CE 305 all true and false HW's for Exam 1
The SIC code for water, sewer and utility line construction is:
161
What party is responsible for obtaining a highway permit?
Contractor
Who is responsible to make sure the contractor is constructing from the most recent drawings?
Contractor
A construction manager at risk means the owner will pay the CM for all project cost.
F
A construction project manager with excellent command of analytical tools can successfully manage by delegating all technical engineering matters to subordinates.
F
A single civil engineering firm is typically involved with all the disciplines of land development, environmental and structural engineering.
F
A skilled construction manager effectively performs residential, commercial, industrial, and heavy and highway construction equally well.
F
A subcontractor can effectively execute a very wide range of the work items without regard to trade specialty, or type or size of the project.
F
A well-organized and detailed counting of the physical components of the building is sufficient to develop and analyze a workable approach.
F
All characteristics of a project must be given equal weight and considerations.
F
Architects routinely provide detailed cost estimates of the work they design.
F
Both the PMI and the CMAA include detailed civil and mechanical engineering information in their knowledge areas and competencies.
F
Cast in-place and precast concrete are usually installed by the same subcontractor.
F
Construction Management firms typically self-perform significant portion of the trade work.
F
Contractors for lump sum, hard bid delivery system have significant input into scope definition.
F
Fifty to seventy hours per week is the maximum sustainable workweek both for maximum productivity and for minimal injuries.
F
In a 3P (public-private partnership) project, financial management is the responsibility of the private entity.
F
Labor of the needed capacity and character can always be obtained for a project by increasing compensation.
F
Larger crew sizes usually produce economies of scale that reduce unit labor costs.
F
Mixed-use projects can usually be built in the same time and for the same cost as single-use projects.
F
Multiple prime contractors (NYS Wicks Law) reduces costs and shortens schedules.
F
OSHA requires safety engineers on all projects.
F
Project Executives are normally on-site full time.
F
Special inspection (e.g. concrete, steel) is not required by the international building code (IBC) for construction projects.
F
The building blocks to be counted and measured are scope, time, and cost.
F
The project manager must carefully manage scope but can delegate management of cost and schedule to others.
F
The terms general contractor and construction manager may be used interchangeably without difference or distinction.
F
Utility companies have an obligation for public service and must perform at the time indicated in the construction manager's schedule. (e.g., install temporary power on specified date)
F
A construction manager can add maximum value through early involvement in project planning.
T
A general superintendent is usually assisted by discipline superintendents on larger or more complex projects. The superintendents are assisted by foreman for various disciplines. (e.g. foundations, steel, masonry, etc.)
T
A project manager must have authority and responsibility to hire and fire, authorize expenditures, and determine schedule.
T
A team of civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers design industrial buildings and processes.
T
A workable approach is one that can achieve the workable purpose of the project requirements (scope, cost, and time). It involves both quantitative work (counting, measuring, and checking) and an intuitive understanding.
T
Acceptable cost ranges for construction projects are quite small---often only a few percent. When evaluating project feasibility, cost is used as a "tollgate" to evaluate project feasibility.
T
Achieving excellent and predictable performance must start with defining a workable purpose, followed by establishing a workable approach that makes achieving this purpose highly probable.
T
Additional consultants such as retail, Information Technology, security, elevator, medical, acoustical and hospitality may work for the architect or the project owner.
T
After 1950, sophisticated proprietary products and microprocessors in many building components distributed knowledge and increased specialization.
T
All construction firms should utilize the tools and techniques of project management.
T
All people have a natural tendency, and since companies are composed of people, companies also have a personality and culture.
T
Before 1950, architects responsible for design of all building components, but "delegated design" moved the design responsibility of some components to CMs, subcontractors, and vendors.
T
Both a bid and a proposal provide a cost and schedule in response to detailed instructions. A proposal adds qualifications and sometimes suggestions for improvement.
T
Civil engineers design heavy civil projects.
T
Construction managers will typically provide more preconstruction services and consulting during the project than a general contractor.
T
Cost of changes increase over the life of the project.
T
Cycles of approach refinement should stop when it is determined that: (1) all building blocks are within achievable range, (2) the building blocks can be arranged in a sequence that is achievable and (3) every critical project constraint is under control.
T
Defining a workable purpose starts with intended use of the project.
T
Design development drawings are typically presented to the owner and other designers at specified percent of occupancy (e.g., 25%, 75%, 90% drawings).
T
Designing a workable approach does not start with a blank state, but rather involves selecting a project template that resembles the present project, and confirm, modify or reject this template.
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Designing and refining a workable approach is a circular three-step process involving: (1) develop a qualitative intuitive understanding of the nature of the project, (2) count the building blocks and obtain the facts, (3) determine the implications and impacts of this information.
T
Early scope definition (program) can reduce project risk and cost.
T
Ensuring proper capital to finance the project is typically the owner's responsibility.
T
Evaluation of the project scale from epic to small is needed to gain a qualitative impression of the effort, cost, and time for the project.
T
Final construction drawings should be stamped "For Construction".
T
Hard bid unit cost delivery can be effectively used when the design engineer has excellent knowledge of material quantities.
T
In the CSI Master Format, sitework is division 2 and concrete is division 3.
T
It is important to state the project essentials definitively both qualitatively and quantitatively.
T
Licensed engineers and architects are legally required to design commercial, industrial and most residential projects. Architects design most commercial buildings, engineers typically design civil projects and industrial buildings.
T
Manufacturing production operations seeks to be continuous with long production runs. However, construction projects are temporary with definite start and end date.
T
Material testing agencies must be retained by the owner to test materials (e.g., soil, concrete, masonry, steel, etc.- "Special Inspection" per NYS Building Code) for each building project.
T
Mechanical engineers are concerned with the flow and heat transfer of fluids and gases, and electrical engineers are concerned with power and light and sometimes telecommunications.
T
Mega vendors may control the design specifications of products or systems, so their impact must be included early in project planning.
T
Most cost over-runs are caused by low trade productivity.
T
Most unsuccessful projects are caused by failure to define a workable purpose or workable approach.
T
Motivation, appetite and capacity to bear risk, and willingness to perform the work all influence project leadership possibilities.
T
Newly developed materials can reduce cure times as a schedule constraint (e.g. accelerating additive in concrete).
T
Prior to 1950 when buildings were constructed with basic materials and methods employing much on-site fabrication, the architect would be responsible for designing the building and structural, piping, and electrical systems.
T
Project leadership requires assumption of responsibility and the capacity and willingness to bear risk.
T
Projects of all scale require similar intuitive thought and detailed analysis. Smaller projects with shorter time frames make recovery from project approach errors more difficult.
T
Purpose definition is essential for construction project management but not for lump sum hard bid project delivery.
T
Risk evaluation of labor or material disruptions, government decisions, and the technical, time, and schedule demands of innovation all must be included in project planning.
T
Some professional associations (AIA, NSPE, AGC) have developed model contracts that have become accepted industry standards.
T
Standard setting bodies can be the best or only source for technical specification and design guidance for some products and or systems.
T
Strategic planning, finance, inventory management, and advertising are key elements of general management but not project management.
T
Subcontractors and vendors must be appropriately selected for the project. Small firms cannot do all that large firms do, and large firms cannot do well what small firms do. The smallest firm suitable for a project tends to be the best fit.
T
Subcontractors must be scheduled to avoid coordination difficulties. (e.g. electrical conduits, plumbing must be installed before concrete subcontractor places concrete for slab on grade).
T
The 2004 CSI Master Format has 49 divisions.
T
The CM as agent for the owner can be used to oversee testing, documentation and manage other administrative procedures.
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The CMAA defines seven core construction management competencies.
T
The NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) publishes SIC (Standard Industry Code) numbers for various manufactures and service providers.
T
The NAICS Engineering Services is 541330.
T
The PMI has established five processes and nine knowledge areas applicable to most industries.
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The architect, is a design professional that typically provides project programming, planning, functional layout, artistic features, and integration of structural, mechanical, and electrical design for most building projects.
T
The construction industry represents about 10 % of the United States GPD (Gross Domestic Product)
T
The decision to award HVAC ductwork piping and controls to single or multiple subcontractors is governed by the complexity of the project and the capabilities of subcontractors in the project area.
T
The definition of "Substantial Completion" is: When the work completed by the contractor and subcontractors is sufficiently complete so the owner can occupy and use the project for its intended purpose.
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The distribution of knowledge and design responsibility required more collaboration among the architect, contractor, and material vendors, which increased the architect's project leadership.
T
The four major types of construction are: 1- Residential 2- Commercial 3- Industrial 4- Heavy Civil, Heavy Highway
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The four stages of design are: Programming Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documents
T
The government jurisdiction (building department) issues the "Certificate of Completion"
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The gross domestic product (GDP) is the value of the total sales by all companies in a country.
T
The maximum job site labor density that can be maintained without reducing productivity, quality, or safety is a schedule constraint that must be included in project planning.
T
The most effective way to manage change is to freeze all scope changes and permit no revisions of any kind.
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The order of the steps to determining a workable approach consists of understanding the project, counting all blocks (quantity take off and activities), and then organizing into relationships and sequence (schedule)
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The owner's representative, called a "Project Sponsor" which is sometimes referred to as "Project Principal", champions the project, acts as a liaison with the projects owner's senior management, helps define the project needs, and gains approvals as the project advances.
T
The project owner, architect, and engineer influence project risks.
T
The reason for the project is defined by the most important characteristics sought.
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The site size and shape and the type of operations being performed all influence maximum productivity rates.
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Truthful internal statements must be made to define the reason for a project, and these statements must also be presented to all project stakeholders and senior management.
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Typically, the owner will pay an "agency construction manager'' a fixed percentage fee based on project cost.
T
Value engineering seeks to obtain cost reductions while maintaining the agreed scope with equivalent or higher grades of materials at a lower cost.
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