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The following are the challenges facing the construction industry today, except - correct answer
✔✔decreasing demand in sustainability requirements
the parameters define the overall extent of work to be included in a construction contract. - correct
answer ✔✔scope of project
a supplemental drawing to the plans and specifications that details fabrication method, materials, and
models of a product or installation associated with the project. - correct answer ✔✔shop drawings
it is a process of awarding a contract to subcontractors and issuing a purchase order for materials and
equipment. - correct answer ✔✔buy out
a request made by the owner to add or subtract features to the scope of the project resulting in changes
to the contract - correct answer ✔✔change order
a daily amount of money paid by the contractor to the owner for each day that the project fails to meet
the completion date specified in the contract - correct answer ✔✔liquidated damage
a change or addition to the contract documents issued after the documents have been released but
before the bids are due - correct answer ✔✔addenda
a contract document set consists of - correct answer ✔✔an agreement, construction drawings,
specifications, addenda, general and supplementary condition
the shop drawings are prepared by the - correct answer ✔✔architect
, in the traditional project delivery method for buildings, the day-to-day supervision of the construction is
generally the responsibility of the - correct answer ✔✔general contractor
what is the first known recorded building code that outlines the roles and duties of the master builder -
correct answer ✔✔code of hammurabi
in the construction management (CM) method of project delivery, there is normally no general
contractor - correct answer ✔✔true
in the construction management at risk (CMAR) method of project delivery, the construction manager -
correct answer ✔✔manages the project's construction during the construction phase
what project delivery method in which only one firm is contracted for both design and construction of
the project - correct answer ✔✔design-build
what delivery method is best used if highly technical in nature of the project that requires good
communication and coordination need to occur between designers and builder? - correct answer
✔✔Design-build
what delivery method in which there is no or limited input from contractors and subcontractors during
the design phase? - correct answer ✔✔Design-Bid-Build
Turnkey method is a variation of what delivery method when it also involves arranging for land and
financing of the project? - correct answer ✔✔Design-Build
what delivery method in which it is hard to get real up-front fixed price, or price may not be known until
it is actually built? - correct answer ✔✔design-build
what delivery method in which the owner assumes full responsibility on all liability risk during
construction stage? - correct answer ✔✔CM
the Master Format has been developed by the: - correct answer ✔✔Construction Specifications Institute