COSC 153 EXAM 1 with Complete Solutions
1) how the contractors price is quoted to the owner
2)how risk is allocated to each of the parties - ANSWER-2 fundamental ways in which
contracts differ?
1/4" scale - ANSWER-what is the most common scale for an architect to draw their
plans
able to mentally build project, be knowledgeable, and practical - ANSWER-qualities of a
good estimator?
add on - ANSWER-taxed overhead, and profit added to the estimate after all the other
costs have been calculated is called what?
advertisement for bids - ANSWER-public notice providing info regarding bidding
procedures for public projects
advertisement or invitation for bids, instructions to bidders, bid forms, and the
agreement form - ANSWER-4 documents included under the bidding processes
all materials, equipment, labor, subcontracts, overhead, profit necessary - ANSWER-
what are some categories which a contractor must include when submitting a bidding
estimate?
an agreement that is spoken - ANSWER-what is a verbal contract?
approximately 56% - ANSWER-what percentage of design/build projects are led by
contractors?
Architects & engineers - ANSWER-what 2 types of professionals are engaged in the
construction process?
at risk = 2 contracts (owner & manager, owner & designer) - ANSWER-difference
between at-risk and agency construction management?
bidding documents, general conditions, supplemental conditions, and technical
specifications - ANSWER-4 sections of the process manual?
bridges, tunnels, dams, airports, & railways - ANSWER-Heavy civil sector includes what
types of civil construction?
Brooks Act 1972 - ANSWER-what piece of legislation requires that qualifications based
selections must be used to purchase architecture and engineering services and that
price negotiations are not a consideration in the selection processes?
, Brownfield site - ANSWER-a property that is abandoned or underused because of
historic environmental contamination?
by the standards set forth in the specs that impact costs - ANSWER-good quality of
your work?
civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical - ANSWER-different organizations
of drawings?
closed bid - ANSWER-used with private projects and is not open to the public
conceptual estimates, preliminary estimates, and detailed estimates - ANSWER-types
of estimates ?
construction involvement early in the design process generally allows for a shorter and
cheaper project - ANSWER-why is there an increasing trend towards Integrated Project
delivery methods?
Construction Specification Institute - ANSWER-what does CSI stand for?
cost, time, quality, safety, scope, & function - ANSWER-6 dials of project values?
curtain wall - ANSWER-whats an exterior cladding system thats supported entirely by
the frame of the building, rather than being self-supporting or load bearing?
custom, small value, & production builders - ANSWER-3 categories of residential
builders?
customer satisfaction and contractor profit - ANSWER-2 things that measure the
success of a project ?
decision making and problem solving - ANSWER-2 important skills needed to succeed
in construction management?
design phase - ANSWER-first step of a project?
design, pre-construction, procurement, construction, post construction, owner
occupancy - ANSWER-6 stages of the design and construction process?
design/bid/build, construction management, & design/build - ANSWER-3 project
delivery methods?
determine who is preparing to build new projects and when they will be ready to start -
ANSWER-what is the first step in the process of finding work?
direct costs and indirect costs - ANSWER-2 types of project costs?
1) how the contractors price is quoted to the owner
2)how risk is allocated to each of the parties - ANSWER-2 fundamental ways in which
contracts differ?
1/4" scale - ANSWER-what is the most common scale for an architect to draw their
plans
able to mentally build project, be knowledgeable, and practical - ANSWER-qualities of a
good estimator?
add on - ANSWER-taxed overhead, and profit added to the estimate after all the other
costs have been calculated is called what?
advertisement for bids - ANSWER-public notice providing info regarding bidding
procedures for public projects
advertisement or invitation for bids, instructions to bidders, bid forms, and the
agreement form - ANSWER-4 documents included under the bidding processes
all materials, equipment, labor, subcontracts, overhead, profit necessary - ANSWER-
what are some categories which a contractor must include when submitting a bidding
estimate?
an agreement that is spoken - ANSWER-what is a verbal contract?
approximately 56% - ANSWER-what percentage of design/build projects are led by
contractors?
Architects & engineers - ANSWER-what 2 types of professionals are engaged in the
construction process?
at risk = 2 contracts (owner & manager, owner & designer) - ANSWER-difference
between at-risk and agency construction management?
bidding documents, general conditions, supplemental conditions, and technical
specifications - ANSWER-4 sections of the process manual?
bridges, tunnels, dams, airports, & railways - ANSWER-Heavy civil sector includes what
types of civil construction?
Brooks Act 1972 - ANSWER-what piece of legislation requires that qualifications based
selections must be used to purchase architecture and engineering services and that
price negotiations are not a consideration in the selection processes?
, Brownfield site - ANSWER-a property that is abandoned or underused because of
historic environmental contamination?
by the standards set forth in the specs that impact costs - ANSWER-good quality of
your work?
civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical - ANSWER-different organizations
of drawings?
closed bid - ANSWER-used with private projects and is not open to the public
conceptual estimates, preliminary estimates, and detailed estimates - ANSWER-types
of estimates ?
construction involvement early in the design process generally allows for a shorter and
cheaper project - ANSWER-why is there an increasing trend towards Integrated Project
delivery methods?
Construction Specification Institute - ANSWER-what does CSI stand for?
cost, time, quality, safety, scope, & function - ANSWER-6 dials of project values?
curtain wall - ANSWER-whats an exterior cladding system thats supported entirely by
the frame of the building, rather than being self-supporting or load bearing?
custom, small value, & production builders - ANSWER-3 categories of residential
builders?
customer satisfaction and contractor profit - ANSWER-2 things that measure the
success of a project ?
decision making and problem solving - ANSWER-2 important skills needed to succeed
in construction management?
design phase - ANSWER-first step of a project?
design, pre-construction, procurement, construction, post construction, owner
occupancy - ANSWER-6 stages of the design and construction process?
design/bid/build, construction management, & design/build - ANSWER-3 project
delivery methods?
determine who is preparing to build new projects and when they will be ready to start -
ANSWER-what is the first step in the process of finding work?
direct costs and indirect costs - ANSWER-2 types of project costs?
