COSC 153 EXAM 2 with answers 2024
Name the four fundamental stages of the construction management process after the
design stage. - ANSWERSPre construction, procurement, construction and post
construction
What are the five distinct stages of the design process? - ANSWERSprogramming,
feasibility, schematic design, design development and contract documents
How does the quality of the design drawings impact the quality of construction? -
ANSWERSpoor drawings=poor construction, vice versa
In relation to construction, what is meant by the term due diligence? - ANSWERSto
ensure the property is suitable for its intended purpose and mitigate any risks that could
potentially arise during development. Occurs during the preconstruction phase.
What are the two procurement instruments used to buy out the construction job? -
ANSWERSsubcontractors and purchase orders
Name at least three positions that make up the members of the onsite construction
management team. - ANSWERSsuperintendent, assistant superintendent, field
engineer.
What occurrence marks the official end of the project? - ANSWERSthe architect
releases a certificate of substantial completion
What is the name of the tool used to keep track of and manage completion of all the
loose ends, minor repairs, adjustments, and missing items at the end of a project? -
ANSWERSa punch list
What is value engineering and what is its purpose? - ANSWERSto simplify products
and processes
Why is it important to have a clear distinction between the project punchout and the
warranty period? - ANSWERSthe completion of a punchout and warranty implies
substantial completion of the project. If work items continue to be added to the punch
list a project will never end.
Name three key members of the project team. - ANSWERSowner, principle design
firm, and the general contractor.
List at least three common factors that will influence your ability to trust or not trust
someone on your team - ANSWERSHistory, experience, ability, similarities and
differences and character.
, How is vulnerability-based trust related to accountability within the team? -
ANSWERSWith vulnerability-based trust, all team members should be aware of each
other's tasks and deliverables. Team members should authentically ask each other how
things are going and respond honestly. Each team member should use this information
to help each other as needed for the success of the individual team member and the
overall project.
According to Fernando Flores, what are the five basic speech acts? - ANSWERSThe
five basic speech acts include declaring, requesting, promising, assessing, and
asserting.
Define committed listening and committed speaking. - ANSWERSCommitted listening
is listening intently to another person to make sure that you clearly understand what
they mean by the words they are speaking without judging, assessing, or negating what
they are saying. Committed speaking is speaking with intention and purpose, using
words specifically to clearly convey your exact meaning.
Give three examples of effective listening - ANSWERSExamples of effective listening
are to stop talking, give others an extended chance to talk, hear their whole
question/comment, paraphrase to assure your understanding, show respect and
concern, withhold evaluation, be patient, and project positive listening energy
Give three examples of effective speaking. - ANSWERSExamples of effective speaking
are to ask for specifics and/or clarification, get examples, avoid broad statements which
do not allow core understanding, watch for nonverbal cues, facial expressions and eye
contact which are clues for understanding, review and summarize, rephrase what you
determined to be key information, clarify what needs to be done now or "by when."
Define the role of the Integrated Project Leader (IPL) - ANSWERSThe role of the
Integrated Project Leader (IPL) is to be the individual who has primary accountability
with leading the design-build team. The IPL may take the place of the traditional project
manager or the project manager may be subordinate to the IPL.
How does the low bid mentality challenge the ability for the (AEC) industry to make
cultural shifts - ANSWERSwhen low price drives the project delivery process, there is
no room for any real value generation or innovative solution finding to optimize our
clients return on investment.
What is the basic differences between management and leadership -
ANSWERSmanagement is the ability to control a group, leadership is to influence and
motivate
What is a construction estimate? - ANSWERSused to forecast how much it will cost to
build the structure in your project plan
Name the four fundamental stages of the construction management process after the
design stage. - ANSWERSPre construction, procurement, construction and post
construction
What are the five distinct stages of the design process? - ANSWERSprogramming,
feasibility, schematic design, design development and contract documents
How does the quality of the design drawings impact the quality of construction? -
ANSWERSpoor drawings=poor construction, vice versa
In relation to construction, what is meant by the term due diligence? - ANSWERSto
ensure the property is suitable for its intended purpose and mitigate any risks that could
potentially arise during development. Occurs during the preconstruction phase.
What are the two procurement instruments used to buy out the construction job? -
ANSWERSsubcontractors and purchase orders
Name at least three positions that make up the members of the onsite construction
management team. - ANSWERSsuperintendent, assistant superintendent, field
engineer.
What occurrence marks the official end of the project? - ANSWERSthe architect
releases a certificate of substantial completion
What is the name of the tool used to keep track of and manage completion of all the
loose ends, minor repairs, adjustments, and missing items at the end of a project? -
ANSWERSa punch list
What is value engineering and what is its purpose? - ANSWERSto simplify products
and processes
Why is it important to have a clear distinction between the project punchout and the
warranty period? - ANSWERSthe completion of a punchout and warranty implies
substantial completion of the project. If work items continue to be added to the punch
list a project will never end.
Name three key members of the project team. - ANSWERSowner, principle design
firm, and the general contractor.
List at least three common factors that will influence your ability to trust or not trust
someone on your team - ANSWERSHistory, experience, ability, similarities and
differences and character.
, How is vulnerability-based trust related to accountability within the team? -
ANSWERSWith vulnerability-based trust, all team members should be aware of each
other's tasks and deliverables. Team members should authentically ask each other how
things are going and respond honestly. Each team member should use this information
to help each other as needed for the success of the individual team member and the
overall project.
According to Fernando Flores, what are the five basic speech acts? - ANSWERSThe
five basic speech acts include declaring, requesting, promising, assessing, and
asserting.
Define committed listening and committed speaking. - ANSWERSCommitted listening
is listening intently to another person to make sure that you clearly understand what
they mean by the words they are speaking without judging, assessing, or negating what
they are saying. Committed speaking is speaking with intention and purpose, using
words specifically to clearly convey your exact meaning.
Give three examples of effective listening - ANSWERSExamples of effective listening
are to stop talking, give others an extended chance to talk, hear their whole
question/comment, paraphrase to assure your understanding, show respect and
concern, withhold evaluation, be patient, and project positive listening energy
Give three examples of effective speaking. - ANSWERSExamples of effective speaking
are to ask for specifics and/or clarification, get examples, avoid broad statements which
do not allow core understanding, watch for nonverbal cues, facial expressions and eye
contact which are clues for understanding, review and summarize, rephrase what you
determined to be key information, clarify what needs to be done now or "by when."
Define the role of the Integrated Project Leader (IPL) - ANSWERSThe role of the
Integrated Project Leader (IPL) is to be the individual who has primary accountability
with leading the design-build team. The IPL may take the place of the traditional project
manager or the project manager may be subordinate to the IPL.
How does the low bid mentality challenge the ability for the (AEC) industry to make
cultural shifts - ANSWERSwhen low price drives the project delivery process, there is
no room for any real value generation or innovative solution finding to optimize our
clients return on investment.
What is the basic differences between management and leadership -
ANSWERSmanagement is the ability to control a group, leadership is to influence and
motivate
What is a construction estimate? - ANSWERSused to forecast how much it will cost to
build the structure in your project plan
