CMGT almost all terms

The AIA, AGC, and EJCDC are examples of special conditions Answers: True False

false

a four ply built up roof, means that if you drilled a hole anywhere in the built up portion you would have to penetrate five layers of felt before you found the structural deck

false

aluminum is light but not very strong

false

an advantage of glass is that it does not thermally expand when it gets hot

false

asphalt shingles are installed over a layer of building felt and installed fro the top of the roof working down

false

because of galvanic action you should always use aluminum screws on copper roofs

false

before applying plaster directly over concrete or masonry walls, make sure they are completely dry

false

construction tolerances and expansion joints are the same thing

false

gypsum board only comes in one type which meets all applications

false

insulation serves the same function as vapor retarder

false

quiz 7 - Failure to give a written notice CANNOT prevent a contractor from recovering compensation to which it otherwise is entitled

false

quiz 7 - The GC should include a provision in the subcontract that the sub should halt operations while a change is being negotiated

false

sections of vertical mullions are spliced with an aluminum internal spline that is free to slide in both the top and bottom vertical mullion

false

single-ply roof membranes are not allowed

false

snapping together aluminum parts is not strong enough. All aluminum parts must be screwed together

false

specific brand color of interior finishes are not important

false

stone panels are attached to aluminum shapes with aluminum bolts

false

stucco is an exterior siding similar to concrete and it does not shrink

false

stucco must be used on curved walls because gypsum board cannot be curved

false

there is only one correct method of installing spandrel glass

false

SWPPP

federal law to have SWPPP in 2000 by order of EPA. EPA issues permits.

In-house safety plan

first aid, substance abuse, fire protection, project surveys, safety communication.

Standard clause

follow scope definition. Never use "including but not limited to"

Schedule

for a project is the timetable that specifies when each activity should start and finish

scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety

for any construction project, there are five important elements

Request for production

force party to produce documents or things

Labor 4 tiers

foreman, lead craftsman, journeyman, and apprentice

contract

formal agreement to provide resources and expertise for a stated price

bid proposal

formal offer to provide resources and expertise for a stated price

offer, acceptance, meeting of the minds, consideration

four criteria all contracts must meet in order to be valid

organization, project, operation, task

four management levels of construction

design bid build, design build, construction management, owner/developer

four types of project delivery systems

glass doors that open fully

french

insurance companies

fulfill bonding and insurance requirements on projects

Continuous footing

generally found at the perimeter of simple structures. used to uniformly distribute the roof loads evenly into the soil and interior load bearing wall loads

plaster

generic term that refers to gypsum or lime and portland cement applied to a surface in a paste which hardens

site responsibility below ground

geotechnical engineer

Most important to bidders

geotechnical soils report

low-e glass

glass with reflective film that turns away significant portion of solar radiation

level of influence curve

graphical depiction of a project participants ability to effect changes to a project

construction drawings

graphical instructions for project construction

Automatic Stay

halts actions by creditors

type of mixing

hand, drum mixer, stationary, plant mixing

cable stay

has two or more towers that hold cables which hold up a structure (bridge)

Indemnification clauses

hold the contractor harmless from actions of the sub

beam

horizontal structural member

"Common" Floor Joists

horizontal structural members used to support the floor decking, usually span between the foundation and a girder; however a joist may extend past its support

Codes and regulations that may effect fire code enforcement

housing codes, building codes, electrical codes, mechanical codes, gas codes, plumbing codes, insurance codes and regulations zoning ordinances, municipal ordinances subdivision regulations, transportation regulations, health regulations, handicapped accessibility regulations (ADA)

granite

igneous rock with visible crystals of quartz and feldspar

isolation joint, expansion joint

ij: type of joint used to separate abutting materials or assemblies that should remain structurally independent, such as where new construction meets old, or where a nonstructural slab on grade abuts structural columns or walls. ej: a seam within a material or between materials that provides for material expansion or contraction

a contract which is not created by language

implied in fact

tempering

improve the hardness and elasticity of (steel or other metal) by reheating and then cooling it.

rivet

in structural steel construction, an archaic fastener, in which a second head is formed after the fastener is in place; a threadless fastener used in sheet metal work

Quiz 8- Examples of differing site conditions:

inaccurate boring capacity, rock, ground water ( plus the other one listed, so all of them)

composite masonry wall

incorporates two or more different types of masonry unit, such as clay bricks and concrete blocks

How does one SHIFT risk?

indemnity

project manager

individual that manages project planning, schedule, budget, resources, and participants

Construction permit

installation or alteration of a system or equipment

Driven Piles

installed using heavy equipment with the ability to drive the material into the ground via impact or vibration

polyisocyanurate

insulation

roof Valley

intersection of gable surfaces to allow for drainage

Procurement Schedule

is a schedule of activities for particular products from submittal through delivery to jobsite

Q9 - When is a formal notice from the contractor informing the owner of its intent to file a claim time/compensation unnecessary?

lack of knowledge do not prejudice and owner has knowledge of the problem

Type S

mortar is recommended for exterior loadbearing walls.

Type M

mortar is recommended for masonry construction below grade.

Owners Acceptance of work. What it means in a warranty agreement.

most fed contract documents state that the governments inspection and acceptance of the finished work constitute a waiver of claims against the contractor, except those of latent defects. Private works contracts state that the owners inspection and acceptance of the work does not waive any claims that result from the contractors defective performance...owner cannot accept work without taking exception and later demand that the contractor correct defects that should have been detected, except latent defects

NEGOTIATION -Arbitration

most popular alternative to litigation means that the disputing parties will agree to adhere to the decision reached. common to use panel of 3 arbitrators process may begin immediately after dispute arises, the hearings may be held sporadically..the hearings are held at the convenience to the arbitrators. the parties cannot appeal the decision made

4 phases of post trial

motion for new trial appeal final judgement enforce the judgment

Live load

moving loads of short duration, making them temporary on the structure, but include considerations like impact, momentum, vibration. Weather and building occupants

Multiple Primes

multiple contracts directly to the owner managed by the construction manager.

Assent - mistake

mutual mistake of material fact

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)

not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. tested for intended use and are certified as safe

General Notes

notes that apply to the overall drawing rather than to specific items within the plan

Sanction

notice or punishment attached to a violation for the purpose of enforcing a law or regulation Citations Complaints Fines Court summonses Stop-work orders

quiz 7 - Doctrine of impracticability requires ___________ impracticability

objective

bid peddling

occurs when a sub bidder approaches a general contractor who has been awarded a project with the intent of voluntarily lowering the original price below the price level established on bid day, This action implies that the subcontractors original price was either padded or incorrect

bar joist

open-web support member for floors and roofs; upper chord of support member is flat, is parallel to bottom chord, and bears on structural supports

scupper

opening in the parapet that allows the roof to drain

casement window

opens like a door

just in time procurement

ordering materials and equipment with guaranteed delivery within 24 hours

record and as-built drawings

original documents, plus all documents showing changes to original bid documents

obligee party

party who may be damaged or lose some advantage

principal party

party who might default

automobile liability insurance

pays for damage caused by the policyholders vehicles

Sunset provision

periodic review of government agencies and programs in order to continue their existence

samples

physical examples of materials to be supplied

Dry shack

place for workers to eat their lunch

topping out

placing the last member in a building frame

Top Plate

plate located on top of the studs used to hold tha wall together

what is specific performance

positive equitable remedy

Hold downs or Tie downs

pre-manufactured gauge metal load transference units. One end is over a bolt installed into the foundation, the other end is bolted to a post in the wall. This is to resist uplift forces

3 types of contract conditions?

precedent concurrent subsequent

time condtions to a contract

precedent concurrent subsequent

Prosecution

presents evidence supporting the charges brought for violation of the fire code

Initiating Phase

projects are identified and selected

4 elements on a site plan

property lines, utilities, setbacks, contour lines

performance bond

protects the owner against contractors default in completing the project according to contract documents

payment bond

protects the owner against the contractors failure to pay subcontractors or suppliers

contractors insurance

provides liability coverage for claims arising out of bodily injury or property damage as a result to contractors/owners premises or operations

The Architect

provides the owner with design and construction documents

procurement

purchase of materials and equipment

Drilled piers

put in place using excavation and drilling techniques (similar to a column)

Interrogatories

questions written and answered in writing

quenching

rapid cooling of metal so as to alter its physical properties; a form of heat treatment

Framing ratios

ratio of BF of lumber over the SF of sheeting. Generally, it takes roughly 2 BF to hold up 1 SF of sheeting. A ratio of 2BF/1SF is expected +/- .4BF/SF. Range: 1.6-2.4 BF/SF

General condtions

relate to direct overhead including your superintendent, field engineer, cleaning costs, monthly costs for facilities

construction technology

relates to methods and techniques utilized in construction

formwork striping

removal or formwork

Request for admissions

required to admit or deny something is true

Article 4.12.8

requires that all submittals be approved prior to commencement,

AIA A201

requires that the contractor provides a schedule of submittals

The contractor

responsible for providing the labor, material, equipment, and expertise to complete the project. Completes means and methods of work, sequencing, labor plan, and equipment usage.

what is the measure of recovery under theory 3

restitution

restitution

returning values of what you recieved unjustly

Constructability Review

reviewing the plans to determine if it is feasible to build

sliding window

sashes open right to left

Sustainable method

schedule, cost, people, quality, environment

Conventional methos

schedule, cost, quality

suspended slab

self-supported slabs

segregation

separation of the constituents of wet concrete caused by excessive handling or vibration

shore; reshoring

shore: temporary vertical or sloping supports of steel or timber re: inserting temporary supports under concrete beams and slabs after the formwork has been removed to prevent overloading before the concrete achieves its full strength

light gauge steel

similar to wood frame construction in principle

consideration

something of value received by one of the parties in exchange for another item or action that is of value

product data

specifications detailing performance characteristics of materials detailed in shop drawings

Cofferdam

temporary watertight structure that allows for construction to occur in a water free environment

Trench Shield

temporary, movable steel enclosure used to hold back the sides of narrow excavations when pipelines are being installed

one panel is fixed

terrace

a lockstrip gasket is an example of the dry glazing method

true

thermoplastic roof membranes have heat welded seams

true

thick bolts of limestone may be joined with thermosetting adhesives into long panels that span between columns

true

trim accessories can be used to gauge the proper thickness and plane of plaster

true

use of screws is better than nails when hanging gypsum board because nails pop

true

Role of Inspector in prosecution

witness or courtroom advisor; considered part of prosecution; present unbiased testimony always based on fact; assist with information about fire ordinances, technical terms and facts of the case.

specifications

written instruction for project construction

precast concrete

concrete cast and cured in a location other than its final position in the structure

3 non jury trials

court bench judge

igneous rock

a rock formed by the solidification of magma

tagline

a rope attached to a building component to help guide it as it is lifted by a crane or derrick

veneer

a thin layer, sheet, or facing

Simplified Project Proposal

1. Statement of customer need's 2. Assumptions 3. Project Scope. 4. Deliverables 5. Resources 6. Schedule 7. Price .8. Risks. 9. Expected Benefits

Accidents classified into two categories

1. Unsafe actions by people 2. Unsafe conditions left uncorrected

The center to center spacings of framing members in a WLF building are generally

12 inch on center, 16 inch on center, 19.2 inch on center, or 24 inch on center

Sheeting blocking

2x or 3x material that is between studs for the purpose of continuous edge nailing of roof sheeting (plywood)

Ply blocks

2x or 3x material that is between studs for the purpose of continuous edge nailing of wall sheeting (plywood)

given a 1/4" per foot slope. the rise over 12 feet will be?

3"

course aggregates

6 inches, 3, 1.5, 3/4, 1/2, 3/8, 4

Washing water

70-100 degrees and individual hand towels

ballast value

accommodates smaller contractors from the adverse effects of a few large accidents

Code Drafting

actual language of code is written; written by fire and life safety code official; must take care to avoid conflicts or inconsistencies between sections of the code

Soil Mixing

adding portland cement to soil and blending it with paddles rotating on the end of a vertical shaft

In situ

A Latin phrase that means "in position", used to refer to undisturbed ground

Benchmark

A ______ is used as a permanent object of known elevation used to measure other elevations

Grantt Chart

A bar chart used to plan construction projects

What is a strong back

A beam of wood or several beams of wood utilized to disperse pressure of a fatigued bulkhead over a large area.

lintel

A beam supporting the weight above a door or window opening.

Agency CM

A fee based service provided by a construction management company in which the construction manager is responsible exclusively to the owner and acts in the owner's best interest at all stages of the project. The construction manager offer advice and project management to the owner but is not financially responsible for the construction.

Grout

A flowable mixture of sand and cement.

Eave blocking

A full depth spacer block, also known as bird blocking, placed between the rafters or truss tails at the eave.

clinker

A fused, pebble-like mass that is an intermediate product of cement manufacture; a brick that is over-burned.

cavity wall

A masonry wall that includes a continuous airspace between its outermost wythe and the remainder of the wall.

Mechanics Lien

A mechanic's lien is a security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property. The lien exists for both real property and personal property.

steel trowel

A metal-bladed tool used in the final stages of finishing of a concrete slab.

Ridge

A midpoint of two supporting walls

carbon steel bolt

A relatively low-strength bolt most often used for fastening minor steel framing elements or temporary connections.

What is the alternative to a rainscreen?

A sealant joint could be used to fill cladding joints to prevent flow of air and water while providing allowances for installation tolerances and system movement.

project management

A set of principles, methods, tools, and techniques used to manage objective-oriented work

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

adopts codes and standard for enforcement in prescribed cities, counties, states and providences

Three options available to an appellate court

affirm reverse reverse and remand

expos factos

after the fact

Reason for new code or amendment

age of current code; new condition in community; technological change in fire protection

Indirect Relationship

agency relationship

what are the major categories in a CIVIL case?

A. Contract B. Tort 1. Intentional Torts 2. Recklessness 3. Negligence 4 .Strict Liability 5. Nuisance 6. Statutory torts

meeting of the minds

all contracting parties agree on the basic meaning and legal implications of the contract

Under which legal theory can a contractor performing extra works at the directive of someone other than the designated person recover?

all of the above

In order to achieve quality in construction project:

all work has to be executed per approved shop drawing, using approved materials fully coordinating with different trades

Operational permit

allow a person or group to conduct an operation or business for a specified time until renewed or revoked

contract

an agreement between two or more parties to do something for a consideration, promise or set of promises for the breach of which the law recognizes duty

NSPE

an engineering organization

manual rate

an insurance premium rate based on the type of work performed

Security managers

Accountable for the day-to-day operation of the information security program. They accomplish objectives identified by the CSO and resolve issues identified by technicians

Addenda

Additional information that is relevant to the contract documents, Considered part of the contract documents. Could be clarification or correction, approval of substitutions, or additional information.

Longevity Pay

Addresses pay of employees who reach max pay grade rates based on seniority Rewards w/ periodic pay raise that isn't part of base pay Used for most gov employees-General schedule (GS) system for federal employees

About schedules:

All Listed

Amelco v. City of Thousand Oaks

Amelco did not prove the fourth element required for breach of contract, damage to the plaintiff, The court felt that Amelco waiting until after the job was complete to reconcile losses in such an undefined way was not proof of damages.

I-beam

American standard section of hot-rolled steel, an archaic structural steel shape.

Retainage

Amount (typically a percentage) withheld from payment to contractor

Transport mode

An IPSec mode in which only the IP data is encrypted, not the IP headers

Tunnel mode

An IPSec mode in which the entire IP packet is encrypted and then placed into the content portion of another IP packet

Electroplating

An adherent metallic coating deposited by electrolysis.

furring

an internal partition in a combustible partition wall that limits the ability of fire to be able to travel through a wall

Substitution cipher

An encryption method in which one value is substituted for another

Cipher

An encryption method or process encompassing the algorithm, key(s) or cryptovariable(s), and procedures used to perform encryption and decryption

Asymmetric encryption

An encryption method that incorporates mathematical operations involving both a public key and a private key to encipher or decipher a message. Either key can be used to encrypt a message, but then the other key is required to decrypt it

Symmetric encryption

An encryption method that incorporates mathematical operations involving the same secret key both to encipher and decipher the message

Bit stream cipher

An encryption method that involves converting plaintext to ciphertext one bit at a time

Block cipher

An encryption method that involves dividing the plaintext into blocks or sets of bits and then converting the plaintext to ciphertext one block at a time

Short-term duration

any fluctuation can affect these items and throw off the schedule. short durations can inflate the schedule by giving too much time to individuals

Integrated Project Delivery

Any form of project delivery that brings the contractor on board at the onset of the design process

Best Value

Any selection process by which proposals contain both price and qualitative components and the award is based upon a combination of price and qualitative considerations.

AIA

Architect organization

Advantages of Seniority Pay

Awards job tenure Set base pay w/ time designated increases Employees perceive treated fairly Avoids perception of favoritism

ICC (International Code Council)Code Family Former Model Code Organizations

BOCA-Building Officials and Code Administrators ICBO-International Conference of Building Officials IFCI-International Fire Code Institute WFCA-Western Fire Chiefs Association SBCCI - Southern Building Code Congress International

This framing method Consists of thin closely spaced, vertical wood members called studs and similar floor and roof framing members called joists and rafters.

Balloon framing

heat-strengthened glass

Between annealed and tempered with breakage behavior like annealed

Burden of proof in a criminal case?

Beyond a reasonable doubt. 99%

What is the burden of proof in a CIVIL CASE v CRIMINAL CASE?

CIVIL: Preponderance of Evidence/ 51% CRIMINAL: Beyond a reasonable doubt/ 99%

In which project delivery system is the traditional GC replaced by a construction manager?

CM

QUIZ 5 - In Design-Bid-Build projects, contractual privity is usually absent between_________

CONTRACTOR & A/E

The third element

assistance program for employees who are addicted to alcohol or drugs

NEGOTIATION - Partnering

attempt to change the mind-sets of the parties involved in the construction effort voluntary approach to establishing team work among the parties disputes are ideally resolved at the lowest managerial level- quickly and without costly claims trust, commitment, and shared vision make successful partnering

Project Charter

authorized document

Hardwood

Cabinets and Finish Flooring

Company Wide Incentive Plans Disadvantages

Can undermine economic security of employees Fail if no direct link to efforts & profits

Competitive Advantage

Capital: Human, Financial & Equipment

Firestopping

Caulk-like material preventing spread of fire through rated assemblies

Schedule

Chart correlating activity and sequence,start date, and completion date

Federal Appellate Court is called?

Circuit

CISSP

Considered the most prestigious certification for security managers and CISOs. It recognizes mastery of an internationally identified Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) in information security

Rubble

Consists of stones as they come from the quarry or are gathered from a field or stream.

General requirments

Deal with phases of work and would be included as direct overhead. They are insurance and bond requirements, allowances, supervision and coordination, field engineering and layout, construction schedule requirements, temporary controls, etc..

Knots

Defect caused by branches

What does Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution do?

Delegate the Federal Powers

Engineers estimate

Designers projection of project cost

Scheduler

Determine order and duration of project activities

Federal Trial Court is called?

District

State Appellate court is called?

District

Softwood

Framing, Trim, Doors

Group Incentive Plans Disadvantages

Freer-riders Other's influence Factors beyond employee control

Elevations

Front, side, and back views of a construction drawing. Exterior features. figure 1-6 pg 18.

What would information contained in an agreement include?

List of contract Documents Contract Sum Description of work

Quiz 7 - Doctrine of impracticability requires ___________ impracticability

Objective

What are some of the merits of the CM project delivery system?

Obtain early construction contractor involvement Accelerate Project delivery method Encourage Innovation Facilitate value engineering Mitigate constructability issues

Agreement

Offer Acceptance

Easement

Permission to use property belonging to another

Study Symbols for Construction Materials

Pg 133 symbols of construction materials.

Disadvantages of Seniority Pay

Poor fit w/ most competitive strategies

Estimators Dilemma

Price the project high enough to allow a reasonable profit, but low enough to win the bid Too high= loose bid, Too low= loose profit Effective estimator's find that range in between

What are prime, storm, and combination windows?

Prime windows are permanent/fixed windows, storm windows are removable, and combination windows incorporate both.

What is the name of the organization credited with promoting construction management as a legitimate and unique area of study at four-year universities?

Representatives from nine universities met in Florida in 1965 to form the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC).

Questions for the A/E about the construction drawings when the intent or method is unclear Generally developed when the construction drawings either conflict or omit necessary information RFIs are to be documented. Act as supplements to the construction drawings

Request For Information (RFI)

Seniority Pay

Rewards job tenure Increase able pay Company expects employees will earn promotions into higher paying jobs

Local governments formed for a special purpose?

Special District

Duress

Strong Party Weak Party Unfair Threat(violence)

Header

Structural member (beam) that spans a wall opening (door or window) and is used to transfer loads and forces around the opening

EIFS

Stucco-like exterior finish system

Chapter 3

Submitting a lot of nonwinning proposals in response to RFP's can hurt a contractors reputation.

Soil bearing capacity

The bearing capacity of the soil. Determines the weight a square foot of soil can support

Bond

The bricklaying pattern. Designed to improve appearance, add strength, or tie a wythe wall to a backing wall.

Forensics

The coherent application of methodical investigatory techniques to present evidence of crimes in a court or similar setting

What is enabling legislation?

The delegation of power from States to 1. City 2. County 3. Special District

Alphabet of Lines

The different lines used on prints that make up a system of line conventions. figure 4-2 pg 66.

Granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, and slate

The most common materials used in stone masonry are ______. Figure 7-15 pg 122

3/8"

The most common mortar joint thickness

Concave Joint

The most watertight joint profile is

Structural Steel

The term applied to hot-rolled steel sections, shapes, and plates. This includes bolts, rivets, and bracing. Study Figure 7-19 pg 126

What happens if a party is under 18 and enters into a contract?

They can disaffirm their entry

What happens if there is no voluntary assent into a contract?

They can rescind

A binding arbitration

Trial based process of issue resolution

The EPC contractor can also be a major equipment supplier who then contracts with major constructor and material supplier

True

P-Plumbing Drawings

Waste and water supply systems.

What are the three elements of a leak?

Water/air, a hole, a force.

Sailor

What is number 1

Soft

What woods are classified from trees that are conifers

Rusting

When certain steels are designed to form a protective layer of rust.

When is it most advisable to use the CM project delivery system?

When the design is technically complex When it is difficult to define the project at the early stages When there are several alternative solutions that require analysis before making a design decision

Benching

Which method would be used for a small excavation that is 6 to 8 feet deep on a large suburban site

EIFS parts in order

backup wall, plastic foam insulation board, reinforcing mesh, stucco basecoat, exterior finish coat

Subcontract between GC and SUB

based on construction documents, normally a lump sum, choose low bid competitive bid system (california requires a list of subs and equipment bids in excess of 5 % of the total bid)

Primary Investigations

before plans are drawn (surface and sub surface evaluation)

continuous footing

below-grade support structure for a foundation wall -support structure for a wall

Project selection

benefits and consequences, advantages and disadvantages, plusses and minuses of each project need to be considered and evaluated.

Gannt Chart

a bar chart used to plan construction projects

l-shape beam

a beam whose section has the form of an inverted L; placed so that the top flange forms part of the edge of the floor

balanced bid

a bid in which the anticipated costs for the various bid items are accurately reflected in the unit prices that are submitted

concrete masonry unit

a block of hardened concrete, with or without hollow cores, designed to laid in the same manner asa brick or stone; a concrete block

high strength bolt

a bolt designed to connect steel members by clamping them together with sufficient force that the load is transferred between them by friction

anchor bolt

a bolt embedded in concrete for the purpose of fastening a building frame to a concrete or masonry foundation

face brick

a brick selected on the basis of appearance and durability for use in the exposed surface of a wall

seated connection

a connection in which a steel beam rests on top of a steel angle or tee that is fastened to a column or girder

After modification review

a decision is rendered applicant receives an official reply decision is outlined in correspondence with any provisions that need to be filled detailed explanation for decision and process detailed records are kept available

Back Charge

a deduction from the amount owed to the subcontractor from progress payment (include charges for equipment, material use, labor furnished, cleanup, delays, repairs)

basalt

a dense and durable igneous rock, usually dark grey; classified by ASTM C119 in the Granite group

Consensus standard

a document that a committee of industry experts developed and agreed upon before adoption

Floor Plans

a drawing to scale, showing a view from above of the relationships between rooms, spaces and other physical features at one level of a structure

mushroom capital

a flaring conical head on a concrete column

pan

a form used to provide the cavity between joists in a one way concrete joist system

What is a Pareto analysis

a graphical representation of frequency of occurrence -used to identify those factors that have the greatest cumulative effect on the system & this less significant factors can be screened out from the process *shows percentage

plate girder

a large beam made up of steel plates, sometimes in combination with steel angles, that are welded, bolted, or riveted together

joist girder

a light steel truss used to support open-web steel joists

masonry unit

brick, stone, concrete block, glass block, or hollow clay tile intended to be laid in mortar

reinforced brick masonry

brickwork into which steel bars have been embeded to impact tensile strength to the construction

english bond

brickwork laid with alternating courses, each consisting entirely of headers or stretchers

plate

broad sheet of rolled metal 1/4 inch or more thick, a two way concrete slab; a horizontal top or bottom member in a platform frame wall structure

Code Modification

brought to fire and life safety inspector (usually involve desire to use alternative materials, products or systems while still meeting intent of adopted code); applicant must present a formal written request to AHJ Key issues: whether or not substitution will provide equal or greater level of protection according to code

CMU

building component made of concrete

Subs covered

by contractual law

gauge

a measure of the thickness of sheet material. lower gauge numbers signify thicker sheets

Flagstone

Flat stone used for paving or flooring

Porter Business Strategy

Focuses on: Differentiation Overall Cost Leadership Deliver mix of values

Planning

Discipline process considering coordination and direction or resources to attain project goals

Typically, the architect reserves the rights to order changes requiring price adjustments

False

Column

Vertical structural member

Post

Vertical structural member used to support headers, hold downs, or tie downs

What is assent?

Voluntary Exchange

load indicator washer

A disk placed under the head or nut of a high-strength bolt to indicate sufficient tensioning of the bolt by means of the deformation of ridges on the surface of the disk; also called a direct tension indicator washer.

ADA

Rules governing access

fixed window

does not open

T/F Opinion of Value is a material fact?

False

NFPA 70

National Electrical Code

There are no generally accepted form EPC contracts

True

T/F a mustual mistake of material value is rescindable

False

General Conditions

Rules that establish the relationship between owner and contractor

record drawings

the documents that detail the actual project built

Divisions 2-48

Technical specifications

Plaster

Wall and ceiling finishing-cementitous

hubris

excessive pride of self-confidence, arrogance

natural patina for copper is bronzy-red

false

2:12 or less

slope of a flat roof

3 functions of a ceiling

1: diffusion of light and sound 2: controls the spread of fire 3: distribution system for HVAC

Pay Rate Differences

$ amt as annual/hourly based on region & national overall

Relative Pay Differences

% diff btwn specific location & national avg

Q11 - What must the GC prove in order to recover additional compensation for project inefficiencies?

(for sure - causation and liability) check other two options

NEGOTIATION -Mini-Trials

(private litigation) many versions of mini-trials may be used the parties must first agree on who is going to hear the case and render a decision- act as a jury the parties present summarized versions of their respective cases to a panel who represents each party (plus a neutral official) and who have authority to settle the dispute takes place outside of courtroom in a private forum after parties have presented their cases, the panel convenes and tries to settle the matter the parties decide whether or not the decision rendered will be binding or not

Final Payment

-Directly liked to final completion -Crucial step because contractor has little incentive to perform additional work if all payments have been made. -owner must verify the adequacy of the work performed by verifying the punch list items have been addressed. -if punch list has been corrected, then owner can make final payment and release retainage

Types of primary site investigations

-Existing "Lay" of the site -Extent of earthwork required - Existing drainage courses

Assessment of present quality activities can be evaluated by:

1) Assessment that focuses on customer satisfaction results but includes evaluation of the present quality system 2) assessment that focuses on evaluation of the present quality system with little emphasis on the customer satisfaction results

Rank the following insulation materials from lowest to highest in terms of R-Value per inch: Polyisocyanurate Expanded Polystyrene Extruded Polystyrene Glass Fiberboards Lightweight Concrete Fill

1: Polyisocyanurate 2: Extruded Polystyrene 3: Expanded Polystyrene 4: Glass Fiberboards 5: Lightweight Concrete Fill

Name the following high slope roofing materials into increasing resistance to fire from most resistant (1) to least (6). Slate shingles Asphalt shingles Standing seem steel roof Fiberglass shingles Copper Roofing Cedar Shake Roofing

1: Slate shingles 2: Standing seem steel roof 3: Copper Roofing 4: Fiberglass shingles 5: Asphalt shingles 6: Cedar Shake Roofing

Name the following high slope roofing materials in order from shortest (1) to longest (6) lasting material: Slate shingles Asphalt shingles Standing seem steel roof Fiberglass shingles Copper Roofing Cedar Shake Roofing

1: asphalt shingles 2: fiberglass shingles 3: cedar shake roof 4: standing seem steel roof 5: copper roofing 6: slate shingles

Describe the sequence of installation for a low slope built up asphaltic roofing system.

1: Clean Roof Deck 2: Hot Mop and Asphaltic Layer 3: Bed felt into asphalt 4: Repeat Hot Mop 5: Bed Felt second layer rotated 90 degrees from the first 6: Repeat hot mop and bed felt 4-5 times 7: Ballast if required

partnership

2 or more people join to create a company

Implied Warranty

A construction contract that contains no express warranty provision of compliance with the drawings and specs the contractor is only obligated to provide the owner with a facility that complies with the plans and specs

Multiple Prime

A contracting methodology in which the owner bypasses the tradition general contractor and instead chooses to contract the different specialty contractors individually. Ex. Concrete, Framing, Electrical Each of these now becomes a prime contractor

Search warrant

A document issued by an authorized authority that allows law enforcement agents to search for EM at a specified location and seize specific items for official examination

Bed Joint

A name for the horizontal joint formed by the layer of mortar directly beneath a masonry unit

Wall section

A partial section used to show one specific wall

Mansard

A steep - sloped roof used to cover portions of the upper level of a structure to hide roof-mounted equipment

Parapet

A structure, also known as a false wall, surrounding the perimeter of the roof that can be used for decoration or protection of mechanical equipment

Mortar

A substance used to join masonry units, consisting of cementitious materials, fine aggregate, and water

Polyalphabetic cipher

A substitution cipher that incorporates two or more alphabets in the encryption process

Bid peddling

After contract award to a GC, a subcontractor appeals to GC to meet or beat the lowest competitors bid

Quiz 5 - _________ arises when owner acts in a way that leads a contractor to reasonably believe that A/E has authority beyond the actual authority expressed in the contract.

Apparent Authority

permit process

Application Review Issuance Expiration

AIA G702

Application and certification of payment

In Coleman Engineering Co. v. North American Aviation In trial court, Who won? What contract theory did the court apply?

Coleman Engineering Co. won Theory 1: Express Contract was used

Elements of Effective Merit Pay Program

Commitment from top mgt Job Analysis & design Accurate perfomance eval system Objective & Subjective indictors of performance Periodic reviews & realistic standards Meaningful pay increases reflect performance

Due process

Conduct of legal proceedings according to established rules and principles for the protection and enforcement of private rights

HTTPS

Consists of communication over Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) within a connection encrypted by Transport Layer Security, or its predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer

Ferrous Metals

Contain Iron as a principal element, and usually have magnetic properties. Have more strength.

Instruction to bidders

Contains all specific details. AIA form A701 (instructions to bidders) contains bidder representation, addenda, rejection to bids, bonding requirments.

A detailed study of bid documents and site conditions resulting in the most accurate assessment possible of probable costs

Estimating

Bid/Non-Bid Decision

Evaluation by a contractor of whether to go forward with the preparation of a proposal

Dimensioned Lines

Extend the length of the distance being measured. A marking device- an arrow,dot, or tick mark- is placed at the end of each line.

Border Lines

Extra-heavy lines located near the edge of the sheet of drawing paper. Used as the border for drawing. Also separates various portions of the drawing, such as the title block, notes, and revision block.

Charged with ensuring scope of work is carried out according to plan at a front-line level

Foreman

Level of influence curve

Graphical depiction of a project participants ability to affect changes to a project

Construction drawings

Graphical instructions for a project construction

Hydration

Hardening of concrete is caused by a chemical reaction between the cement and water called _____.

To make a determination if the breach is a material breach of contract, what questions should one answer? Answers: Can the breach be fixed? Was the breach in bad faith? Is the breach core to our agreement? What does the contract say?

I think all of the above

What does the term "lite" mean?

Individual windows that make up a system. Used to make small windows appear larger.

3 Incentive Categories

Individual-MK Group Company

Interindustry Wage Differentials Factors

Industry's Product MKT Capital Intensity Industry Profitability Unionization of Workforce

Can disaffirm a contract under what 3 sub-elements of capacity?

Infant Insane Involuntary Intoxication

air-entraining cement

Ingredients added generate bubbles during concrete mixing that create small, distributed voids in the finished concrete.

Schematic design

Initial documents approximately the design intent of the project

What is the Remedy for breach of a Quasi Contract

Injured party entitled to recover the "reasonable value of the goods/services" provided

Rigid Foam Insulation

Insulation used most frequently in low slope roofing systems

Stakeholders

Insurance industry, elected officials, building industry, chamber of commerce, citizen groups

What are the two main purposes for placing ballast on a low slope roof?

It is used as a weight to prevent uplift from heavy wind loads and provides protection from foot traffic ear and UV rays.

What is a cause-and-effect diagram?

It is used to graphically display multiple causes with a particular effect -also called an Ishikawa diagram or a fishbone diagram

Long lead

Item the requires a significant amount of time between order and delivery

Glulam

Joining smaller strips of wood together to glue laminated wood

Who decides question of fact in jury trial?

Jury

Jury Trial Processes

Jury Selection Opening Statement Evidence Closing Statement Jury Instruction Jury Deliberates Jury Verdit Judgement

What is lean construction, and from what industry does its concepts stem?

Lean construction is construction practice that prioritize the customers needs while expediting efficiency and waste control. This concept stems from the auto industry.

What is consideration?

Legal value given as part of a bargain or exchange

What is result called in a CIVIL case?

Liable/not Liable

Session keys

Limited-use symmetric keys for temporary communications during an online session

Contour Lines

Lines that identify the ground elevation. Figure 8-4,5,6 pg 143-145.

Model Codes

National Building Codes that promote uniformity nationwide.

Can rescind a contract under what 5 sub-elements of Assent?

Mistake Misrepresentation Duress Undue Influence Unconscionability

Concrete

Mixture of cement, sand, coarse and fine aggregates, admixtures and water. Figure 7-3 pg 114

Brick

Modular building component made of clay

brick

Modular building component made of clay

CMU

Modular building component made of concrete

Sick building syndorme

Mold

Buy out

Monetary difference between estimated cost an actual cost

Liquidated Damages

Monetary penalty for late project completion

Lump sum contract

Most common method. When the contractor gives owner lump sum to complete the project based on contract documents. Changes to the scope are done through change orders.

Steel

Most widely used metal in construction.

Which of the following are alternative contracting methods?

Multi-Prime Construction Management CM Design-Build DB Engineer-Procure-Construct EPC

Use Handbook

Nominal width of a W8X18

____________delays are delays for which the contractor is responsible.

Non Excusable

Spillover Effect

Non-Union Employers pay more to combat union cost

CISA

Not specifically a security certification, but it does include many information security components. ISACA touts the certification as being appropriate for auditing, networking, and security professionals

Specific Notes

Notes, also called local notes, that relate to specific features within the floor plan, such as the header size over a window opening. A specific note is often connected to a feature with a leader line.

time horizon

Number of working days a company member typically plans forward (or backward

Just in time procurement

Ordering materials and equipment with a guaranteed delivery with in 24 hours

Projects are the construction business's bread and butter

Other industries projects support the product to be developed In construction, the project is the product

Testing Agency

Outside testing agency hired by owner to preform certain quality control tests

Notice to proceed

Owner Authored document granting permission for a contractor to commence construction activities

Letter of intent

Owner authored document indicating they will enter into a construction contract with a contractor

In Coleman Engineering Co. v. North American Aviation, who was the plaintiff in trial court and who was the defendant?

Plaintiff: Coleman Engineering Co. Defendant: North American Aviation

The quality plan

Plan Do Check Act

Lagging

Planks placed between soldier beams to retain earth around an excavation.

Life of a Project

Planning, Scheduling, Team Building, communication and leading are all part of the organization necessary in the life of a project.

Construction Management

Planning, scheduling, evaluation and controlling of construction tasks and activities to accomplish specific objectives outlined in the contract documents

Overview Plans

Plans that show a vast layout at a small scale and sections of the layout at a larger scale on the same sheet. Helps understand the entire project.

Code Adoption Process

Preparation of proposed legislation Study by the legislative body Formal presentation Discussion Legal Action

The contractor's quality control plan (CQCP) is...

Prepared based on the project specs/requirements as specified in the contract documents -The plan outlines the procedures to be follwoed during the construction period to obtain quality objectives -helps ensure project quality

Name a tool used to reduce the number of bidders on a public project and increase the quality of the contractor pool.

Prequalification uses financial, management and other qualitative data to determine whether a contractor is qualified for a job.

Object Lines

Represent the main outline of the features of the object, building, walls, or walks. A heavy, continuous line, showing all edges and surfaces.

What is the major ingredient used to create glass?

Sand and heat.

Valley rafter

Similar to the hip rafter, but creates the valley where two roof slopes meet. Also runs diagonal to the top plates and ridge beam

What is the difference between single, double, and triple glazing?

Single can only be used in mild climates, double is the general minimum requirement (or single with storm), triple is less common (double glazing with low-e)

Design Build

Single source procurement for the owner. Design and construction provided to the owner by a GMP. The design-build firm acts as a facilitator for designers and constructors as they work together to achieve the owner's goals. Four basic configurations. Design-build acts as an in-house operation, as there should be no conflicts between entities. One contract. One responsible party. One organization in charge. One bill the owner pays.

Helps determine scope

Size of project

Control joint

Slab joint created by sawing the concrete within 6 to 8 hours of placement

Construction joint

Slab joint used to provide a clean surface where work can be resumed

Key

Slot formed into the top of a concrete strip footing for the purpose of interlocking with the concrete foundation wall

ISO 1400 series standards are...

Standards are primarily concerned with "environmental management" ex) pollution prevention & waste reduction

The ISO 9000 quality management system is

Standards are primarily concerned with "quality management" ex) customers quality requirements, regulatory requirements and continuous improvement

Incentive clause

Statement allowing for monetary reward for early completion of project

Dead load

Static loads that are constant over time. Weight of the structure, immovable structures and roof loads

Primary Laws used to impose criminal liability

Statutes

Shelf Angle

Steel angle which is attached to the structure of a building to support a story of masonry veneer

Reinforcing Bars (Rebar)

Steel bars that have high tensile strength. The size is indicated by the bar number multiplied by 1/8''. figure 7-6 pg 116

Cementitious

Steel fire proofing - spray applied

Spray-applied fireproofing

Steel protection; cemetitous

Intumescent fireproofing

Steel protection;paint

Inclined Lines

Straight lines that are neither horizontal nor vertical are called ____.

Provide detailed information about the materials and/or processes to be employed Carpet & paint Material spec sheets (CMU, concrete mix) Contract requirements (CPM, SOV) Require submission by Ktr and approval by A/E and sometimes Owner Time sensitive - Can't order without approval

Submittals

Subcontractors VS GC

Subs have higher overhead than GC but GC has higher liquidated assets

Owner-Subcontractor Relationship

Subs have no direct responsibility to the owner, but the work of the sub must be approved by a representative of the owner payment is made by the owner to the GC who pays the sub Owner has the right to reject the use of a specific sub or material supplier informal communication links may develop a the project level to improve the flow of information

is the stage in the progress of the work when the work of a designated portion thereof is sufficiently complete so the owner can occupy or utilize the work for its intended use

Substantial Completion

Q11- The quantum meirut doctrine measures damages under an implied contract theory and is based on the concept that no one should unfairly benefit from another's labor or materials.

T

Q11-Many public construction contracts exclude the claims for consequential damages

T

Concrete coverage

The amount of concrete placed around the steel

Sill or Sole plate

The plate (bottom plate), used to help disperse the loads from the wall studs to the floor system

Mudsil

The plate, a.k.a. base plate, that rests on the masonry foundation and provides a base for other wood members

Eave

The portion of the roof that extends beyond the walls

Prequalification

The process in which an owner, based upon minimum financial, management, and other qualitative data, determines whether a construction firm is fundamentally qualified to compete for a certain project or class of projects.

Least privilege

The process of ensuring that no unnecessary access to data exists; employees are able to perform only the minimum operations necessary on a set of data

Unit Method

This method involves establishing a relationship between measurements on an object by breaking each of the measurements into units. Figure 5-12 pg 80

Unit price contract

This method lists the quantities for components of the project which are priced by unit. The total is added used to calculate a lump sum. Mainly used in engineering firms.

A payment bond helps assure the owner that labor and materials will be paid for.

True

A properly maintained, updated and enforced schedule can help reduce risks and protect all participants in the project

True

A tort action seeks to recover compensatory damages from the tort-feasor

True

Pre-Bid Bid Shopping

To happen there must be cooperation between a specialty contractor and an employee of a GC..often initiated by the specialty contractor. This results in the overall reduction of the bid prices submitted to the owner- the owner benefits from bid shopping

A voidable contract is a valid contract that can be enforced, however, one or both parties has the right to void the contract Answers: True False

True

BIM affects planning, design, and construction of a project from the outset, throughout the project's duration, and beyond

True

What is the purpose of insulation?

To resist heat transfer.

involvement of attorneys experienced in construction claim and litigation is desirable at earliest stage of claim preparation.

True

Engineer's Scale

Typically used on Civil Drawings, such as site plans and highway projects. Referred to in whole numbers. Much smaller and provide less detail. Lays out larger areas of a project and gets the project on one drawing.

QUIZ 6 - What should contractors consider before deciding whether to enter into a contract with a company?

UNION STATUS EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REPUTATION FINANCIAL RESOURCES

what does Unconciousable mean

Unreasonable

NFPA 1

Uniform Fire Code

Rowlock

What is number 2

Protected from getting wet

Wood "Exposure 1" means

strip footing

_________is a continuous strip of concrete that serves to spread the load adequately to support a loadbearing wall

unbalanced bid

a method used by some contractors in which the unit prices of the various bid items are altered so that they do not reflect the true costs of those items

web stiffener

a metal rib used to support the web of a light gauge steel joist or a structural steel girder against buckling

Mobilization

a number of costs incurred by the contractor at teh start of the project for items such as temporary facilities, transportation, security fencing, temporary utilities.

arbitration

a panel acts as a judge in the case of the two parties (decision made) -typically binding method of third party resolution of an issue

construction manager

a person who coordinates the construction process on behalf of the owner

stucco

a portland cement-lime plaster similar to masonry mortar

hollow-core slab

a precast concrete slab element that has internal longitudinal cavities to reduce its self-weight

corbel

a projection jutting out from a wall to support a structure above it.

offer

a proposal made by one party signifying to another party a willingness to enter into a binding contract on certain specified terms

What is quantum meruit?

a reasonable sum of money to be paid for services rendered or work done when the amount due is not stipulated in a legally enforceable contract.

expansion joint

a seam within a material or between materials that provides for material expansion and contraction

successor activity

a second activity that cannot start until the first activity is complete

Full section

a section that cuts through the entire building

drawing

a set of plans indicating the work to be accomplished

Design Bid Build

a single general contractor is responsible for construction, three party arrangement

key

a slot formed into a concrete surface for the purpose of interlocking with a subsequent pour of concrete; a slot at the edge of a precast member into which grout will be poured to lock it to an adjacent member; a mechanical interlocking of plaster with lath.

bar

a small rolled steel shape, usually round or rectangular in cross section

coke

a solid fuel made by heating coal in the absence of air so that the volatile components are driven off

braced frame

a structural building frame strengthened against lateral forces with diagonal members

Trimmer stud

a stud that supports the header of a wall opening, and is faced nailed directly to the king stud.

form release compound

a substance applied to concrete formwork to prevent concrete from adhering

insulating concrete form

a system of lightweight components, most commonly made of rigid polystyrene insulating foam, used as permanent formwork for the casting of concrete walls

punchlist

a tabulation of unfinished or incorrectly installed components

dovetail slot

a system for fastening to a concrete structure that uses metal tabs inserted into a slot that is small at the face of the concrete and larger behind

drift pin

a tapered steel rod used to align bolt holes in steel connections during erection

welded wire fabric

a welded grid of steel reinforcing wires or bars, used most commonly for reinforcing of slabs

end plate connection

a welded/bolted connection that is generally a semi rigid connection, but can become a rigid connection with more bolts

specifications

a written description of work to be accomplished and the quality of the end product

What is the Interrogitory

a written statement

innovative contracting techniques

a+b contracts

Name the Elements applicable to Actual Contracts

a. Agreement (offer + acceptance) b. Consideration c. Legal objective d. Capable parites e. Assent f. Statute of Frauds

construction management

addresses how available resources will be applied

galvanic protection

applying a zinc coating to prevent steel from rusting; forms a self-protecting gray oxide coating, and even if the zinc is scratched through to the steel, the zinc interacts electrochemically to continue to protect the steel

site responsibility above ground

architect and structural engineer

Constructive change

architect or owner representative causes the contractor to perform work outside of contract. Document error and omissions.

WLF originated where?

around 1830 in the Chicago area

Changes during a project

as built drawings

front loading

assignment of higher unit cost to activities that occur early in the schedule

what is the purpose of a CIVIL case?

compensation to the victim

Construction change directive

can be used by the architect to keep work going and initiate a change order. Should clearly describe additional work. Information required for the COP is defined in the general conditions and modified in the supplemental conditions.

Resources

can include people, organizations, equipment, materials and facilities

interstitial ceilings

ceiling spaces that allow access between floors

AIA G704

certificate of substantail completion filled out by the architect

COP

change order propsal

ethics

code of conduct

Code

collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by a legislative body to become law in a particular jurisdiction; can be composed partially or entirely of standards

OM manual

compilation of project documents, product data, systems, etc.

Cost control

comparing actual cost to estimate throughout the duration of the project to measure current success and target profit • Determine project or partial project • Determine source of overruns • Compare work activity actual costs • Determine crew productivity levels Labor, material, equipment

Quality in construction projects focuses on the total management approach to...

completing the project within the budget, within the schedule, and the scope of work ...while satisfying the owner

Code enforcement

compliance is primary goal, though strong measures may be necessary it implement code requirements

Jobsite discovery of hazardous materials

compliance with federal and state codes must be reviewed and adheared to. contractor notify owner of hazardous materials. owner can hire outside contractor.

most important in concrete

compressive strength

Project Plan

conceived by the superintendent to most efficantly achieve goals

circular glass wall at MET

curtain wall

vendor

delivers a specific product or service for a designated price

Key elements of material contracts

delivery articles, liquidated damages

Sections

depict the vertical relationships of the structural and architectural materials that are specified on the plans

Construction Documents

describe the nature of the project. They consist of two documents: project manual and the drawings.

the agreement

describes work to be performed, completion time, contract sum, payment provisions, and a list of other documents within the complete contract

Planning

disciplined process considering coordination and direction or resources to attain project goals

corporation

either closely held corporations or public operations used in high risk of failure or damage claims, separate legal entity under the law of state in which it was chartered

off-gassing

emission of toxic gasses

Quality

expectations must be defined

the miller act

enacted in 1935, establishes the level of bonding on federally funded projects

Objective

establishes what is to be accomplished. It is the tangible end product that the project team must produce and deliver

Q8 - What are the clauses that attempt to minimize or reduce claims for differing site conditions

exculpatory clause, clauses relating to site investigation,

Labor agreeement

exists between contractor and union requires responsibilities from both parties

what is the name of contract theory 1

express contract

which contract theory was used by the majority of the supreme court in Coleman

express contract

Curtain wall

exterior cladding structure that is entirely supported by the frame of the building rather than being self-supporting or load bearing E.g. - like hang a puzzle on an exterior of a building

A constructive change arising in connection with defective plans and specs has its basis in the Severin doctrine

false

A contractor concerned about indirect impacts of multiple changes on a job should consider adding a clause to proposed change orders stating that the change order covers only the direct cost of the changed work and that the contractor reserves all rights to claim impact costs later

false

A tort is a crime prosecuted by public officials Answers: True False

false

Aluminum can only be fabricated into simple shapes by extrusion

false

ConcensusDOCS 200 requires written notice to the owner within 21 days after the occurrence or 21 days after the contractor recognizes the condition, whichever is later, giving rise to the claim

false

Court have identified seven elements required to establish a claim for constructive acceleration

false

Q10 - Contractors can ascertain the financial competence of the owner by requiring payment and performance bonds

false

Q8 - If the contract does not have a differing site condition clause, under which theory can a contractor seek recovery?

fraud, mutual mistake, breach of warranty, innocent misrepresentation

Why did justice Traynor dissent with the majority

he did not believe there was a contract due to no agreement, he argued for coleman under theory 3.

Consequential Change

it is the impact cost that occurs on the other work that is being accomplished. Sometimes delays or resequencing of work will occur.

major categories of criminal case

infraction misdemeanor felony

schematic design

initial documents approximating the design intent of the project

Project Life Cycle

initiating, planning, performing and closing the project

long lead

item that requires a significant amount of time between order and delivery

Which of the following is true of the obligation to cooperate and coordinate? Answers: It is reciprocal It is implied It is an express contract obligation It forms the very foundation of the agreement between parties

its implied

What does the 9th amendment say?

just because a right isn't listed in amendments 1-8, doesn't mean we dont have it

What are the "equitable" theories?

k implied in law quasi k quantum meruit promissory estoppel

project resources

labor, equipment, and materials

efflorescence

light-colored, powdery deposit on the face of masonry or concrete, caused by the leaching of chemical salts from water migrating from within the structure to the surface

truss

large support member, typically constructed of triangular components

What is governing law?

law applicable to contract ex.: 'the contract shall be governed by the law of california'

What is a Statute?

law passed by congress/legislative branch of state

What is an Ordinance

law passed by legislative branch of local government

open web steel joist

lightweight trusses, standard configurations, hot and cold formed, depths range from 8 inches to 6 feet, spaced 2 to 10 feet on center

Effective project management requires:

maintain contract with the owner, responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the project

fireproofing

material used around steel or concrete structural elements to insulate them against excessive temperatures in case of fire

Span

measurement between the inside edges of the supporting walls

environmental and control systems

mechanical

1/4" per foot

minimum roof slope required

Passage of code modification

motion called, motion seconded, vote of present members, simple majority required for passage

Legal Review

new code should be reviewed by legal counsel to ensure it meets the legal standards required by community, state and federal governments

NEGOTIATION -Mediation

non-binding method, contains elements of negotiation and arbitration mediator is regarded as a third party who tries to force/persuade the disputing parties to agree on an appropriate settlement of an issue mediator must have strong negotiation skills and be able to grasp the technical aspects of construction disputes mediator may be appraised in general terms of the dispute, on the mediation day the mediator meets with both parties both parties present their case, mediator shuttles between parties trying to point out reasons why they should moderate its demands

Payment for additional work

not allowed until the official change order is processed

Name three associations affiliated with the construction instustry?

o American Institute of Constructors (AIC) o Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) o United States Green Building Council (USGBC) o The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

Identify eight functions of the construction management.

o Estimating the project o Administering the contract o Managing job site and construction operations o Planning and scheduling the project o Monitoring daily performance o Managing project quality o Managing project safety o Assessing project risks

What two construction associations offer voluntary certification programs for construction managers?

o The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) o The American Institute of Constructors (AIC)

awning window

opens on hinges

Commisioning

operating and testing of facility equipment and systems

Study Session

opportunity for both proponents and opponents of the legislation to express their view before the formal meeting process

bid shopping

occurs when before or after the award of the contract, a contractor contacts several subcontractors of the same discipline in an effort to reduce the previously quoted price

Permit

official document that grants owner or other party, permission to perform a specific duty

double taxation

one disadvantage to the corporate structure

notice to proceed

owner authored document granting permission to a contractor to commence construction activities

letter of intent

owner authored document indicating they will enter into a construction contract with a contractor

Win Ratio

percentage of the number of dollars value of the contractors proposals that result in contractual agreements with customers.

4 stages of civil case

pleading discovery trial post trial

Subcontractor clause

prohibits contractor from subbing work to non-union firms

Due Process Clause

prohibits government from unfairly or arbitrarily depriving a person of life, liberty or poverty

unit price contract

project divided into work items/packages, contractors are paid based upon actual quantities of work performed

substantial completion

project schedule milestone; warranties begin, half of retainage is released, punchlist commences, etc

labor unions

trade labor organizations

Quality checks

preformed by superintendent

2 types of site investigations

primary and secondary investigations

roof

prime defense against weather, typically constructed out of rubber, asphalt, wood, metal or plastic?

elements of the site plan

propery lines, right of ways, contour lines, utilities

bid bond

protects the owners from damages during the bidding process

supplementary conditions

provisions for unique projects provides additional instructions

Formal Notification

public service announcements in: newspapers radio television letters to all who have an interest

Principal-In-Charge

ultimate decision maker for the firm of the project. Obtains the contract for the architectural firm.

agent

represents owners interest and works for a fee

what is a motion?

request by a party that the judge decides is a question of law

Technical Specifications

require the contractor to submit product data, samples, and shop drawings to the architect known as submittals

Material Safety Data Sheet

required for each chemical on the jobsite

Q8 - Misrepresentation by owner may allow contractor to recover extra costs incurred because actual conditions encountered were not as they were represented

true

Shop Drawing

set of drawings produced by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor, or fabricator. They are not produced by architects or engineers. Drawn vision of information shown in construction documents. Includes more detail than construction documents, info needed to fabricate, samples, and installation verification.

Design Build

single firm responsible for both design and construction, two party arrangement

Contractor's construction schedule using six sigma for team selection:

six sigma can be used to develop the CCS (contractor's construction schedule) -A six sigma team consist of: a sponsor, a champion, team leader, & team members

exposed ceiling

structural and mechanical parts are not hidden from view

Product substitution

sometimes products are not available as market conditions shift

Who brings the lawsuit in a CRIMINAL case?

state/government

Contingent payment

sub will receive payment after contractor receives payment from the owner

Laws of subtance are called what

substantive laws

what starts a civil case?

summons + complaint

Risks

the adversely affect accomplishing the project objective

sprearin doctrine

the owner has a warranty for incomplete plans and specs

gables

the part of a wall that encloses the end of a pitched roof

hydration

the process by which cements combine chemically with water to harden

coped flange

the removal of a flange at the end of a steel beam in order to facilitate connection to another member.

Program

the start of every design. A written statement that identifies and describes an owner or end user's needs and requirements for a facility

Angle of Repose

the steepest angle at which loose material remains stationary without sliding downslope

bamboo flooring is more stable than conventional wood flooring

true

bituminous roof membranes are made from asphalt, a byproduct of petroleum distillation

true

carpet is a good flooring choice for a noisy room

true

float glass is used to make refrigerator doors

true

float glass technology is the basis for all modern day glass

true

litigation

trial-based process of issue resolution (jury)

A contractual relationship is expected to persists until the contract is discharged or terminated Answers: True False

true

Agency construction manager is a Technical advisor/consultant to the owner and often hired to bring its specific technical expertise to the project. Answers: True False

true

for a gypsum board partition system it is advisable to connect the wall stud to the top track with only one screw to allow for deflection in the floor above

true

gypsum lath is more economical than metal lath because of speed of installation

true

higher first costs may be justifiable if there are savings in life-cycle costs

true

hollow core doors are mainly used as interior residential doors

true

in a curtain wall aluminum glass framing system the external gasket serves only as a deterrent seal, while the internal gasket serves as an air barrier

true

insulation may be installed above or below the deck

true

lath is the base to which plaster is applied and is typically made of expanded metal or preformed gypsum

true

life-cycle cost is the first initial cost plus the all costs expected during the lifetime of the building

true

lines are drawn on the membrane to locate the metal studs in the backup wall

true

mechanical equipment needs to be isolated with resilient vibration absorbing materials in order to reduce the noise levels in the building caused by their operation

true

pavers are half thickness of bricks

true

Difficulties with estimating construction costs

uncontrolled environment each project is unique (weather, materials, locale, transportation) Yet we choose based on the lowest bid In effect we are awarding the contract to the contractor who left something out

elements under theory 3?

unjust enrichment

fire barriers and partitions

used to restrict the spread of fire and smoke within a single building

Finish to Finish

used when two activities should be completed at the same time despite different durations

Time card used in two ways

verify accurate hours and is then used for productivity standards for future estimates

column

vertical structural member

Post

vertical structural member used to support girders

What happens if there is no legal objective?

void

What happens if one party isn't capable?

voidable

What happens if there is no assent?

voidable

services in the correct sequence of installation

waste lines and water supply, pipes for automatic sprinklers, HVAC, electrical communication and control wiring, elevators and escalators

a horizontal expansion joint is installed under the shelf angle. It's purpose is to absorb all except?

water

compressive strength

water divided by cement

purpose of the backup wall

weather barrier

absorption capacity equation

weight of water divided by oven dry weight

joint reinforcing

welded grids of small-diameter steel rods that are laid into the bed joints at set vertical intervals

StakeHolders

who may influence or may be affected by the project

lower premium, safety aspect, pre-qualification

why emr is important to contractor

an insulation cover-board

will improve fire resistance, resistance to foot traffic, will provide a suitable surface for weather proofing

What is Chung's definition of construction project quality?

1) quality incoming materials 2) monitoring of production process 3) testing of finished products (Beginning-middle-end)

Benefits of VE (value engineering)

1) reduce project construction cost 2) improve project schedule 3) simplify procedures 4) increase procurements efficiency 5) use resource more effectively 6) decrease operation & maintain cost

Pricing Considerations

1. Reliability of the cost estimates 2. Risk 3. Value of the project to the contractor 4. Customers budget 5. Competition

4:12

A typical roof slope (rise to run) is ____.

Message digest

A value representing the application of a hash algorithm on a message that is transmitted with the message so it can be compared with the recipient's locally calculated hash of the same message. If both hashes are identical after transmission, the message has arrived without modification

wood flooring can be glued to the sub flooring, screwed, or float freely

true

Elevation

A set of drawings, projected from the roof and floor plans, that shows the exterior shape, finishes and vertical relationships on one side of a structure. Usually four elevations are provided

What is the difference between a gift v. a contract?

A gift, the supplier isn't rewarded/expect anything A contract there is a two way exchange

Virtual organization

A group of people brought together for a specific task, usually from different organizations, divisions, or departments

grout

A high-slump concrete, consisting of Portland cement, aggregates, and water. "filling"

girder

A horizontal beam that supports other beams; a very large beam, especially one that is built up from other sections.

waler

A horizontal beam used to support sheeting or concrete formwork.

ledger

A horizontal member supporting joists.

Diffie-Hellman key exchange

A hybrid cryptosystem that facilitates exchanging private keys using public-key encryption

masonry cement

A hydraulic cement made from a blend of portland cement, lime, and other dry admixtures designed to increase the workability of the mortar. See also Cement-lime mortar.

What is the purpose of a labor and materials payment bond?

A labor and materials payment bond is a guarantee, backed by a surety, that the labor and materials used in completing a project will be made.

Tremie

A large funnel with a tube attached, used to deposit concrete in deep forms or beneath water or slurry.

Leaders

A line that has an arrow at one end and a text note or symbol at the other. figure 4-4 pg 67.

curing compound

A liquid that, when sprayed on the surface of newly placed concrete, forms a water-resistant layer to prevent premature dehydration of the concrete.

Legend

A list of symbols used in a set of prints.

Total quality management

A management program featuring continual improvement and customer satisfaction

weld plate

A steel plate anchored into the surface of concrete, to which another steel element can be welded.

baseplate

A steel plate inserted between a column and a foundation to spread the concentrated load of the column across a larger area of the foundation.

Monoalphabetic cipher

A substitution cipher that only incorporates a single alphabet in the encryption process

Foreman

A supervise field workers/ Lahore crews

water-cement ratio

An expression of the relative proportions, by weight, of water and cement in a concrete mixture.

In CM at risk, the owner contracts directly with several specialty or trade contractors who would otherwise be first tier subcontractors under the traditional system

False?

In the traditional project delivery system, the owner does not get the complete design and stated maximum price before work begins

False?*

high-volume-fly-ash concrete

a concrete in which a high percentage of cementing substance is fly ash rather than portland cement

slab on grade

a concrete surface lying upon, and supported directly by, the ground beneath

limestone

a sedimentary rock consisting of calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, or both

fire wall

a wall that forms a required separation to restrict the spread of fire

Name the Elements applicable to Theory 4 (Promissory Estoppel)

a. Promise b. Promisor expects promisee to rely c. Promisee reasonably rellies d. Promisee suffers an injury

Name the Elements applicable to Theory 3 (Contract Implied in Law/Quasi-Contract/Quantum Meruit)

a. Unjust b. Enrichment

Rafter

a.k.a common rafter, spans from the walls top plates to the ridge beam, perpendicular to the plates and ridge

Isolation joint

a.k.a. expansion joint, used to separate a slab from an adjacent slab, wall, or column or some other part of a structure

acceleration, retarding admixture

accel: admixture that causes concrete or mortar to cure more rapidly retard: admixture used to slow the curing of concrete, mortar, or plaster

line of action chart

continuum of activities in the sequence of a project from start to finish

4 elements of breach

contract performance breach damages

Two categories of civil liability

contract and tort

conditions of contract

contract provisions applicable to most construction operations

lump-sum/stimulated-sum contract

contractor agrees to perform all work for a predetermined price including profit

building envelope

enclosure

Most common response to low productivity

encouraging the crew to work faster

EJCDC Docs

engineer-based construction document templates for project execution

lien releases

ensures subcontractors, workers, and vendors have been paid by the general contractor

guarantee and warranties

ensures workmanship of project, materials, and equipment for usually one year

general contractor

entity that provides the labor, equipment, materials and expertise to complete a project

entrance to the RBS

entrance

Courts CAN NOT grant relief for bid mistakes that are a result of___________

errors of judgement

joint ventures

established with one project in mind, dissolves when the project is complete

Pushing the work

evaluating the workman and making sure ones skills are fit for the work and that it be complete on time

when stone cladding is mounted on steel trusses, the trusses must support the weight of the stone, but not the wind loads

false

wood shingles are thicker than wood shakes

false

emergency generators did not work during tropical storm Allison because they were on the roof

false(they were on basement)

hook, stirrup, tie

hook: semicircular bend in the end of a reinforcing bar, made for the purpose of anchoring the end of the bar securely into the surrounding concrete stirrup: vertical loop of steel bar used to reinforce a concrete beam against diagonal tension forces tie: device for holding two parts of a construction together; a structural device that acts acts in tension

furring strip

length of wood or metal attached to a masonry or concrete wall to permit the attachment of finish materials using screws or nails; any linear material used to create a spatial separation between a finish material and an underlying substrate

parapet

low wall around the edge of the roof

Pile driver

machine used to drive piles into the ground using a heavy weight placed in a guide powered by hydraulics, steam or diesel engine

brick

modular building component made of clay

liquidated damage

monetary charge, reflection of additional costs, lost income

buy out

monetary difference between estimated bid cost and actual cost

liquidated damages

monetary penalty for late project completion

Q8 - Contracts frequently contain broad exculpatory clauses disclaiming liability for the accuracy of ____________________

soil borings, specs, plans, subsurface data

Project charter Includes...

sometimes called a project authorization or a project initiation document. Summarizes the key conditions and parameters for the project and establishes the framework for developing a detailed baseline plan. 1. Project Title 2. Purpose 3. Description 4. Objective 5. Success criteria or expected benefits 6. Funding 7. Major Deliverables 8. Acceptance Criteria 9. Milestone Schedule 10. Key assumptions 11. Constraints 12. Major risks 13. Approval Requirements 14. Project Manager 15. Reporting requirements 16. Sponsor Designee 17. Approval Signature

subcontractors

specialty constructors hired for a portion of the job

Offer

specific terms intent to be bound communicate from offeror to offeree

knee board

squares of plywood placed on surface to allow mason to move and smooth unreachable areas

The first element

standard of conduct: created a zro-tolerance level for the use of alcohol and drugs while on the job

the unit system mode of assembly needs more space foe shipping and more protection from damage than stick systems

true

thermal breaks are internal components of insulating material that thermally isolate the aluminum on the interior side from the exterior side

true

when different metals come into contact, electrical current flows between them, and corrosion of the more active or anodic metal results

true

wood shingles and shakes are not attached to a solid decking to allow air to circulate under them

true

In implied in law contracts, an obligation is created by law to avoid unjust enrichment (for example, through fraud or duress) Answers: True False

true?

double glazing

two sheets of glass with a thermally insulating gas between them

public

ultimate end user of construction

PAYMENTS -Unit Price Contracts

based on the unit prices as bid and precise measurements of in-place field quantities. -architect/engineer verifies the measured quantities, then a certificate of pay is issued to the owner. -the owner is to pay for those in-place items by the stipulated date....some late payments are subject to interest charges

Corporate safety

begins with a company declaration, stated objectives, and both accountability and authority for implementation of safety regulations for a safe site

spread footing

below-grade support structure for one column

GFRC is used for

concrete curtain walls

Slip forms

concrete forms that slide up a wall as more of it is completed

formwork

concrete mold

reinforced concrete

concrete work into which steel bars have been embedded to impart tensile strength to the construction

what are two phases of non jury trial

evidence and judgement

How many hinges are on a standard door?

One and a half.

EIFS

stucco-like exterior finish system

EIFS

stucco-like exterior finishing system

Cripple or Jack stud

stud that supports the sill of a wall opening, is face nailed directly to the jack stud, and continue under the sill

Prior to payment of subs

submit certificates of insurance, bonds, material samples, shop drawings

mortar

substance used to join masonry units, consisting of cementitious materials, fine aggregate, and water

single hung window

the bottom sash opens up

Three categories of substance abuse

1. Alcohol 2. leagl drugs 3. illegal drugs

Raker

A sloping brace for supporting sheeting around an excavation.

What are some examples of demonstrative evidence?

All of the Above

Bid proposal

Formal offer to provide resources and expertise for a stated price

Crawl space

Area formed between the floor system and the ground

Blueprint

Consists of white lines on a blue background.

Eighteen

How many courses of brick are there in four vertical feet

Two

How many face shells does typical CMU have

Record drawings

The documents the detail the actual project built

3 Types of legal liabilities

civil criminal disciplinary

What are the Federal Powers?

1. Declare war 2. monies 3. immigration 4. treaties 5. interstate commerce

Top areas of safety conbtrol

Fire protection and prevention

The judge decides the questions of _____________

Law

HR Strategy(Horizontal)

Staffing Training/Dev Compensation Performance MGT

Gable

A type of roof with two sloping surfaces that intersect at the right of the structure

Plan Drawing

Top view in a construction drawing.

Chapter 3

Building effective and successful relationships takes time and work. It does not happen over night.

Shiner

What is number 3

A rule of substance is a rule of?

Who wins

trades

construction workers

slip-forming

Building multistory site-cast concrete walls with forms that rise up the wall as construction progresses.

Platform Framing

is the universal standard light wood frame system

consideration

legal value given as part of bargain or exchange

Payment

not made until paperwork is complete

secondary invesigations

preformed by contractor

Direct Relationship

privity of contract

embedded plate

provide an attachment for welding

banks

provide working capital to the contractors

Walter Shewhart introduced...

statistical quality control (SQC)

According to Chung and Roberts:

"Quality does not cost-it pays" -States that a proactive quality system can drastically reduce the cost of repair/rework by as much as 7% -take the time to do it right the first time (less money)

According to Pyzdek, standards are...

"Standards are documents used to define exceptable conditions or behaviors and to provide a baseline for assuring that conditions or behaviors meet acceptable criteria"

How does the American Society for Quality (ASQ) define quality management?

"The application of a quality management system in managing a process to achieve maximum costumer satisfaction at the lowest overall cost, while continuing to improve the process"

According to the Construction Industry Institute (CII), the cost of quality...

"The cost of quality is penalty paid for an imperfect world" It is the costs of all extra work we do beyond merely doing a task correctly the first time to meet the requirements and expectations

According to ISO 9000, what is quality assurance?

"Those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that product or service will satisfy given requirements for quality"

Some of the most common standards used in building construction projects are...

-American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) -American society for heating -Refrigerating -Air conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) -National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Detailed shop drawings are used too:

-Help the contractor achieve zero defects in installation at the first stage -avoiding any rejection/rework -ensure sufficient installation & execution of work

Strategic Quality Management (2001)

1) quality defines by customer 2) linked w/ profitability 3) quality has become a competitive weapon 4) part of strategic planning 5) organization wide commitment

Designers of environmental performance buildings should consider...

-Using natural resources -energy conservation -environmental protection -use of materials harmonizing w/ environment -its surrounding natural habitat/built environment -temerpature -lighting/sound -less water -environmentally friendly matierlas -aesthetic maten between a structure + surrounding

Compressive strength

-can range from 3,000 psi -Normal strength concrete 3000-6000 -High strength concrete 6,000-9,000psi -High performance concrete

Benefits of project planning and scheduling:

-organized & structured manner -reducing uncertainties to a minimum -reducing risk to a minimum -establishing quality standards -achieving results within budget & scheduled time

Examples of mobilization include:

-set up offices& storage -construct temporary access roads/lay down areas/area fences -install utilities -set up temp. firefighting systems -perform site survey & testing -satisfy health and site safety -submit preliminary construction program -selection of core staff -selection of subcontractors

site plans

-surveying information -proposed grades -true or assumed north -existing topography

PAYMENTS -Lump Sum Contracts

-the schedule of values is the basis for which payments are made to the contractor -the only verification needed on each payment request is proof that the work has been performed. -allows for contractor to front-end-load the billings -owners use of establishing a date of completion, incentives for early completion

tests preformed on wet concrete

-unit weight test -Temperature test -Air content tests -Cement Content tests

master format for glass

08

Actual dimensions of a 2x4

1 1/2 x 3 1/2

What are Crosby's three essential beliefs on quality:

1) a belief in qualification 2) manangement leadership 3) prevention rather than cure

The components/activities of a construction lifestyle are:

1) conceptual design 2) preliminary design 3) detailed design 4) construction 5) testing, commissioning, handover

The authors of Quality in the Construction Project state, that design professionals ensure quality by:

1) developing a scope of services that meets the owners requirements 2) developing a design activity plan 3) defining project design guidelines 4) estimating cost of quality design 5) building flexibility into design activity plan to allow for changes and future expansion 6) develop a realistic schedule 7) monitoring design progress

5 distinct eras of the history of quality are...

1) egypt: pyramids were built around 2500 BC with a certain quality 2) Mesopotamia era: builders were given a death penalty if the construction collapsed and workers/occupants were killed 3) China: china's recorded quality can be tracked back to (earlier than) 200 BC 4) Shipbuilders: scandinavian shipbuilders were using quality improvement techniques over the whole first two millennia BC and the first millennium CE Romans: standardized nearly everything they touched from 300 BC to 300 CE Greeks: tight quality control methods in building their temples Specifications/Inspections: examples of specifications and inspections can be found in the Bible dating from at least 500 BC

Kerzner's "customer's view on quality:

1) higher performance requirements 2) faster product developments 3) higher technology levels 4) materials & processes pushed to the limit 5) lower contractor profit managing 6) fewer defects/rejects

What are the 3 options an appellate court can do?

1. Affirm 2. Reverse 3. Reverse & Remand

Some objectives of monitoring and control are too

1) report necessary information 2) provide an organized/efficient means of measuring, collecting, verifying, and quantifying data 3) provide an organized/efficient/accurate means of converting data from process to information 4)identify/isolate most important/most critical info about project activities 5) forecast/predict future progress of act to be performed

According to the "Classification of Projects/Characteristics":

1) residential construction 2) building construction (institutional and commercial) 3) industrial construction 4) heavy engineering construction

An effective O&M program should include:

1) up to date drawings (as built) 2) operational procedures/manuals 3) master schedule of preventive maintenance 4) implementation of pm (post maintenance) programs 5) ensure O&M personnel are trained

Construction project quality plan documentation consist of...

1) well defined specifications for all materials, products, components and equipment 2) detailed construction drawings 3) detailed work procedure 4) details of the quality standards & codes 5) costs of the project 6) manpower & other recourses to be used for the project 7) project completion schedule

What amendments to the constitution reserve powers?

1-10 ← protects people only 10 ← protects states

Two categories in recorded cases

1. Audits of recorded injuries or illnesses for a certain time frame, requested by federal or stated health and safety organizations. 2. All accidents resulting in one or more fatalities or hospitalization of three or more employees. (not all illnesses and injuries must be recorded)

What are the two functions of the Constitution?

1. Delegate Powers 2. Reserve Powers

Name the 2 Contract Theories that apply to Actual Contracts (Legal Theories)

1. Express Contract - Language 2. Contract Implied in Fact - Facts and Circumstances

Name the 4 Contract Theories

1. Express Contract - Language 2. Contract Implied in Fact - Facts and Circumstances 3. Contract Implied in Law, quasi-contract, quantam meruit 4. Promissory Estoppel

How do you know if there is misrepresentation in Assent?

1. Misrepresentation 2. Fact 3. Material or 4. Fraudulant

Contract terms and conditions

1. Misrepresentation of costs 2. Notice of cost overruns or schedule delays. 3. Approval of subcontractor. 4. Customer-furnished equipment or information 5. Patents 6. Disclosure of proprietary information 7. International considerations. 8. Termination. 9. Terms of payment. 10. Bonus/penalty payments. 11. Changes.

What are the 4 instances you can rescind for lack of assent?

1. Mistake 2.Misrepresentation 3. Duress 4. Undue Influence

How do you know if there is a mistake in Assent?

1. Mutual 2. Mistake of 3. Material 4. Fact

In a proposal the contractor must convince the customer that the contractor

1. Understands what the customer is looking for. 2. Can carry out the proposed project. 3. Will provide the greatest value to the customer. 4. Is the best contractor to address the need or solve the problem. 5. Will capitalize on its successful experience with previous related projects. 6. Will do the work professionally. 7. Will achieve the intended results. 8. Will complete the project within budget and on schedule. 9. Will satisfy the customer.

What are the five methods of discovery

1. deposition 2.Interrogatories 3. request for admissions 4. request for production (documents/things) 5. Independent Medical Examination

Who are the 3 incapable parties?

1. involuntarily intoxicated 2. infant: >18 3. insane

how does one NEGATE risk?

1. release waivers → Voluntary Release of Known Rights

Preparing a request for Proposal

1. state the project objective. 2. statement of work 3. customer requirements 4. deliverables 5. acceptance criteria 6. list any customer supplied items 7. approvals required by the customer 8. type of contract the customer intends to use. 9. payment terms. 10. state the required schedule 11. provide instructions for the formate and content of the contractor proposals. 12. Should indicate the due date 13. the evaluation criteria 14. In rare cases it will indicate the funds the customer has available to spend on the project.

What is the minimum pitch in inches per foot of run for a low slope roof?

1/8"/foot by the book, 1/4"/foot to Carney

Quiz 6 - AIA Document A401 provides that "the contractor may terminate the subcontractor upon ____________ day-notice if the subcontractor repeatedly fails or neglects to carry out the work"

10

Toolbox talk

10-15 min

Paper waste

21% highest

Name the 2 Contract Theories that apply to Not Actual Contracts (Equitable Theories)

3. Contract Implied in Law, quasi-contract, quantam meruit 4. Promissory Estoppel

What is the ratio of rise/run that is the break point between low slope and high slope roofs?

3:12 or >

Assessment of quality systems to develop long-term quality strategies comprises:

4 strategies: 1) cost of poor quality 2) organization's standing in the marketplace 3) quality culture in the organization 4) operation of quality management system

fine aggregate

4,8,16,30,50,100

Burden of proof in a civil lawsuit

51%

purlin

A beam that spans across the slope of a steep roof to support the roof decking.

Responsive bid (or proposal)

A bid or proposal package that meets all of the requirements of the solicitation instrument.

bearing pad

A block of plastic or synthetic rubber used to cushion the point at which one precast concrete element rests upon another

rowlock

A brick laid horizontally on the longer edge with the shorter end exposed.

Particleboard

A building panel composed of small particles of wood bonded together under pressure

Public-private partnership

A business venture approach whereby a public sector authority and a private enterprise join forces and combine resources to deliver government projects aimed at serving the public good.

Mortar

A cementitious material that bonds individual masonry units together. Types include: Type M,S,N,O,& K pg 123

Revision cloud

A cloud like circle placed around the area on a drawing that is changed

Open Bid

A competitive bidding requirement for all public projects. An open bid is one that is advertised publicly and allows any qualified contractor to submit a bid on a project.

Ledger

A component used to provide support for the floor joists and subfloor when they intersect the concrete

moment connection

A connection between two structural members that is resistant to rotation between the members and therefore capable of transmitting bending moments between the connected members, as differentiated from a shear connection, which allows (slight) rotation

shear connection

A connection designed to resist only the tendency of one member to slide past the other, and not, as in a moment connection, to resist any tendency of the members to rotate with respect to one another; in steel frame construction, a simple connection.

Bronze

A copper-tin alloy which contains various other elements such as aluminum and silicon. resistant to corrosion and widely used for ornamental architectural products.

quoin

A corner reinforcing of cut stone or bricks in a masonry wall, usually done for decorative effect.

tie

A device for holding two parts of a construction together; a structural device that acts in tension.

Request for qualifications

A document issued by the owner prior to an RFP to solicit contractor or design-builder qualifications. The RFQ may be used by the owner to shortlist potential proposers, or it may be used by itself as the final competitive submittal employed in qualifications-based selection.

Orthographic Projection

A method in which different views of the subject are shown. Uses different reference points perpendicular to one another. Almost all const. drawings are created this way. The views are projected at a right angle to each other.

turn-of-nut method

A method of achieving the correct tightness in a high-strength bolt by first tightening the nut snugly, then turning it a specified additional fraction of a turn.

tilt-up construction

A method of constructing concrete walls in which panels are cast and cured flat on a floor slab then tilted up into their final position.

Setback

A minimum distance required between the building and the property lines is a ______.

What is a mullion and gasket?

A mullion supports glass and transmits load throughout the structure. A gasket seals and isolates the glass, and allows for thermal expansion and contraction.

Invitation for bids

A notification sent to a selected list of contractors, furnishing information on the submission of bids on a private project.

What is a histogram?

A pictorial representation of a set of data, it's created by grouping measurements into cells and it displays how often different values occur

shear stud

A piece of steel welded to the top of a steel beam or girder so as to become embedded in the concrete fill over the beam and cause the beam and the concrete to act as a single structural unit.

Fast Tracking

A practice used to speed up the construction process by overlapping the design and construction phases. This method is often applied in design-build or construction management project delivery

Waterstop

A preformed piece of rubber, plastic, or metal that is used to block the passage of water through a joint in concrete

Value Engineering

A process in which various alternative approaches are evaluated and considered regarding design, product selection, or building system in an effort to provide the most efficient, cost-effective solution possible relative to value in response to the desires of the owner

What is six sigma?

A process of quality goal -This process focuses on reducing variation in the process and preventing deficiency in the product

Dewatering

A process of removing water and/or lowering the water table within a construction site

Design-Bid-Build

A project delivery method in which the owner holds two contracts; one with the design firm and one with the construction firm. Also known as the traditional project delivery method

Design-Build

A project delivery method in which there is only one contract between the owner and the design-build entity. Also known as single-source project delivery

At-risk CM

A project delivery method where the construction manager acts as a consultant to the owner in the development and design phases but as the equivalent of a general contractor during the construction phase o GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price)

Chapter 3

A proposal is a selling document not a technical report.

Advertisement for bids

A public notice, usually published in newspapers, trade magazines, and journals, providing information regarding bidding procedures for public projects.

Successor activity

A second activity that cannot start until the first activity is complete

thermal break

A section of material with low thermal conductivity installed between metal components to retard the passage of heat through a wall or window assembly.

Longitudinal section

A section produced when the cutting plane is perpendicular to the long axis of the structure

Partial section

A section that does not go completely through the structure; used to show only a specific area of the structure.

Transport Layer Security

A security protocol developed to use public-key encryption to secure a channel over the Internet

S/MIME

A security protocol that builds on the encoding format of the Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) protocol and uses digital signatures based on public-key cryptosystems to secure e-mail

Penetration test

A set of security tests and evaluations that simulate attacks by a hacker or other malicious external source

dowel

A short cylindrical rod of wood or steel; a steel reinforcing bar that projects from a foundation to tie it to a column or wall, or from one section of a concrete slab or wall to another.

broom finish

A skid-resistant texture imparted to an uncured concrete surface by dragging a stiff-bristled broom across it.

Mantrap

A small room or enclosure with separate entry and exit points, designed to restrain a person who fails an access authorization attempt

Cohesive Soil

A soil whose particles stick together when wet

Punchlist

A tabulation of unfinished or incorrectly installed components

slump test

A test for mixed concrete to determine consistency and workability.

Pile Cap

A thick slab of reinforced concrete poured across the top of a pile cluster to cause the cluster to act as a unit in supporting a column.

flashing

A thin, continuous sheet of metal, plastic, rubber, or waterproof paper used to prevent the passage of water through a joint in a wall, roof, or chimney.

trowel

A thin, flat steel tool, either pointed or rectangular, provided with a handle and held in the hand, used to manipulate mastic, mortar, plaster, or concrete. Also, a machine whose rotating steel blades are used to finish concrete slabs; to use a trowel.

Floor Plans, Architectural Elevations, Architectural Sections, Architectural Details, & Schedules

A typical organization of Architectural drawings consists of_____.

wythe

A vertical layer of masonry that is one masonry unit thick

Site Plan (Plot Plan)

A view from directly above the property that shows the location of the building on the lot. Figure 8-1 pg 142.

Section/Interior Elevation

A view of the interior of a building.

Plan

A view taken from directly above the building object.

Plywood

A wood product made of several layers of lumber arranged with the grain at right angles in each successive layer and bonded with an adhesive. Speeds construction and is considered an economical building material.

Quiz 7 - Who is authorized to make changes?

A/E Minor changes, Contracting officer in govt. , owner

___________is the most widely used organization in the US for administering of construction disputes through arbitration.

AAA

Which of the following delays are recoverable under a no-damages-for-delays clause?

ALL: DELAYS NOT CONTEMPLATED BY THE PARTIES DELAYS THAT AMOUNT TO AN ABANDONMENT OF THE CONTRACT DELAYS THAT WERE THE RESULT OF FRAUD, BAD FAITH, OR ARBITRARY ACTIONS DELAYS THAT ARE RESULT OF ACTIVE INTERFERENCE DELAYS THAT ARE UNREASONABLE

What are the major categories in a CRIMINAL CASE

According to severity A. Infraction B. Misdemeanor C. Felony According to harm caused A. to the person B. to property C. to the State

standards for gypsum board finishes are set according to the finish coat

true

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using glass?

Advantages: allows natural light, views of environment, provides heat. Disadvantages: limits privacy, lower resistance to thermal transition, initial & operating costs.

Why use different forms of negotiation instead of litigation?

Advantages: reduced cost, fast resolution, privacy, and less adversity in effect lawyers are often the only party who win in litigation cases favored by courts and litigants

Explain how agency CM is different from at-risk CM.

Agency CM is a fee-based contract with the owner to oversee the design and construction of a project while keeping the owner's interests in mind while an at-risk CM is contracted by the owner to oversee the design phase but then assumes the risk building the project by guaranteeing to keep cost at or below GMP.

Elements of Contract theory 1

Agreement Consideration Legal Objective Capacity Assent Writing(Land contracts)

Through what avenues can discovery for a case in litigation be achieved?

All Listed

Through which of the following can evidence in a trial be presented?

All Listed

Quiz 7 - Under which legal theory can a contractor performing extra works at the directive of someone other than the designated person recover?

All of the Above

Which of the following acts or failures to act result in excusable compensable delays?

All of the Above

To recover under a change clause, what must a contractor consider?

All of the above

What should a change order correspondence include?

All of the above

What does the 10th amendment say?

All powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states and the people

Front-Loading

Allocation of overhead to items that will be completed early in the project. Three different degrees.

Identify the notice document that informs the public of upcoming construction projects funded with taxpayer dollars.

An advertisement for bids is an announcement, usually posted electronically through a construction leads service, that informs the public of upcoming projects.

NSPE

An engineering organization

Weighted Criteria

An evaluation method used in best-value selection in which maximum point values are assessed for qualitative and price components of a proposal. Contract award is based upon the highest total points earned.

SHTTP

An extended version of Hypertext Transfer Protocol that provides for the encryption of protected Web pages transmitted via the Internet between a client and server, but encrypts only the served page data and submitted data like POST fields, leaving the initiation of the protocol unchanged

What is Building Information Modeling (BIM)?

An innovative process (program) of generating a digital database for collaboration and managing a building data during its life cycle

Public Key Infrastructure

An integrated system of software, encryption methodologies, protocols, legal agreements, and third-party services that enables users to communicate securely through the use of digital certificate

control joint

An intentional, linear discontinuity in a structure or component designed to form a plane of weakness where cracking can occur in response to various forces so as to minimize or eliminate cracking elsewhere. Also called a contraction joint.

Partition

An interior non-loadbearing wall

Tongue and Groove

An interlocking edge detail for joining planks or panels

IPSec

An open-source protocol framework for security development within the TCP/IP family of protocol standards

What is the difference between annealed glass and tempered glass ?

Annealed glass that is cooled slowly under controlled conditions to avoid internal stresses. Tempered glass is annealed glass that is later reheated and cooled causing the surface to cool quickly and the core to cool slow. It goes through this process to induce permanent compressive strength on the surface and tensile strength in the core.

Girder

Another name for a beam, and is used to support the floor joists as they span across the foundation.

Defensive document filed by defendant in california civil lawsuit

Answer

Chroming

Applying chromium as a finish to a metal suface

the stick system mode of assembly is built on site

true

Proposal

Architect receives and will issue a contract change directive

Hidden Lines

Are thin lines composed of short dashes. They define edges and surfaces that are behind other objects and are not visible in a particular view. Often reveled in the elevation or sectional view.

Break Lines

Are used to indicate that only a portion of an object is shown, There are 2 types: Long and short ones. figure 4-5 pg 67

Where are the powers to regulate interstate commerce

Article 1 Sec. 8 US Constiution

Front loading

Assignment of higher unit cost to activities that occur early in the schedule

Someone you sell a contract claim to

Assignor

Project engineer

Assists the project manager

What is the purpose of base flashing and counter flashing at parapets?

Base flashing creates a water tights barrier by turning up a vertical surface. Counter flashing folds downward overlapping the base to prevent water from intruding the base.

Footing

Base of the foundation system and is used to displace the building load over the soil

Gain Sharing

Based on company performance Increases productivity Increases customer satisfaction Reduces cost Better safety records

PAYMENTS -Cost-Plus Contracts

Based on the actual expenditures made on a project by the contractor. -the contractor is reimbursed for direct expenditures (must be fully documented), plus an allowance for profit and overhead. -the contract must state the specific nature of all expenditures for which the contractor will be reimbursed

Grade beam

Beam placed under or at the soil level and spans between stable supports, either foundation pilings or piers

Invitation to bid

Before the project manual. Contains project name, number, location, description, owner name and address, bid date and time, bid security required, architect engineers location, address, and contact.

What is meant by the term fast tracking?

Beginning the building process prior to all the plans being done in order to accelerate the process.

Continuous footing

Below grade support structure for a foundation wall

Pier

Below grade support structure for one column

Pier

Below-grade support structure for one column

Slurry Wall

Bentonite clay and water mix makes an excellent slurry for building a _____________.

ConsensusDocs 200 Standard Agreement and GC - Owner Contractor Lump Sum

Between Owner and Constructor -constructor shall provide all labor, materials and services necessary to complete the work, all that should be in full accord with the contract documents. - constructor is responsible for the supervision/coordination of the work/methods/means/procedures of the project. And for cooperation with work of owner and others. Responsible to schedule all tests/approvals/inspections of work -owner shall provide contractor with evidence of project financing, worksite information describing the physical characteristics of the worksite, building permit/fees, mechanics/construction lien information

Cement

Binds the concrete mixture together. Has 5 basic types.

County, City, and Special Districts have which bodies.

Board of Supervisors City Council Board of Directors

Appearance

Boards are typically graded for __________

Laminating

Bonding layers of lumber together with adhesive.

What are the types of local government?

City County Special District

What is legal objective?

Both parties are legally obliged to perform their part of the contract less they face legal action

soldier

Brick laid on its end, with its face visible

manufacture

Brick sizes are determined by the ____________

Brick Symbols

Brick symbols figure 7-10 pg 118

flemish bond

Brickwork laid with each course consisting of alternating headers and stretchers.

common bond

Brickwork laid with five courses of stretchers followed by one course of headers.

NFPA 5000

Building Construction and Safety Code

According to Chung, a building is of good quality if...

Building at good quality if it will function as intended for designated life

The drawings

Civil "C", Architectural "A", Structural "S", Mechanical "M", Electrial "E"

What are some examples of demonstrative evidence?

Charts and Graphs, Video Recordings, Photographs

Owners Inspector

Checks quality of construction and has no authority over the construction process

List and explain the three building codes that are based on flame spread resistance.

Class A: effective against severe fire exposure Class B: effective against moderate fire exposure Class C: effective against light fire exposure

EIFS

Classing system that consists of a thin layer of reinforced stucco applied directly to the surface of an insulating plastic foam board

What are some essential elements of a constructive acceleration claim?

Click all of the options ( all of the above)

Galvanizing

Coating steel or iron with zinc to resist rusting. Widely used for flashing and other applications where weather tends to corrode metals.

What is the name of the first building code?

Code of Hammurabi - not only the first building code but set of laws for a community

Ethics

Code of conduct

King stud

Common stud located on the edge of a wall opening, usually a door or window

Architect's Scale

Commonly used to make drawings for buildings, such as floor plans, elevations, and details. Can be used to measure distances on a drawing by matching the drawing scale to the appropriate scale listed on the instrument.

Security +

CompTIA certification tests for security knowledge. Candidates must have two years of on-the-job networking experience. The exam covers industry-wide topics, including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack, and operational and organization security

functional structure

Company structure based on an individual's role and area of expertise

Functional organization

Company structure based on an individuals roll and area of expertise

Functional organization

Company structure based on individual's role in area of expertise

Divisional organization

Company structure based on the type of work performed (designed or built)

divisional structure

Company structure based on type of work performed (designed or built)

A contractor might consider the following factors when deciding whether to develop a proposal in response to RFP(request for proposal):

Competition, Risk, Mission, Extension of Capabilities, Reputation, Customer Funds, Proposal Resources, Project Resources

Strategic Decisions

Competitive HR Compensation

O&M Manuel

Compilation of project documents, product data, warranties, etc.

CADD Systems

Computer aided design and drafting software that is drawn at full scale.

Financial Officer

Concerned with the disbursement of funds. The contractor provides the financial officer with cashflow projection.

compressive. tensile (pulling)

Concrete and masonry have great _______ strengths , but very little _____ strengths.

architectural concrete

Concrete intended as a finish surface and produced to a higher-quality standard.

transit-mixed concrete

Concrete mixed in a drum on the back of a truck as it is transported to the building site.

Formwork

Concrete mold

Post tensioned concrete

Concrete with internal tendons stressed after installation

S-Structural Drawings

Concrete, steel & wood superstructure, building support system. & details. Foundation plans and framing plans. Include sections and details to show construction requirements. Figure 1-4 pg 16

Differences between AIA A201 and consensus

Consensus docs gives owners and constructors the opportunity to provide for liquidated damages instead of other damages that may be incurred for extra costs. A201 docs contain a mutual waiver of consequential damages where as ConsesnusDocs provide a limited waiver. consesusdocs does not require the constructor to identify the owner as an additional insured on its policy as AIA docs do

Warranty

Constitutes certification that an aspect of a contract is in fact as it was promised to be. -stipulates the time period for which the warranty is valid -if there is a breach in warranty, the warrantor becomes liable for damages -the contractor to maintain some responsibility for the project even after it has been completed

"Construction Unique Problems"

Construction is unique as follows: 1) custom work 2) can be challenging to rectify field problems 3) has to be right from the start (homestead) 4) short project duration 5) each project has specific needs/situations 6) project location varies widely 7) subject to interruptions & varies conditions 8) need for highly skilled crafts/people 9) involves integration of multiple disicples 10) defined scope, schedule, budget

Distinguish between construction management as a function and construction management as a project delivery method.

Construction management as a function entails various tasks performed by the contractor such as estimating, scheduling, cost control, and contract administration in order to monitor, manage and control the work of the contract for which the contractor is obligated. Construction management as a project delivery method is a contractual arrangement whereby the construction manager is hired by the owner to provide services to the owner, such as design review, overall scheduling, cost control, value engineering, constructability reviews, and construction coordination. Under CM project delivery, the construction manager may or may not be financially obligated to carry out the construction work itself.

occurs when the owner fails to grant the contractor time extension to which it is entitled and the contractor is required to finish the project earlier than extended completion date

Constructive Acceleration

Nonferrous Metals

Contain no iron and do not have magnetic properties. lighter and less strong.

Below-grade support structure for a foundation wall

Continuous footing

Line of action chart

Continuum of activities in the sequence of a project from start to finish

What happens if there is no signature?

Contract Unenforceable

Which of the following is true about interpreting a contract? Answers: Preprinted terms take priority over conflicting typewritten terms The contract must be considered as a whole Handwritten terms take priority over conflicting typewritten and preprinted terms Specific terms should take precedence over the more general terms

Contract is considered as a whole specific takes precedence over the more general HANDWRITTEN TERMS TAKE PRIORITY OVER CONFLICTING TYPEWRITTEN AND PREPRINTED

What happens if there is no consideration when creating a contract?

Contract is invalid

Define "contractor's quality control plan"

Contractor submits the plans/ spec requirements to ensure the owner everything is correct

Constructability Reviews

Contractors and managers meet with designers to determine if the details of design can actually be built in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Includes reviews of materials, application, installation techniques, field execution and building systems

Prints/Working Drawings/Plans

Copy of a drawing. Most have dark lines on a light background. Used to direct construction team. Arranged in order of construction.

Extrinsic Compensation

Core Compensation Adjustments to Core Compensation Legally Required Employee Benefits Discretionary Employee Benefits

Quiz 7 - Which of the following standard contract documents does NOT describe the extent of authorized changes with reference to the owner's right to order changes to the 'general scope' of the contract?

EJCDC

Company Wide Incentive Plans Advantages

Enable employees to share company profits Allows company greater financial flexibility

Unlike statutory and regulatory laws, common laws are made by some governing body with the authority to make them. Answers: True False

False

ZOPA is an acronym for 'Zone of Positive Agreement'

False

T/F Fed and State Supreme Courts are called Superior Courts?

False. Called Supreme Courts.

How are subcontractors selected by Contractor?

Customary for the GC to receive bids from a variety of specialty contractors - 80% of all contracts are awarded through competitive bidding GC must exercise some judgement. if the lowest price is submitted by an unfamiliar firm, the GC may decide to use a price from a familiar firm.

Chapter 3

Customer Evaluation of Proposals

In the qualification stage of a negotiated "best-value" selection process, the procuring agency selects the bidder that presents the best value to the project

False

Only complex projects need documentation systems that ensure accurate and comprehensive recording of job progress and problems in real time

False

Q10 - Much construction estimating is now done with the help of powerful computer estimating softwares that are not user friendly.

False

Q10- One advantage of using BIM is that it does not give rise to intellectual property issues such as copyright and ownership

False

Q10- A payment bond means that if the contractor defaults and fails to complete, the surety will complete performance or pay damages up to the limit of the bond's penal sum

False

Q12- Contractors can ascertain the financial competence of the owner by requiring payment and performance bonds

False

Q12- Risk can only be eliminated, not mitigated

False

Q12- What issues would be investigated when qualifying the site and locale?

False

Q12-A payment bond means that if the contractor defaults and fails to complete, the surety will complete performance or pay damages up to the limit of the bond's penal sum

False

Quiz 5 The submittals give info about processes, materials, and methods to be used by the A/E, & reflects the A/E's understanding of contract requirements

False

Quiz 6 - The lowest subcontractor always turns out to be the least expensive

False

Quiz 7 - A constructive change arising in connection with defective plans and specs has its basis in the Severin doctrine

False

Quiz 7 - The GC should include a provision in the subcontract that the sub should halt operations while a change is being negotiated

False

Quiz 7 - ConcensusDOCS 200 requires written notice to the owner within 21 days after the occurrence or 21 days after the contractor recognizes the condition, whichever is later, giving rise to the claim

False

Factors that Influence Wages

Cost of Living Labor Availability Differences

Adjustments to Core Compensation

Cost of Living Seniority Merit Pay Incentive Person Focused

Electrical Plan

Created by the electrical contractor. Locations of receptacles, switches, and fixtures are included on this drawing.

Chapter 3

Customers and partner organizations prefer to work with people they know and trust. Relationships establish the foundation for successful funding and contract opportunities.

A log of the day's activities Activities performed (Who, What, Where, How) Equipment, Manpower, Materials Weather Issues encountered Visitors Photographs Safety Generally written by Project Super or Engineer

Daily Reports

Quiz 7 - Court have identified seven elements required to establish a claim for constructive acceleration

False

Motions filed in pleadings, discovery, and trial phase are called?

Demurrer Motion for summary judgment Motion for a directed verdict.

5 processes of discovery?

Deposition Interrogatories Request for Admissions Request for Production IME

5 parts of discovery in civil case

Deposition interrogatory request for documents request for admission IME

The construction phase consist of various activities such as:

Design Bid Mobilization Build Close-out

Strategic Compensation

Design & implementation of compensation systems to reinforce the objectives of both HR strategies & business strategies

What is the purpose of a rainscreen?

Design the cladding to allow wind pressure differences between the outside and inside to neutralize themselves.

Quiz 8 - If the contract does not contain a DSC clause, the contractor can not be granted relief in the event of a differing site condition

False

Risk can only be eliminated, not mitigated

False

Identify the three primary project delivery methods and discuss how they differ contractually.

Design-bid-build • Owner contracts a designer/engineer • Owner contracts the GC o Design-Build • Owner contracts the GC • GC contracts Designer/Engineering -or- • Owner contracts the Designer • Designer contracts the GC -or- • Owner contracts a GC/Designer firm -or- • Owner contracts both the GC and Designer under one contract o Construction Management • Owner contracts with CM to oversee process • Owner contracts with GC • Owner Contracts with design team

Which procurement method is the most commonly used today, and what the selection criteria used to determine the winner?

Design-bid-build is the most common used procurement method used and utilized the low-bid selection criteria.

Name the three basic ways in which a design-build entity may be configured.

Designer and Contractor Partnership • Most prevalent form of design build • Owner contracts either the design firm or the construction firm. The remaining entity then becomes a subcontractor of the prime contract holder. o Full-Service Design-Build Firm • The construction professionals and design professionals are one company under the same roof. o Joint Venture • Similar to the designer and contractor partnership the only difference being that both companies are at-risk within a prime contract.

Quantity Surveys

Detailed compilation of the quantities of materials for a project Expressed in terms of units (i.e. cy of concrete, sf of ceramic tile, tons of steel, etc.)

shop drawing

Detailed drawings prepared by a fabricator to guide the shop production of such building components as cut stonework, steel or precast concrete framing, curtain wall panels, and cabinetwork.

Similar to an arbitration decision, DRB decision is subject to full appeal.

False

The contractor generally is entitled to extra time and monetary compensation for excusable delays

False

How is thickness determined for glass?

Determined by the size of the lites, maximum design load and acceptable breakage rate. A single strength window is 3/32", a double strength is 1/8" , and can go up to 1" thickness.

Costing (m^4T)

Determining the cost of materials, manpower, machinery per unit for specific project Money (time value of money) and Time (lost opportunities and penalties) Overhead and other indirect costs Profit and markup M,M,M,M,T (machinery, man power, material, money, time)

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

Developed the MasterFormat standard for identifying requirements, products, and activities used in the construction industry.

Fire suppression systems

Devices that are installed and maintained to detect and respond to a fire, potential fire, or combustion danger

Between Occupational Characteristics

Differences in KSAs w/in occupational group Pharmacist & Tech

Within Occupational Characteristics

Differences in complexity of KSAs

Quiz 5 - Which signature statement(s) are included in the contract documents for more specific A/E duties?

Directed by A/E to the A/E satisfaction subject to A/E's review

Discretionary Employee Benefits

Disability Life Retirement PTO Accommodation & Enhancement

Notice to Proceed

Document formally authorizing the start of the project

Undue influence

Dominant Party Susceptible Party unfair influence

What methods are used in glass to make up for its poor thermal properties?

Double and triple glazing, low-e coatings, low conductivity gas files, tinting/reflective coating, curtains/shutters, window sizing and orientation, shading/overhangs.

Extension Lines

Drawn perpendicular to the dimensioned lines to specify the features between which the dimension applies. figure 4-3 pg 67

Drennan v. Star Paving

Drennan sued Star paving under theory 4 and won. star appealed saying no contract, but supreme court affirmed.

UL Safety Standards

Dry pipe and Deluge Valves for Fire-Protection Service Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Residential Sprinklers for Fire Protection Service Aboveground Flammable Liquid Tank Systems

The goal in tort case is to put the injured party in a better position than it would have been had the tort not been committed

False

Backfill

Earth used to fill the excavation around a foundation

QUIZ - 5 Courts have been reluctant to allow parties to recover in negligence for purely economic loss where there is no contractual privity between the parties. What is this limitation on negligence actions called?

Economic Loss Rule

Stakeholders

Employees Line Managers Executives Government Community

States delegate power to local governments is called?

Enabling Legislation

Digital signatures

Encrypted message components that can be mathematically proven as authentic

EJCDC Documents

Engineer based construction document template for project execution

What is the name of the weekly magazine dedicated solely to the construction industry?

Engineering News Record (ENR)

Project Manager

Ensures profitability

General Contractor

Entity that Provides the labor, equipment, materials, and expertise to complete a project

Identify at least three characteristics that make the construction project unique from other industry sector projects.

Every construction project is a one-of-a-kind facility. They are in and of themselves the prototype and the finished project. o The workforce consists of primarily transient practitioners of various trades coming in and out of the project at various stages. The work is done by human hands. o Materials are nature made and react to hot, cold and humidity on a daily basis.

The primary communicative component of the claim document is the written discussion of the applicable legal principles

False

The special conditions of the contract outlines the rules of the project including the rights responsibility and authority

False

Property Lines

Extra-heavy lines made up of long dashes alternating with 2 short dashes. The length and bearing (direction) of each line is identified on the site plan in a set of Civil Engineering prints.

Total Compensation

Extrinsic + Intrinsic

Individual protection in 8 categories

Eye and face protection, head protection, hand protection, foot protection, respiratory protection, protection from falls, hearing protection, body protection

Q11 - Direct acceleration occurs when the owner refuses to grant the contractor a time extension in the event of owner-caused or other excusable delays

F

QUIZ 6 - "Pay-when-paid" and "pay-if-paid" clauses place the risk of nonpayment for the work on the general contractor

FALSE

QUIZ 6- When standard forms such as ConsensusDocs or the AIA are used, they cannot be modified for specific project requirements

FALSE

QUIZ 6- A "flow-down" clause ties the subcontractor to the owner in the same manner in which the prime is tied/bound to the A/E.

FALSE

Sistered rafter

Face nailing two rafters together to form a "beam" at the edge of a roof opening exceed the standard rafter spacing.

Sistered joist

Face nailing two rafters together to form a "beam" at the edge of a roof opening exceeding the standard rater spacing

The jury decides the questions of ____________

Fact

Common causes of accidents

Failure to correct and tell others, using tools in a manner not intended, removing safety guards, using a ladder in an unsafe manner, leaving exposed electrical

A constructive change arising in connection with defective plans and specs has its basis in the Severin doctrine

False

A contractor may be able to retract its bid when equitable criteria are met but CAN NOT recover its bid deposit

False

A good lawsuit beats a poor settlement

False

A private owner is bound by statute to operate under the "lowest responsible, responsive bidder"

False

Acts of god entitle the contractor to an extension of the contract performance time and contract price adjustment.

False

After an offer is accepted it can still be withdrawn because it is not a contract.

False

Comprehensive and careful claim preparation leads to a lengthy litigation process with guaranteed success.

False

Contractor should be given a more positive past performance evaluation because they refrained from filing protests or claims or agreed to use ADR

False

Critical portions of the project consist of activities for which the schedule provides additional time (float) beyond the predicted time of performance

False

Delays resulting from all strikes and labor disturbances generally constitute non-compensable excusable delays

False

Early analysis of damages CANNOT help determine whether a claim really exists and the best means of preparing and positioning the claim for the affirmative recovery sought.

False

Engineer-procure-construct delivery system is common for residential and industrial construction

False

Following United States v.Spearin, the contractor CAN be held liable for results of defective, inaccurate or incomplete drawings and specifications

False

If a tort was not committed intentionally, it is most likely a case of negligence

False

If is far easier and less expensive to resolve problems in the courtroom, than in the field.

False

Implied contract obligations are clearly spelled out in the contract Answers: True False

False

In CM at risk, the owner contracts directly with several specialty or trade contractors who would otherwise be first tier subcontractors under the traditional system

False

In the design-build delivery system, the DB firm is liable only for the design deficiencies

False

Masonry Wall Types

Figure 7-13 pg 120

Appeals Procedure

File a petition requesting a hearing before a board of appeals Board consists of 3-7 members Code specifies exact # of members and 30 professional qualifications 7 days to submit appeal from time of inspection (or 2 wks to 30 days) Board accepts or rejects and file nitce of denial or acceptance

Best and Final Offer (BAFO)

Final price/decision

Biases & Errors of Performance Appraisals

First Impression Contrast Error Central Tendency Leniency/ Strictness Halo Effect Similar-to-me effect Stereotyping & Discrimination

Protects people from the FBI/CIA

First ten Amendments

What protects people from the government?

First ten Amendments

Group Incentive Plans Advantages

Fits company structure Greater group cohesion

Contract

Formal agreement to provide resources and expertise for a stated price

A-Architectural Drawings

Floor plans, elevations, finishes, building sections and detail sections, door and window schedules, room finish schedules.

Snow Business Strategy

Focuses on: Prospector- New opportunity-3m Defender-Dominating a narrow product Analyzer-P+D Reactor

Foundation Plans, Basement Plans

For residential buildings, the _____ and _______ are usually included on the same drawing.

Contractor

For the ______ the specs define the scope of work to be performed by his or her own workforce and each subcontractor. Without them the bids might be difficult to compare

Business Strategy(Vertical)

Fundamental business decision that an organization has made in order to achieve its strategic objectives- business mission & value- products - organization structure Finance MKT MIS Production Strategy

Bid peddling

GC Takes pre-bid quote to non-low sub after award; asked to reduce cost

Delays

GC may delay the sub, but such delay will not result in an extension of time for the work of the sub unless the owner grants a similar extension to the GC -GC assumes no liability for delays and the sub is not to expect compensation for a delay unless such comp is granted by the owner

By what specific measurement is construction used as an economic indicator for the U.S. economy?

Housing starts are measured by building permits issued and are a major indicator reflecting the overall health and direction of the economy

Bid shopping

GC reveals pre-bid values to competing subs to drive down cost

bid shopping

GC takes pre-bid quote to non-low sub after award; asks to reduce cost

Express Warranty

GC to warranty workmanship and materials. Clearly stated either verbally or written Contractor to be required to guarantee the sufficiency of the work for a stated period of time. warranty period typically begins at substantial completion but could begin after final acceptance by owner. contractor should be aware of the warranty period of products from subs and suppliers.

Floor blocking

Generally full depth material (as the joist system) and is used to prevent the joists from rolling or twisting as they dry over time. Add structural stiffness to the floor.

What is the production process of float glass?

Glass floats through molten process, is heated in liquid metal, then cooled all while on rollers.

Double-Strength

Glass is 1/8 inch thick

Management Section

Goal = Convince the customer that the contractor can do the proposed work and achieve the intended deadlines 1. Description of major tasks, 2. Deliverables 3. Project Schedule 4. Project organization. 5. Related Experience. 6. Equipment and Facilities

Cost Section

Goal = Convince the customer that the contractor's price for the proposed project is realistic and reasonable. 1. Labor 2. Materials 3. Equipment 4. Facilities 5. Subcontractors and consultants. 6. Travel 7. Documentations 8. Overhead 9. Escalation 10. Reserve 11. Profit

Technical Section

Goal = convince the customer that the contractor understands the need or problem and can provide the least risky and most beneficial solution. 1. Understanding of the need, 2.Proposed approach or solution(4 parts) 3. Benefits to the customer.

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

Government requirements for access and use of public facilities. (Rules governing access)

What forces move water through cladding?

Gravity, momentum, surface tension, capillary action, wind current.

Occupational Characteristics

Group of jobs that share similar objectives, products & worker characteristics

GMP

Guaranteed maximum cost of project

What is the result called in a CRIMINAL case?

Guilty/Not Guilty

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International

Has standards identifying specification of materials and testing procedures,

What is a butt-joint?

Head and sill conventional frames where vertical mullion is illuminated. Vertical joints are calked.

H-Heating, Ventilating, & Air-Conditioning Drawings (HVAC)

Heating and cooling systems.

Advantages of Individual Incentive Plans

Help relate pay to performance Promotes equitable distribution of compensation Help retain top performers Compatible w/ America's indiv culture

incident response

Helps the organization detect incidents rapidly, minimize loss and destruction, identify weaknesses, and restore IT operations rapidly

Copper

High electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion.

Overhang

Horizontal measurement between the exterior face of the wall and the end of the rafter tail

Beam

Horizontal structural member

Transom

Horizontal structure member separating the top of a door and a window above it

patterned glass

Hot glass can be rolled into sheets with many different surface textures and patterns to obscure vision for privacy

steel reinforcing bars

Hot-rolled, deformed steel bars used to impart tensile strength and ductility to concrete or masonry structures; rebar.

Core Compensation

Hourly Wage Annual Salary

CISM

ISACA certification geared toward experienced information security managers and others who may have similar management responsibilities. Can assure executive management that a candidate has the required background knowledge needed for effective security management and consulting

QUIZ 5 - Which of the following is NOT true of the fair use doctrine?

IT APPLIES TO UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Local code development

Identify the problem Identify affected stakeholders form a task force draft the proposed code submit for legal review prior to adoption

OSHA 300

If you have 11 or mor employees you file for OSHA 300 (log work of related injuries). OSHA 300 you define the employee, describe the case, and classify the case. 300A (summary) you describe accident, list of objects or substances involved, nature of location. OHSA 301 (supporting document)

Quiz 8 - What doctrine relates to implied warranty?

Implied Warranty

Floor Plan

Important drawing that provides a great deal of info & acts as a reference for the location of additional sections, elevations, and details. Sectional view taken about 42'' to 48'' above the floor. Shows floor finishes, walls, doors, stairways, fireplaces, built-in cabinets, and mechanical equipment. Most people begin with this when reviewing prints. figure 1-5 pg 17

Encapsulating Security Payload

In IPSec, a protocol that provides secrecy for the contents of network communications as well as system-to-system authentication and data integrity verification

Application Header

In IPSec, a protocol that provides system-to-system authentication and data integrity verification, but does not provide secrecy for the content of a network communication

Certificate revocation list

In PKI, a published list of revoked or terminated digital certificates

Certificate authority

In PKI, a third party that manages users' digital certificates

Registration authority

In PKI, a third party that operates under the trusted collaboration of the certificate authority and handles day-to-day certification function

project manager

In charge of the whole project

carbon fiber reinforcing

In precast concrete, an open grid fabric of carbon fibers bonded with epoxy resin, used as a substitute for welded wire reinforcing

Architectural Prints

In residential construction, the ______ usually make up the majority of the set of working drawings. Show the materials and construction processes that define the structure and create the final space for the building.

What is a design-bid-build contract?

In this method, the owner contracts design professionals to prepare detailed design & contract document, these are used to recieve competitive bids from constractors -Design-bid-build scope of work: 1) preparation of complete detailed design & contract documents for tendering 2) receiving bids from contractors 3) award contract to successful bidder

Translucent Paper (vellum or polyester film)

In traditional (manual) drafting, the original drawing is normally made on _____.

Mechanical Drawings

Include heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) plans and plumbing plans. Sprinkler systems are also included. Schedules for pipe and fittings, HVAC equipment, and plumbing fixtures may be included.

Safety and Health Plans

Include managment commitment, hazard assesment and control, safety planning, rules, and work procedures, saftey and health training

Ciphertext

The encoded message resulting from an encryption

Keyspace

The entire range of values that can be used to construct an individual key

Post-bid bid shopping

Initiated by a GC who is awarded a contract the GC will contact a particular subcontractor and try to get the sub to lower the submitted bid or accept the reduced price offered by the GC any decrease in the subcontractors price will directly increase the GC's profit GC benefits

Shallow foundations

Installed using conventional excavation equipment, forming systems, reinforcement and concrete where site and soil conditions allow access and proper soil bearing conditions

What is the purpose of insulated glass?

Insulated glass is two sheets of glass separated by an air tight space. It reduces thermal transmission and cuts heat loss in half.

What are they 2 types of Third Party Beneficiaries?

Intended Third Party Beneficiaries → have rights Incidental Third Party Beneficiaries → no rights

Backcharges

Invoked if the sub fails to furnish sufficient workers on the project to maintain the project schedule or if the sub fails to keep the work area clean/promptly address punch list items -failure can cause GC to perform work and thereby require compensation from the sub -compensation can be in the form of reducing the amount that would otherwise be paid to the sub for other work performed -potential backcharge against subs account is a strong incentive for subs to perform work

Steel

Iron-based alloy with carbon content from 0.2% to 2.0%.

Project Scope

Is all the work that must be done in order to produce all the project deliverables(the tangible product or items to be provided) satisfy the customer that the deliverables meet the requirements and acceptance criteria and accomplish the project objective.

Efficiency Success of a Project

Is measured by assessing the use of the least costly resources to achieve the desired results indicated in the project plan.

Spot or column footing

Isolated footings poured to distribute the point load of a column evenly into the soil

Quiz 5 - Which of the following is NOT true of the fair use doctrine?

It applies to unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted material on construction projects.

Communicate ideas

It is important to have good sketching skills to _____.

Where and why is a vapor retarder used?

It is placed under the insulation and prevents transmission of water vapor.

What does R-Value mean?

It is the installation effectiveness of a product of a given thickness. Expressed at R-value per inch of material and the higher the number the more effective the material.

Building Codes

Laws and standards specifying requirements for building construction . They establish standard construction practices and materials and are enforced by local building officials to ensure that required standards are met. They impact all aspects of the building design and construction process.

What are the primary functions of cladding?

Keeping water out, preventing air leakage, controlling passing of light, controlling radiation of heat, controlling the conduction of heat, controlling sound.

DuPoints Stop

Key ingredients are positive intervention into the unsafe act and a method of tracking the occurrence.

Anchor bolt

L-shaped bolt used to connect lumber to the concrete

Project resources

Labor, equipment, and materials

What does LEED stand for, and what is its purpose?

Leadership in Engineering and Environmental Design - Its purpose is to evaluate environmental performance from a "whole building" perspective over a building's life cycle.

What is strict liability?

Liability without regard to fault

NFPA 101

Life Safety Code

Foundation

Lowest structural element of a building that provides a base to distribute the loads of the structure into the soil evenly

Rough-Sawn Lumber

Lumber that has been cut to size but not dressed or surfaced.

Surfaced Lumber

Lumber that has been dressed or finished to size by running it through a planner.

Concrete Brick

Made from a mixture of Portland cement and aggregates, molded into solid or cored units and hardened chemically by the hydration of cement.

Sand-Lime Brick

Made from a mixture of sand and lime, molded and hardened under steam pressure

Kiln-Burned Brick

Made from natural clays or shales and molded to shape, dried, and fired for hardness

Adobe Brick

Made from natural sun-dried clays or earth and a binder

Oriented Strand Board

Made of long shreds of wood compressed and glued in 3-5 layers

Contract

Made up of general and supplementary condtions

What is a PDCA cycle?

Mainly used for continuous process improvement Plan: objectives/methods (establish scope) Do: train/execute (develop design) Check: if methods were executed as set (review and compare) Act: with immediate remedies & future actions (implement commecnts

Assent - Writing sub-element makes affects what?

Makes land contracts unenforceable unless in writing and signed.

purchasing agent/expeditor

Manage the procurement process

Project agent/expediter

Manages the procurement process

Fiberboard

Manufactured from waste paper, wood pulp and fibers.

Negotiation

Many styles important that the point of disagreement be communicated to the opposing party or parties as soon as the matter has been identified as a topic that needs to be resolved when parties haven't formulated strong positions and will be more likely to try to resolve the matter and see the other parties point of view

Structural Framing Plans

May be included in a set of plans for the framing of the roof, floors, and various elevations or wall sections. These plans are required for more complex structures, but may be omitted for smaller, less- complicated buildings.

Subcontractor is Bound by the terms of the general contract...meaning??

Means the GC transfers liability to every sub by making them bound by the same contract they have. in addition to those in the subcontract good for the GC but not the Sub

Lintels

Members placed in masonry walls above door and window openings.

Be able to label parts of low slope roof.

Metal deck, insulating board, insulation anchor, membrane anchor, membrane lap splice joint, roofing membrane

Gage System

Metal materials less than 1/4'' in thickness (often called "sheet metal") are classified in the ______. Ranges from 4 (thickest) to 38 (thinnest). Figure 7-17 pg 125

Fast-track

Method of projects phasing that allows construction to begin before design is complete

CPM

Method of scheduling based on most important activities

Milestone

Method of scheduling based on the most important activities

5 Critical Success Factors

Monitoring, Coordination, Design, Training and Institutional Environment.

POSSIBLE SHORT ANSWER Latent Defects

More problematic concerns for contractors. defects that cannot be readily observed, even through intensive inspection. often only discovered through destructive testing (improperly installed flashing) since these defects are hard to identify at the time of project acceptance, the contractor is still responsible for latent defects after the owner has begun occupancy.

2.5 hours

Mortar has a life span that is limited to

Eighth Scale & Quarter Scale

Most commonly used scales used for floor plans.

AIA form A201

Most commonly used. Standard form of general conditions. Definitions of documents, rights and responsibilities of owner and contractor, procedures for claims and disputes all contained.

Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Systems

Most drawings today are created using _____.

Quiz 5 - What are some of the legal theories under which the A/E can be held directly liable to contractors?

Negligence Intentional Tors 3rd Party Beneficiary theory

Chief Security Officer

Must be capable and knowledgeable in both information security requirements and the "guards, gates, and guns" approach to protecting the physical infrastructure, buildings, and grounds of a place of business. To qualify for this position, the candidate must demonstrate experience as a security manager and with planning, policy, and budgets

Code revisions

Must be reviewed and have change orders made to modify scope

Name the requirements of a fire door.

Must travel in the direction of egress, self-closing/latch, frames must be rated.

Glaziers

Name of workers who install the glass in the windows

Cup

Name this defect

Shortlisting

Narrowing the field of offers through the selection of the most qualified proposers on the basis of qualifications

NFPA 72

National Fire Alarm Code

Preparation of formal resolution

Nature of the legislation Location of legislation Authority of the community to adopt such code language Need of the community to adopt a new edition Authority of the community to enforce legislation Term limit or sunset provisions Proposed implementation date for code A cover letter is prepared and sent to the City manger for review

What is the Jury like in a CIVIL case?

Need not have 12 jurors. Decision need not be unanimous

Where and why would an expansion joint be required on a membrane roof?

Needed at building expansion joint where the membrane areas are very large.

What does the lack of due diligence or care refer to?

Negligence

Self-performed work

Non-contracted work, work that the general contractor completes themselves with their own force or labor

delays are delays for which the contractor is responsible.

Non-excusable

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Act. Started in 70's. Was used for all industries. Requires construction firms to create and implement a safety and health program.

Transverse section

Often referred to as a cross section, produced when the cutting plane is parallel to the short axis of the structure

What is a design-build contract?

One team for design and build -Owner consults one firm for designing and building of the project

Variance

One time modification, binding only for one particular circumstance; not automatically applied to others

Truss

Open Web structural member with non-parallel top and bottom chords; used to support roofs and floors

Bar joist

Open or closed Webbed structural member with non-parallel top and bottom chords; used to support roofs and floors

Commissioning

Operating and testing of facility, equipment, and systems

OD

Oven dried

Merit Pay Program

Pay for performance

Shop Drawings Required (8 to 10 copies)

Owner-file or inspection copy, Architect file copy, architect field or inspection copy, consulting engineer file copy, consulting engineer-inspection copy, contractor file and field copy, and supplier-original or one copy.

What is the role of the owner in the construction process?

Owners are the driving force of the construction industry

Owners Representitive

Owners daily representative. Owners prime contact for the owner's architect and contractor. Conducts business with the project managers and architects and is the ultimate decision maker.

ALL METHODS OF NEGOTIATION (5)

Partnering Mediation Arbitration Dispute Review Board Mini-Trials

POSSIBLE SHORT ANSWER Patent Defects

Patent- deficiencies that are clearly able to be observed or can be detected with a reasonably thorough investigation. can be identified without doing destructive work on a facility or its components. (large gap between bottom of door and threshold) should be rectified before a certificate of completion is issued once a project has been accepted, the contractor has no obligation to go back and correct patent defects.

Contract provisions critical for anticipating, avoiding, and resolving claims include___________

Payment Damages for delay Warranty and Insurance Changes in work

Turnkey

Payment for the project at completion of the project

Q12- It is essential to risk management and dispute avoidance to qualify____________

Project , key project parties, site and locale ( click all three)

What are some of the advantages of the DB delivery system?

Permits owner avoidance of problems associated w/ changes, claims, and disputes on the project. Provides owner with a single point of responsibility for potential delay and cost associated w/ design errors and omissions. Dealing with a single entity decreases owners' administrative burden and allows them to focus on the project rather than managing separate contracts. Allows fast-tracking of projects w/o the risk of cost and time impacts due to defective/untimely design.

Sample

Physical portion of the specified product. Examples would be confirm quality and aesthetic, shows brick color, mortar joint color, color and texture, quality level, and color samples two processes: color chart of available colors and large and actual sample.

Individual Incentive Plans

Piecework MGT Behavioral Referral Spot Bonuses

Keeps track of progress of schedule and budget on a field level As-built drawings & schedule Daily reports Documentation RFIs Change proposals Testing reports Safety procedures Payroll

Project Engineer

Demolition Plans

Plans that show existing walls, doors, and windows that are to be removed or changed. Figure 9-3 pg 158

Floor Finish Plans

Plans that show floor finishes and layouts in more complex designs.

Reflected Ceiling Plans

Plans that show items in the ceiling layout, such as structural members, light fixtures, and air supply registers,

Enlarged Plans

Plans that show more detail and info in complex areas such as stairways, bathrooms, entry lobbies, and kitchens.

Quiz 8 - Contracts frequently contain broad exculpatory clauses disclaiming liability for the accuracy of ____________________

Plans,specs,soil borings,subsurface data

Vapor barrier

Plastic sheets placed either inside or outside the insulation depending on the climate to protect the insulation and building from excessive moisture

This framing method consists of individual studs that are only one story high. The sub floor at the first level is completed soon after laying the floor joist.

Platform framing

C-Civil Drawings

Plot or site plans, site grading, landscape layout, & details. Show utilities, easements, grading, and landscaping. includes contour lines, walks, driveways, property lines, building setbacks, and utility locations. Figure 1-3 pg 15

M-Mechanical Drawings

Plumbing, heating, ventilation, & cooling systems.

Shear panel

Plywood, a.k.a a braced wall panel, used to resist the wall's tendency to twist or rack, which is caused by wind or seismic forces

Lack of quality in construction can result in:

Poor or unsafe work, unsafe structure, delays, cost over-runs, disputes construction contracts

Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU)

Popular and widely used building material formed from Portland cement, sand, and gravel.

E-Electrical Drawings

Power and lighting systems.

Incentive Pay Characteristics

Pre-established formula Adding a base pay non-reoccuring Controlling Cost Employee motivation (w/specific/goal setting)

GC-Subcontractor relationship

Preferred by owners to assure that one party assumes the overall responsibility for project completion subs have contracts with GC's not the owner GC establish relationship with the sub making them an independent contractor Subcontractors are contractually bound to answer to the GC but also must perform their work to the satisfaction of an owner

Engineering Copier Figure 1-11 pg 22

Prints are typically made from original drawings using an ____.

Retempering

Process of restoring workability to a mortar that has begun to stiffen by adding water and remixing

tempered glass

Produced by cutting annealed glass to required size, reheating and then cooling rapidly. Higher strength and breaks into small shards

What is meant by the term project delivery?

Project delivery is the means by which the construction will take place. o The process by which all the procedures and components of designing and building a facility are organized and put together in an agreement that results in a completed project.

Project superintendent

Project team member most directly in charge of coordinating and directing project resources

It is essential to risk management and dispute avoidance to qualify____________

Project, Key Project Participants, Site and Locale

What is the Remedy for breach of Promissory Estoppel?

Promise is enforced (even though no acceptance/agreement) to the extent necessary to avoid an injustice

Drennan sued star paving under what theory

Promissory estoppel

Disadvantages of Individual Incentive Plans

Promote inflexibility Promote undesirable behaviors Factors maybe beyond employee control & affect outcomes

Quality in construction is achieved by:

Proper control at every stage of excecuation and installation of works

Chapter 3

Proposal Submission and follow - up

Chapter 3

Proposals in response to RFP's for very large technical projects can be multi-volume documents that include engineering drawings and hundreds of pages of text.

How do you prove breach of contract?

Prove: 1. Contract 2. Performance 3. Breached 4. Damages

Courtroom behavior

Provide evidence follow-up inspection occurred Review all files and notes with prosecution Resist attempts to modify testimony Wear proper dress Confine testimony to facts Remain impartial Provide only information necessary to answer Make responses brief as possible If unable to answer, say so Answer factually and truthfully Anticipate personal attacks Never become argumentatice on stand

Drawings

Provide quantitative information

Uninterruptible Power Supply

Provides alternative power, usually via battery power, to ensure systems properly shut down or are transferred to a generator following a power outage

Project Manual

Provides qualittative information. Includes invitation or advertisement to bid, request for proposal, instruction to bidders, bid forms, general conditions of the contract, supplementary conditions, site plans and floor plans, and the divisions

Hash algorithm

Public functions that create a value that cannot be decrypted, also known as a message digest, by converting variable-length messages into a single fixed-length value

U-utility Site Plan

Public or municipal electrical & plumbing supply lines, sometimes shown on civil drawings.

Why is open bidding required on public projects?

Public projects use public funds which require that certain regulations be followed.

Digital certificates

Public-key container files that allow PKI system components and end users to validate a public key and identify its owner

The close-out process

Punch list, substantial completiton, point when architect has found building acceptable for owner use and occupancy

purpose of criminal case

Punish

Non-bearing walls

Wall, a.k.a. partition, that serves no structural purpose

Procurement

Purchasing materials and equipment

Arrowheads

Purpose of this is to define the distances between points (extension lines) on the drawing. Figure 4-3 pg67

According to Oberlender quality in construction

Quality in construction is achieved by: 1) people who take pride in their work 2) people w/ necessary skills/experience to do the work

What is Deming's definition of quality?

Quality should be designed into both product and process

Quality Performance Management System focuses on (QPMS):

REDUCING THE COST in 4 ways: 1) it provides a process that facilitates awareness of individual and group quality performance (how well we do things right) by measuring these cost in dollars 2) it aims managers with info on quality cost/activities that enable proactive decisions 3) it provides a data base for estimating quality performance on future projects 4) if/when widely accepted, the data should provide a benchmark inf throughout the industry

Request for proposals

RFP) A solicitation document, written by the owner requesting pricing and a technical solution for design and/or construction services

To be turned over to the Owner upon completion of the project Reflects work that either deviates from the original contract drawings or were indiscernible prior to construction Depths and routing of electrical conduit Locations of in-wall piping

Record (As-Built) Drawings

General Tactical HR Decisions

Recruitment Selection Performance Appraisal Compensation Training

What is Substantial completion

Refers to a stage of construction project or portion, that is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the contract documents -owner may use or occupy the building project or designated portion -a punch list is developed that describes the minor items of work that remain to be done

Law passed by US IRS (Admin. Agencies, pres., Gov.)

Regulations

Project submittal two pakages

Reinforcing steel shop drawings are usually two packages

Compression, Tension, & Bending. Impact Resistance

Relative to its weight, wood has high strength in _____,_____,&______. Also has excellent _______.

Details

Required for complex building components and unusual construction, such as an arch, a cornice, a structural steel connection, or a retaining wall. Drawn to a large scale to describe the building components and features. figure 1-8 pg 19

What are the five primary sectors of the construction industry?

Residential, commercial, heavy civil, industrial, environmental

What are the secondary functions of cladding?

Resisting wind forces, controlling water vapor, adjusting to movement, resist fire, weather gracefully.

Building Paper

Waterproofed paper used to prevent the passage of air and water into a structure

Customer Satisfaction

Responsibility of the project manager to insure the customer is happyh

Designer

Responsibl for occupancy and products being installed properly

The Owner

Responsible for paying the work contracted to the architect and the contractor. Also provides the site for the project and whatever the architect needs.

Construction Employer

Responsible for providing a safe work environment

What terminates an offer?

Revocation and Rejection

Seniority & Longevity Pay Theory

Rewards employees w/ permanent additions to base pay Seniors have more human capital than juniors b/c developed over time

PCC pavement

Rigid pavement; concrete

iron ore

Rock or mineral from which iron can be removed

What are the main purposes of a roofing system?

Roofing systems have two purposes. They prevent water intrusion and move water to "safe" locations (to draining system). They are also used as an insulating system and moderate energy throughout system.

EPDM

Rubber membrane roofing system

Jack rafter

Runs from a hip or valley rafter to the wall top plates. These vary in length and run perpendicular to the top plates, diagonal to the hip or valley rafter and parallel to the common rafter.

SSD

Saturated Surface Dry

Group Incentive Plans

Scanlon Rucke Improshare

Subcontract agreement clauses

Schedule requirements, quality control and inspections, acceptability of subcontractor

Why is scope definition so important in the construction process?

Scope definition gives us the target to shoot for. The ultimate goal is end-user satisfaction and without proper scope we would be unable to determine the space, materials, and design the user desires.

The second element

creat employee awarness of drug and alcohol abuse and establish a prevention program

Longitudinal Sections

Sections taken through long dimension.

Transverse Sections

Sections taken through the narrow width of an entire building.

Detailed sections

Sections, also known as details, provided to clarify small areas such as the intersection of the floor system to a wall.

State legislature has which two bodies?

Senate and Assembly

Federal Congress has which two bodies?

Senate and House of Representatives

Specific Tactical HR Decisions

Seniority Merit Incentive Pay for Knowledge Skill Based Broad-Banding Two Tier Discretionary Benefits Options

AIA A201 Document

Sets forth the responsibilities of the owner, contractor, and architect during construction owner- shall designate in writing a representative who has authority to bind the owner with respect to all matters requiring the owners approval. shall give to the contractor within 15 days after written request, information necessary and relevant for the contractor to evaluate, give notice of mechanic liens, owner provide evidence that they have obtained financial arrangements. owner shall furnish surveys of physical characteristics, legal limitations and utility locations of site, provide one copy of contract documents. owner is solely responsible for any loss or damage arising from owner-required means contractor- shall perform work in accordance with contract documents, shall promptly report to the architect any errors discovered as a request for information, contractor will supervise and direct the work. solely responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, architect- will provide administration of the contract as in the contract documents, will visit the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction, will keep the owner informed of the progress and quality of project.

Welded Wire Fabric (WWF)

Sheets of wire mesh used for reinforcement. It is a prefabricated material used to reinforce concrete slabs, floors, and pipe. Consists of a mesh of steel wires welded together. figure 7-7 pg 116

Provide detailed information about the construction of a specific scope of work Structural Steel Cabinetry Fire protection Equipment Require submission by Ktr and approval by A/E and sometimes Owner Time sensitive - Fab follows approval

Shop Drawings

high strength low alloy steel

Steels with alloy additions that strengthen w/o need for customer heat treatment. Grade numbers indicate minimum yield strength in ksi. Produced in mini mills

Electrical Drawings

Shows the electrical wiring, fixtures, & devices. Includes the lighting plan, reflected ceiling plan, and panel schedules. On larger projects, riser diagrams and load calculations may also be included. For smaller jobs and residential projects, this may appear on the architectural floor plan.

Foundation Plan

Shows the foundation for the building. Shows walls, slabs, piers, and footings. Basement is also shown.

Plumbing Plan

Shows the heating and circulating equipment, supply and waste systems, plumbing fixtures, and location where water pipes enter the building.

Plumbing Plans

Shows the layout for the hot and cold water system, the sewage disposal system, and the location of plumbing fixtures. For typical residential projects, this is typically shown on one drawing, and plumbing fixtures are often shown on the architectural floor plan. For more complex structures, separate plans for each system are used.

Framing Plan

Shows the layout of the structural members supporting a floor or roof. Often included for each floor. If there is room detail drawings of the connection between two members may be included.

What is the 6th element of a contract?

Signature/Statute of Frauds

3 CA Trial Courts

Small Claims Limited Liability Superior

Legally Required Employee Benefits

Social Security Act Health Insurance Worker's Comp Family Medical Leave

Engineered Fill

Soil mixture designed, placed and compacted so that it has predictable physical properties

shrinkage-compensating cement

Specially formulated cement, used to counteract the drying shrinkage that normally occurs during curing.

Specific Terms

Specific Items Specific Price

Ashlar Stones

Squared stones that have been laid in pattern but not cut to dimensions. Has several types: Regular, Stacked, Broken Range, Random Range and Random Ashlar. pg 121.

NFPA 704

Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response

NFPA 1031

Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner

NFPA 241

Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations

NFPA 25

Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-based Fire Protection Systems

NFPA 13

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 14

Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

Footings

The "feet" on which the entire building rests.

smoke barriers and partitions

creates an area of refugee without needing to exit

Importance of standards according to ISO are... (International Organization for Standards)

Standards make an enormous contribution to our lives by ensuring desirable characteristics of products or services, such as: quality environmental fitness, safety, reliability, efficiency and interchangeability at a reasonable cost

self-tapping

creates its own screw threads on the inside of the hole

Hip rafter

creates the hip of a roof line and runs from the wall top plates to the ridge beam at a diagonal to each

In_____________,the parties engage in an abbreviated trial before a judge and a mock jury.

Summary Jury Trials

Directs, supervises, and coordinates the day-to-day operations on-site Subcontractor interface Material receiving & storage Equipment scheduling & maintenance Safety Recording & reporting

Superintendent

Formal Interpretation (modification requests)

Superior inspection bureau officer Staff fire protection engineer Fire Marshal Code Official Contract fire protection consultant Local board of appeals

What are the performance requirements of a roof deck?

Support roof load, resist uplift, sloped for drainage, allows expansion & contraction, smooth/clean surface, dry prior to membrane placement.

ASTM Building Construction Standards

Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings Methods for Fire Test of Building Construction

Q11 - A contractor may be damaged if there is a breach of contract by the owner that prevents the contractor from performing the contract

T

Q11 - Many courts limit tort damages to cases involving either personal injury or property damages, and deny recovery for purely economic loss

T

Q11 - Punitive damages are not recoverable in a breach of contract case absent of proof of fraud or malicious intent

T

Q11 - The claimant assumes a greater burden of proof when seeking consequential damages as opposed to direct damages

T

Q11 - To prosecute a claim successfully, a claimant must establish liability of the other party and the amount of damage and prove that the damage was caused by the acts giving rise to liability

T

Q11- A contractor generally is entitled to recover field overhead costs on changes that extend the time of contract performance

T

In order to find that a bidder is not responsible, what must the public agency establish?

THE FACTS ON WHICH THE DECISION WAS BASED, • DETAILS OF THE INVESTIGATION THAT DISCLOSED THESE FACTS, AND • THE OPPORTUNITY THAT WAS OFFERED TO THE BIDDER TO PRESENT ITS QUALIFICATIONS

QUIZ - Courts typically will not consider initial referral of a claim to the A/E to be a condition precedent to arbitration or litigation unless the contract clearly states that requirement

TRUE

QUIZ 5 - How much control and authority the design professional has over a particular project will determine its role and the breadth of his influence and potential liability

TRUE

QUIZ 5 - If the A/E has the actual authority to approve work if they conform to specs, s/he has the implied authority to reject defective work

TRUE

QUIZ 5 - Many construction disputes have their origin in real or perceived design problems

TRUE

QUIZ 5 - The deliberate or negligent misuse of A/E's powers as arbitrator may excuse a party's disregard of A/E's decision

TRUE

QUIZ 5 - The responsibility that accompanies the authority to interpret the plans and specs exposes design professionals to liability to owners for negligent interpretation of plans and specs

TRUE

QUIZ 6 - Double-breasted contractor gives contractor advantage of being able to operate without a union, while continuing the operations of a union company when and where it is desirable.

TRUE

QUIZ 6 - If one party terminates the other party for convenience, the terminated party has the right to an equitable adjustment that will return the party to its precontract condition.

TRUE

QUIZ 6 - Successful project performance depends on the legal & business relationship among prime contractor, subcontractor and suppliers.

TRUE

QUIZ 6 - In the event of improper termination, the subcontractor may still recover as damages the profit it would have received if allowed to complete the work

TRUE

QUIZ 6 - It is generally desirable for the prime contractor to tie the subcontractor to the same remedies and disputes process that binds the prime contractor and the owner.

TRUE

QUIZ 6- The general contractor should be sure to include language in the prime contract that exempts the general contractor from the responsibilities of work stoppage as a result of labor strike.

TRUE

QUIZ 5 - Courts are reluctant to recognize that a design professional has the final binding power to resolve disputes unless the contract clearly and unambiguously assigns that power.

TRUE?*

QUIZ 5 - During the course of the project, the conduct of the design professional and the owner may lead them to depart from the written terms of the contract, hence modifying the responsibilities and authority of the A/E.

TRUE?*

Security technicians

Technically qualified employees who are tasked to configure firewalls, deploy IDPSs, implement security software, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, and coordinate with systems and network administrators to ensure that an organization's security technology is properly implemented

How does a "guide to the project management body of a knowledge" define of a project?

Temporary endeavor to create a unique product or service with definite beginning and end dates

Falsework

Temporary structure built above grade to provid a working platform for the form, men and materials when building elevated concrete structures

Rock Anchor

Tendon anchored in rock for the purpose of tying it together

Square

Term used to describe an area of roofing that covers 100 square feet

Some benefits of organizarions with ISO 9000 & ISO 14000 certification are...

The ISO consist of 157 countries -Largest developer and publisher of international standards (over 16,500)

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the field and contract work Time & Money Budgets Schedules Communication Shop drawings Request for information Change orders Executive Principal liaison between the Owner & Contractor and is the primary point of contact Should be empowered to have executive influence Often has control over multiple projects

The Project Manager

civil, mechanical, & electrical engineers

The ______ use specs to define quality and industry standards, provide schedules for equipment, and define intricate portions of the project that may be difficult to illustrate on the drawings.

Architect

The ______ would use specs to to define materials, processes, quality standards, industry standards, installation procedures, who is responsible for what portion of work, and anything that cannot be illustrated on the drawings.

MasterFormat Standard

The _______ is made up of a system of numbered divisions and numbered sections within each division. Currently includes 50 divisions and uses a 6-digit numbering system to organize info. Study TYK on pg 103.

Superstructure

The above ground portion of a building

Work factor

The amount of effort (usually in hours) required to perform cryptanalysis to decode an encrypted message when the key, the algorithm, or both are unknown

Notice to proceed

The owner authorizes the contractor to begin work on a project on a particular day or as soon as possible. This notice is linked to the duration of the project.

What is a construction manager contract?

The owner contracts a construction management firm to coordinate the project and to provide construction management services

What are the three categories of legal liability

criminal civil disciplinary

filed by a defendent to seek affirmative relief

cross complaint

Vulnerability assessment

The process of identifying and documenting specific and provable flaws in the organization's information asset environment

Cryptography

The process of making and using codes to secure the transmission of information

Schedules

The lists of materials needed in the construction process. Normally lists the item, an id mark, size, number required, and other useful info. Each item on this is referenced on the plan and elevation drawings. Also used for showing the materials required in each room of the building. Usually included as a part of a set of working drawings. On larger projects, this is listed on its own sheet. figure 1-9 and 1-10 pg 15

soil

The loose, weathered material on Earth's surface in which plants can grow. contains air, water, or organic material

Cryptanalysis

The process of obtaining the plaintext message from a ciphertext message without knowing the keys used to perform the encryption

Digital forensics

The application of forensics techniques and methodologies to the preservation, identification, extraction, documentation, and interpretation of digital media for evidentiary and/or root-cause analysis

Masonry veneer construction

The application of thin (3/4" to 4" thick) masonry such as stone or brick to the exterior of the structure.

AES

The current federal standard for the encryption of data, as specified by NIST. It is based on the Rijndael algorithm, which was developed by Vincent Rijmen and Joan Daemen

Cost - Reimbursement Contracts

The customer agrees to pay the contractor for all actual costs, regardless of amount, plus some agreed-upon profit. High risk

Chain of custody

The detailed documentation of the collection, storage, transfer, and ownership of evidence from the crime scene through its presentation in court

Chapter 3

The first impression you make on a client is pivotal to developing a continuing and fruitful relationship.

Print Reading

The gathering of information from prints or a set of drawings. Involves two principal elements: visualization & interpretation.

Steganography

The hiding of messages—for example, within the digital encoding of a picture or graphic

Grading

The moving of soil to affect the elevation of land at a construction site.

What is the name of the official document that the owner uses to notify the contractor to start construction?

The notice to proceed informs the contractor of when to start construction.

Plaintext

The original unencrypted message, or a message that has been successfully decrypted

define the quality of work for the construction

The owner would use specs to _____.

Price Proposal

The part of a design-build proposal that stipulates the price at which the design-builder will provide the design and construction services necessary to complete the project.

Technical proposal

The part of the design-build proposal that contains the conceptual design for the project. It may also include information regarding schedule, team makeup, or overall management plan for the project.

Separation of duties

The principle that the completion of a significant task involving sensitive information requires at least two people

Toe Nailing

The process of fastening two pieces of lumber by driving nails at an angle is known as

Physical security

The protection of physical items, objects, or areas from unauthorized access and misuse

Pitch

The ratio between the horizontal run and the vertical rise of the roof

Need to know

The requirement that an employee only has access to information necessary for performing his or her own work

Job rotation

The requirement that every employee be able to perform the work of another employee.

Architectural Programming

The research and decision-making process, initiated by the owner, usually with the help of an architect or other programming specialist, that identifies the basic needs of the client and the parameters of the project to be designed and ultimately built by a construction professional

Auditing

The review of a system's use to determine if misuse or malfeasance has occurred

Cryptology

The science of encryption, which encompasses cryptography and cryptanalysis

Name the two primary selection criteria categories considered when using the best-value method.

The two primary selection categories are price (quantitative) and technical aspects (qualitative).

Coleman vs North American Aviation

Theory 1 - Trail Court Coleman Won under theory one, Supreme Coleman Won.

What is the Remedy for breach of contract?

Theory of law is to award expectation damages - to put the injured person in the place he would have been if there had been no breach

What must one prove in order to successfully bring a claim for negligence?

There was a duty or obligation to conform to standards of conduct

List the four glasses with changing properties?

Thermochromic (dark when warmed), Photochromic (dark when exposed to light, Electrochromic (changes transparency with electricity), Photovoltaic (generates electricity from sunlight).

Section Lines

Thin line drawn in a section view, typically at a 45 degree angle.

Centerlines

Thin lines used to indicate centers of objects such as columns, fixtures, equipment, and openings. Also indicates finished floor lines. Composed of alternating long and short dashes.

Quiz 7 Many contracts will allow design professionals to order minor changes that do not effect price.

True

Quiz 7 - In the event of a cardinal change, the contractor can disregard the contractual agreement and seek compensation for the provided services and material

True

Name the four primary project values to be managed, monitored, and controlled.

Time, Safety, Quality, Cost

25.4

To convert inches to millimeters, multiply by ____. To convert millimeters to inches, divide by _____.

Quiz 7 - Obtaining a written change order before performing any change order is always desirable, since it protects both owner and contractor

True

Strategic implications of TQM include:

Total quality management (TQM) focuses on participating management and strong operational accountability at the individual contributor level -According to Construction Industry Institute (CII), TQM is often referred to as a journey not a destination 1) survival in an increasingly competitive world 2) better service to the customer 3) enhancement of organizations "shareholder value" 4) improvement of overall quality & safety of our facilities 5) reduced project durations and costs 6) better utilization of talents of their people

What are the elements of Total Quality Management (TQM)

Total: organization wide Quality: costumer satisfaction Management: systems of managing (management)

Design Bid Build

Traditional project delivery system. Three primary parties: owner, Architect, and contractor. The owner and the architect create a form for applicable studies, design, production of construction documents, and administration of the construction documents, and the administration of the construction process at the beginning of the project. American Institute of Architects (AIA) agreement between owner and architect is Form B-141. The owner and the contractor create a contract based on the construction documents. No direct relationship between architect and contractor. The indirect relationship exists as the architect is acting as the agent for the owner at the beginning of the construction process. The architect is responsible for sub-consultants and contractor is responsible for subcontractors. Architect and contractor have an indirect relationship while they both have direct relationships with the owner.

Litigation

Trial based process of issue resolution

Fascia

Trim board placed at the end of the rafters or truss tails and usually perpendicular to the building.

A "time is of the essence" clause makes time a material requirement of a contractor's obligation and ensures that the owner can recover delay damages for missed milestone or completion dates

True

A contract can be simply defined as a set of promises that a party makes to another and vice versa

True

A meeting of minds is normally expressed by the parties to a contract in the offer originally made by one, which then is accepted by other.

True

Because delays are a frequent subject in construction claims, scheduling analysts and experts can be invaluable in claim resolutions.

True

Construction projects have traditionally been designed, bid, built, and paid for within a framework of defined roles, relationship and procedures Answers: True False

True

Contemporaneous records engender integrity and trustworthiness essential to persuading a judge, jury, or arbitrators

True

Contract law reflects common law of contracts as set forth in court decisions and statutory law governing the terms of certain transactions Answers: True False

True

Contracts and tort bodies of law reflect, rather than dictate, the customs, values, and expectation of society's members

True

Demonstrative evidence can clarify the oral testimony or documentary narrative

True

Development of a checklist approach to qualifying the potential participants in a project can help identify situations with an unacceptable level of potential risk

True

During the design development phase, the design professional usually acts as an independent contractor

True

EPC is a project delivery method where a single entity executes both engineering and construction services.

True

Electronic communications using computer technology supplements the traditional medium for project documentation.

True

Establishing the contract framework for the project is a threshold decision that must be made by the owner

True

For a contract to be valid, the contracting parties must have the competency required to make valid and enforceable contracts

True

Good scheduling analysis and project documentation are critical to successful presentation of any delay claim.

True

If a contractor knows that they are involved in very dangerous activity and has voluntarily engaged in it or permitted it, then that contractor accepts that it will be liable for the resulting damage even if it had taken all the reasonable precaution, was not negligent, or was not at fault from a moral standpoint. Answers: True False

True

If the GC has established all the elements of an action based on promissory estoppels, the measure of damages it may receive from sub or supplier will be the difference between the price at which the original sub bid the work and the price the GC had to pay to obtain a replacement sub

True

If the parties' conduct or the circumstances suggests they had an agreement or understanding that created an obligation, then the law will find that they had an implied in-fact contract.

True

In 1998, Ohio enacted a statute that declares exculpatory clauses unenforceable as a matter of public policy when the delay is caused by either the owner or the contractor's acts or failure to act.

True

In agency construction management, the CM takes no entrepreneurial risk for cost, timeliness, or quality of construction, and all subcontractors contract directly with the owner. Answers: True False

True

In the absence of express termination, there are implied rights to terminate a contract and sue for the damages for material breach of contract

True

Most bid bonds must be accepted within the prescribed period of time stated in the instructions to the bidders

True

Most contracts require the contractor to notify owner, within a definite period of time after the delay causing event, of its intention to file a claim for time extension or additional compensation

True

Most standard forms of construction contracts require the contractor to notify owner in writing within a certain time period if he/she intends to file a claim for work to be considered beyond contract requirements

True

Pricing the claim and supporting such calculations is every bit as important as establishing liability for the claim.

True

Program management is employed when the owner requires multiple projects to be constructed within a time period

True

Project documentation creates an accessible history of the project that helps in resolving claims and disputes

True

Q10 - A payment bond helps assure the owner that labor and materials will be paid for.

True

Q10 - Prudent estimating and bidding can avoid a host of performance problems and claims

True

Q10 - Prudent participants in the construction process strive to identify and manage risks and seek to avoid disputes by implementing proven management techniques

True

Q10- Parties must grapple with tough issues raised by their conflicting interests in contract-preparation stage or face the prospects of much more serious disagreements and disputes during contract performance

True

Q10- Establishing the contract framework for the project is a threshold decision that must be made by the owner

True

Q12 - Prudent estimating and bidding can avoid a host of performance problems and claims

True

Q12- Electronic communications using computer technology supplements the traditional medium for project documentation

True

Q12- A claimant can only recover the amount of damages that it can prove with reasonable certainty

True

Q12- Parties must grapple with tough issues raised by their conflicting interests in contract-preparation stage or face the prospects of much more serious disagreements and disputes during contract performance

True

Q9-An acceleration occurs when the owner requires the contractor to complete work by a date earlier than contract completion date

True

Quiz - 5 The design professional has the implied contract obligation to cooperate with the other party's performance. This obligation includes reviewing and approving submittals within a reasonable time

True

Quiz 5 Courts typically will not consider initial referral of a claim to the A/E to be a condition precedent to arbitration or litigation unless the contract clearly states that requirement

True

Quiz 5 - The design professional generally reviews and approves data submitted by the contractor, such as samples, shop drawings, product data, and schedules

True

Quiz 5 - In a case where the A/Es authority and responsibility have been modified by the parties' conduct, the limits of the A/Es jobsite authority is governed by application of the common law agency principles of actual, implied, or apparent authority

True

Quiz 5- Courts can and do impose liability on A/E for approving submittals that deviate from the specifications

True

Quiz 5- During the course of the project, the conduct of the design professional and the owner may lead them to depart from the written terms of the contract, hence modifying the responsibilities and authority of the A/E.

True

Quiz 6 - A prime contractor that has relied on subcontractor's telephone bid may be entitled to enforce that bid even though the parties have not signed an agreement.

True

Quiz 6 - Contractor must realize that the responsibility of coordinating the subs' efforts will usually fall on the contractor that has divided the work.

True

Quiz 6 - Refusal to execute a subcontract agreement following a letter of intent or a telephone bid may itself constitute a breach.

True

Quiz 6 - A collection of uncoordinated provisions from various forms of subcontracts can result in substantial unanticipated problems for both parties

True

Quiz 7 - A contractor concerned about indirect impacts of multiple changes on a job should consider adding a clause to proposed change orders stating that the change order covers only the direct cost of the changed work and that the contractor reserves all rights to claim impact costs later

True

Quiz 7 - When a contract clause can have two or more interpretations, it will be construed against the author since it had the discretion or control in describing the agreement

True

Quiz 7 - There are cases where a notice-for-delay is not absolutely necessary for a contractor to establish a claim for constructive acceleration.

True

Quiz 8 - Differing site conditions clauses alleviate some of the risks associated with unexpected site conditions.

True

Quiz 8 - Emphasis in Type I changed condition situation is on those conditions that are indicated in the contract

True

Quiz 8 - Misrepresentation by owner may allow contractor to recover extra costs incurred because actual conditions encountered were not as they were represented

True

Quiz 8- Even for experienced contractors, the bid contingency for differing site conditions may end up being totally inadequate or grossly inflated

True

Quiz 8- Under a design-bid-build contract, the contractor assumes risk of differing site conditions

True

Section 1091 of FASA provides that "past contract performance of the offeror is a relevant factor to be considered in awarding a contract."

True

The CM approach to project delivery is advised when the requirement to coordinate with external entities, like permitting agencies and utility companies, is high, making cost over-runs and construction schedule a pressing concern Answers: True False

True

The availability of arbitration must be planned and provided for at the outset of the project, preferably in the contract itself.

True

The general contractor may have the duty to notify the subcontractor that there may be an error in their bid if the circumstances are sufficient to suspect a possible error

True

The guiding principle in bid protests is quickness since most regulations require that such action must be taken within a few days

True

The key to success in negotiation is information.

True

The parties to a contract are bound to each other for a certain period of time by a unique and exclusive relationship that they have created for their mutual benefit.

True

The primary purpose of the bid bond is to guarantee the contractor that the owner will pay him for the work done

True

The specific completion date becomes a material part of the contract when the contract also includes a "time is of the essence" clause

True

There are certain cases where the character or capacity of the opposition may counsel against submitting an extensive claim document.

True

There is a belief that DB delivery system will inevitably degrade the ultimate quality of the constructed product by compromising the integrity of the design process.

True

To establish an agreement to arbitrate, there needs to be a clear indication from the contract language that the parties intended the disputed issue to be subject to arbitration.

True

Traditionally, obligations associated with project scheduling and performance delays have been set forth as an express obligation to perform either by a specific date or under a specific schedule

True

Traditionally, when the project performance was concurrently delayed, neither party was allowed an affirmative recovery from the other.

True

Viewing the world through the other party's eyes is not easy because we are accustomed to view the world through the lens of our interests, we often bring some form of competitive attitude to the negotiations, and the dynamics of the negotiation process often works against finding shared interests.

True

When an offer is made it should NOT be accepted without qualification

True

When two or more partners obtain a loan for which they are severally liable, each partner is only liable for their own obligation.

True

Where the contract specifies the date for work commencement (notice to proceed), the owner may be deemed to warrant the readiness of the site on that date

True

raditionally, when the project performance was concurrently delayed, neither party was allowed an affirmative recovery from the other.

True

Standard forms of agreement like the AIA Document A201 do NOT specify the limits of A/E's professional authority

True?

If the owner is justifiably dissatisfied with the performance (product) he may have a cause of action against the GC for breach of construction warranties

True?*

Start to Start

Two activites may need to begin at the same time such as installation of carpet and floor covering

What is laminated glass?

Two pieces of glass that sandwich a PVB layer.

lift-slab

Type of building construction where concrete slabs are cast on the ground and lifted into place

Piling

Type of foundation sytem that uses columns to support the loads of a structure

Stucco

Type of plaster made from Portland cement, sand, water, and a coloring agent that is applied to exterior walls

Gambrel

Type of roof formed with two planes on each side. the lower pitch is steeper than the upper portion of the roof.

Sun tunnel

Type of skylight that uses a roof-mounted dome to capture light, which is then transferred into a room through a reflective tube

Arbitration

Typically binding method of third party resolution of an issue

What is a CM-at-risk?

Typically contracts with the owner two stages: 1) During the 1st stage, CM-at-risks act as consultants or even design professionals 2) When the design is completed they become involved in the completion of the construction work

Title Sheet

Typically included to identify individual drawings and provide other info about the project. Typically lists names of the professionals involved in the project, abbreviation lists, material and symbol legends, & a small site map locating the project. Figure 1-2 pg 13

Subcontractor Payment

Typically paid when paid. when the GC is paid then the Sub gets paid. the amount retained by the contractor from the sub's periodic payments may be different from the retainage withheld by the owner

What is low-e glass?

Ultra-thin metallic coating on windows used to improve thermal performance. Usually placed on 2nd, 3rd or 4th layer.

Drain tile

Underground piping used to divert and manage rain and ground water

NFPA Handbooks

Uniform Code Life Safety Code National Fire Alarm Code National Electric Code Automatic Sprinkler Systems Fire Protection

Architects scale

Use architectual scale graduating on multiples of 1/8th of an inch

Engineer Scale

Use graduated 1/10th of a foot scale

AIA form G701

Used as the formal cahnge order when using an AIA contract

Aggregates (Gravel)

Used for many different construction applications. In building construction, its typically used for subbase support under concrete slabs and fill around pipes. Other uses include foundation and underground drainage. Serves as 1 of the 3 basic ingredients of concrete.Figure 7-1 pg 112

Renderings/Pictorial Drawings

Used for presentations. Do not show any construction detail. Figure 1-1 pg12

Subcontractors

Used for specialized labor, lower cost, reduced risk to contractor, lack of expertise in areas, cash flow

Submittal log

Used for tracking the actual progress of the submittal. Indicates necessary delay.

Construction Drawings

Used to communicate the architectural & engineering design of a construction project. Detail building components, materials, and methods of construction.

Why is spandrel glass used on exterior surfaces?

Used to conceal structure behind glass/curtainwall.

spandrel glass

Used to cover bands of floor/wall around the floor edges. Usually tempered or heat strengthened with insulation behind them

Floor sheeting

Used to cover the joists or beams on a floor. Is the basis for the walking surface

shaft wall

Used to enclose a multistory opening through a building, such as a space for an elevator or spaces used for ductwork, conduits, or pipes.

Pictorial Drawing

Used to help the viewer visualize the structure or project in it's entirety. Realistic.

Section Cutting Lines (Cutting-Plane Line)

Used to identify sectional views. Marks the part of the drawing being "cut" to create a sectional view or detail. figure 4-6

Closed Bid

Used with private projects and is not open to the public. Bidding is by invitation only, via an invitation for bids, to a selected list of contractors

Scheduling consultant

Uses superintendent and other field personnel to create a schedule for him

What is the Jury like in a CRIMINAL case?

Usually 12 jurors. Decision MUST be unanimous

Rim joint

Usually located on the exterior wall of a structure and is installed perpendicular to the common floor joist. Common joists are end nailed through the rim joist

Incentive Pay

Variable pay is a comp program that fluctuates according to Indv/group goals of company

Common studs

Vertical framing members used to transfer loads from the top of the wall to the floor system

Sections

Views showing the building as it were cut apart. Shows walls, stairs, and other details not clearly shown in other drawings. Drawn to a larger scale. figure 1-7 pg 19

Bearing wall

Wall that supports itself and the weight of the roof of other floors constructed above it

Dead load

Weight of structural members in permanent equipment

Describe how the weighted criteria evaluation process works.

Weighted criteria is a form of best-value selection in which maximum point values are pre-established for qualitative and price components and award is based upon high total points earned by the proposers for both components.

1 1/2'' x 5 1/2''

What are the actual dimensions of a 2x6

Common Bond, English Bond, Running Bond, English Cross Bond, Flemish Bond and Stacked Bond.

What are the most common types of bonds?? figure 7-11 pf 119

W-Identifying Shape 21- Depth in inches 147-Weight in pounds per linear foot

What does the "W", "21", & "147" each stand for in W21 x 147 ?

Lumber dressed on 2 sides.

What does the designation "S2S" for lumber mean??

Occupational Safety and Health Administration that protects the welfare of employees in all occupation types.

What is OSHA?

No Standard Size

What is a building stones standard size

Laminated Veneer Lumber

What is a type of engineered lumber consisting of a series of thin sheets of wood joined with glue to form rectangular sections

Sand or Gravel

What is an example of a cohesionless soil?

Stretcher

What is number 4

Header

What is number 5

Soldier

What is number 6

5/8"

What is the diameter of a #5 rebar

Underpinning

What is the process that involves the strengthening and stabilizing of the foundations of existing buildings?

To Spread Weight

What is the purpose of a footing

Light Gauge Steel Framing

What is the same system of construction as cold formed steel framing

Dead

What kind of load are the building's structural materials considered when calculating building loads?

Live

What kind of load is the building's furniture considered when calculating building loads?

Cost, plus fee

When the scope is hard to define, the contractor is reimbursed for costs of the project plus overhead and profit.

Ridge boards

Where ceiling joists tie the lower rafter ends, _____ _____ are nonstructural and serve only to align the rafters and provide nailing for the roof sheathing.

Hydrated Lime

Which of the following materials increases mortar's workability

Tempered

Which of the following types of glass, when broken, breaks into small, square-edged granules

List at least three factors that are commonly considered before deciding to bid on a construction job.

Who the owner is, who the architect is, location of the project, type of project, size of project

List the different types of doors and windows.

Windows: fixed, single-hung, double-hung, sliding, casement, skylight/roof window, awning and hopper. Doors: terrace, french, sliding.

How does one determine the max. wind load of glass?

With a wind tunnel system.

What are the different types of window frames and what are there advantages and disadvantages?

Wood Frame: (adv.) good thermal insulator and easily worked. (dis.) shrinkage/swelling/decay and maintenance. Aluminum Frame: (adv.) inexpensive and no repainting. (dis.) thermal conductor. Plastic Frame: (adv.) low cost, good thermal insulator, and no repainting. (dis.) not stiff and thermal expansion. Steel Frame: (adv.) strength and acceptable thermal insulator. (dis.) requires permanent coating.

Dimension lumber

Wood framing members finished on four sides

Furring

Wood strips fastened to studs or interior walls and ceilings with concrete nails to provide a surface upon which to attach wall materials.

What is the importance of a muntin?

Wooden bars that separate lites.

Project

Work performed to achieve a fixed set of objectives over a fixed period of time

Protection for Subcontractors, how? what bond protects subs?

Workers compensation. Payment bond protects subs

Construction Permit

Written permission to commence a specific construction activity

Specifications (Specs) Study Spec Organization pg 101-102

Written statements that define the extent and quality of work to be done and the materials to be used. They supplement the drawings which, in turn, describe the physical location, size, and shape of the project. A written guide for contractors contractors bidding on a job. A guide for the building inspector in checking for compliance with building codes or zoning ordinances. The basis of agreement between the owner, architect, contractors, and subcontractors in preparing scope of work contracts to avoid disputes.

Retainage - What is it/ Can it be negotiated?

Yes, it can be negotiated. -the owner holds back/retains a portion of the money earned by the contractor as an incentive to complete the project properly and promptly. -represents a cushion for the owner if the billings exceed the value of the project -should never be released prior to final completion

What is it called if you are a party of a contract?

You are in Privity

Aluminum

You might would use ______ when resistance to corrosion is important.

Brass

_____ is copper with zinc as its principal alloy element.

Iron

_____ is malleable, ductile, magnetic, and silver white in color. A principal ingredient in steel.

Sand

________ is a good example of cohesionless soil

Granite

_________ is a good choice for flooring because it is very hard and durable

Pine

_________ is an example of a soft wood species

Plain Sawn Lumber

_________ is likely to have a lot of distortion due to drying

Caissons

__________ are generally drilled

Piles

__________ are generally driven

Flashing

___________ should be located in a masonry walls at the base of the wall and above all openings

Concrete

____________ masonry unit

Clay

_________can have a steeper angle of repose than coarse-grained soils

Grout

_________is similar to concrete, but the coarse aggregate size is generally smaller and the mix has a higher slump

Coarse-grained

_________soils are more desirable than fine-grained soils for supporting building foundations

A/E/C

a company comprised primarily of architects, engineers, and constructors

Project delivery

a comprehensive process by which a building, facility or structure is designed and constructed

impact wrench

a device for tightening bolts and nuts by means of rapidly repeated torque impulses produced by electrical or pneumatic energy

beam

a linear or curved structural member that acts primarily to resist nonaxial loads

Stakeholder register

a list should be created that includes key contact information, role or specific topics of interest, expectations any known issues and areas of potential influence for each stakeholder.

bull float

a long-handled tool used for the initial floating of a freshly poured concrete slab

shotcrete; pneumatically placed concrete

a low-slump concrete mixture that is deposited by being blown from a nozzle at high speed with a stream of compressed air

slate

a metamorphic form of clay, easily split into thin sheets

marble

a metamorphic rock formed from limestone by heat and pressure

ironworker

a skilled laborer who erects steel building frames or places reinforcing bars in concrete construction

Uniform Drawing System (UDS)

a standardization of drawing guidelines developed by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). Consists of 8 interrelated modules. Modules contain standards, guidelines, and various tools for organizing and presenting drawing info used in planning, designing, and constructing facilities.

channel section

a steel or aluminum section shaped like a rectangular box with one side missing

form tie

a steel or plastic rod with fasteners on either end, used to hold together the two surfaces of formwork for a concrete wall

leveling plate

a steel plate placed in grout on top of a concrete foundation to create a level bearing surface for the lower end of a steel column

Reflected ceiling plan

a view of the room as if looking from above, through the ceiling, at a mirror installed one foot below the ceiling level, which shows the reflected image of the ceiling above

supplementary condtions

additional provisions or modifications specific to the owner and project.

Change orders

adjustment to teh contract amount or duration. Change in scope of work by written notice. Process is detailed in the construction contract.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

administers and coordinates the voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. does not develop consensus standards, does accredit member organizations that do.

steam curing

aiding and accelerating the setting reaction of concrete by the application of steam

public works

all construction work conducted using the public money

Q12- A properly maintained, updated and enforced schedule can help reduce risks and protect all participants in the project

all of the above

retainage

amount (typically a percentage) withheld from payment to contractor

retainage

amount held by owner until final completion of the contract. 5-10%

Liquidated damages

amount stipulated in the contract documents that states that the owner recieves compensation for impacted costs of late completion on teh project. Monetary statment.

Dormer

an opening framed into the roof to allow for window placement

closing phase

any changes need to be documented, approved and incorporated into an updated baseline plan. Project evaluations are conducted, lessons learned are identified and documented to help improve future projects

wide-flange shape

any of a wide range of structural steel components rolled in the shape of the letter I or H

The operational and maintenance (O&M) of a completed construction project:

are associated w/ the quality of the constructed project -Documents required to operate and maintain a facility are normally submitted by the contractor during testing, commissioning & handover 1) as-built drawings 2) operation and maintenance manuals 3) operating procedures 4) source information for available spare parts

Resources

are needed to perform the project activities

double hung

both bottom and top sash open

waterproofing

building material applied/installed to prevent water transmission

change orders

changes to original formal contract, alternation to the original legal arrangement

schedule

chart correlating activity and sequence, start date, completion date

Schedules

charts of specific items keyed to numbered symbols used on the floor plan

Project Closeout -requirements/procedures

closeouts of 10% of the project are the hardest to finish. -contractor must show that the completed project meets the terms of the agreement -should begin at the start of construction and continue until the project is finally accepted by the owner. -when contractor has completed work, architect is requested for an inspection, punch list -may be required to test functions of the facility- HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical -owner to receive warranties on appliances and facility components, operating and maintenance manuals. -providing owner with permanent keys, affidavits that workers, subs, and suppliers have been paid, lien releases, as-built drawings, and complete submittal file.

Scope alignment

compare quote to quote

Follow up inspection

conducted after a predetermined time allowed by local code or ordinance

Quality (construction industry definition)

conformance to standards and specificcations

ASTM International (American Society for Testing & Materials)

consensus-based standards writing and testing organization; develops testing processes that other testing organizations use in the development of safety products

NEGOTIATION -Dispute Review Board

consists of 3 individuals who meet whenever one of the contracting parties on a project desires a hearing on an issue of conflict. disputes can be resolved quickly. board is assembled shortly after the contract award. each contracting party nominates a person to serve on the board who then jointly nominate a third. They will hear disputes as they are presented, the board stays current on project progress and makes recommendations which can be accepted or rejected. if both parties reject the recommendations, the dispute can be given further review or litigated.

Product data submittal

consists of the manufacturer's product information.

Consensus docs

construction document templates authored with a team based approach Answer 2

CM at risk

construction manager involved in design and conception. Provides owner with a maximum price for the project.

Raised floors

construction method that allows the flooring system to be installed above the plane of the surrounding earth using a footing/stem wall or pier/grade beam footing system

Balloon Frame

construction uses full-length studs that run continuously for two stories from foundation to roof

bidding efficiency

contractors ability to maximize profit potential on all projects in which the contractor bid upon

Bid shopping

contractors supply bid amounts from subcontractors to other subs is not ethical in most markets

password to change this is

contracts

Buyout

converting subcontractor bids to subcontracts and quotes to purchase orders

project superintendent

coordinate fieldwork and supervise foremen (on site)

metals that can form a natural patina when used as roofing materials

copper, zinc, stainless steel

Building inspector has two forms

correction of notice and stop work notice (public safety threatened)

metal decking

corrugated metal sheets used as the structural base for floors and roofs in steel frame construction

composite metal decking

corrugated steel decking manufactured in such a way that it bonds securely to the concrete floor fill to form a reinforced concrete deck

Three primary elements of a constructon process

cost, time and quality

Working elevation

could be interior or exterior; used by the design team to communicate building features and are used by the contractors to construct the project

cover, chair

cover: specified thickness of concrete surrounding reinforcing bars to provide full embedment for the bars and protect them against fire and corrosion chair: device used to support reinforcing bars

New and existing structures

current adopted edition of building code applies to all structures that are built while in effect. additions or alterations will be regulated by current code

Fixed Price Contracts

customer and the contractor agree on a price for the proposed work. Low risk

Fire code

defines types of situations that require a permit or license

planning phase

defining project scope, identifying resources, developing a schedule and budget, and identifying risks, which is also known as the baseline plan.

Model Code

describes a set of requirements similar to a standard

Performance-based

describes acceptable level of performance that an assembly, material, or system must meet without specifically stating how the item is assembled. gives greater freedom to manufacturer contractor or installer

vertical construction

designed by both architects and engineers

horizontal (linear) construction

designed by engineer

engineer's estimate

designers projection of project cost

shop drawings

detailed drawings illustrating a portion of work

AIA G703

details the progress of each item in the schedule of values, including previous progress,current completed work, current materials...

Division 1 General Requirments

determines scope of the project. Contains related work specified eleswhere, description of work, quality assurance, submittakls

National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)

develops and publishes majority of the consensus standards used in U.S and Canada

brace

diagonal members, either temporary or permanent, installing to stabilize a structure

Differing site condtions

differing subsurface conditions indicated in contract documents or geotechnical reports.

nonbearing partitions

do not need to be fire separation walls or loadbearing walls

what's a complaint?

document that starts case hearing; issued by plantiff

bid package

documents available to contractor, proposal form, general conditions, special conditions, technical spec, and a set of plans

Why is it important to document for disputes?

does not mean that one anticipates a dispute, but it is impossible to predict which subjects will become sources of dispute clear advantage enjoyed by the party exhibiting the greatest detail of documentation valuable if a dispute arises, but can also diminish the probability of a dispute if information is carefully recorded best way to avoid disputes is to always be prepared for them.

To have legal value you must have

doing not doing promising to do promising not do

what are the three elements of undue influence

dominant party susceptible party undue persuasion

self-drilling

drills its own hole

double tee; slight tee; inverted tee

dt: precast concrete slab element that resembles the letters TT in cross section

Earnhart v. Low

earnhart won under theory 3, not theory 1. No contract since conditions were not met. Earnhart appeal because not paid for work on pillow. supreme court reverse and remand to trial court for determination of damages so earnhart could recover from low for pillow property work under theory 3

Formaldehyde fumes are never a problem during construction

false

Q8 - Type II changed conditions are conditions differing materially from those indicated in the contract/contract documents

false

Q8 - All standard differing site conditions clauses cover similar situations

false

Q9-Acts of god entitle the contractor to an extension of the contract performance time and contract price adjustment.

false

building sickness occurs when a building is not structurally sound

false

penetrations left open in fire walls are acceptable as long as they are less than .5 square inches

false

standing-seam metal roofing is only used for copper roofs

false

the open valley method of installing shingles in a steep roof valley requires the least amount of cutting of the shingles

false

the panel system mode of assembly is advantageous for small jobs

false

the type of flooring has no bearing on the acoustics of the room

false

thermal breaks in window frame systems are usually made of aluminum

false

thin stones can never be used as cladding systems

false

ADA

government requirements for access and use of public facilities

Activities on the critical path

have float or a period of time in addition to the activities duration

A contractor's request for sub-contractors approval should include

includes all related information to prove the sub's capability of providing services that meet the required project quality -resources available to meet schedule -past performance

workers compensation

insurance, paid for by the employer, providing cash and medical benefits to employees that are disabled because of an injury or illness relating to their job

Tort liabilities

intentional negligence nusisance strict liability recklessness statutory

order of the court not to do something

injuction

Who brings the lawsuit in a CIVIL case?

injured party

Kerzner

inspection done by sorting good from bad (inspection process)

Consistent codes and standards

inspector should monitor code provisions on all levels; prevents conflicts between codes

precast concrete sandwich panel has what incorporated into the panel

insulation

property insurance

insurance covering fires, acts of god, etc

Agency CM

involves use of a manager as the agent of the owner without design or construction responsibilities. Works on a fee basis with the owner. Enters the process early. Manages both architect and contractors. Fee based.

steel

iron with a controlled amount of carbon, generally less than 2 percent

cast iron

iron with too high a carbon content to be classified as steel

Purchase order

is a control document used to define items to be ordered, payment terms, and quoted price, how it will be shipped, delivery time, and the cost account for the purchase

Schedule of Values

is a written list in tabular form of the value amounts relating to the activities of work, associated with appropriate monetary amounts for each activity. Is not time-related but rather a list of the value of construction activities. Often prescribed in the project manual.

Contract

is an agreement between the contractor, who agrees to perform the project and to provide a produce or service(deliverables), and the customer who agrees to pay the contractor a certain amount in return.

Project

is an endeavor to accomplish a specific objective through a unique set of interrelated activities and the effective utilization of resources.

Engineering Procurement Construction

is another form of the design-build delivery method used for industrial plants, power plants, and refineries.

Officer in charge

is responsible for the firms preformance. Has a buisness level relationship with owners capital projects officer and teh arcitects principal in charge. Not involved with project. Involved in matters that affect the sucess of the project.

Purchasing

is the activity of procuring material or equipment for the project. Writing subcontracts, material contracts, and purchase agreements.

Quality Managment

is the continuing plan of the contractor to provide quality work in every phase of the project

Sponsor/Customer

is the entity that provides the funds necessary to accomplish the project.

Capital projects officer

is the individual responsible to the owners and or stockholders of the company. Authorizes major changes.

Submittal process

is very important as it relates directly to quality, schedule, and ultimately the overall success of the project.

Casing

large diameter pipe that is assembled and inserted into a recently drilled section of a pier. It can be left in or removed during the concrete operation

Punch List

list of items that must be completed or repaired prior to final completion. Retainage not available until punch list is complete.

crickets

locally sloped surfaces used to divert water around obstructions in the roof or create slope in level areas

schedule

logical sequencing and timing of the work to be performed

A motion is a request that something be decided as ______

matter of law

Quality (management terminology)

meeting or exceeding the customers expectations

fast track

method of project phasing that allows construction to begin before design is complete

Critical Path Method

method of scheduling based on most important activities

milestone

method of scheduling based on most important activities

Assent - misrepresentation

misrepresentation of material fact, or fradulence

addenda

modifications of the scope and detail of a project

Quality Control

monitored by submittals, shop drawings, and samples.

what is required to rescind a contract for mistake

mutual mistake of material fact

Monitoring of construction projects is..

necessary during the execution of the project and its aim is to recognize any obstacles encountered during the excecution and to apply measures to mitigate(solves) these difficulties -watch & solves problems as needed

Introduction of New Code

new legislation posted and entire code available for public review; effective enforcement date contain in resolution; code official to begin formal notification with community

Submission of checklist or request for inspection is...

on-going activity during the construction process to ensure proper quality control of construction ^to inspect the on-going work^

mediation

one mediator party to help progress discussion between two parties (discussion lead)

one-way concrete joist system, two-way slab

one: reinforced concrete framing system in which closely spaced concrete joists span between parallel beams or bearing walls two: reinforced framing system in which columns with mushroom capitals and/or drop panels directly support a two-way slab that is planar on both of its surfaces

Performance of construction projects can be evaluated...

only after it is completed and put into use/operation

Deposition

oral questions that are answered orally

criminal cases involve violations of what

ordinance and statutes

Guaranteed Maximum Price

owner pays or actual costs plus a fixed fee subject to a ceiling price.

Owner directed scope of change

owner will add or deduct work that qualify as a change of scope through a cahnge order

Construction project quality control process is:

part of the contract documents that provides details about specific quality practices, recourses, and activities relevant to the project

Progress payments

partial payments for work completed during a portion, usuallly a month, of teh construction period

acceptance

parties approve the offer and create a contract

Guardrails

partitions used for safety on balconies, lofts, stairs, and decks that are over 30" (760 mm) above the next lower level.

Option Contract lets you?

pay money to keep an offer open while you debate accepting it.

portland cement, concrete

pc:gray or white powder, composed primarily of calcium silicates, which when combined with water, hydrates to form the binder in concrete, mortar, and stucco. c:structural material produced by mixing predetermined amounts of cement, aggregates, and water and allowing this mixture to cure under controlled conditions.

creep

permanent inelastic deformation in a material due to changes in the material caused by the prolonged application of a structural stress; common in wood, concrete, and plastics

prestress, pre-tensioning, post-tensioning

prestress: applying an initial compressive stress to a concrete structural member, either by pretensioning or posttensioning pre: compressing the concrete in a structural member by pouring the concrete for the member around stretched high-strength steel strands, curing the concrete, and releasing the external tensioning force on the strands post:

Lean principles

principles that focus on creating more value for customers with less work and the elimination of waste

private works

private persons, corporations spending their own money

A+B contracts

provide a financial incentive to contractors with the expertise to complete the project quickly, purpose is to reduce the time highways are under construction

Sub-consultants

provide design services and portions of the construction documents that are not provided by the architect

Vendor coordination

problems near end of project when contractor coordinates with vendors that supply outside equipment

Total quality managment

process of bringing quality to the construction project comes from W. Edwards Deming. Four key elements: installation, teamwork, commitment, recognition. Six Steps: suggestions, break down, create solutions, implement and observe, acknowledge and award, incorporate broad scale.

Contract administrator

processes shop drawings, progress payments, rfi's, change orders, conducts meetings and issues minuets

probability

proportion of the time that events of the same kind will occur in the long run

general liability

protects the owner and the contractors from financial consequences of various risks, such as hazardous operations, or accidents during construction and after work is complete

What are the advantages of design-bid-build? Answers: Proven to be reliable and satisfactory Most effective use of time and money It does not require any expertise that the owner may not have It is reflected in and reinforced by standard contract documents

proven to be reliable and satisfactory It is reflected in and reinforced by standard contract documents

umbrella excess liability

provides a 2nd layer of coverage, used when liability limits of other policies are exceeded

surety bond

provides assurance for the faithful performance for its principal, provides the owner with a form of financial

The close out process

punch list, substantial completion, when the architect has determined that the buildings acceptable for owner use and occupancy known as beneficial occupancy

what is the purpose of a CRIMINAL CASE

punishment, deterrence, retribution

Brownfield Sites

reclaiming and building on sites that have been previously abandoned or underused because of historic environmental contamination

annealed glass

regular float glass which is cooled slowly to reduce stress

Architect

reject or request new submittal

Project cash flow projections

relate the schedule of values to the construction schedule, projecting progress throughout the duration of the project. (lazy s curve)

Schedule of work

relate the time frame require for completion of subcontractor work

Contractor

reviews submittals, determines installation plan during estimating phase, stamps submittals indicating they have been reviewed or a brief statement to avoid liability, contractor will use submittals at the jobsite.

Model code

revised every 3-5 years; does not automatically take effect when released; existing edition remains in effect until AHJ formally and legally adopts the new edition

metamorphic rock

rock created by the action of heat or pressure on a sedimentary rock or soil

sedimentary rock

rock formed from materials deposited as sediments, such as sand or sea shells, which form sandstone and limestone

roof decks must support the weight of

roofing material and ballast, standing water and snow, wind uplift, equipment, people, and plants

ribbed slab; waffle slab

rs: wide band beams running between columns with narrow ribs spanning the orthogonal direction. Ribs and beams are the same depth. Completed with a thin topping slab. ws: tend to be deeper than ribbed slabs

what is a fire stop behind a curtain wall system

safing

Acceptance

same specific terms intent to be bound from offeree to offeror

ingredients of glass

sand, soda ash, lime, alumina, potassium oxide

laminated glass

sandwich of multiple layers of glass with PVB interlayer. Suitable for security applications as glass stays in place when broken

formwork

structures, usually temporary, that give shape to poured concrete and support it and keep it moist as it cures

Standard

set of principles, protocols or procedures that is developed by committees through a consensus process.

Base Isolators

shock absorbers placed in a building foundation to allow movement without causing damage

issue log

should be created of specific issues or concerns or questions that various stakeholders identify so that the project manager, project team, or sponsor/customer can address them and make sure they are not forgotten or dismissed without an adequate follow up and response.

Subcontract price

should reflect quoted price from sub

proprietorship

single person owns and operates a company

weep hole

small opening whose purpose is to permit drainage of water that accumulates inside a building component or assembly

incentive clause

statement allowing for monetary reward for early completion of project

hot rolled steel

steel formed into its final shape by passing it between rollers while it is very hot and still in plastic state

cold formed steel

steel formed to its final form at room temperature at which it is no longer a plastic

spray applied fireproofing

steel protection; cemetitious

intumescent fireproofing

steel protection; paint

deformed reinforcing bars

steel reinforcing bars with surface ribs for better bonding to concrete

horizontal reinforcing

steel reinforcing that runs horizontally in a masonry wall in the form of either welded grids of small-diameter metal rods or larger conventional reinforcing bars

Prescriptive-based (specification-based)

stipulates in detail the types of materials that can be used and how they must be assembled

what are the three elements of duress

strong party weak party undue threat

--- is the stage in the progress of the work the work of a designated portion theroff is sufficiently complete so the owner can occupy or utilize the work for its intended use

substantial

in an exterior building clad system, a shelf angle is used to?

support brick cladding

suspended ceilings

suspended on wires and conceals structure and services above it

Construction Management (CM)

the actual construction process is overseen by a qualified construction manager who ensures that the various stages of the construction process are completed in a timely and seamless fashion, from getting the construction permits to completion of the construction to the final walk through of the completed leased premises with the tenant

Budget

the amount the sponsor or customer has agreed to pay. Including salaries, equipment rental of facilities and the fees of subcontractors or consultants who will perform some of the project tasks

maximum profit potential

the amount which could have been made by taking all jobs at the lowest competitors price

galvanizing

the application of a zinc coating to steel

infrastructure

the basic equipment and structures that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function property

Infrastructure

the basic roadways, bridges, and railroad networks that support a community or society

optimum bid

the bid which yields the highest possible profit

surety party

the bonding company who protects the damaged party, assumes legal liability

fabricator

the company that prepares structural steel members for erection; any entity that assemblies building components prior to arrival of the components on the construction site

budget

the cost of the project

spalling

the cracking or flaking of the surface of concrete or masonry units, units caused, for example, by freeze-thaw action, corroding reinforcing, or pointing mortars that are harder and stronger than the mortar deeper in the masonry joint

What is the objective of value engineering (VE)?

the goal of value (minimum cost) engineering is to provide the required product/project functions at a minimum cost and achieve equivalent or better performance while maintaining all functional requirements defined by the customer/client

curing

the hardening of concrete, plaster, gunnable sealant, or other wet materials. Curing can occur through evaporation of water or a solvent, hydration, polymerization, or chemical reactions of various types, depending on the formulation of the material

Eaves

the lower edges of a roof which usually project beyond the side of a building

Quality Assurance

the maintenance of a desired level of quality in a service or product, especially by means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery or production.

Construction

the process by which material, equipment, and machinery are assembled into a permanent facility

project delivery systems

the process of purchasing construction

repointing

the process of removing deteriorated mortar from the zone near the surface of a brick wall and inserting fresh mortat

Q10 - It is essential to risk management and dispute avoidance to qualify____________

the project the key project participants the site and locale

Performing phase

the project plan is executed and activities are carried out to produce all the project deliverables

gradation

the proportions, by mass, of aggregates distributed in specified particle size ranges

heat of hydration

the thermal energy given off by concrete or gypsum as it cures

Means and Methods

the way in which the contractor constructs the designed product

scope

the work to be accomplished (overall goal)

Specifications

the written instructions from an architect or engineer accompanying the project plans pertaining to the quality of materials and workmanship required for the project

Pile cap

thick concrete mat that is poured atop a pile(s) to distribute the load evenly onto the piles and create a footing for the foundation of the structure

column tie/ spiral

tie: a single loop of steel bar, usually bent into a rectangular configuration, used to tie a concrete column spiral: a continuous coil of steel reinforcing used to tie a concrete column

Standard contracts

tired and true

excavation

to remove earth from an area

calibrated wrench

tool used to apply a specific torque to a fastener such as a nut or a bolt

conversion

tort of intentional theft

Expediting

tracking, confirming, and or accelerating the delivery of an item that has been purchased

An agreement is a brief condensation of the contract that includes the scope, price, time, and signature blocks Answers: True False

true

As a primary rule, the reasonable and logical meaning of the contract language will be presumed to be the meaning intended by the parties Answers: True False

true

Bid protests arise almost exclusively in connection with sealed bids or competitive proposals

true

Most bid bonds must be accepted within the prescribed period of time stated in the instructions to the bidders

true

No change to an offer should be made in the acceptance, and what is offered should be accepted as it is offered. Answers: True False

true

Q8 - A prudent contractor protects itself against potential differing site conditions by including a contingency factor in its bid

true

Q8 - Even when a contract lacks a DSC clause and contains exculpatory language, it may still be possible for the contractor to recover

true

Q8 - Ideally, notice requirement in a changed conditions clause alerts the owner to the existence of the condition and provides the owner an opportunity to evaluate its potential impact on the project

true

Q8 -The purpose of the DSC clause is to take some of the gamble on subsurface conditions out of bidding and provide the owner with more accurate bid prices

true

The extent of liability under a bid bond is usually the difference between the bid submitted by the defaulting contractor and the next-lowest bidder

true

There is a belief that DB delivery system will inevitably degrade the ultimate quality of the constructed product by compromising the integrity of the design process.

true

Under the promissory estoppel, promise is enforceable by law when a promisor has made a promise to a promisee who then relies on that promise to his subsequent detriment.

true

a roof planted in vegetation is considered sustainable because it is cooler than other types of roofs

true

all exterior steel doors are solid core

true

aluminum shingles can be transformed to look like slate

true

fire blocking is not needed if partitions are framed in light gauge steel or masonry

true

minimum slop for asphalt shingles is 4:12 unless special measures are taken

true

one method of applying a bitumen roof is by heating the membrane with an open flame torch

true

roof decking may be made of wood, steel, or other material

true

roofs can be kept cool by painting them with a heat-reflecting (UV protection) surface

true

sealant joints are the weak link for water penetration

true

slate shingles can lat up to 60-80 years where as clay and concrete tile last from 35-70 years

true

solid core doors are used for residential exterior doors or interior doors for commercial buildings

true

Claim

unresolved change request. Exact time specified to the contract in the contract conditions. AIA document A201 requires 21 days for the claim to be made.

Presentation Elevation

used in the design process to provide project stakeholders and anticipated view of the finished product. Often referred to as renderings

wrap up policy

used on large construction projects, all contractors and subcontractors are covered under a single policy

negotiated contracts

used on privately funded projects, cost-plus contracts

competitively bid contracts

used on publicly funded or public works projects, lump/stimulated sum contracts, unit price contracts

Roof Sheeting

used to cover the rafters on a roof and is the basis for the roofing material. Provides shear value and structural integrity to the structure

Litigation

used when negotiations fail to resolve a dispute most juries are not knowledgeable of most construction disputes very time consuming with the resolution of the dispute often occurring long after the project is completed once decision is made by the court, the case is closed unless it is appealed which can only occur when procedural errors have been made by a lower court. attorneys are taught to litigate and win at all costs and they have no time tables...they are paid no matter the outcome

Stem wall

vertical wall that extends from the top of footing to the first floor level of the structure

window frames may be made of

wood, aluminum, steel, plastic, glass fiber reinforced plastic

Notification

written inspection describing noted infractions; aka citation or liability notice

construction permit

written permission to commence a specific construction activity

What is a Third Party beneficiary?

you are not in privity but have rights from the contract

What must a contractor have to be considered responsible and awarded a contract?

• HAVE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO PERFORM THE CONTRACT • COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRED OR PROPOSED DELIVERY OR PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE • HAVE A SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE RECORD • HAVE A SATISFACTORY RECORD OF INTEGRITY AND ETHICS • HAVE NECESSARY SKILLS, ORGANIZATION, & EXPERIENCE • HAVE THE NECESSARY PRODUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, AND TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES • BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS

Name the three selection methods used to buy construction services, and identify the solicitation instrument used for each one.

• Low-Bid Selection is commonly associated with tradition design-bid-build project delivery and utilizes the invitation for bids. • Best-Value Selection commonly utilizes a Request for Proposals. • Qualifications-based selection utilizes a Request for Qualifications.