Construction Review

AGC

Association of General Contractors - ensures that contractors understand wages and regulations and helps to protect contractors

Largest Construction companies in the U.S.

Berchel Fluor Corp Turner Const.

BIM

Building Information Modeling - computer modeling system that develops 3D renderings of buildings before construction. Used to determine errors before recognized during construction

Which of the following legal forms of business organization is perpetual? a. Sole propiertorship b. Partnership c. Corporation d. All of the above e. None of the above

C. Corporation

Freedom Tower Building

Concrete Base to withstand explosive forces that could come from terrorist attacks. Built to signify strength of the country against terrorism

Four important delivery methods from JE Dunn

Design - bid - build Design/Build Construction Management (CM/GC) Intergrated Project Delivery

DBE

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise - DBEs are for-profit small business concerns where socially and economically disadvantaged individuals own at least a 51% interest and also control management and daily business operations

IPD

Integrated Project Delivery - project delivery method that is very collaborative and shares the risk/reward amongst owner, contractor, architects, and engineers

LEED

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - rating system used for rating buildings that use sustainable methods and awards certifcates based on energy and water savings

Six important elements of the risk triangle for a construction project

Owner Architect/Engineer Contractor Contracts Changes Schedule

Burj Khalifa

Tallest building in the world that was designed after a flower which helped reduce imoact from wind loads. Was constructed to increase tourism

Empire State Building

Was the first building to use the "fast-track" construction method which required a hihgly detailed schedule

Which of the project types listed would most frequently use a construction management arrangement? a. building construction b. heavy construction c. industrial d. residential

a. Building construction

Design/ build means that: a. One company is responsible for both design and construction b. construction begins before design is complete c. the project is technically complex d. Both A and B

a. One company is responsible for both design and construction

Identify the person responsible for the financing of a project a. owner b. architect c. construction manager d. all involved

a. owner

In the design/bid/build contractural agreement, the architect signs a contract with the: a. owner b. construction manager c. general contractor d. subcontractor e. none of the above

a. owner

Site selection and financing would usually be the responsibility of the: a. owner b. archtect c. contractor d. subcontractor

a. owner

Traditionally, concept and feasibility studies are handled by the: a. owner b. archtect c. contractor d. subcontractor

a. owner

Which category of construction is characterized by many small companies and great instability during economic recessions? a residential b. building construction c. industrial d. heavy construction

a. residential

Which category of construction is the largest? a. residential b. building construction c. industrial d. heavy construction

a. residential

Which of the following would not be included in a typical site investigation: a. Size of the site b. Availability of local labor c. Soils classification d. Existing Structures

b. Availability of local labor

Identify the person responsible for the drawings and specifications of a project a. owner b. architect c. construction manager d. all involved

b. architect

The term fast track means: a. Design/build b. Construction starts before the design is complete c. cost plus fixed fee d. none of the above

b. construction starts before the design is complete

The architect is most heavily inivolved during which of the following project phases? a. construction b. engineering and design c. concept and feasibility d. startup and implementation

b. engineering and design

Value Engineering can best be described as: a. reducing cost by reducing quality b. getting the best value for the least cost c. reducing scope to achieve budget d. reorganzing the project team to achieve the greatest efficiency e. none of the above

b. getting the best value for the least cost

Which of the following is true of a GMP contract? a. GMP is the same as lump sum bid b. the contractor passes all costs to the owner up to a predetermined maximum c. the owner assumes all project risk d. the construction manager assumes all project risk e. None of the above

b. the contractor passes all costs to the owner up to a predetermined maximum

Owner involvement is highest during what project phase? a. construction b. engineering and design c. concept and feasibility d. none of the above

c. concept and feasibility

Drawings and specifications are the output of what stage of a project? a. concept and feasibilty b. procurement c. engineering and design d. startup and implementation e. none of the above

c. engineering and design

Which category of construction would typically be contracted out as design/build a. residential b. building construction c. industrial d. heavy construction

c. industrial

The advantages of a design/bid/build contractural arrangment is a. reduced project time b. non-adversary relationships among participants c. known project cost before construction d. all of of the above

c. known project cost before construction

The developer of a 40-story high-rise office building desires the shortest possible construction time. What delivery method would be best? a. construction management b. design/build c. design/ bid/ build d. Either A or B e. None of the above

d. Either A or B

Dams, highways, and bridges would be classified as what type of project? a residential b. building construction c. industrial d. heavy construction

d. Heavy construction

Identify the person responsible for the value engineering of a project. a. owner b. architect c. construction manager d. all involved

d. all involved

Which category of construction is typically financed by the public sector? a. residential b. building construction c. industrial d. heavy construction

d. heavy construction

A good construction manager has strong __________ skills. a. Technical b. Personal c. Managerial d. Negotiation e. All of the above

e. all of the above

Construction management is superior to Design/Bid/Build approaches at addressing which of the following concerns? a. Increased government regulations b. larger projects c. increased organizational size d. increased organizational complexity e. all of the above

e. all of the above

The choice of which delivery method is correct is a factor of percieved risk. Which of following is a source of project risk? a. financial concerns b. quality of materials or workmanship c. when the project will be completed d. quality of design e. all of the above

e. all of the above

Which of the following characteristics should an owner investigate when choosing a construction manager? a. financial health of the company b. makeup of theteam assigned to the job c. expereince with similar projects d. fee structure e. all of the above

e. all of the above

A structural engineer is responsible for locating a building on a site and identifying the correct setbacks and elevations

false

If an owner has only a fixed amount to spend and would not build a project if its cost would exceed this amount, construction management would be the preferred delivery method

false

In guranteed mazimum price contract, costs above the gurantee are absorbed by the owner

false

In the construction industry of the future, there will likely be a decreased requirement for permits and regulations

false

In the construction managemnet approach, the construction manager usually gurantees the overall price and quality of the work.

false

One advantage of the design/build approach is that usually a firm project cost is established before construction begins

false

In the case of design/build, the constructor acts as a general contractor with singe-firm control of all subcontractors

true

One advantage of a design/bid/build delivery method is know project costs before construction begins

true