Construction Exam 1

The construction industry represents about 10 % of the United States GPD (Gross Domestic Product) - true The architect, is a design professional that typically provides project programming, planning, functional layout, artistic features, and integration of structural, mechanical, and electrical design for most building projects. - true A single civil engineering firm is typically involved with all the disciplines of land development, environmental and structural engineering. - false Mechanical engineers are concerned with the flow and heat transfer of fluids and gases, and electrical engineers are concerned with power and light and sometimes telecommunications. - true A team of civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers design industrial buildings and processes. - true Additional consultants such as retail, Information Technology, security, elevator, medical, acoustical and hospitality may work for the architect or the project owner. - true Utility companies have an obligation for public service and must perform at the time indicated in the construction manager's schedule. (e.g., install temporary power on specified date) - false Some professional associations (AIA, NSPE, AGC) have developed model contracts that have become accepted industry standards. - true Civil engineers design heavy civil projects. - true Standard setting bodies can be the best or only source for technical specification and design guidance for some products and or systems. - true Material testing agencies must be retained by the owner to test materials (e.g., soil, concrete, masonry, steel, etc.- "Special Inspection" per NYS Building Code) for each building project. - true The gross domestic product (GDP) is the value of the total sales by all companies in a country. - true Special inspection (e.g. concrete, steel) is not required by the international building code (IBC) for construction projects. - false The NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) publishes SIC (Standard Industry Code) numbers for various manufactures and service providers. - true The SIC code for water, sewer and utility line construction is: - 1623 The NAICS Engineering Services is . - true A skilled construction manager effectively performs residential, commercial, industrial, and heavy and highway construction equally well. - false The terms general contractor and construction manager may be used interchangeably without difference or distinction. - false Construction managers will typically provide more preconstruction services and consulting during the project than a general contractor. - true Construction Management firms typically self-perform significant portion of the trade work. - false Project Executives are normally on-site full time. - false A general superintendent is usually assisted by discipline superintendents on larger or more complex projects. The superintendents are assisted by foreman for various disciplines. (e.g. foundations, steel, masonry, etc.) - true