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Comprehensive Practice Questions & Verified
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Procedures Review | 2026–2027
, What is a Project? A temporary undertaking with a beginning and end.
How is a project temporary and unique? Temporary = all projects have a definite end
Unique = All projects are formed in a different way. Different site locations, different
team etc.
What is a Contract? A written agreement between two parties to share in the delivery of part of a project.
The client delegates part of a project to someone else.
What is submission for sanction? The process of submitting a proposal or request for approval by a governing body.
What is sanctioning? Getting the necessary approval and funding to proceed with construction of the
project. This occurs at the end of the definition stage.
What is the Gestation period? The whole time period of the project before it yields results i.e. reaches the
Why is it so long? operational stage.
- Planning permission in the UK is a lengthy period.
Why is there an overlap between design and construction? Increases the flexibility of the project. Modern techniques may want to be
implemented in later buildings. However, also introduces more uncertainty.
What's wrong with uncertainty? When a client initiates design changes, financial, political and logistical limitations
may arise all influencing cost.
Who is the client? The person in charge of the project. They hire the various contractors.
Typical contracts. Client > Specialists
Client > Designers.
Client > constructors.
Client > Project manager.
Contractor > supplies.
What is the order of a project. Appraisal > Definition > Design > Construction > Commission > Operation +
Maintenance.
What is appraisal or what is involved in appraisal and Identification = Identifies the need for the project.
definition?
Different options are then assessed.
Master Plan = A conceptual design that is produced at the end of appraisal defining
size, materials etc.
Definition = Making the master plan more specific.
What is acceptance, when does it occur? Acceptance is the time at which the client inspects and reviews completed work to
asses it against requirements. Done at the end of the commissioning stage.
Test
Comprehensive Practice Questions & Verified
Answers | Construction Management Principles &
Procedures Review | 2026–2027
, What is a Project? A temporary undertaking with a beginning and end.
How is a project temporary and unique? Temporary = all projects have a definite end
Unique = All projects are formed in a different way. Different site locations, different
team etc.
What is a Contract? A written agreement between two parties to share in the delivery of part of a project.
The client delegates part of a project to someone else.
What is submission for sanction? The process of submitting a proposal or request for approval by a governing body.
What is sanctioning? Getting the necessary approval and funding to proceed with construction of the
project. This occurs at the end of the definition stage.
What is the Gestation period? The whole time period of the project before it yields results i.e. reaches the
Why is it so long? operational stage.
- Planning permission in the UK is a lengthy period.
Why is there an overlap between design and construction? Increases the flexibility of the project. Modern techniques may want to be
implemented in later buildings. However, also introduces more uncertainty.
What's wrong with uncertainty? When a client initiates design changes, financial, political and logistical limitations
may arise all influencing cost.
Who is the client? The person in charge of the project. They hire the various contractors.
Typical contracts. Client > Specialists
Client > Designers.
Client > constructors.
Client > Project manager.
Contractor > supplies.
What is the order of a project. Appraisal > Definition > Design > Construction > Commission > Operation +
Maintenance.
What is appraisal or what is involved in appraisal and Identification = Identifies the need for the project.
definition?
Different options are then assessed.
Master Plan = A conceptual design that is produced at the end of appraisal defining
size, materials etc.
Definition = Making the master plan more specific.
What is acceptance, when does it occur? Acceptance is the time at which the client inspects and reviews completed work to
asses it against requirements. Done at the end of the commissioning stage.
