are often the most knowledgeable people on a construction project?
Have the estimator be responsible for scheduling material deliveries because they are most familiar with what goes into the building
Which of the following was not suggested as a way to ensure that subcontractors are able to work efficiently and are properly motivated?
Risk Quantification
Which of the three risk management steps involves calculating the cost of a risk and the probability that it will occur?
to save money
Which one of the following is not a fundamental objective of sustainability?
General Conditions
Which part of the contract identifies the parties, describes their roles, and sets out their basic duties and responsibilities on the project?
Construction?
Which process concerns itself with defining the owner's needs and determining the scope of the project?
General Contractor
Which project player interprets the plans & specifications and prepares cost estimates and time schedules?
Owner
Which project player outlines the needs and requirements of the building, provides funding, and decides on the budget?
Residential Construction
Which sector of the construction industry experiences the most cyclical fluctuations?
Low Bid
Which selection method requires that the construction documents be 100% complete?
continuously monitoring and evaluating the actual performance vs. planned performance
Which term best describes 'Project Control'?
estimate
Which tool do we use to track the performance of cost?
Gannt Chart
Which type of schedule is good for presenting project information to non-construction personnel?
Construction Professionals, Design Professionals, Owners
Who are the primary players in a construction project?
Owner
Who determines whether cost, qualifications, or both is used to select a contractor?
Contractor
Who is responsible for completing the as-built drawings?
The team is often comprised of many people from different backgrounds that may have never worked together on a project
Why is assembling an effective team for a construction project different than for other types of businesses?
because they maintain a high level of public control, because they are more cost effective than the traditional design and construction delivery approaches. because they provide an effective tool in meeting public needs
Why is the use of PPPs is increasing?
cost, quality, schedule?
With BIM, the term level of development (LOD) is most associated with which of the following?
The owner receives the savings
With a guaranteed maximum price contract, what happens if the actual cost is less than the guaranteed maximum contract price?
design bid build
With which of the following delivery methods does the contractor provide the least amount of pre-construction services to the owner?