Module 2
An order from the owner to add features to or subtract features from the scope of the project resulting in revision to the contract is known as:
A Change order
Which of the following is a primary purpose of the technical specifications?
A.Deal with quality of the materials B.Deal with standards of workmanship C.Deal with methods of installation and erection D.Deal with quality assurance/control procedures E.All the above
What is the name of a public notice, usually published in newspapers, trade magazines, and journals, providing information regarding bidding procedures for public projects?
Advertisement for bids
A change or addition to the contract documents issued after the documents have been released but before the bids are due is known as:
An Addendum
Who is involved in the production of the drawings for commercial building project?
Architect, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer
Uses a request forproposals (RFP) solicitation process
Best value Selection (BVS)
Safeguarding the public against incompetent or fiscally challenged constructors is accomplished by the use of:
Bid bond, Performance bond, Labor and material payment bond
Historically, construction drawings have been produced on paper. What is the name of the software that aides in producing drawings in a digital format?
Computer-aided design
The civil drawings are usually prepared by a civil engineer and show the site information. What information the civil drawings usually have?
Elevations and grading, Demolition and excavation, Utilities and streets
Uses an invitation for bids (IFB) solicitation process.
Low Bid
The selection methods used for selecting construction and construction management services are:
Low-bid, Best-value (BVS), Qualifications-based (QBS)
What is the name of a bid that is competitive and advertised publicly and allows any qualified contractor to submit a bid on the project?
Open bid
Which of the following is a type of architectural drawing?
Plans, Exterior elevations, Interior sections, Details
Mechanical drawings are usually prepared by a mechanical engineer and identify the following:
Plumbing and the heating, Ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) for the building, Fire protection for the building
The competition criteria used to determine the chosen constructor are
Price and qualifications
In the management team, the leader of both the field management team and the office management team is usually the:
Project manager (PM)
a request for qualifications (RFQ) solicitation process.
Qualifications-based selection (QBS)
What is the name of the solicitation document, written by the owner, requesting pricing and a technical solution for design and/or construction services?
Request for proposals (RFP)
If missing at the bid opining, which one of the below items is cause to reject the bid?
Sealed envelope, Contractor's license, Contractor's name
Select the correct chronological order of these milestones.
Substantial completion, Final completion, Certificate of occupancy
The part of a design-build proposal that contains the conceptual design for the project is
Technical proposal
The low-bid selection method involves bidders obtaining plans and specs for review by the constructor and the prospective sub-contractors.
True
The project manager (PM) is the leader of both the field management team and the office management team
True
What is the name of a 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?
closed bid
Which are factors that are commonly considered before deciding to bid on a construction job?
location of the project, size of the job, who the architect/ owner is
