Exam 1: Land Development and Property Descriptions ) (Solved Questions 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

What percentage of construction projects are Public >>> 25% What percentage of construction project are Private >>> 75% What is the motive for private projects >>> financial incentive, profit How much of the GDP does the Construction industry make up >>> 7% What are the four main categories for types of projects >>> Residential, Commercial, Civil (Heavy), Industrial Common traits in Construction industry (name 4) >>> Projects are often one-of-a-kind Under variable weather conditions Each project at an unique site no complete testing before project is built Workforce often changes throughout project Most work completed by hand Residential traits (name 3) >>> smaller scale projects no architects wood-frame What exteriors are used in residential >>> Brick veneer, siding, or stucco What type of roofs are used in residential >>> pitched roofs using shingles, sheet metal, or tiles What are walls and ceilings made of in residential >>> sheetrock with paint or wallpaper coverings Name 4 floors used in residential buildings >>> carpet, tile, laminate, vinyl, hardwood In Michigan how large does a residential project have to be to require an architect/engineer >>> >3500 ft^2 Commercial traits >>> larger size and longer duration designed by architects and engineers more diverse and complex than residential more trades involved requires larger and wider variety of equipment What is the structural framing/exterior walls made of for commercial >>> Structural steel, reinforced concrete, CMU, curtain walls of solid panels or glass What are interior walls/ceilings made of for commercial >>> light-gauge steel stud with sheetrock What interior finishes are used for commercial >>> like residential, but commercial grades floors coverings are placed of concrete slabs What are roof like for commercial >>> Flat with a rubber membrane Heavy/Civil Traits >>> Horizontal Projects: roads, runways, rail, utilities Heavy utilization of civil engineers large scale and long duration public projects use of heavy equipment and surveyors What is one of the largest obstacles when it comes to Heavy/Civil projects >>> property acquisition What materials are used in Heavy/Civil projects >>> asphalt, reinforced concrete, aggregate, and steel Industrial traits >>> large and long duration highly specialized (limited # of builders) Aesthetics secondary to production/process goals designed by engineers involves large equipment installation additional security/safety systems components What materials are used in industrial projects >>> concrete, steel, and CMU Major Players in Construction >>> Owner, Designer, Contractor(GC), Construction Manager Owner >>> defines scope/function of project