366 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And Correct Answers
C
Terms in this set (73)
Characteristics of Construction Projects -dynamic and unique
-time pressures
-safety concerns
-efficient turnover
-conflict & litigation issues
-production is specific to the project
Construction Vs Manufacturing (C) Custom vs (M) Mass-produced, (C) Constant changing, (M) Relatively the
same always, (C) Various locations, (M) Factory worksite, (C) Complex projects
with different tasks, (M) Simplified efforts with repeated tasks
Both involve design, production, and delivery
*Differ in approach, timing, and payment
Construction Costs per year about $1.3 trillion
Size of average construction company less than 10 people
4 M's of resources manpower, machinery, materials, and money
business firm in direct contact with owner that brings General Contractor
together all elements and inputs into a single
coordinated effort
Hired by the GC for more precise and specialized work Sub-contractor,
offers risks such as schedule conflictions, weaker management, dispute issues
GC is solely responsible for the sub
, Building Life Cycle -Front end planning and Feasible Study
-Planning, Design
-Procurement of resources
-Construction
-Management
-Demolition and Reuse
Planning Requirements from each project stakeholder, including constraints, Project
characteristics
Design Architectural and engineering design of the entire project, and to provide all
necessary drawings and specifications for the item(s) to be constructed
Procurement and Construction Ordering, delivering, and tracking equipment and materials • Physically erecting
the project and putting the materials and equipment in place • Using construction
manpower and equipment, appropriately managed • Conclusion of the project
when all contracts are fulfilled.
Stakeholders Includes owners, designers, general contractors, sub contractors, and vendors
Types of Project Delivery Systems -Design Bid Build
-Construction Manager
-Design Build
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.
-allows for price competition
-more clear and defined separation of tasks
-typically, cheapest
Project Manager Teamed up with your general contractor at the beginning of the design process
-quality control
-clearly defined scope of work
Design-Build The owner contracts with one entity (a person or firm) to provide both design and
construction services, that entity then subcontracts portions of the work to others
as needed
-lack of communication issues
-fast tracking naturally occurs
Business Management Vs Construction Management Business:
-stable & ongoing
-no diverse risks or external diversities such as weather
Project:
-dynamic and reaches a complete state
-focus on coordinating and regulating all requirements needed to be met in order
to complete the project
-coordination between companies is based on contractual items
C
Terms in this set (73)
Characteristics of Construction Projects -dynamic and unique
-time pressures
-safety concerns
-efficient turnover
-conflict & litigation issues
-production is specific to the project
Construction Vs Manufacturing (C) Custom vs (M) Mass-produced, (C) Constant changing, (M) Relatively the
same always, (C) Various locations, (M) Factory worksite, (C) Complex projects
with different tasks, (M) Simplified efforts with repeated tasks
Both involve design, production, and delivery
*Differ in approach, timing, and payment
Construction Costs per year about $1.3 trillion
Size of average construction company less than 10 people
4 M's of resources manpower, machinery, materials, and money
business firm in direct contact with owner that brings General Contractor
together all elements and inputs into a single
coordinated effort
Hired by the GC for more precise and specialized work Sub-contractor,
offers risks such as schedule conflictions, weaker management, dispute issues
GC is solely responsible for the sub
, Building Life Cycle -Front end planning and Feasible Study
-Planning, Design
-Procurement of resources
-Construction
-Management
-Demolition and Reuse
Planning Requirements from each project stakeholder, including constraints, Project
characteristics
Design Architectural and engineering design of the entire project, and to provide all
necessary drawings and specifications for the item(s) to be constructed
Procurement and Construction Ordering, delivering, and tracking equipment and materials • Physically erecting
the project and putting the materials and equipment in place • Using construction
manpower and equipment, appropriately managed • Conclusion of the project
when all contracts are fulfilled.
Stakeholders Includes owners, designers, general contractors, sub contractors, and vendors
Types of Project Delivery Systems -Design Bid Build
-Construction Manager
-Design Build
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.
-allows for price competition
-more clear and defined separation of tasks
-typically, cheapest
Project Manager Teamed up with your general contractor at the beginning of the design process
-quality control
-clearly defined scope of work
Design-Build The owner contracts with one entity (a person or firm) to provide both design and
construction services, that entity then subcontracts portions of the work to others
as needed
-lack of communication issues
-fast tracking naturally occurs
Business Management Vs Construction Management Business:
-stable & ongoing
-no diverse risks or external diversities such as weather
Project:
-dynamic and reaches a complete state
-focus on coordinating and regulating all requirements needed to be met in order
to complete the project
-coordination between companies is based on contractual items
