CON101 - Final

When it comes to awarding the contract in a best-value competition, the plans and specifications are nonexistent or not complete yet, and therefore cannot govern the contract at that point.

True

When it comes to being competitive, you are ultimately determined a "winner of this game" when you have met owner's expectations for price, schedule, and quality.

True

When someone responds to a request in a committed fashion, they try harder, and don't give up on meeting the commitment so easily.

True

While liquidated damages is a financial penalty for late delivery of the project, incentives work to benefit the contractor for early completion. These incentives also impact safety, workmanship, quality, and even value engineering.

True

________________ is the foundation of any successful teaming relationship. Without it, it's very difficult to get other people to follow your lead.

Trust

For RFI's, submittals, and show drawings, there is a flow to the exchange of information. Which step follows the submission of the document by the contractor?

architect reviews submittal for compliance

The Low-Bid selection method is based on price only and is most commonly associated with the Design-Bid-Build project delivery method.

price only, Design-Bid-Build

which of these is not an objective related to quality

Establish an OSHA training program

Vulnerability Based Trust

Establishing honesty among team members through authentic check-ins and providing the support need to make sure all team members succeed

This position is responsible for advanced quantity surveys and pricing of self-performed work such as concrete and carpentry work along with quantification of select subcontractor trades.

Estimator

SWPPP is a common acronym in construction, which means:

storm water pollution prevention plan

Integration is data centric, which means that the concept promotes sharing project information, data, budgets, schedules, and other pertinent items.

False

It is common to receive a verbal approval for a change order. A verbal approval is sufficient to proceed with the scope change, just as long as the written change order is pending.

False

Once the work hours have been established for a job, it is not common to adjust those working hours based on a specific task.

False

Private owners cannot legally choose whom they invite to bid on projects

False

Private projects are required to use an open bid process.

False

Similar to quality, setting the tone for safety is the responsibility of the project's owner.

False

Since private projects are not funded by taxpayers, they are required to use an open bidding selection method?

False

Subcontractors with neat, clean trucks were always the ones who produce higher quality of work.

False

Subcontracts are considered part of overhead after other direct costs.

False

The RFI process is exclusively used by sub-contractors to clarify details presented in the plans and specifications.

False

The critical path is the calculated longest duration of the project activities with the most days of float.

False

This process establishes the duration of the project.

Forward Pass

This section of the project manual provides fundamental definitions for the contract, the work, and the drawings and specifications. It also clarifies the ownership, use, and overall intent of the contract documents.

General Provisions

Which of these dispute resolution methods are not legally binding?

Mediation Minitrial

This project stage deals with bringing in the proper personnel, materials, and equipment so that the job can begin. Examples of activities performed during this stage include setting up field offices, installing jobsite signs/barricades, and establishing safety protocols.

Mobilization

Which is the third step in the project control cycle?

Monitor Project Performance

Horizontal cut through the building, 'bird's-eye' view

Plan View

In the project control cycle, which two documents are used as the established benchmarks?

Project Estimate Project Schedule

A short interval schedule, also known as Look Ahead Schedules, refer to a future time period, generally between ______________?

2-4 weeks

Which of the following contract documents are typically needed by the owner before the release of the 'Final Payment'?

Test Reports As-built Drawings Lien Waivers

number of cubic feet in a cubic yard

27

Applications for payments are typically completed on a ____ day cycle.

30

Calculate the duration (days) for the concrete activity given the following information: Quantity Takeoff: 3,891 CY concrete Production Rate: 50 CY/HR Workday: 9 HR/DY Round your answer up or down to the nearest whole day.

9

Arbitration is a more formal process and is generally more costly and time-consuming than either mediation or a minitrial.

True

Because most job site thefts occur during times when no workers are on-site, it is best to avoid scheduling materials deliveries just prior to weekends or holidays.

True

Concrete is one of the biggest culprits for pollution on a construction site.

True

Gantt Chart

A bar chart, which illustrates a project schedule

Responsive Bid (or proposal)

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

Cost reporting is after the fact, or after the activity has been completed, while cost control is monitoring the cost activities and comparing actual performance to planned performance.

True

For a construction manager, satisfying the 'owner's' needs can apply to various stakeholders who may not have a direct, financial connection to the project.

True

If you find an error in the estimate the quantity of materials, and before you've made the purchase, you still have time to go out and negotiate your very best deal on the affected materials.

True

In a best-value selection, the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) comes before the Request for Proposals (RFP) because the owner wants to shortlist the bidders based on qualifications first.

True

In a design-bid-build approach, value engineering is often more of a cost cutting exercise than an added value exercise.

True

Infrastructure is defined as the basic roadways, bridges, and railroad networks that support a community or society. Correct!

True

Instead of mitigating risks, the low-bid approach actually increases them.

True

Missing one payment cycle can cause severe cash flow problems, especially for smaller contractors or subcontractors, and can even jeopardize the solvency of a company.

True

Monitoring project performance is made through receiving project field data.

True

Constructibility Reviews

A design review process in which experienced contractors and construction managers work with designers to ensure that the details of the design actually can be built in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The process entails review of materials, application, installation techniques, field execution, and building systems.

Laydown Area

A designated area on the building site where large orders can be stored and sorted in an organized manner so that the parts can be easily identified for use on the project.

Punch list items are minor adjustments, repairs, and work items that must be done before substantial completion can be achieved

True

Cost Code

A reference number used to track cost and schedule information on materials, labor, subcontracts, equipment, overhead, and fees throughout the project control process.

Callbacks

A request from an owner that a contractor return to the job site to correct or redo some item of work.

Earned Value Analysis

A technique used in construction to determine the estimated value of work completed to date on a project and compare that to the actual work completed on the project.

Add-ons

A term commonly used in construction estimating to describe the taxes, overhead, and profit added to the estimate after all other costs have been calculated.

Rework

A term used to describe defective construction work that must be redone or corrected.

Which of the following documents is the application and certificate of payment

AIA G702

Straw Wattles

An erosion control product made of compacted straw or other materials such as geotextile fibers, bound into a tight, tubular roll that comes in 10-25 foot lengths.

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 on the highest total points earned.

Weighted Criteria

An evaluation method used in best-value selection in which maximum point values are assessed for qualitative and price

Curtain Wall

An exterior cladding system that is supported entirely by the frame of the building, rather than being self- supporting or load-bearing.

Best Value

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

In the case a subcontractor does not complete their scope of work, either within the given schedule or according to specifications, the general contractor may be forced to complete the work with a different subcontractor or with their own laborers. This will often result in a ......

Back Charge

An amount of money charged against a subcontractor for work that the general contractor performed because the subcontractor failed to do so.

Back Charges

Subcontractors are also known as specialty trade contractors because they perform their work under a contract with another contractor (typically the general contractor). They perform a portion of the general contractor's work.

True

The change order is a contractual change, which increases or decreases the value of the contract by adding or subtracting work.

True

The critical path determined at the beginning of your project can change throughout the job.

True

The discovery of archeological artifacts can cause delays to your project.

True

The feedback loop is used to develop the historical estimating databases and productivity factors on future projects.

True

The quality control plan consists of a number of inspections, field tests, lab tests, and observations.

True

The shop drawing is a special type of submittal, created by the architect or engineer for the subcontractor to use in the fabrication of an item used in construction.

True

The submittal process provides a means by which the contractor can confirm with the architect or owner regarding the intent of the design.

True

Though public safety is the primary reason for job site security, it is also important to protect against theft and vandalism.

True

Contract Documents

The construction drawings, conditions, terms, and specifications setting forth the requirements for constructing the project.

The design stage of a project typically has four steps. Which of these steps consists of sketches which identify spaces, adjacencies, shapes, and orientation?

Schematic Design

Which dials, or values, are typically the responsibility of the owner and architect?

Scope Function

Quality Control

A quality management approach that addresses quality at the project level and deals with conformance to the plans and specs through submittals, mock-ups, shop drawings, inspections, and testing.

Which administrative and physical checks are used to track quality?

- field observations - submittals - mock-ups - inspections

Given the following, calculate the CPI $26,179.24 : Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled $27,858.04 : Budgeted Cost of Work Performed $26,781.7 : Actual Cost of Work Performed Provide your answer in decimal format with at least 3 significant digits after the decimal point.

1.0402

According the textbook, which of the following factors can impact productivity on a jobsite: (choose all that apply)

-Crowded work spaces -inefficient job site layout -adverse weather conditions -not having the proper tools and equipment -inefficient RFI and Submittal process on the part of the Architect (1.5/2...?)

Query List

A list of questions and needed clarifications compiled by an estimator as they review the plans and specs during the estimating process.

Time and Materials

Another name for a cost-plus-fee contract. These are the two cost factors that are reimbursed under a cost-plus-fee contract. Time equates to the cost of the labor, and materials equate to the cost of the building products used in the construction.

Pre-Construction Services

Anticipatory planning, analytical, and evaluation activities that occur before construction begins, often during the design phase when at-risk CM, or design-build is employed as the project delivery method.

Which of the following must typically be completed before release of final payment is made by the owner?

As-Built Drawings Operation and Maintenance Manuals Product and Equipment Warranties Test Reports Surplus Materials Permits Lien Waivers

Record drawings completed by the contractor

As-built drawings

The law requires that contractors who compete for public projects must post three types of bonds. Indicate which three bonds are required:

Bid Bond Performance Bond Payment Bond

When calculating Schedule Performance Index (SPI), you should use which value in in the numerator?

Budgeted Cost of Work Performed

CAD stands for:

Computer Aided Design

Managers often mistakenly believe that their job is to _______________ the people on their teams, but instead a manager should encourage, empower, and inspire people.

Control

Which factor impact can be avoided with proper quality control?

Defective Materials

Scope Sheet

Describes the items of work to be performed under a particular trade heading. It often accompanies a subcontractor's bid or a request for quotation.

Who invented the first passenger elevator?

E.G. Otis

This is the earliest time that an activity can finish given its allocated duration

Early Finish

What label of an Activity on Node schedule must be completed first?

Early Start

Which of these are part of OSHA's "Focus Four"?

Falls Electrocution Struck By Caught Between

When using paints or varnishes on a job, you are required to provide a ___________________________ as part of the safety management plan.

Material Safety Data Sheet

It is the ____________ who ultimately decides which project delivery method to use.

Owner

Who benefits most from feasibility studies?

Owner

Liquidated Damages

Owners can take two basic philosophies when attempting to influence a contractor's performance - 'a carrot' or a 'stick.' Which of the following mechanisms financially penalizes a contractor for not finishing a project on time?

This section of the project manual is very important because it identifies how the contractor will be paid.

Payments and Completion

Which of these project risks are associated with the Owner?

Site Conditions, Project Funding

The Contractor's due diligence has the utmost importance during which stage?

Site Work

Which one of these is NOT a pre-construction service?

Submittals

Critical Path

The longest path through a network diagram schedule and includes those activities that have zero days of float. Determines the overall project duration.

Network Logic

The order in which activities are sequenced in the network diagram relative to their interdependent relationships.

Decommissioning

The process of shutting down a building and removing it safely from operational use.

Transmittals

Tracking document that serves as a cover notification to any communication

In this contract type, if the owner's quantities vary greatly from the actual required quantities, then the owner will be responsible for the additional costs.

Unit-Price Contract

Unforeseen Conditions

Unknown physical conditions at the site that were not anticipated by the owner or the contractor.

Field Observation Report (ROF)

Used to track questionable quality and safety performance on the job site.

Which of these is NOT used to build a cost model?

Using current data from the project

Mediation

What method utilizes an impartial third-party and no attorneys to help resolve disputes between parties?

Minitrial

What method utilizes attorneys to make an abbreviated case to the executives of the firms to help resolve disputes between parties?

Drawings used for construction

Working Drawings

At what stage during project closeout can the owner move into the project?

after the Certificate of Occupancy is Issued

Which of the following can impact productivity?Select all that apply.

- Crowded work spaces - Changes in work plan - Adverse weather conditions - Confusing plans and specs

Some possible environmental issues that may arise during construction include:Select all that apply.

- Dinosaur Bones - Northern Spotted Owl - Contaminated soil

Leader

- Empowering, encouraging, persuading - Demonstrates, exemplifies, mentors - Associated with responsibility, character, results

Which of the following items should be shown on a site logistics plan?

- Entrances and Exits - Dumpsters - Portable Toilets

How can value be added to a project? Select all that apply.

- Improving benefits and reducing cost - Increasing benefits and increasing cost - Maintaining benefits and reducing cost

What are two benefits of using conceptual estimating? Select two answers.

- It gives the owner cost certainty much earlier in the design process - It helps clients and architects track the impacts of design as it develops

Direct costs include: (choose all that apply)

- Materials - Direct Labor - Equipment - Subcontractors

In the Project Control Cycle, what are the established benchmarks for measuring time, money, and quality? (choose all that apply)

- Schedule - Estimate - Specifications - Plans

Manager

- Scheduling, budgeting, logistics - Enforces, controls, commands - Associated with a title, or seniority

What topics may be discussed at a project debriefing?

- owner issues - quality control issues - designer issues - vendor and supplier performance

20th century advancements in the construction industry include:

-Mechanized tools, panelized construction, and prefabrication methods -Building codes, standards, and specifications to regulate quality -Energy conservation and sustainable construction -Construction management education

According to the textbook, which of the following are some ways to ensure a safe work environment (choose all that apply)

-provide a list of hazardous materials used on the project -provide support walls for excavations exceeding 5 feet -limit use of equipment such as cranes and forklifts to qualified personnel. -require personal safety equipment to be worn by all workers and visitors

Statistically, how many individuals run and own their own construction business? (according to the text).

1,600,000

Given the following, calculate the SPI $26,426.78 : Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled $27,871.39 : Budgeted Cost of Work Performed $26,587.9 : Actual Cost of Work Performed Provide your answer in decimal format with at least 3 significant digits after the decimal point.

1.055

The Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) was organized in what year?

1965

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was established in __________ by the federal government for the purpose of developing safety standards for construction and all other industries in the United States.

1970

Short interval schedules, also known as look ahead schedules, refers to a future period of time, generally between

2-6 weeks

Schedule of Values

A budget template established early in the project against which progress payments are measured.

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.

Retainage

A certain percentage of money owed to the contractor for work progress that is held back by the owner to encourage completion of the project.

Addendum

A change or addition to the contract documents issued after the documents have been released but before the bids are due

Network Diagram

A common type of construction schedule, also called the critical path method (CPM), which depicts a continuous chain of activities showing both activity durations and the relationship of the activities.

Open Bid

A competitive bidding requirement for most public projects. It is advertised publicly and allows any qualified contractor to submit a bid on the project.

Project Delivery

A comprehensive process by which a building, facility, or structure is designed and constructed.

Agency CM

A construction management option in which the construction manager acts in the owner's best interests at every stage of the project from design through construction. In this capacity, the construction manager provides only advice and management oversight services to the owner, and has no legal authority, operational responsibility, or financial obligation for the delivery of the design or construction of the project. Therefore, not a project delivery system, but simply a professional service.

Cost Control

A continuous monitoring process used to track the variances between actual performance and planned performance on a project, specifically concerning cost and time.

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

A contract method in which the contractor is reimbursed for actual direct costs and profits up to a fixed amount, after which they take on risk of loss.

Time and Material Contract (cost-plus-fee)

A contract method used when the work to be performed cannot accurately be measured ahead of time

Lump sum

A contract method wherein the contractor agrees to complete the work for a single, fixed amount of money

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

A contract methodology in which the contractor is reimbursed for actual costs of materials, labor, equipment, subcontracts, overhead, and profit up to a maximum fixed-price amount. Any costs over the maximum price shall be borne by the contractor. Any savings below the maximum price will revert to the owner. This type of contract is often implemented when design is less than 100 percent complete.

Multiple Prime

A contracting methodology in which the owner bypasses the use of a general contractor and enters into multiple separate contracts with trade or specialty contractors for the various sections of the work associated with the project, such as concrete, framing, mechanical, and electrical work. Each of the specialty contractors involved becomes a prime contractor on the project.

Liquidated Damages

A daily amount of money paid by the contractor to the owner for each day that the project fails to meet the completion date specified in the contract.

Constructibility Review

A design review process in which experienced contractors and construction managers work with designers to ensure that the details of the design actually can be built in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The process entails review of materials, application, installation techniques, field execution, and building systems.

BIM Model

A digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building displayed as a 3D model, with the added capability to integrate a whole array of design and construction data related to cost, schedule, materials, assembly, maintenance, energy use, and more.

Request for Qualifications

A document issued by the owner prior to an RFP to solicit contractor or design- builder qualifications. It 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.

Return on Investment (ROI)

A financial ratio used to calculate the benefit an investor will receive in relation to their investment cost.

Precedence Diagramming

A graphic presentation of a schedule depicting project activities on a node with an arrow that depicts the dependencies that exist between the activities.

Site Logistics Plan

A layout plan identifying the placement of all temporary facilities needed during the construction stage of the project, such as the office trailer, storage, security fencing, dumpsters, and portable toilets.

Capital Project

A long-term investment project to build upon, add to, or improve a capital asset.

Integrated Form of Agreement

A multiparty agreement that includes the owner, design professional, and constructor as signatories to the same construction contract.

Invitation for Bids

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

Open Book Philosophy

A practice of information transparency among all the project parties

Fast Tracking

A practice utilized to speed up a job by overlapping the design phase and the construction phase of a project

Fast Tracking

A practice utilized to speed up a job by overlapping the design phase and the construction phase of a project. It's often applied in design-build or construction management project delivery.

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.

Commissioning

A process of testing and checking all equipment and systems within the facility at the end of a project to assure proper functioning and operation. This may also include the training of owner personnel in the operation and maintenance of the equipment.

Design-Bid-Build

A project delivery method in which the owner holds two separate contracts for design and construction. This method is often referred to as the traditional project delivery method.

Design-Build

A project delivery method in which there is only one contract between the owner and a design-build entity. The design-builder is responsible for both the design and the construction of the project. This method is often referred to 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.

Brownfield Sites

A property that is abandoned or underused because of historic environmental contamination.

Advertisement for Bids

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

Progressive Design Build

A qualifications-based design-build application where the design-builder is selected primarily on qualifications, followed by a process whereby the owner then progresses toward a design and contract price with the delivery team.

Quality Assurance

A quality management approach that addresses quality at the process level and deals with policies and procedures associated with hiring, training, safety, subcontracting, and procurement.

Total Quality Management (TQM)

A recognized quality control and quality assurance program based on continuous quality improvement practices.

Project Incentive

A reward with financial benefits for early completion of a project

Backward Pass

A scheduling technique used to calculate an activity's late start and late finish.

Request for Proposals

A solicitation document, written by the owner, requesting pricing and a technical solution for design and/or construction services.

Partnering

A team-building technique, calling upon the parties to the construction contract to establish a common set of project goals and objectives and develop a mutually acceptable protocol for communication and conflict resolution through a formal agreement.

Concrete Washout Station

A temporary container installed on a construction site to collect all water runoff from the washing of trucks, tools, and equipment associated with concrete. The container may prefabricated and delivered or built on-site.

Takeoff

A term commonly used in the construction industry to describe the process of measuring the plans to quantify materials, labor, and equipment.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

A tool used by estimators to organize the work of a contract in a hierarchical fashion.

Perspective Drawing

A two dimensional drawing representing a three dimensional object and displaying the width, length and height of a structure.

Request for Information (RFI)

A written request for clarification regarding the details presented in the plans or specifications. The requests are usually made by subcontractors through the general contractor to the architect.

Program

A written statement that identifies and describes an owner or end user's needs and requirements for a facility. Every design starts with a program.

Precedence Diagramming refers to which type of schedule?

Activity on Node

Will Call

Acts as a verbal confirmation of an order that has been placed prior to the date it is actually due for delivery. Generally made by the superintendent, it occurs just before the scheduled delivery date.

Which of the following is the responsibility of the Design Professional?

Advise the owner regarding the special and aesthetic issues and generate graphic solutions to problems

Short-Interval Schedules

Also called look-ahead schedules, they are typically prepared by superintendents and focus on a relatively short periods of time, such as 2-4 weeks. These schedules are usually provided to trade contractors and focus on specific areas of work in greater detail than is provided in the overall project schedule.

Feasibility Study

An analysis conducted at the very early stages of a project to help the owner determine if it is a good idea to invest their time and money to follow-through with the project or whether an alternative solution should be pursued.

Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)

An information sheet documenting pertinent chemical information on various products used in construction.

Claim

An issue that occurs during construction and remains unresolved after the job is complete.

Integrated Project Delivery

Any project delivery method that contractually engages the contractor responsible for constructing the project at the beginning of the design process. Both design-build and at-risk CM are considered integrated project delivery models. However, there is a more formalized method that utilizes a multiparty agreement and represents a unique project delivery approach.

Best Value

Any selection process in which proposals contain both price and qualitative components to evaluate the contractor

The AIA form G702 is used as the:

Application and certificate of payment

When does pre-construction take place?

Before design is complete and construction begins

The Schedule of Values itemizes major construction activities and associates each activity with a dollar amount, including overhead and profit. The SOV is often organized by:

CSI MasterFormat Division

The final step in the construction process is the project closeout, which itself is composed of several procedures. Which step of project closeout determines the official end of the project and the beginning of the warranty period?

Certificate of Substantial Completion is issued by the Architect

Grading, demolition, excavation, site utilities, streets, curbs and gutters are all generally part of which drawing set?

Civil

In a typical design-bid-build project delivery, the contractor is usually not involved in this stage:

Code and Compliance Issues

___________________ is data centric.

Collaboration

A ______________ estimate is based on a cost per primary units for the facility

Conceptual

With this estimate type, an owner can get a rough idea, or a ballpark of the cost to build. The accuracy is limited.

Conceptual Estimate

Division 3 in the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) is ______________?

Concrete

Slip Forms

Concrete forms that rise up the wall as construction progresses.

Architects and engineers know how to design, and contractors know how to build. The primary goal of __________________ is to merge these areas of expertise such that one discipline's knowledge and work may benefit the others.

Constructability

The RFI (request for information) process generally occurs during which stage of the project?

Construction Operations Stage

This phase includes mobilization, creating staging and layout plans, and managing construction operations

Construction Stage

Self-Performed Work

Construction work that is performed with the general contractor's own forces or labor. This is work that is not subcontracted.

This Construction Management function entails managing the numerous documents associated with a construction project such as submittals, shop drawings, time cards, payroll records, change orders, and inspection records.

Contract Administration

Which of these four design phase steps includes the development of working drawings used for construction?

Contract Documents

Who should perform the constructibility review?

Contractor

Change orders are typically initiated for which of the following reasons (select all that apply):

Correct Design Errors Add or Modify Scope ? ?

______________ is the consideration of all expenses directly associated with building the project.

Cost

Which dials, or values, are typically the responsibility of the contractor?

Cost Time Quality Safety

Which of the Project Values are typically the responsibility of the contractor? Select all that apply.

Cost Time Quality Safety

________________________ are developed from previously built projects where actual costs are known and archived to create a historical record, which is used to extrapolate information and data for similar projects.

Cost Models

This type of agreement guarantees a profit on the job regardless of project costs:

Cost Plus Fee Contract

In which delivery method does the owner NOT warrant the sufficiency of the plans and specifications?

Design Build

During this stage, a great deal of research and investigation takes place regarding the use of materials, equipment, and systems.

Design Development

This is when architects and engineers develop ideas into comprehensible plans and specifications

Design Stage

This type of professional creates the aesthetic solution for buildings

Design architect

Preparatory Inspection

Designed to check progress and make sure everything is ready for the next stage of construction.

Which of the following are typical design-build entity configurations? (choose all that apply)

Designer and Contractor Partnership Joint Venture Full-Service Design-Build Firm

Electrical Engineer

Designs lighting systems

Mechanical Engineer

Designs plumbing systems

Structural Engineer

Designs steel and timber framed systems

Civil Engineer

Designs water supply and sewage systems

"Blown-up" drawings of portions of the building

Detail

This is the most reliable estimate if the contractor is being asked to a contract price.

Detailed

This type of estimate is highly accurate, and is based on completed working drawings.

Detailed Estimate

Work Packages

Detailed items of work bundled together under a particular trade. This is also called a bid package.

Of the four basic types of drawings, which of the following provides a "blown up" view of the plan, typically in a larger scale?

Details

Which of the following is the responsibility of the project Owner?

Develop the program and outline the needs and requirements of the end user.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers 10 keys to effective erosion and sediment control. Which of the following would be considered a "primary" control?

Disturb as little area as possible.

Which CSI Division would most likely govern Mobilization activities?

Division 01 - General Requirements

Which Division of the CSI Master Format addresses requirements for demolition and hazardous waste handling?

Division 02

Which Division of the CSI Master Format addresses requirements for mirrors and whiteboards?

Division 10

First recognized building code was written during this time

Egypt and the Pyramids

Of the four basic types of drawings in a construction plan set, which of the following shows what the building will look like from the outside?

Elevations

Which of the following should be shown on a site logistics plan?

Entrances and Exits Portable Toilets Dumpsters Temporary Utilities Laydown Area Employee Parking

Which industry sector is responsible for redevelopment of brownfield sites?

Environmental

A Change Order is a change or addition to the contract documents issued after the documents have been released but before the bids are due.

False

A Change Order is a change or an addition to the contract documents issued after the documents have been released but before the bids are due.

False

A change order is ALWAYS associated with a dollar amount change to the contract.

False

Cost codes are only used to track material, labor, and equipment?

False

General Conditions usually deal with matters that are project specific, such as: -Soils and Soil-testing information -Survey Information -Materials or other services provided by the owner -Job signage requirements

False

General Conditions usually deal with matters that are project specific, such as: Soils and Soil-testing information Survey Information Materials or other services provided by the owner Job signage requirements

False

If a contractor obtains a set of plans and specs for the purpose of estimating a job, they are required to submit a bid to the owner.

False

Similar to alcohol, marijuana is a legal substance in many states, and so therefore its use by construction workers cannot be enforced by a contractor.

False

The dry shack is the temporary modular unit used for storing equipment and materials to keep them safe from weather.

False

The duration of a scheduled activity is always determined by the time of year it is installed.

False

The project delivery method chosen by the owner has very little to do with constructability review and more to do with feasibility.

False

When CPI is above 1.00, it is an indication that you are over budget.

False

When calculating the Cost Performance Index, you should use BCWS in the numerator, whereas with the Schedule Performance Index, you should use ACWS.

False

When working with local agencies (e.g. building and zoning departments), the general contract establishes the due dates for plan review and permitting.

False

Whereas design-build has linear sequencing of the work, design-bid-build often integrates and overlaps design and construction activities.

False

A general contractor (GC) is also known as a prime contractor. The GC traditionally enters into contract with the architect, or engineer to deliver the construction project.

False (The GC enters into a contract with the owner)

From a field operations perspective, it is the _____________________ who has the ultimate responsibility to create the project schedule and coordinate all of the work associated with the project.

Field Engineer

This position is responsible for layout and dimensional accuracy of the project, interpretation of the project plans and specifications, communication with the craftspeople and subcontractors, job wide safety, production of detailed concrete form work drawings for field use, and tracking and reporting of daily job production.

Field Engineer

Which of the following are NOT an official, licensed engineer? (Choose all that apply).

Field Engineer Project Engineer

In a Design-Build entity, the primary players generally organize themselves in one of three different ways. Which configuration consists of both the designer and the builder within the same company?

Full-Service Design-Build Firm

Capital Expenditure

Funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, build, and maintain physical assets such as property, buildings, or equipment. Capital expenditures can include everything from repairing an air conditioning system, to putting on a new roof, to purchasing a piece of equipment, to adding onto an existing building, or constructing a brand-new facility.

How can an owner benefit from alternative project delivery methods? Select all that apply.

Greater value Improved schedule Less waste

What type of contract would typically be used on a Design-Build project?

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

There are many reasons to trust or distrust. Which factor is associated with previous knowledge and insight into how it is to work with someone?

History and Experience

Which question is not answered through forecast reports?

How consistent is the owner at making payments?

Quantity Surveyors

Individuals who are responsible for counting up and calculating all of the quantities of materials, labor, and equipment necessary to build a construction project.

Which industry sector requires highly specialized equipment and expertise, has a limited number of qualified contractors, and builds such facilities as manufacturing plants, electrical generating facilities, steel mills, and breweries?

Industrial

This delivery method is best suited for engaging partnerships between the owner, the designer, the CM, and the trade partners. It also engages external stake-holders at the onset of the project (during feasibility and design phase):

Integrated Project Delivery

sharing experience, expertise, and ideas is...

Integration

Which of the following is the responsibility of the Construction Professional?

Interpret the plans and specifications and prepare cost estimates and time schedules to meet the requirements

A list of hazardous materials to be used on the project should be included in the:

Job Site Safety Plan

Indicate which formula is correct for calculating float

LF - EF = Float

Base isolators

Large shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber and steel attached to a building's foundation to allow movement of the structure without causing damage.

Committed Listening

Listening intently to another person to make sure that you clearly understand what they mean by the words they are speaking

The following reasons may be considerations to bid, or NOT bid on a particular project include (choose all that apply):

Location of the project Type of Project Size of the Project Who the owner is Who the Architect is

Phone calls, transmittals, deliveries, and RFIs are all examples of items that would benefit from tracking them in a __________________.

Log

Life-Cycle Cost

Long-term cost projections for a particular building investment over its useful life cycle.

______________ mistakenly believe that their job is to "control" the people on their team, but nothing could be further from the truth.

Managers

This dispute resolution method does not typically include an attorney, and the basis of resolution is negotiation between the two parties.

Mediation

Shortlisting

Narrowing the field of offers through the selection of the most qualified proposers on the basis of qualifications.

Precedence Diagram Method is a type of this type of schedule:

Network Diagram

Due Diligence

Obligation of the contractor, usually written into the contract, to complete the construction project with reasonable care and avoid harm.

According to the Hensel-Phelps model in the textbook, which three positions are considered entry level?

Office Engineer, Field Engineer, Quantity Surveyor

The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations requires that nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing, grading, and excavation activities that disturb ___________________, to obtain a permit for stormwater discharge. Note: This is related to Environmental Protections and SWPPP, but you won't find the answer in your textbook, so you'll have to search for it!

One acre or more

Forecast

Periodic predictions stated in reports as to the final cost and schedule outcomes on a project while the work is still ongoing.

Mock-Up

Physical models or small samples constructed to allow the architect and owner to review the appearance and function of materials, colors, textures, and other aesthetic features before incorporating them into the actual project.

According to your textbook, there are three stages to developing a network diagram. They are:

Planning Stage, Sequencing Stage, and the Scheduling Stage

This phase involves project closeout and owner move-in

Post-Con Stage

Successful execution of the project often depends on good project planning and the ability to anticipate potential problems before they happen. Setting up the project team is critical to the project success and is established in this stage:

Pre-Con

Building permits are obtained during this stage

Pre-Con Stage

The submittal process occurs beginning in which stage of the project:

Pre-Construction Stage

A _________________ estimate is more often derived by calculating the area of the floor plan and multiplying that number by a per-square-foot price.

Preliminary

The benefit of this type of estimate is that it helps the owner establish initial budgets and financing scenarios. However, these estimates should never be used to commit to a contract price.

Preliminary Estimate

When there is plenty of work in the backlog, a contractor may choose not to pursue a project based on:

Present Workload

_______________ is the consideration of the value of the building on the market, or what the market will bear.

Price

If an owner decides to use the Design-Bid-Build delivery method, the decision for contractor is based on:

Price Only

Backward Pass

Process by which the late start and late finish of activities is determined

Forward Pass

Process which must be completed to determine the project duration

This stage is also considered the "buy out" stage of the project.

Procurement

Understanding long lead items in your construction schedule is crucial to avoid any delays in the total project duration. Which type of activity is associated with obtaining materials and equipment for your job?

Procurement Activities

This is the buyout phase

Procurement Stage

To meet the cost and schedule goals for the project, the ______________ goals must also be met.

Productivity

Site logistics, also called ______________, are crucial to the overall efficiency and coordination of work.

Project Staging

There are two types of procurement instruments used to buy out the construction job. Which one is used to purchase materials?

Purchase Order

This selection process is sometimes called direct selection. An owner simply decides that they want to work with a contractor because of their reputation and past performance.

Qualifications Based

If an owner decides to use the Design-Build delivery method, the decision for contractor is based on:

Qualifications and Price

When you have met or exceeded the requirements established in the construction documents, you have provided which of these:

Quality

A policy of sourcing the best-qualified subcontractors for projects is part of which program?

Quality Assurance

implementing a vendor prequalification system is a practice of which?

Quality assurance

Requiring drawings from your steel fabricator prior to manufacturing and installing handrails is part of which?

Quality control

This Construction Management function entails verification that all standards outlined in the plans and specs are met, including dimensions, tolerances, test results, temperatures, and so on.

Quality control

requiring materials listed with UL is part of which?

Quality control

As-Built Drawings

Record drawings completed by the contractor and turned over to the owner at the end of the project identifying any changes or adjustments made to the conditions and dimensions of the work relative to the original plans and specifications.

There are many reasons to trust or distrust. Which factor is associated with mistrust caused by virtue of the leadership position they may hold?

Relative Power and Authority

Which industry sector is relatively easy to entire, allows for small-specialty subcontractors, and builds single-family and multi-family homes?

Residential

Which of the following are considered basic sectors of the construction industry? (Mark all that apply)

Residential Building Industrial Building Heavy Civil Construction

A current trend in construction is to refer to subcontractors as trade partners. This demonstrates the value that these individuals have in the construction 'ecosystem'. Developing an atmosphere of ______________ starts at the top.

Respect

Which of these is stipulated in the contract and specifies the percentage of money owed to the contractor, but withheld until the final payment?

Retainage Clause

There are many levels, or layers of influence to the construction project. In which level do the following entities belong: Government, Financial Institutions, Trade Associations, Educational Institutions

Secondary players, third level

Vertical cut through the building

Section View

Of the four basic types of drawings, which of the following provides a view as if the plan or elevation was "cut" through, showing greater detail of the material components of the structure?

Sections

The most reliable practice to eliminate surprises associated with subsurface conditions is:

Soil Testing

Supplemental Conditions, or special conditions deal with project-specific matters such as (choose all that apply):

Soils Testing Report Job Signage Requirements Traffic Control

The presence of asbestos or mold is ______________, and therefore is part of the due diligence required of a contractor.

Sometimes unknown BEFORE bidding

The Project Manual, which is part of the Contract Documents include which of the following (choose all that apply)

Specifications Supplemental Conditions General Conditions

This task, often completed by the project superintendent, deals with formulating a strategy so that movement of project people, materials, and supporting resources are laid out in a way that promotes he highest productivity and efficiency possible.

Staging and Layout Plan (also known as a Site Logistics Plan)

Lean Principles

Stemming from the Toyota Production System, principles that focus on creating more value for customers with less work and the elimination of waste. These principles are now being applied to the construction industry.

The will-call, generally made by the ______________ , occurs just before the scheduled delivery date.

Superintendent

Which individual creates the site logistics/layout plan, which indicates locations of mobile office facilities, trash dumpsters, storage trailers, and materials staging strategy?

Superintendent

The Field Engineer is associated with which career path?

Superintendent Track

In which section of the project manual would you find information such as: Quality control and quality assurance procedures Quality of materials Standards of workmanship

Technical Specifications

Making up the bulk of the Project Manual, this section is used in conjunction with the plans and describe the detail that cannot be conveyed graphically.

Technical Specifications

Cofferdam

Temporary watertight enclosures erected to prevent water from seeping into an area, allowing construction to take place in the water-free space.

In which historical period did we observe the architect as designer, separate from the master builder?

The Renaissance

Integrative Thinking

The ability to face constructively the tension of opposing ideas and, instead of choosing one at the expense of the other, generate a creative resolution of the tension in the form of a new idea that contains elements of the opposing ideas but is superior to each.

Float

The amount of leeway available to start or complete an individual schedule activity before it affects the planned project completion.

Lead Time

The amount of time it takes for a product or equipment to be delivered to the job site.

Emotional Intelligence

The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

Variance

The cost or time difference between the actual project performance and the planned project performance.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The federal agency responsible for establishing safety standards for construction and all other industries in the United States. The agency also has the authority to enforce those standards through rigorous inspections at the job site and to issue citations to and assess fines against any contractor or subcontractor for violating these standards.

Working Drawings

The final detailed drawings used to build the project.

Punch List

The minor adjustments, repairs, and work items that must be done before substantial completion can be achieved. The list is prepared jointly by the owner, architect, and contractor. The architect confirms completion of each item on the list.

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.

Scope of Work

The parameters defining the overall extent of work to be included in a construction contract. Commonly communicated through construction plans and written specifications.

Technical Proposal

The part of a design-build proposal that contains the conceptual design for the project. It may also include information regarding schedule, team makeup, and overall management plan for the project.

Technical Proposal

The part of a design-build proposal that contains the conceptual design, schedule, team makeup, and management plan

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.

Construction Management

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

Substantial Completion

The point at which all punch list work has been completed and the owner can occupy or take possession of the new facility.

Commitment Management

The practice of being aware of each team member's tasks and deliverable, checking in with them, and heling when needed

Prequalification

The process in which an owner, based on 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.

Architectural Programming

The research and decision-making process, initiated by an 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.

Cost Model

The working budget to guide the design process by allocating budget limits to the various elements or systems of the design.

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.

Dry Shack

These facilities may be constructed on-site or brought in as modular units equipped with tables and storage lockers. They provide a dry place for workers to eat their lunch and change their clothes. Union agreements often require that the contractor provide a these on-site.

Contract Administrator

This person must be completely familiar with the contract stipulations and provisions and accustomed to working with all of the common forms, policies, and procedures. This person works closely with the project manager.

Value Engineering

This process is a thorough analysis of design, products, and materials to determine whether the proposed design solutions are really the best solutions relative to their cost.

Crashing the Schedule

To takes steps that accelerate activities in the schedule, resulting in an earlier completion date.

A Rough Order of Magnitude estimate is based upon a cost per primary unit for the facility.

True

A bottleneck in any one of the steps in the submittal process may impact the schedule of the project.

True

A building inspector can shut down operations on a job for even the slightest code infringement and ultimately put the project schedule at risk.

True

A construction manager has a better chance at adding value to a project before construction documents are completed.

True

A trade contractor's work, or part of their work package may appear more than once in a schedule or performed at different stages in a project.

True

Based on the definitions provided in the text, it is clear that even interns, field & project engineers can be leaders - particularly when working to develop an integrated project team. Hint: The answer is "True"

True

Because the residential market is relatively easy to enter, there are many small companies that are also at high risk for failure.

True

Collaboration is about creating an environment of trust, open communication, and transparency for the team.

True

Contract administration has to do with the management of details and information presented in the technical specifications of the contract documents.

True

Each industry sector is characterized by different means, methods, and materials of construction. They may require different types of equipment structural framework, materials, and specialty contractors.

True

In a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract, the owner benefits from a guarantee of a maximum price and also benefits if cost savings are realized.

True

In scheduling, it is important to understand that the order in which the work occurs is somewhat flexible. In other words, different contractors will take different approaches to sequencing work.

True

Multi-family dwellings refer to apartments, condominiums, and townhomes wherein the entire structure may house multiple, individual residences.

True

One difference between Agency CM and CM at Risk is that an Agency Construction Manager is not responsible for ensuring that the construction schedule stays on track.

True

Safety should also part of the quality assurance program of a company. The rules of safety must apply to ALL aspects of the construction work.

True

Some projects require specific verification regarding special 'pre-qualification' requirements. These requirements may include minority or women owned status of your business or that of your trade partners.

True

The building inspector from the presiding municipality enforces the building code, which is set at the minimum safety standards for installed materials and systems in a building.

True

The project delivery methods differ in who warrants the sufficiency of the plans and specifications. In the Design-Bid-Build method, this is the owner's responsibility.

True

Though some may argue that random drug testing (especially in Colorado where marijuana use is legal) is an invasion of their privacy, but when personal and public safety is concerned, construction companies have an obligation to ensure that every person on the job site is drug and alcohol free.

True

Which of these definitions best describes the Contractor & Designer Partnership?

Two firms working together on a single project with one of them at risk for the project. The second party is a subcontractor to the first.

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.

Escalation Clauses

Usually negotiated into the construction contract when there is suspicion that some pricing component of the estimate is in a high state of flux. Allows for some fluctuation in the contract price based upon the current pricing of the suspected component.

__________________ is a combination of real estate prices, design, quality, usefulness and other qualitative factors.

Value

Which party typically prepares 'submittals'?

Vendor

According to Chad's lecture, why do we care about safety? (choose all that apply)

We value human life Financial Implications Legal Implications Answer Competitive Edge (advantage) Because Construction is Dangerous

Which is the most common and most obvious reason for work slowdown?

Weather Conditions

Tailgate Safety Meetings

Weekly safety meetings held at the job site and usually conducted by the superintendent. They're also called toolbox safety meetings.

When scheduling, you use the _______________________ to breakdown the scope of work for the project into smaller, manageable chunks of work to help develop your activity list.

Work Breakdown Structure

The role of a ______________ usually comes with a title, and is about ____________ of a system, a project, quality, logistics, etc.

manager, management

Highways and government buildings are examples of public projects, which retail outlets and apartment complexes are examples of private projects.

public, private

The Qualifications-Based selection method is based on qualifications only and is most commonly associated with the Design-Build project delivery method.

qualifications only Design-Build (1/2...?)

Change Order

requests made by the owner to add features to or subtract features from the scope of the project resulting in changes to the contract

Which of the following tasks are associated with job site management?

subcontractor coordination * productivity * partnering noise control * submittals preconstruction conference * (1.33/2...?)

Once you've completed a forward and backward pass, how do you know which activities are on your critical path?

the activity has zero float

The purpose of a bid bond is:

to ensure that the contractor will enter into a contract