BOMI Design and Op I Key Concepts (Chapters 1-8) Exam Questions With Verified Answers

BOMI Design and Op I Key Concepts (Chapters 1-8) Exam Questions With Verified Answers What is the primary contribution an owner makes to a construction project? - answerFinancial resources, the ability to obtain funding. (1) What makes an effective project team? - answerPeople with complementary skill sets, ample experience, passion and enthusiasm for the task, strong work ethic, and the ability to assess and evaluate a process. (1) Types of Development and Renovation - answer- Speculative Development - Build to Suit Development - Energy Performance Contracting - ADA Alterations (1) Speculative Development - answerBuilt without a commitment from a user, but with the belief that a demand exists for the space and the space will be rented within a reasonable time after the building is completed. (1) Build to Suit Development - answerDesign and construction of a building to meet the specific needs of a user who is committed to the project. Can be owner occupied or a long- term lease. (1) Types of Renovation - answer- Rehabilitation - Modernization - Remodeling (1) Rehabilitation - answerRestoration of a property to satisfactory condition without changing the plan, form, or style of a structure. Corrects areas of deferred maintenance. (1) Modernization - answerInvolves bringing a property into conformity with changes in style. Requires replacing parts of the structure or mechanical equipment with modern materials of the same kind without making major additions. Improvements to satisfy codes, standards or market demand. (1) Remodeling - answerChanging the plan, form, or style of a structure to correct functional or economic deficiencies. Can reestablish usefulness. Not to be confused with alterations. (1) Energy Performance Contracting - answerAdjust and refine existing buildings to reduce operating expenses and energy costs for the owner. Can be speculative or performance development. (1) ADA Alterations - answerBased on ADA Act of 1990. Includes changes or rearrangement in structural parts or elements and changes or rearrangement in the plan configurations of walls and full height partitions. (1) What is used to determine space requirements? - answerA needs assessment and program of requirements. (1) Needs Assessment - answerAnalysis of space requirements of a specific user. Can inform the creation of the program of requirements. (1) Program of Requirements - answerIs divided into two sections: the architectural program and the functional program. Helps create final design documents. (1) Architectural Program - answerCreated during the design phase to accommodate the functional program. Establishes the size and general character of the proposed building. Used to evaluate project documents. (1) Functional Program - answerInvolves creating written documents that identify tangible needs a building must meet. Square footage requested in the statement of need is compared to the space available in existing or proposed buildings through a test fit. (1) What are the two types of building design codes? - answerBuilding Codes and Zoning Codes (1) Zoning Codes - answerControl the use, height, and mass of a building. Seeks to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Address 3 primary areas: district zoning for permitted uses, area height and bulk regulations, special regulations. (1) Building Codes - answerPromote general safety by regulating the design and construction of the building's components. Each municipality adopts a model building code and adds amendments to accommodate local conditions. (1) What components are commonly included in construction contract documents? - answerWorking drawings, conditions of the contract, specifications (1) Focus Areas of Physical Feasibility - answerInvolves site analysis and selection. (1) Focus Areas of Economic Feasibility - answerInvolves market and real estate analysis. (1) What level of stakeholder participation is needed in the green approach to program development? - answerAll stakeholders participate in the development process. Teamwork and group participation are key. They can add fuel to the process and facilitate a smooth, efficient approval process. (1) 4 Primary Project Delivery Methods - answer- Design Bid Build - Design Build - CMAR - Multiple Prime Contracts (2) Design- Bid- Build Method - answerAn architectural firm is hired and serves as owner's agent. Primary responsibility is providing and managing the design and construction documents. Achieves the owner's goals with reasonable speed and cost. (2) Benefit of Design- Bid- Build Method - answerAchieves the owner's goals with reasonable speed and costs. (2) Limitations of Design- Bid- Build Method - answerProject management organizations can complete the project more quickly with lower costs. (2) Success Factors for Design- Bid Build Method - answer- Seamless project team communication - Ability to prequalify a team - Excellent contractor and subcontractor experience with the type of facility being built - Ability to restrain the contractor pool (2) Design- Build Method - answerOne entity enters into a single contract with an owner to provide architectural and engineering design and construction services. Guaranteed maximum price for the entire project is provided. Combines the design and construction. (2) Benefit of Design- Build Method - answerCombines the design and construction phases; encourages collaboration. (2) Limitations of Design- Build Method - answerSaving money for the owner is not a priority for the contractor. (2) CMAR Method - answerAKA construction management at risk, an owner contracts separately with a designer and a contractor. A construction manager is hired by the owner to promote a team effort and manage the two activities. (2) Differences between CMAR and Design- Bid- Build - answer- A construction manager is hired to manage the construction process including selecting subcontractors