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Name the four fundamental stages of the construction management process after the design stage. -
ANSWER Pre construction, procurement, construction and post construction
What are the five distinct stages of the design process? - ANSWER programming, feasibility, schematic
design, design development and contract documents
How does the quality of the design drawings impact the quality of construction? - ANSWER poor
drawings=poor construction, vice versa
In relation to construction, what is meant by the term due diligence? - ANSWER to 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? - ANSWER
subcontractors and purchase orders
Name at least three positions that make up the members of the onsite construction management team.
- ANSWER superintendent, assistant superintendent, field engineer.
What occurrence marks the official end of the project? - ANSWER the 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? - ANSWER a punch list
What is value engineering and what is its purpose? - ANSWER to simplify products and processes
, Why is it important to have a clear distinction between the project punchout and the warranty period? -
ANSWER the 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. - ANSWER owner, principle design firm, and the general
contractor.
How does the low bid mentality challenge the ability for the (AEC) industry to make cultural shifts -
ANSWER when 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 - ANSWER management is the ability
to control a group, leadership is to influence and motivate
What is a construction estimate? - ANSWER used to forecast how much it will cost to build the structure
in your project plan
Name the four primary categories of costs in the construction estimate - ANSWER materials, labor,
equipment, subcontracts
How are construction estimates typically organized? - ANSWER CSI Masterformat
What type of estimate would we probably do if we were meeting with a client for the first time and they
wanted to get a rough idea about their project cost? - ANSWER rough order of magnitude, (ROM)
estimate
Identify the four preparation steps taken to start the estimating process. - ANSWER review the plans and
specs, develop a query list, attend the pre-bid meeting, and to visit the site
What are general conditions? - ANSWER services, equipment, and materials that general contractors
provide to ensure that projects are completed as drawn and specified within the projects schedule