TCM 226 EXAM 1 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the definition Construction Project Administration? - ANS All project related
functions between parties to a contract
What is the difference between Construction Project Administration and Construction Contract
Administration? - ANS Construction Contract Administration deals specifically with the
activities related to ADMINISTERING THE CONTRACT
Ex. Activies are verifying quality, quantity of work done, reviewing change order,
communicating with owner
Construction Contract Administration is typically done by A/E
What will project admin skills better equip you to meet/exceed? - ANS Project Goals and
Objectives
What are common goals of all the parties involved in creating a new facility? - ANS Within
time frame
Under budget
Acceptable quality level
(Customer Satisfaction)
(No lawsuits)
(profitable)
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, What are Construction Project Objectives? - ANS Definable tasks that support the goals; ex.
Complete within time
Complete within specified quality
Effective Cost control
Effective Jobsite safety program
Effective subcontractor management
Customer satisfaction
What are Management Techniques used to achieve goals and objectives? - ANS Organization
of project team
Leadership
Problem Solving
Reporting & Record Keeping
Planning & Scheduling
Cost Control
Quality Management
Safety Management Contract Compliance
Computerized Record Keeping
What are project responsibilities defined? - ANS Expectations of the parties to construction
stem from multiple locations: Contracts, Gen. Cond., Drawing/Specs
Other expectations are: standard of care, moral obligation
What is an important concept to make ANY project be successful? - ANS Team Building
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ANSWERS
What is the definition Construction Project Administration? - ANS All project related
functions between parties to a contract
What is the difference between Construction Project Administration and Construction Contract
Administration? - ANS Construction Contract Administration deals specifically with the
activities related to ADMINISTERING THE CONTRACT
Ex. Activies are verifying quality, quantity of work done, reviewing change order,
communicating with owner
Construction Contract Administration is typically done by A/E
What will project admin skills better equip you to meet/exceed? - ANS Project Goals and
Objectives
What are common goals of all the parties involved in creating a new facility? - ANS Within
time frame
Under budget
Acceptable quality level
(Customer Satisfaction)
(No lawsuits)
(profitable)
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, What are Construction Project Objectives? - ANS Definable tasks that support the goals; ex.
Complete within time
Complete within specified quality
Effective Cost control
Effective Jobsite safety program
Effective subcontractor management
Customer satisfaction
What are Management Techniques used to achieve goals and objectives? - ANS Organization
of project team
Leadership
Problem Solving
Reporting & Record Keeping
Planning & Scheduling
Cost Control
Quality Management
Safety Management Contract Compliance
Computerized Record Keeping
What are project responsibilities defined? - ANS Expectations of the parties to construction
stem from multiple locations: Contracts, Gen. Cond., Drawing/Specs
Other expectations are: standard of care, moral obligation
What is an important concept to make ANY project be successful? - ANS Team Building
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