The Construction Industry Module
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How do designers, architects, and engineers participate in a project? - Answer- -Owner
selects architects and engineers
-They prepare construction documents (e.g. blueprints, specs, contracts)
-Architects lead designers for buildings; subcontract design work (e.g. structural,
electrical, plumbing) to engineers
-Engineers lead designers for civil and and highway, subcontract work (e.g. train station,
office building) to other engineers
-Their involvement depends on project delivery method (e.g. oversee construction and
approve progress payment in design-bid-build project)
How do construction managers participate in a project? Who would be a construction
manager? - Answer- -They act as contractors, subcontract 100% of the work
-They are involved in design and construction
-Engineers and architects are construction managers, they represent the owner during
construction
-Public owners??
-This meaning has changed since the 1970's apparently
How do trades people participate in a project? - Answer- -Composed of union and open
shop workers
-Employment rules vary by province and municipality
-Unions organized by craft/trade (e.g. electricians, carpenters)
-Represent 2/3's of all construction workers
How do labour unions participate in a project? - Answer- -They aim to improve members
working conditions by bargaining with employers on behalf of members
-Improve working conditions (wages, complaint procedures) and offer benefits (training
programs, pensions)
-Formed around crafts and trades, one union can represent several
-Operated by members, have constitutions, locals
-Locals negotiate labour agreements with employers
How do insurance companies participate in a project? - Answer- -Provide services to
contractors
, -e.g. bid bonds as condition to bid, performance bonds and payment bonds before
contract award
How do banks participate in a project? - Answer- -They finance contractor for aspects
such as materials, labour, equipment and overhead expenses
-Contracts paid through progress payments (e.g. monthly) with no upfront payments
-They finance the owner
How do suppliers participate in a project? - Answer- -They supply that good shit
-Everything from concrete to paint
-So not actually the good shit
-Assist designers in material and equipment selection
-Assist contractors in preparing bids, shop drawings, and item fabrication
-Use standard design specifications (e.g. ASTM)
How do permitting agencies and building authorities participate in a project? - Answer- -
Represent public safety interests (nark the suppliers)
-Administer publicly funded construction projects
-Ensure private projects' compliance with zoning bylaws and building codes
-Present at federal, provincial, and municipal levels
What are examples of permitting agencies and building authorities at the federal level? -
Answer- Public Works and government Services Canada, Transport Canada, Industry
Canada
What are examples of permitting agencies and building authorities at the provincial
level? - Answer- Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Department
What are examples of permitting agencies and building authorities at the municipal
level? - Answer- Winnipeg Planning, Property and Development Department
Who defines the scope of the project? - Answer- The owners
Who holds a contract with the owner? - Answer- General contractor
Which project participant makes up the largest portion of the industry? - Answer- -
Subcontractors, specialty or trade contractors
Who selects architects and engineers? - Answer- The owner
In what sort of project would an architect lead designers? - Answer- For buildings
In what sort of project would an engineer lead designers? - Answer- Civil and highway
What fraction on construction workers are trades workers? - Answer- 2/3
1 Questions and Answers All
Correct
How do designers, architects, and engineers participate in a project? - Answer- -Owner
selects architects and engineers
-They prepare construction documents (e.g. blueprints, specs, contracts)
-Architects lead designers for buildings; subcontract design work (e.g. structural,
electrical, plumbing) to engineers
-Engineers lead designers for civil and and highway, subcontract work (e.g. train station,
office building) to other engineers
-Their involvement depends on project delivery method (e.g. oversee construction and
approve progress payment in design-bid-build project)
How do construction managers participate in a project? Who would be a construction
manager? - Answer- -They act as contractors, subcontract 100% of the work
-They are involved in design and construction
-Engineers and architects are construction managers, they represent the owner during
construction
-Public owners??
-This meaning has changed since the 1970's apparently
How do trades people participate in a project? - Answer- -Composed of union and open
shop workers
-Employment rules vary by province and municipality
-Unions organized by craft/trade (e.g. electricians, carpenters)
-Represent 2/3's of all construction workers
How do labour unions participate in a project? - Answer- -They aim to improve members
working conditions by bargaining with employers on behalf of members
-Improve working conditions (wages, complaint procedures) and offer benefits (training
programs, pensions)
-Formed around crafts and trades, one union can represent several
-Operated by members, have constitutions, locals
-Locals negotiate labour agreements with employers
How do insurance companies participate in a project? - Answer- -Provide services to
contractors
, -e.g. bid bonds as condition to bid, performance bonds and payment bonds before
contract award
How do banks participate in a project? - Answer- -They finance contractor for aspects
such as materials, labour, equipment and overhead expenses
-Contracts paid through progress payments (e.g. monthly) with no upfront payments
-They finance the owner
How do suppliers participate in a project? - Answer- -They supply that good shit
-Everything from concrete to paint
-So not actually the good shit
-Assist designers in material and equipment selection
-Assist contractors in preparing bids, shop drawings, and item fabrication
-Use standard design specifications (e.g. ASTM)
How do permitting agencies and building authorities participate in a project? - Answer- -
Represent public safety interests (nark the suppliers)
-Administer publicly funded construction projects
-Ensure private projects' compliance with zoning bylaws and building codes
-Present at federal, provincial, and municipal levels
What are examples of permitting agencies and building authorities at the federal level? -
Answer- Public Works and government Services Canada, Transport Canada, Industry
Canada
What are examples of permitting agencies and building authorities at the provincial
level? - Answer- Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Department
What are examples of permitting agencies and building authorities at the municipal
level? - Answer- Winnipeg Planning, Property and Development Department
Who defines the scope of the project? - Answer- The owners
Who holds a contract with the owner? - Answer- General contractor
Which project participant makes up the largest portion of the industry? - Answer- -
Subcontractors, specialty or trade contractors
Who selects architects and engineers? - Answer- The owner
In what sort of project would an architect lead designers? - Answer- For buildings
In what sort of project would an engineer lead designers? - Answer- Civil and highway
What fraction on construction workers are trades workers? - Answer- 2/3
