ExAC - Section 4 - Bidding and Contract Negotiations,
Construction Phase - Office, Construction Phase - Site,
Project Management Questions with Correct Answers
List 6 types of project delivery methods and any respective CCDC
documents. Correct Answer-Design-Bid-Build (CCDC 2: Stip Sum,
CCDC 3: Cost Plus, CCDC 4: Unit Price)
Construction Management (CCDC 5A: CM Services, CCDC 5B: CM
Services and Work)
Design-Build (CCDC 14: Design Build Stip Sum, CCDC 15: Design
Builder/consultant contract (subcontract))
Public Private Partnership (P3) (No standard form of contract)
Single Purpose Entity for Integrated Project Delivery (not available in
Canada as of 2009)
List the advantages and disadvantages of Design-Bid-Build Projects
Correct Answer-Advantages:
-Widespread use/familiarity
-Clear roles assigned to each party
-Generally transparent process
-Thorough resolution of program requirements and design prior to
construction
,-Direct professional relationship between the client/building users and
the architect
-Known price prior to construction start
Disadvantages:
-Separation of Design and Construction restricts useful communication
-Clients sometimes perceive extras as being more prevalent and costly
under this form of of contract
-Contractor is unknown when CDs are prepared
-Contracts, particularly for public sector projects, usually awarded to
lowest bidder who may not be well qualified to do work.
Prequalification of contractors on public sector bids is not common.
What is Construction Management (as a form of project delivery)?
Correct Answer-Construction Management:
Broad term covering a variety of project delivery scenarios where a CM
is added to the design team early on to oversee: schedule, cost,
construction method, or building technology (could be an architect,
contractor, engineer, developer)
More common on large/complex projects because of added fee of
additional consultant. CM is not a licensed activity in most provinces
List 2 roles the Construction Manager can play (in CM project delivery).
Correct Answer-CM's can serve in different capacities with varying
degrees of authority:
, Advisor - during a particular phase
Manager of the construction of the project, with the owner contracting
directly with each trade contractor. CM may or may not be permitted to
assume responsibility for construction activities outlined in GC's of
specifications (ex temp facilities, site layout, clean-up).
List the advantages and disadvantages of Construction Management
Projects Correct Answer-Advantages:
-Direct contractual relationship with the Owner
-Construction advising during the design process
-Sequential bidding (saves time by permitting a start on construction
before all documentation is completed - fast track)
-Careful monitoring of costs and schedule:
Different checks and balances apply during design and construction
because the architect, trade contractors and CM are independent entities
Disadvantages:
-Construction usually commences before total costs are known
-Added cost/time for addition of additional consultant (CM)
-More complex relationships (traditional roles can be confused)
-Professional relationship between architect and owner and architect and
contractor now includes a third party (can sometimes complicate direct
communication)
Construction Phase - Office, Construction Phase - Site,
Project Management Questions with Correct Answers
List 6 types of project delivery methods and any respective CCDC
documents. Correct Answer-Design-Bid-Build (CCDC 2: Stip Sum,
CCDC 3: Cost Plus, CCDC 4: Unit Price)
Construction Management (CCDC 5A: CM Services, CCDC 5B: CM
Services and Work)
Design-Build (CCDC 14: Design Build Stip Sum, CCDC 15: Design
Builder/consultant contract (subcontract))
Public Private Partnership (P3) (No standard form of contract)
Single Purpose Entity for Integrated Project Delivery (not available in
Canada as of 2009)
List the advantages and disadvantages of Design-Bid-Build Projects
Correct Answer-Advantages:
-Widespread use/familiarity
-Clear roles assigned to each party
-Generally transparent process
-Thorough resolution of program requirements and design prior to
construction
,-Direct professional relationship between the client/building users and
the architect
-Known price prior to construction start
Disadvantages:
-Separation of Design and Construction restricts useful communication
-Clients sometimes perceive extras as being more prevalent and costly
under this form of of contract
-Contractor is unknown when CDs are prepared
-Contracts, particularly for public sector projects, usually awarded to
lowest bidder who may not be well qualified to do work.
Prequalification of contractors on public sector bids is not common.
What is Construction Management (as a form of project delivery)?
Correct Answer-Construction Management:
Broad term covering a variety of project delivery scenarios where a CM
is added to the design team early on to oversee: schedule, cost,
construction method, or building technology (could be an architect,
contractor, engineer, developer)
More common on large/complex projects because of added fee of
additional consultant. CM is not a licensed activity in most provinces
List 2 roles the Construction Manager can play (in CM project delivery).
Correct Answer-CM's can serve in different capacities with varying
degrees of authority:
, Advisor - during a particular phase
Manager of the construction of the project, with the owner contracting
directly with each trade contractor. CM may or may not be permitted to
assume responsibility for construction activities outlined in GC's of
specifications (ex temp facilities, site layout, clean-up).
List the advantages and disadvantages of Construction Management
Projects Correct Answer-Advantages:
-Direct contractual relationship with the Owner
-Construction advising during the design process
-Sequential bidding (saves time by permitting a start on construction
before all documentation is completed - fast track)
-Careful monitoring of costs and schedule:
Different checks and balances apply during design and construction
because the architect, trade contractors and CM are independent entities
Disadvantages:
-Construction usually commences before total costs are known
-Added cost/time for addition of additional consultant (CM)
-More complex relationships (traditional roles can be confused)
-Professional relationship between architect and owner and architect and
contractor now includes a third party (can sometimes complicate direct
communication)
