TCM 226 Final Exam Questions and
Answers
Construction Project Administration
All project related functions between parties to a contract
Construction Project Management
The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project
requirements
Construction Contract Administration (CCA)
- Activities related to administering the contract for construction
- Typically performed by A/E
Owner's Responsibilities
- provide info to the contractor / design team
- pay for fees and charges associated with the work
,- stop the work for a good cause
- Perform construction with own forces if necessary
A/E Responsibilities
- observe the work and be familiar with its progress
- certify / recommend the contract compliance of an item or work
- resolve disputes/questions/issues
- Modify the contract documents
- review / approve submittals
- perform inspections of the work
General Contractor Responsibilities
- Review documents and notify A/E of any costs or issues
- Follow substitution procedures
- Maintain current CD's
- schedule and manage subs
- perform required quality control duties
Subcontractors Responsibilities
- Review documents and notify GC of any costs or issues
- Provide supervision for crews
- perform required quality control duties
, - pay subs and supplies for work
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- NOT hired, REQUIRED to use them per local/state laws
- city building department, county health department, fire marshal, etc.
Communication Between Parties
Between owner and contractor
- Through A/E
Between Sub and A/E
- Through GC
Between GC and Sub
- Through sub
A/E to sub and suppliers
- Through GC
Notice to Proceed (NTP)
A short document that directly tells contractor the established project start date for contract time
calculations
Estimating Pass-Off
- After award
Answers
Construction Project Administration
All project related functions between parties to a contract
Construction Project Management
The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project
requirements
Construction Contract Administration (CCA)
- Activities related to administering the contract for construction
- Typically performed by A/E
Owner's Responsibilities
- provide info to the contractor / design team
- pay for fees and charges associated with the work
,- stop the work for a good cause
- Perform construction with own forces if necessary
A/E Responsibilities
- observe the work and be familiar with its progress
- certify / recommend the contract compliance of an item or work
- resolve disputes/questions/issues
- Modify the contract documents
- review / approve submittals
- perform inspections of the work
General Contractor Responsibilities
- Review documents and notify A/E of any costs or issues
- Follow substitution procedures
- Maintain current CD's
- schedule and manage subs
- perform required quality control duties
Subcontractors Responsibilities
- Review documents and notify GC of any costs or issues
- Provide supervision for crews
- perform required quality control duties
, - pay subs and supplies for work
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- NOT hired, REQUIRED to use them per local/state laws
- city building department, county health department, fire marshal, etc.
Communication Between Parties
Between owner and contractor
- Through A/E
Between Sub and A/E
- Through GC
Between GC and Sub
- Through sub
A/E to sub and suppliers
- Through GC
Notice to Proceed (NTP)
A short document that directly tells contractor the established project start date for contract time
calculations
Estimating Pass-Off
- After award
