Construction Management Exam 1 Study Guide, Practice Questions and
Complete Review 2026
project management - ✔✔application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to the many
activities necessary to complete a project successfully
project manager - ✔✔the leader of the contractor's project team who is responsible for
ensuring that all contract requirements are achieved safely and within the desired budget and
time frame
project team - ✔✔individuals from one or several organizations who work together as a
cohesive team to construct a project
project planning - ✔✔the process of selecting the construction methods and the sequence of
work to be used on a project
project management organization - ✔✔the contractor's project management group headed by
the officer-in-charge, including field supervision and staff
project start-up - ✔✔mobilizing the project management team, establishing the project
management office, and creating project document management systems
submittals - ✔✔shop drawings, product data sheets, and samples submitted by contractors
and subcontractors for verification by the design team that the materials purchased for
installation comply with the design intent
project control - ✔✔the methods a project manager uses to anticipate, monitor, and adjust to
risks and trends in controlling costs and schedules
,project close-out - ✔✔completing the physical construction of the project, submitting all
required documentation to the owner, and financially closing out the project
quality control - ✔✔process to assure materials and installation meet or exceed the
requirements of the contract documents
total quality management - ✔✔a management philosophy that focuses on continuous process
improvement and customer satisfaction
general contractor - ✔✔the party to a construction contract who agrees to construct the
project in accordance with the contract documents
traditional delivery method - ✔✔a delivery method in which the owner has a contract with an
architect to prepare a design for a project. When the design is completed, the owner hires a
contractor to construct the project
agency construction management delivery method - ✔✔a delivery method in which the owner
has three contracts: one with the architect, one with the general contractor, and one with the
construction manager. The construction manager acts as the owner's agent but has no
contractual authority over the architect or the general contractor
construction-manager-at-risk delivery method - ✔✔a delivery method in which the owner has
two contracts: one with the architect and one with the construction manager/general
contractor. The general contractor usually is hired early in the design process to perform
preconstruction services. Once the design is completed, the construction manager/general
contractor constructs the project
construction mananger/general contractor delivery method - ✔✔also known as the
construction-manager-at-risk delivery method
, preconstruction services - ✔✔services that a construction contractor performs for a project
owner during design development and before construction starts
constructability analysis - ✔✔an evaluation of preferred and alternative materials and
construction methods
value engineering - ✔✔a study of the relative value of various materials and construction
techniques to identify the least costly alternative without sacrificing quality or performance
fast-track (phased) construction - ✔✔overlapping design and construction activities so that
some are performed in parallel rather than in series. Allows construction to begin while the
design is being completed
design-build delivery method - ✔✔a delivery method in which the owner hires a single
contractor who designs and constructs the project
joint venture - ✔✔a contractual collaboration of two or more parties to undertake a project
design-build-operate - ✔✔a delivery method in which the contractor designs the project,
constructs it, and operates it for a period of time, for example twenty years
build-operate-transfer - ✔✔a delivery method in which a single contractor is responsible for
financing the design and construction of a project and is paid an annual fee to operate the
completed project for a period of time, such as thirty years
bridging delivery method - ✔✔a hybrid of the traditional and the design-build delivery
methods. The owner contracts with a design firm for the preparation of partial design
documents, then selects a design-build firm to complete the design and construct the project
Complete Review 2026
project management - ✔✔application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to the many
activities necessary to complete a project successfully
project manager - ✔✔the leader of the contractor's project team who is responsible for
ensuring that all contract requirements are achieved safely and within the desired budget and
time frame
project team - ✔✔individuals from one or several organizations who work together as a
cohesive team to construct a project
project planning - ✔✔the process of selecting the construction methods and the sequence of
work to be used on a project
project management organization - ✔✔the contractor's project management group headed by
the officer-in-charge, including field supervision and staff
project start-up - ✔✔mobilizing the project management team, establishing the project
management office, and creating project document management systems
submittals - ✔✔shop drawings, product data sheets, and samples submitted by contractors
and subcontractors for verification by the design team that the materials purchased for
installation comply with the design intent
project control - ✔✔the methods a project manager uses to anticipate, monitor, and adjust to
risks and trends in controlling costs and schedules
,project close-out - ✔✔completing the physical construction of the project, submitting all
required documentation to the owner, and financially closing out the project
quality control - ✔✔process to assure materials and installation meet or exceed the
requirements of the contract documents
total quality management - ✔✔a management philosophy that focuses on continuous process
improvement and customer satisfaction
general contractor - ✔✔the party to a construction contract who agrees to construct the
project in accordance with the contract documents
traditional delivery method - ✔✔a delivery method in which the owner has a contract with an
architect to prepare a design for a project. When the design is completed, the owner hires a
contractor to construct the project
agency construction management delivery method - ✔✔a delivery method in which the owner
has three contracts: one with the architect, one with the general contractor, and one with the
construction manager. The construction manager acts as the owner's agent but has no
contractual authority over the architect or the general contractor
construction-manager-at-risk delivery method - ✔✔a delivery method in which the owner has
two contracts: one with the architect and one with the construction manager/general
contractor. The general contractor usually is hired early in the design process to perform
preconstruction services. Once the design is completed, the construction manager/general
contractor constructs the project
construction mananger/general contractor delivery method - ✔✔also known as the
construction-manager-at-risk delivery method
, preconstruction services - ✔✔services that a construction contractor performs for a project
owner during design development and before construction starts
constructability analysis - ✔✔an evaluation of preferred and alternative materials and
construction methods
value engineering - ✔✔a study of the relative value of various materials and construction
techniques to identify the least costly alternative without sacrificing quality or performance
fast-track (phased) construction - ✔✔overlapping design and construction activities so that
some are performed in parallel rather than in series. Allows construction to begin while the
design is being completed
design-build delivery method - ✔✔a delivery method in which the owner hires a single
contractor who designs and constructs the project
joint venture - ✔✔a contractual collaboration of two or more parties to undertake a project
design-build-operate - ✔✔a delivery method in which the contractor designs the project,
constructs it, and operates it for a period of time, for example twenty years
build-operate-transfer - ✔✔a delivery method in which a single contractor is responsible for
financing the design and construction of a project and is paid an annual fee to operate the
completed project for a period of time, such as thirty years
bridging delivery method - ✔✔a hybrid of the traditional and the design-build delivery
methods. The owner contracts with a design firm for the preparation of partial design
documents, then selects a design-build firm to complete the design and construct the project
