MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING
SYSTEMS, PART I WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Restoration of property to satisfactory conditions without changing the plan, form, or
style of a structure - ANSWER-Rehabilitation
Bringing a property into conformity with changes in style, whether interior or exterior -
ANSWER-Modernization
To change the plan, form, or style of a structure to correct functional or economical
deficiencies - ANSWER-Remodeling
Temporary changes to the plan, form, or style of a structure - ANSWER-Alterations
Architectural firm is hired and serves as the owners agent. Their primary responsibility is
providing and managing the design and construction documents for the project;
traditional method. - ANSWER-Design-Bid-Build
Uses separate contracts for the design and construction phase of the project. May be
architect-led, contractor-led, integrated-led, or proprietary; unlike traditional methods. -
ANSWER-Design-Build
When the owner contracts separately with a designer and a contractor, and is often
chosen in straight forward projects where the owners wants strong control, but operates
with minimal staff; similar to design-bid-build. - ANSWER-Construction Management-at-
Risk (CMAR)
When an owner divides a project into two or more parts and then enters into a separate
contract for each part. Often used for large, complex construction projects that require
phases and multiple bid packages. - ANSWER-Multiple Prime Contracts
Provides information during a bid that adds, deletes, or clarifies information in contract
documents - ANSWER-Addenda
Usually between an owner and contractor, design professional, or construction
manager. Contractor is reimbursed for their direct and indirect costs and is paid a fee for
their service. - ANSWER-Cost-plus Contract
, The construction manager guarantees, in addition to providing administrative
construction management services, a ceiling price to the owner for the cost of
construction. - ANSWER-Guaranteed Maximum Price-Construction Management
(GMP-CM)
This vinyl wall covering is used in light traffic areas and is thick and economical -
ANSWER-Type I
This vinyl wall covering is used is medium traffic areas and is more durable - ANSWER-
Type II
Air flows radially, along the radius through the impeller - ANSWER-Centrifugal fans
Air flows actually, in a straight line through the impeller - ANSWER-Axial flow fans
These fans use less horsepower and are more efficient and quieter than forward-curved
fans, making them logical for larger applications - ANSWER-Backward inclined and
airfoil
In smaller sizes, the high speed backward-inclined and airfoil fans may increase and
noise level. For the same volume of air, the lower speeds of _______________ is more
desirable for smaller applications. - ANSWER-Forward curve fans
Between the owner and contractor wherein the owner agrees to pay the contractor a
specified sum of money for completing a project consisting of a variety of specified
items of work. Results in low construction costs with minimal change orders. -
ANSWER-Lump Sum Contract
Set contract amount for all labour, materials, equipment, and services and contractors
overhead and profit for all work being performed for a specific project. Includes fixed
prices for services, materials, labour, and local costs reimbursable. - ANSWER-Unit
Price Contract
What are the biggest causes of project failure? - ANSWER-Poor estimating and
scheduling
What is the most common used project schedule? - ANSWER-Critical Path Method
(CPM) Scheduling
Owner/agent orders a change in the project - ANSWER-Actual change
This type of compressor uses positive rotary displacement - ANSWER-Helical screw
compressor
Commonly used in household refrigerators - ANSWER-Natural-draft Air-cooled
condensers