CM 1011 Midterm T/F
"PDCA" stands for Plan, Do, Check, Adjust.
False
When presenting, it is okay to stand in the presentation field if you are pointing out something on the screen.
False
"It is the will to prepare to win that separates success from failure."
True
A formal ethics program can help minimize risk, among other things.
True
A square foot takeoff involves an area.
True
A team should measure its performance against its goals.
True
Animation should only be used for effect.
True
Approximately 54% of construction activities planned for a given week get done that week.
True
Feelings frequently from what is ethical.
True
Field superintendent is one of the three paths a CM may select at The Lemoine Company.
True
One of the constructor's jobs is to determine and implement the best construction practices, means, and methods to satisfy the owner's requirements for time, cost, and quality.
True
Palmisano uses technology to solve communication and documentation challenges.
True
Planning is about organizing the activities that have to take place in a logical sequence.
True
Pre task safety analysis is sometimes called a toolbox meeting.
True
Pre-construction services include constructability analysis.
True
Project managers are the direct liaison between the contractor and the clients and design teams.
True
Value engineering can only be done in the design phase if a project's value is to be maximized.
True
Waiting is one of the eight types of waste.
True
Waste is downtime.
True
A copy of the contract agreement form is unnecessary in the project manual.
false
A constructability review during the pre-construction phase is only about the construction and economics of the project.
False
An ethics program does not start with upper management.
False
An execution plan works better without the involvement of the personnel working under it.
False
Electrical drawings only shows the electrical receptacles and switches.
False
Estimating software basically will guarantee that you will get a competitively bid project.
False
Height of the facility does not impact the cost of construction.
False
Lean uses a Small Room Planning concept.
False
Less than 50% of students change majors.
False
Linear takeoffs involve how many of a certain object.
False
Palmisano does not use stickies in the pull planning done in the field.
False
Palmisano's communication platforms do not tie back to mobile devices.
False
Safety is not one of the six dials of project value.
False
The cost of rework is about the same as the first time the work was done.
False
Very few contractors subscribe to some type of electronic construction news service.
False
The Site and Infrastructure Subgroup of the CSA Master Format relates to work that takes place before the construction work takes place.
True
The ability to make requests that result in actions is at the heart of effective communication.
True
The building materials used in residential construction are typically wood products such as lumber and plywood.
True
The use of unique materials adds to the construction costs.
True
Lean uses a First Planner System.
False
Residential construction is relatively high-tech in terms of means and methods needed to produce its product.
False
Safety is monitored by investigating the accidents that occurred.
False
A manufacturing plant is an example of an industrial construction project.
True
A parametric estimate uses equations that express the statistical relationship between building parameters and the cost of the building.
True
Constructability is primarily influenced by the design.
True
Constructability is the predominant reason that owners have opted to use the design-build delivery method.
True
Direct costs are those items that actually go into building the facility.
True
Don't be defensive in the Q & A.
True
Ethics may include the virtues of loyalty, honesty, and responsibility.
True
Happy employees will work harder and faster, and the competition won't easily steal them.
True
It is important that all subcontractors receive the same information needed to prepare a subcontract bid.
True
Key performance indicators formulate plans for improvement.
True
Lean Project Delivery results in minimizing waste and rework.
True
Location impacts the availability and cost of labor.
True
One of the most important aspects of the construction business is people.
True
The decision to bid may be tempered by who the architect is.
True
The primary objective of construction management is to control time, cost, and quality.
True
There is a very high value put on training of construction workers.
True
Time is monitored by a detailed schedule.
True
To earn the LSU Distinguished Communicator Award a student must take at least four communications intensive courses.
True
"Fast-tracking" is only possible with the design-bid-build delivery method.
False
A project manual has two primary sections: the drawings and the specifications.
False
A site visit during the bid period is not necessary.
False
Appreciation and recognition is the same thing as acknowledgment.
False
Collaboration and integration are the same thing.
False
Concrete is measured in square feet.
False
Math mistakes can cause an estimate to be incorrect.
True
Palmisano self-performs concrete.
True
Palmisano uses BIM.
True
Palmisano uses Bluebeam for as built drawings.
True
Palmisano uses Procore for project management.
True
Quantifying the materials, labor, and project overhead needed is called a quantity takeoff.
True
Respect for people is one of the six tenets of Lean.
True
Respondents to the survey cited over-billing as common in the construction industry.
True
Retention of good workers is important in building a good work force.
True
Superintendents plan the execution of the project including all subcontractors & craft workforce.
True
Superintendents provide safety leadership.
True
Supplemental conditions are project specific.
True
The first step in the process of getting work is to determine who is preparing to build new projects and when they will be ready to start.
True
The goals of a construction team includes safety.
True
"Draw first, and talk second" is a good pre-design constructability conversation.
False
"Ethics only has to do with my religious beliefs."
False
"OWL" is the Online Writing Lab at LSU.
False
"Plans are worthless, but planning is everything" was a quote of Teddy Roosevelt.
False
A CM is expected to be an expert in all facets of the construction.
False
A constructability review should be done by the project manager and the designer.
False
A feasibility is easily within a contractor's usual scope of services.
False
A final bid number is almost always available days before the bid opening.
False
A personal code of ethics starts once a child has left his or her parents.
False
Accountability is unimportant is successful team building.
False
An elevation is a vertical "cut" through the building from top to bottom.
False
Bullet points are always effective as a presentation format.
False
Committed listening and committed speaking guarantees the delivery of a promise or result.
False
Construction is simple.
False
Construction projects almost always use the same teams as on prior successful projects.
False
Continuous improvement is not one of the six tenets of Lean.
False
Design-build is commonly referred to as the traditional delivery method.
False
Detailed estimates can be done prior to the completion of the design.
False
Estimators are not risk takers.
False
Estimators do not coordinate with subcontractors and vendors for pricing.
False
Ethical decisions are always black and white.
False
Ethics cannot be taught.
False
Funding for commercial construction is almost all public.
False
Heavy civil construction is also known as vertical construction.
False
In Model Estimating the estimator bids assemblies.
False
It is relatively unimportant for a contractor to find opportunities to submit proposals and negotiate to win projects.
False
It is typically entry level CM's who are charged with finding projects for the construction company.
False
It is unimportant to let workers have a say in the process and planning of a project.
False
It was President Kennedy who said: "Apply the seat of the pant to the seat of the chair."
False
Keeping score is unnecessary in comparing performance against goals.
False
Lump-sum contracts are the least common type of contract.
False
Management and leadership are the same things.
False
Monitoring a project comes before feasibility.
False
Most projects have no cost overruns, time delays, or conflicts.
False
One long session works better than lots of short sessions.
False
Only 20% of construction projects are delivered late.
False
Only the estimators have to be familiar with the estimating process.
False
Palmisano does not use a Job Box.
False
Palmisano does not use drones.
False
Palmisano has completed over 1,000 projects.
False
Palmisano self-performs steel erection.
False
Pre-construction services do not include conceptual estimates.
False
Pre-construction services include close-out reports.
False
Project managers work exclusively on the jobsite.
False
Providing bonds on public projects is voluntary for the contractors.
False
Quantity surveying represents more of the art of estimating.
False
R.S. Means information does not include data such as crew size.
False
Schedules are not used by Palmisano as communication tools.
False
Shape does not impact the price of all elements of the building.
False
Smart Roads is a program not connected to the internet.
False
Speeding is unethical.
False
Spreadsheets and manual takeoffs are not common in estimating.
False
Superintendents work mainly in the home office.
False
The Automated Retrieval System shown was a lion.
False
The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) was founded in 1908.
False
The company does not need to have a feedback loop for the work force.
False
The construction industry accounts for approximately 43% of the U.S. gross domestic product.
False
The construction management functions are typically performed by separate construction managers.
False
The contractor establishes the parameters for the design of the project.
False
The contractor is involved with the project from the beginning of the design phase in the design-bid-build delivery method.
False
The fundamental cost goal is to maintain costs at or above budget parameters.
False
The larger the project, the less opportunity there is to increase efficiencies around any particular activity.
False
The main assertion of a slide should always be in the bottom left corner of the slide.
False
The mentor program is not one of the ways to get involved with the CIAC.
False
The more we are different, the easier it is to build trust.
False
The notice to proceed always starts the clock running for the construction.
False
The owner (client) should not be a member of the team.
False
The specifications basically define the quantity of the work: the length, the width, the area, the volume, and so on.
False
The survey found no discrepancy between the value people place on ethics and what they actually do in practice to support their values.
False
There is now less safety supervision over construction workers than in years past.
False
There is very little demand for construction workers.
False
Time of the year does not impact costs.
False
Unit-price contracts are used when the work to be performed has accurately measured work ahead of time.
False
When low price drives an entire project delivery process, there is much room for real value generation or innovative solution finding.
False
Write the abstract first.
False
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
True
"Force Field Analysis" is one of the Problem Solving Techniques."
True
"Quality is meeting the acceptance criteria 100% of the time."
True
"Standardize" is one of the 5 S's.
True
"Sustainability" has to do with environment.
True
A "Daily Huddle" is a short morning meeting every day onsite.
True
A Project Comparison Estimate compares the estimates of a completed project to the proposed project.
True
A construction manager is expected to deliver a high-quality facility on time, within budget, and accident free.
True
A contractor's estimate is the contractor's cost to do a project.
True
A detail drawing would be helpful for viewing connections and intersections.
True
A detailed estimate includes quantities.
True
A good boss is someone who cares about the team members, coaches them, listens to their ideas, and acknowledges them and their contributions.
True
A plan view is a horizontal "cut" through the entire building.
True
A powerful request will include a "by when" date.
True
AIA General Conditions are standard provisions affecting all building construction projects.
True
Acceptance is "polite" society usually requires an ethics code that is also acceptable.
True
According to our presenter "inspection is a necessary evil."
True
According to the Lean Construction Institute, reliable promising reduces rework, defects, and waste.
True
Admitting you have made a mistake can lead to enhancing trust.
True
An ITP Inspection Test Plan includes the agreement as to when it will be done.
True
An effective manager will show appreciation on a regular basis, even for things expected on the team member.
True
An estimate includes the cost of all materials. Labor, equipment, and subcontracts.
True
An estimate is a summary of the costs of the contractor for a particular project.
True
An estimate is an educated guess.
True
An estimate is built very much in the same order as the actual building of the facility.
True
An estimator must be able to build the project mentally before pricing it.
True
An ethics policy must be clear and concise.
True
At-risk CM, design-build, and IPD are collaborations where optimized solutions and value generation is the goal.
True
BIM coordination is an example of the typical pre-construction activities.
True
BIM improves collaboration and customer experiences.
True
BIM managers lead the efforts to coordinate project(s) construction on modeling software.
True
Best-value selection utilizes a request for proposals (RFP) to solicit bids.
True
Bid documents include an advertisement or invitation for bids.
True
Black text on a white background always works.
True
Building trust is easier with people with whom you have history and experience.
True
Cite whenever it isn't your original work, including graphics.
True
Civil drawings include things such as grading, demolition, excavation, and site utilities.
True
Collaboration of communication and activities is part of a Lean project delivery.
True
Communication and collaboration are core to being a successful manager of diverse project teams.
True
Conceptual estimates are often called "ballpark" estimates.
True
Construction company employees need to be trained as to what the ethical standards are.
True
Construction jobsites use drones.
True
Construction managers should be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
True
Coordination between the contractor and the owner is usually done by the project manager.
True
Cost-plus-fee contracts are also known as time and materials.
True
Direct and indirect labor are two of the costs to consider when preparing an estimate.
True
Effective managers know that acknowledgment is a key to motivating their project teams.
True
Engineers are usually the lead designers on industrial construction projects.
True
Estimators develop the construction budget once project is awarded.
True
Ethics apply to the behavior of an atheist as to that of a saint.
True
Execution comes before close-out.
True
Field and office engineer positions are entry-level.
True
Finding and getting work is a crucial factor in the success of a construction firm.
True
Hiring the right people can facilitate an ethics program.
True
Historic construction is one of Palmisano's core markets.
True
In at-risk CM, the construction manager does the work of a general contractor in the construction phase.
True
In most public projects, the open bid process must be used.
True
In the Integrated Project Delivery method, the construction manager will have an opportunity to contribute expertise relative to constructability.
True
JSA stands for job safety analysis.
True
Job-specific overhead (or project overhead or general conditions) include the superintendent's pay.
True
Key performance indicators determine the level of compliance.
True
Lean results in more completions under budget.
True
Low-bid selection results in contractors evaluating the plans and specs and coming up with a bid price based on their own unique strategies for doing the work.
True
Marketing efforts is focused on convincing owners that they should bring the CM team on board early.
True
Most construction project teams are temporary organizations.
True
Office overhead (general overhead) are costs incurred by a contractor whether or not it has projects.
True
Pre-construction services include value engineering.
True
Pre-construction services should be upfront and involve the owner, designer, and contractor.
True
Pre-construction services should begin during the design phase.
True
Primavera 6 is a scheduling program used by Palmisano.
True
Productivity is the number of units a crew can install in a given time period.
True
Progress and construction go hand-in-hand.
True
Quantifying labor deals with productivity rates.
True
The corporate culture of a company is usually set by management.
True
The determination of quantities and the computation of prices are the two major components of an estimate.
True
The different project delivery methods is designed around price, qualifications, or a combination of both.
True
The key to delivering a successful project is to start with a really well-defined project scope.
True
The most basic CM skill necessary is the ability to read construction drawings.
True
The number one quality issue is installation of the wrong materials, not poor workmanship.
True
The price of an object using unit-price is the unit-price times the quantity of the object.
True
The rhetorical triangle consists of audience, message, and credibility.
True
Unethical policies can damage the image of a company and destroy employee morale.
True
Value engineering and constructability reviews are a benefit of bring CM's on board early.
True
When presenting, you should stand straight and face the audience.
True
When the work plan does not work, stop and re-plan.
True
You get your ethics from values and principles.
True
Pre-construction services include giving the owner warranty information.
False
Project managers do not provide safety leadership.
False
Team activities do not included communications guidelines.
False
A feasibility study considers how successful the project will be in meeting the owner's intended purpose for the project.
True
Polishing is made up of revising and editing.
True
Team activities include identification of who has what responsibilities.
True
