UA FOREMAN BUNDLED FINAL SCRIPT
2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ There are three main themes to the message of the SFE, what are
they?
Answer: A declaration of who the UA is. A commitment about what they
will do. A promise that clients can count on them.
⩥ What are some of the duties of the membership of the UA as listed by
the SFE?
Answer: Show up on time. Stay off cell phones while working. Have
proper tools. Zero tolerance for drug and alcohol abuse. Obey safety
rules. Respect customer property. Dress appropriately. Follow client
rules. Put in a fair days work for a fair day's pay.
⩥ How is market share defined?
Answer: The percentage of total available market.
⩥ For an average contractor, what percent of the total cost of a labor
hour is the "on the check" wages?
Answer: Approximately 50%
⩥ Assume the total cost of a labor hour is $60. If a worker with just 30
minutes a day, how much will this cost the contractor in one year's time?
, Answer: $60 per hour equals $1 per minute 1 times 30 minutes equals
$30 per day. 5 days per week x $30 per day equals $150. $150 per week
times 50 weeks equals $7,500
⩥ What is a prime contractor?
Answer: The contractor that has a direct contract with the project owner.
⩥ If your company is the prime contractor, what subcontractors on the
job site will you have to manage?
Answer: All of them
⩥ What is a fixed price contract?
Answer: A contract that defines the scope of work and the price for that
work.
⩥ what are two skills or traits a foreman must have?
Answer: Skilled in the work. Basic reading writing and math skills. First
aid training including CPR. Strong safety skills. Familiarity with
technical standards and an understanding of where to get information
about standards.
⩥ Why must the foreman understand the scope of work?
Answer: So he or she can protect it.
2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ There are three main themes to the message of the SFE, what are
they?
Answer: A declaration of who the UA is. A commitment about what they
will do. A promise that clients can count on them.
⩥ What are some of the duties of the membership of the UA as listed by
the SFE?
Answer: Show up on time. Stay off cell phones while working. Have
proper tools. Zero tolerance for drug and alcohol abuse. Obey safety
rules. Respect customer property. Dress appropriately. Follow client
rules. Put in a fair days work for a fair day's pay.
⩥ How is market share defined?
Answer: The percentage of total available market.
⩥ For an average contractor, what percent of the total cost of a labor
hour is the "on the check" wages?
Answer: Approximately 50%
⩥ Assume the total cost of a labor hour is $60. If a worker with just 30
minutes a day, how much will this cost the contractor in one year's time?
, Answer: $60 per hour equals $1 per minute 1 times 30 minutes equals
$30 per day. 5 days per week x $30 per day equals $150. $150 per week
times 50 weeks equals $7,500
⩥ What is a prime contractor?
Answer: The contractor that has a direct contract with the project owner.
⩥ If your company is the prime contractor, what subcontractors on the
job site will you have to manage?
Answer: All of them
⩥ What is a fixed price contract?
Answer: A contract that defines the scope of work and the price for that
work.
⩥ what are two skills or traits a foreman must have?
Answer: Skilled in the work. Basic reading writing and math skills. First
aid training including CPR. Strong safety skills. Familiarity with
technical standards and an understanding of where to get information
about standards.
⩥ Why must the foreman understand the scope of work?
Answer: So he or she can protect it.
