COSC 353 - Exam 2 questions with
complete solutions
Subcontracts - correct answer ✔✔final price agreed to
construction managers signs contract with sub
no direct contractual relationship with the owner
can be with trade or supplier
Staffing - correct answer ✔✔the project is managed by the home office and the field office
responsibilities are split as well
ideally a job will have gradual buildup, level production period, and a gradual decrease
Preconstruction Meeting - correct answer ✔✔owner, architect, and contractor
called and chaired by owner
logistics of getting the project built
communication protocol, site rules, certificates of insurance
Productivity - correct answer ✔✔increased productivity leads to reduced labor and equipment cost, and
shorter overall duration
Equipment Productivity - correct answer ✔✔selection is a factor of the equipment available, cost, and
constraints imposed by accessibility of the site
Labor Productivity - correct answer ✔✔highly skilled and motivated
less instruction, guidance
display initiative
Jobsite Organization - correct answer ✔✔minimize worker movement
,materials delivered directly to where they need to be installed
minimize conflicts between trades
crew size planned with consideration of size of workplace
priority given to critical activities
Procurement - correct answer ✔✔deals with entire cycle of material handling: purchasing, shop drawing
approval, fabrication, delivery, installation, testing, and turnover
Closeout and Turnover - correct answer ✔✔closeout officially begins when the contractor delivers the
certificate of substantial completion
usually takes place while the owner is starting to use the facility
sometimes not enough people left on the job
smaller details harder to complete than the major items at the beginning
Commissioning - correct answer ✔✔commissioning agents brought in to ensure that building systems
are designed initially to meet the stated objectives, that they are installed according to the drawings and
specs, and that they function as the design intended
done mostly by independent agents
focus on HVAC, electrical, and fire alarm systems
bulk of the efforts are onsite
ensures that O&M manuals are turned over
Planning for Closeout - correct answer ✔✔actually happens at the beginning
during design, the designer puts together the closeout requirements, which become part of the specs
Documents Turned Over at Closeout - correct answer ✔✔guarantees and warranties
certificates of completion
operations manuals and instructions
keying schedule
maintenance materials
, as-built drawings
certificates of code compliance
lien waivers
consent of surety for final payment
Owner Startup Program - correct answer ✔✔1. Scheduling activities, determining construction
completion, and putting together an action plan that outlines who will oversee testing
2. Determining that each component of the project is in working order and can be operated as planned
3. Providing a training program for O&M personnel
4. Confirming O&M manuals
developed and carried out by the contractor and the manufacturers working in conjunction with the
owner's operating staff and the contractor's construction forces
Subcontractors - correct answer ✔✔do a large percentage of the work
at considerable risk
usually not paid until the owner pays the prime
Home Office Duties - correct answer ✔✔prepare bid document
prequalify bidder
evaluate bids
prepare fair cost estimates
schedule job
report to owner on mgmt level
est and maintain project control systems
Closeout of Construction and Subcontracts - correct answer ✔✔preparing closeout schedule
terminating temp utilities
issuing contractors certificate of completion
complete solutions
Subcontracts - correct answer ✔✔final price agreed to
construction managers signs contract with sub
no direct contractual relationship with the owner
can be with trade or supplier
Staffing - correct answer ✔✔the project is managed by the home office and the field office
responsibilities are split as well
ideally a job will have gradual buildup, level production period, and a gradual decrease
Preconstruction Meeting - correct answer ✔✔owner, architect, and contractor
called and chaired by owner
logistics of getting the project built
communication protocol, site rules, certificates of insurance
Productivity - correct answer ✔✔increased productivity leads to reduced labor and equipment cost, and
shorter overall duration
Equipment Productivity - correct answer ✔✔selection is a factor of the equipment available, cost, and
constraints imposed by accessibility of the site
Labor Productivity - correct answer ✔✔highly skilled and motivated
less instruction, guidance
display initiative
Jobsite Organization - correct answer ✔✔minimize worker movement
,materials delivered directly to where they need to be installed
minimize conflicts between trades
crew size planned with consideration of size of workplace
priority given to critical activities
Procurement - correct answer ✔✔deals with entire cycle of material handling: purchasing, shop drawing
approval, fabrication, delivery, installation, testing, and turnover
Closeout and Turnover - correct answer ✔✔closeout officially begins when the contractor delivers the
certificate of substantial completion
usually takes place while the owner is starting to use the facility
sometimes not enough people left on the job
smaller details harder to complete than the major items at the beginning
Commissioning - correct answer ✔✔commissioning agents brought in to ensure that building systems
are designed initially to meet the stated objectives, that they are installed according to the drawings and
specs, and that they function as the design intended
done mostly by independent agents
focus on HVAC, electrical, and fire alarm systems
bulk of the efforts are onsite
ensures that O&M manuals are turned over
Planning for Closeout - correct answer ✔✔actually happens at the beginning
during design, the designer puts together the closeout requirements, which become part of the specs
Documents Turned Over at Closeout - correct answer ✔✔guarantees and warranties
certificates of completion
operations manuals and instructions
keying schedule
maintenance materials
, as-built drawings
certificates of code compliance
lien waivers
consent of surety for final payment
Owner Startup Program - correct answer ✔✔1. Scheduling activities, determining construction
completion, and putting together an action plan that outlines who will oversee testing
2. Determining that each component of the project is in working order and can be operated as planned
3. Providing a training program for O&M personnel
4. Confirming O&M manuals
developed and carried out by the contractor and the manufacturers working in conjunction with the
owner's operating staff and the contractor's construction forces
Subcontractors - correct answer ✔✔do a large percentage of the work
at considerable risk
usually not paid until the owner pays the prime
Home Office Duties - correct answer ✔✔prepare bid document
prequalify bidder
evaluate bids
prepare fair cost estimates
schedule job
report to owner on mgmt level
est and maintain project control systems
Closeout of Construction and Subcontracts - correct answer ✔✔preparing closeout schedule
terminating temp utilities
issuing contractors certificate of completion
