AFSB 152 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS TESTED ANSWERS
◉ Punch list
Answer: A list of small finishing tasks that must be accomplished
for completion.
◉ General building contractor
Answer: An independent contractor who obtains the primary
contract for a project and either completes all the work or
subcontracts portions (or all) of the work to other independent
contractors who specialize in such work.
◉ General engineering Contractor
Answer: A contractor that constructs locks and dams, power
plants, large bridges, sewage and water treatment plants, or
similar projects for public and private owners.
◉ Heavy and highway construction
Answer: A type of construction used for highways, bridges, dams,
roads, railroad beds, and similar projects.
◉ Material Supplier
Answer: Manufacturer or distributor that sells materials and
equipment.
,◉ Change order
Answer: The written consent form the architect and owner that
modifies the construction contract in price and substance.
◉ Retainage
Answer: The amount that an owner withholds from contract
payments until the project is substantially complete. Alternatively
referred to as retainings or retention.
◉ What do Design/build contractors offer in terms of benefits......?
Answer: -Reduced costs because the owner does not pay a design
fee in addition to the construction overhead and profit
-Reduced planning time because delays in communication among
design professionals, contractors, and the owner are eliminated
-Reduced costs because of the contractor's experience with and
knowledge of the costs associated with various construction
techniques and materials
◉ what are the two types of financing programs typically used for
construction...?
Answer: The construction mortgage and the permanent mortgage
◉ When does Negotiated construction projects work best....?
Answer: when the owner has prequalified the contractor and a
high level of mutual trust exists
, ◉ When does the Competitive bid process work best....?
Answer: When the design professional has prepared plans and
specifications that are accurate, complete, and thoroughly
understood by prospective bidders.
◉ What interdependent items might a CPM chart show
Answer: -A contractor cannot put a roof on the building until the
structural steel is erected.
-The structural steel cannot be erected until it is fabricated.
-The fabricated structural steel cannot be installed until concrete
footers are placed.
-The concrete footers cannot be installed until the property has
been excavated.
◉ What are the types of tasks types of subcontractors specialize
in....?
Answer: excavation and site preparation, concrete construction,
sprinkler installation, steel erection, roofing, masonry, installing
drywall and acoustical tile, flooring, painting, landscaping
◉ what is a project owner and its representatives responsible
for....?
Answer: preparing, designing, and approving specifications for
the project.
SOLUTIONS TESTED ANSWERS
◉ Punch list
Answer: A list of small finishing tasks that must be accomplished
for completion.
◉ General building contractor
Answer: An independent contractor who obtains the primary
contract for a project and either completes all the work or
subcontracts portions (or all) of the work to other independent
contractors who specialize in such work.
◉ General engineering Contractor
Answer: A contractor that constructs locks and dams, power
plants, large bridges, sewage and water treatment plants, or
similar projects for public and private owners.
◉ Heavy and highway construction
Answer: A type of construction used for highways, bridges, dams,
roads, railroad beds, and similar projects.
◉ Material Supplier
Answer: Manufacturer or distributor that sells materials and
equipment.
,◉ Change order
Answer: The written consent form the architect and owner that
modifies the construction contract in price and substance.
◉ Retainage
Answer: The amount that an owner withholds from contract
payments until the project is substantially complete. Alternatively
referred to as retainings or retention.
◉ What do Design/build contractors offer in terms of benefits......?
Answer: -Reduced costs because the owner does not pay a design
fee in addition to the construction overhead and profit
-Reduced planning time because delays in communication among
design professionals, contractors, and the owner are eliminated
-Reduced costs because of the contractor's experience with and
knowledge of the costs associated with various construction
techniques and materials
◉ what are the two types of financing programs typically used for
construction...?
Answer: The construction mortgage and the permanent mortgage
◉ When does Negotiated construction projects work best....?
Answer: when the owner has prequalified the contractor and a
high level of mutual trust exists
, ◉ When does the Competitive bid process work best....?
Answer: When the design professional has prepared plans and
specifications that are accurate, complete, and thoroughly
understood by prospective bidders.
◉ What interdependent items might a CPM chart show
Answer: -A contractor cannot put a roof on the building until the
structural steel is erected.
-The structural steel cannot be erected until it is fabricated.
-The fabricated structural steel cannot be installed until concrete
footers are placed.
-The concrete footers cannot be installed until the property has
been excavated.
◉ What are the types of tasks types of subcontractors specialize
in....?
Answer: excavation and site preparation, concrete construction,
sprinkler installation, steel erection, roofing, masonry, installing
drywall and acoustical tile, flooring, painting, landscaping
◉ what is a project owner and its representatives responsible
for....?
Answer: preparing, designing, and approving specifications for
the project.
