CM 1011 MIDTERM/final @287

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The main assertion of a slide should always be in the bottom left corner of the slide.

false

The owner's name and address is not something to include in an advertisement of a project.

false

The survey found no discrepancy between the value people place on ethics and what they actually do in practice to support their values.

false

The worker on the ladder toughing the light fixture was tied off properly.

false

There is now less safety supervision over construction workers than in years past.

false

animation should only be used for effect

true

BIM improves collaboration and customer experiences.

True

"Draw first, and talk second" is a good pre-design constructability conversation.

false

"PDCA" stands for Plan, Do, Check, Adjust.

false

A CM is expected to be an expert in all facets of the construction.

false

A certificate of occupancy is produced by the contractor signifying that all life safety code requirements have been met.

false

A constructability review during the pre-construction phase is only about the construction and economics of the project.

false

A construction team does not need diversity.

false

A copy of the contract agreement form is unnecessary in the project manual.

false

A cost-plus-fee contract has very little paperwork associated with it.

false

A feasibility is easily within a contractor's usual scope of services.

false

A general contractor keeps a project running in accordance with contract documents developed by the contractor.

false

A good set of construction drawings will always result in no change orders being needed.

false

A pre-construction meeting is between the contractor and the subcontractors only

false

A project manual has two primary sections: the drawings and the specifications.

false

A site visit during the bid period is not necessary

false

A system evaluation does not include employee interviews

false

Accountability is unimportant is successful team building.

false

An elevation is a vertical "cut" through the building from top to bottom.

false

An estimate does not improve with input from members of the team other than the estimator

false

An execution plan works better without the involvement of the personnel working under it.

false

Any leftover materials of spare parts belong to the contractor.

false

Appreciation and recognition is the same thing as acknowledgment.

false

Committed listening and committed speaking guarantees the delivery of a promise or result.

false

Communication does not start with listening.

false

Construction is big business, reaching $10.6 billion in world-wide spending in 2017.

false

Contract administrators never process progress payment applications and change orders.

false

D.R. Horton builds homes in all 48 continental states.

false

Four workers died in the Mississippi oilfield explosion.

false

Hazard without exposure equals risk.

false

Height of the facility does not impact the cost of construction.

false

In Model Estimating the estimator bids assemblies.

false

In a traditional design-bid-build delivery method, qualification is used to determine who wins the project.

false

In agency CM, the construction manager is at risk.

false

Palmisano does not use drones.

false

Palmisano does not use stickies in the pull planning done in the field.

false

Palmisano has completed over 1,000 projects.

false

Palmisano self-performs steel erection.

false

Palmisano was founded in 1983

false

Project managers work exclusively on the jobsite.

false

Proper tools and equipment is not a safety consideration.

false

Qualifications-based selection is usually based on low bid.

false

Quantity surveying represents more of the art of estimating.

false

Robert Horton was the founder of D.R. Horton

false

Safety is monitored by investigating the accidents that occurred.

false

Safety is not one of the six dials of project value

false

The CM-at risk delivery method does not better manage risk, generate value, or eliminate waste.

false

The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) was founded in 1908.

false

There is very little demand for construction workers

false

Unit-price contracts are used when the work to be performed has accurately measured work ahead of time.

false

Value engineering's goal is to reduce the costs of construction as much as possible.

false

Very few contractors subscribe to some type of electronic construction news service.

false

When low price drives an entire project delivery process, there is much room for real value generation or innovative solution finding

false

When presenting, it is okay to stand in the presentation field if you are pointing out something on the screen.

false

a personal code of ethics starts once a child has left his or her parents

false

awarding the contract is always done at the bid opening

false

being ethical is the same as following the law

false

communication does not start with listening

false

construction is simple

false

create waste is one of the six tenants of lean

false

due diligence is relatively unimportant with site work

false

ethics decisions are always black and white

false

lean uses a first planner system

false

lean uses a small room planning concept

false

less than 25% of work is wasted

false

most projects have no cost overruns, time delays or conflicts

false

only 20 percent of construction projects are delivered late

false

project managers do not provide safety leadership

false

speeding is unethical

false

the automated retrieval system shown was a lion

false

there are two types of integrity: nationwide and local.

false

unfortunately, a more dangerous work environment is one of the results of lean

false

very seldom does a contractor have to compete for its work

false

write the abstract first

false

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."

true

"PPP" stands for public-private partnership.

true

"Quality is meeting the acceptance criteria 100% of the time."

true

"Sustainability" has to do with environment.

true

A contractor's estimate is the contractor's cost to do a project.

true

AIA General Conditions are standard provisions affecting all building construction projects.

true

Acceptance is "polite" society usually requires an ethics code that is also acceptable.

true

Estimating entails the calculation and pricing of all materials, equipment, and man-hours needed to complete the work.

true

Estimators develop the construction budget once project is awarded.

true

Ethics may include the virtues of loyalty, honesty, and responsibility.

true

Execution comes before close-out.

true

Field superintendent is one of the three paths a CM may select at The Lemoine Company

true

Field superintendent is one of the three paths a CM may select at The Lemoine Company.

true

Finding and getting work is a crucial factor in the success of a construction firm.

true

Getting construction work requires abilities such as negotiation, presentation, team-building, and communication skills.

true

Happy employees will work harder and faster, and the competition won't easily steal them.

true

Hazard mitigation is a primary component of a job hazard analysis.

true

Historic construction is one of Palmisano's core markets.

true

In at-risk CM, the construction manager does the work of a general contractor in the construction phase.

true

In the Integrated Project Delivery method, the construction manager will have an opportunity to contribute expertise relative to constructability.

true

It is important that all subcontractors receive the same information needed to prepare a subcontract bid.

true

It is the owner who decides which project delivery method will be used.

true

JSA stands for job safety analysis.

true

Key performance indicators determine the level of compliance

true

The benefits of safety are one of the learning objectives of the first presentation.

true

The determination of quantities and the computation of prices are the two major components of an estimate.

true

The different project delivery methods is designed around price, qualifications, or a combination of both.

true

The first step in the process of getting work is to determine who is preparing to build new projects and when they will be ready to start.

true

The goals of a construction team includes safety.

true

The ideal construction management candidate is typically an individual who has a bachelor's degree in construction management.

true

The key to delivering a successful project is to start with a really well-defined project scope.

true

The most basic CM skill necessary is the ability to read construction drawings.

true

The primary objective of construction management is to control time, cost, and quality.

true

The purchasing of construction services is often referred to as procurement.

true

There is a very high value put on training of construction workers.

true

avoid wordiness

true

black text on a white background always works

true

collaboration of communication is part of a lean project delivery

true

construction company employees need to be trained as to what the ethical standards are

true

construction job sites mainly use drones

true

ethics apply to the behavior of an atheist to that of a saint

true

ethics are the moral standards used by people in making personal and business decisions

true

ethics policies must be clear and concise

true

every project is a one of a kind facility

true

feelings frequently from what is ethical

true

lean project delivery results in minimizing waste and rework

true

lean results in more completions under budget

true

lean thinking demands a mindset of continuous improvement

true

the corporate culture of a company is usually set by management

true

there is never a right way to do the wrong thing

true

time is monitored by a detailed schedule

true

unethical policies can damage the image of a company and destroy employee morale

true

waiting is one of the 8 types of waste

true

waste is downtime

true

you get your ethics from your principles and values

true

A square foot takeoff involves an area.

true

An estimate is an educated guess.

true

CAD stands for calculated assisted drawings.

true

The superintendent is responsible for coordinating all of the construction activities on-site.

true

A powerful request will include a "by when" date.

true

Constructability is primarily influenced by the design.

true

Construction managers should be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

true

Cost-plus-fee contracts are also known as time and materials.

true

Job-specific overhead (or project overhead or general conditions) include the superintendent's pay.

true

Leadership is the ability to influence and persuade.

true

Michael Cascio is a graduate of the LSU CM department.

true

Office overhead (general overhead) are costs incurred by a contractor whether or not it has projects.

true

One of the characteristics common among estimators is organizational skills

true

The construction industry accounts for approximately 43% of the U.S. gross domestic product.

false

The construction management functions are typically performed by separate construction managers.

false

The mentor program is not one of the ways to get involved with the CIAC.

false

The notice to proceed always starts the clock running for the construction.

false

The number one quality issue is installation of the wrong materials, not poor workmanship

false

Concrete is measured in square feet.

false

The cost of rework is about the same as the first time the work was done.

false

The cost of temporary facilities are not included in an estimate.

false

The estimating function is one of the lesser important functions in the bid process.

false

The fundamental cost goal is to maintain costs at or above budget parameters.

false

The funding of industrial construction projects is usually public.

false

The gas that was absent in the Mississippi oilfield explosion was nitrogen.

false

The location of the project does not affect the overall pricing of the project.

false

an ethical issue can be decided by doing a survey

false

D.R. Horton has been the #1 homebuilder since 2002.

true

The final step in the construction process is the project close-out.

true

Ethics has nothing to do with building trust.

false

Less than 50% of students change majors.

false

Smart Roads is a program not connected to the internet.

false

A change of process should trigger a training.

true

respondents to the survey cited over-billing as common in the construction industry

true

standardize is one of the 5 s's

true

superintendents provide safety leadership

true

supplemental conditions are project specific

true

D.R. Horton does not have a mortgage department.

false

D.R. Horton self-performs most of its work

false

D.R. Horton was founded in 1948.

false

Design-build is commonly referred to as the traditional delivery method.

false

Elimination is not an example of engineering controls.

false

Estimating software basically will guarantee that you will get a competitively bid project.

false

Estimators do not coordinate with subcontractors and vendors for pricing.

false

An ITP Inspection Test Plan includes the agreement as to when it will be done.

true

Key performance indicators formulate plans for improvement.

true

Palmisano uses BIM

true

private projects usually use the closed bid system

true

Monitoring a project comes before feasibility.

false

Social obligations are not a reason for a robust safety program.

false

ethics only has to do with religious beliefs

false

funding for commercial construction is almost all public

false

50% of the D.R. Horton construction team are graduates of the LSU CM department.

true

A Project Comparison Estimate compares the estimates of a completed project to the proposed project.

true

A complete project team would include material and equipment vendors.

true

A construction company needs to have a formal ethical program in place that is enforced.

true

A construction manager is expected to deliver a high-quality facility on time, within budget, and accident free.

true

SEE stands for significant emotional event.

true

Team activities include identification of who has what responsibilities.

true

Lump-sum contracts are the least common type of contract.

false

Most general contractors self-perform most if not all of the construction work.

false

Palmisano does not use a Job Box.

false

Palmisano's communication platforms do not tie back to mobile devices.

false

Pre-construction services do not include conceptual estimates.

false

Pre-construction services include close-out reports.

false

Pre-construction services include giving the owner warranty information.

false

Sales is not a phase of a construction project according to our presenter.

false

Superintendents work mainly in the home office.

false

Building trust is easier with people with whom you have history and experience

true

Commercial construction makes up about one-third of the total construction market.

true

Commissioning is the explaining to the owner the areas of operation throughout the new facility.

true

Communication and collaboration are core to being a successful manager of diverse project teams.

true

Conceptual estimates are often called "ballpark" estimates.

true

D.R. Horton is publicly traded.

true

D.R. Horton rotates its interns through multiple of its departments.

true

Pre-construction services should begin during the design phase.

true

Primavera 6 is a scheduling program used by Palmisano.

true

Productivity is the number of units a crew can install in a given time period.

true

Progress and construction go hand-in-hand.

true

Project managers are the direct liaison between the contractor and the clients and design teams.

true

Quantifying the materials, labor, and project overhead needed is called a quantity takeoff.

true

Superintendents plan the execution of the project including all subcontractors & craft workforce.

true

The CSI Master Format specifications group is divided into 16 subgroups.

true

The CSI Master Format utilizes a six-digit numbering system.

true

The Site and Infrastructure Subgroup of the CSA Master Format relates to work that takes place before the construction work takes place.

true

Your eyes are magical

true

It is relatively unimportant for a contractor to find opportunities to submit proposals and negotiate to win projects.

false

It was President Kennedy who said: "Apply the seat of the pant to the seat of the chair."

false

Keeping score is unnecessary in comparing performance against goals.

false

Linear takeoffs involve how many of a certain object.

false

Programming is about the contractor clarifying the needs, goals, and objectives for the facility.

false

Schedules are not used by Palmisano as communication tools

false

Shape does not impact the price of all elements of the building.

false

Spreadsheets and manual takeoffs are not common in estimating.

false

Team activities do not included communications guidelines.

false

The company does not need to have a feedback loop for the work force.

false

The more we are different, the easier it is to build trust.

false

A good boss is someone who cares about the team members, coaches them, listens to their ideas, and acknowledges them and their contributions.

true

A job hazard analysis focuses on jobs and tasks.

true

A labor burden may be in the range of 35% of the direct labor cost.

true

A safety officer at a company must have authority to take corrective actions if a hazard is identified

true

A team should measure its performance against its goals.

true

According to our presenter "inspection is a necessary evil."

true

Action language gets people moving, and creates reliable accountability through language.

true

After a conceptual estimate is made, the challenge for the designers is to design to the allocated budget.

true

An OSHA visit may be caused by an employee complaint.

true

An effective manager will show appreciation on a regular basis, even for things expected on the team member.

true

An estimate is a summary of the costs of the contractor for a particular project.

true

Approximately 54% of construction activities planned for a given week get done that week.

true

D.R. Horton grew 40% in Louisiana in 2019.

true

D.R. Horton has a land development department.

true

D.R. Horton has hired over 400 interns since 2014.

true

Direct and indirect labor are two of the costs to consider when preparing an estimate.

true

Each construction site is a unique environment.

true

Engineering controls are at the top of the hierarchy of hazard control.

true

Lean is defined as "a culture of respect and continuous improvement aimed at creating more value for the customer while identifying and eliminating waste.

true

Location impacts the availability and cost of labor.

true

Low-bid selection results in contractors evaluating the plans and specs and coming up with a bid price based on their own unique strategies for doing the work.

true

Market conditions may impact bid amounts.

true

Marketing efforts is focused on convincing owners that they should bring the CM team on board early.

true

Math mistakes can cause an estimate to be incorrect

true

Palmisano uses Bluebeam for as built drawings.

true

Palmisano uses technology to solve communication and documentation challenges.

true

Pre task safety analysis is sometimes called a toolbox meeting.

true

Pre-construction services include feasibility studies.

true

Pre-construction services include value engineering.

true

Pre-construction services should be upfront and involve the owner, designer, and contractor.

true

The best-value selection is the most prevalent application of the selection method for a design-build project.

true

The best-value selection is usually based on weighted criteria.

true

The three basic building materials associated with commercial building are steel, concrete, and glass.

true

There are nearly 800,000 private construction companies in the U.S. employing nearly 6.7 million people, or an average of just over eight employees per company.

true

When the work plan does not work, stop and re-plan.

true

Workers should be trained on the proper use of PPE.

true

a 6 week look ahead system uses bi-weekly meetings

true

field and office engineer positions are entry level

true

hiring the right people can facilitate an ethics program

true

Architectural drawings make up the smallest portion of the construction drawings.

false

BIM managers do not develop ways to enhance the client / contractor relationship on projects.

false

It is not the project manager's function to put together the project team.

false

Safety should not be a part of a company's mission statement

false

The best source of productivity information is R.S. Means.

false

The majority of homes built by D.R. Horton exceed $500,000.

false

A detail drawing would be helpful for viewing connections and intersections.

true

A detailed estimate includes quantities.

true

A parametric estimate uses equations that express the statistical relationship between building parameters and the cost of the building.

true

A purchase order is an agreement between a vendor and a customer to provide certain products that meet a particular specification for a specified price.

true

At-risk CM, design-build, and IPD are collaborations where optimized solutions and value generation is the goal.

true

BIM coordination is an example of the typical pre-construction activities.

true

BIM managers lead the efforts to coordinate project(s) construction on modeling software.

true

Behaviors of an employee are one of the things that may be changed in a robust safety program.

true

Best-value selection utilizes a request for proposals (RFP) to solicit bids.

true

Bid documents include an advertisement or invitation for bids.

true

Constructability is the predominant reason that owners have opted to use the design-build delivery method.

true

Construction management entails the planning, scheduling, evaluation, and controlling of construction activities.

true

One of the most important aspects of the construction business is people.

true

Only accept a committed response to a request.

true

Palmisano self-performs concrete

true

Pre-construction services include constructability analysis.

true

The ability to make requests that result in actions is at the heart of effective communication.

true

The contract documents are the medium through which the designer communicates the design intent to the contractor

true

The design-bid-build delivery method has pitted the various different project players against one another.

true

The design-build delivery method better manages risks, generate greater value, and eliminates waste.

true

The specifications basically define the quantity of the work: the length, the width, the area, the volume, and so on.

false

Unsafe behaviors cause more safety problems than unsafe conditions.

true

Value engineering can only be done in the design phase if a project's value is to be maximized.

true

Value engineering is a process to optimize resources to achieve the greatest value for the money being spent.

true

a daily huddle is a short morning meeting every day onsite

true

The schematic design is the end-result in the design stage.

false

The use of unique materials adds to the construction costs.

false

it is typically entry level CM's who are charged with finding projects for the construction company

false

allow yourself to have a lousy first draft

true

an ethics policy must be clear and concise

true


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