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What are some concerns of a Resident Project Representative or an inspector with respect to his
or her project during the construction phase? correct answers Contract administration
Job cost control
Contract time & delays
Quality assurance
Test records & reports
Acceptance of work
Verify payments due
Process Change Orders
Contractor submittals
Field engineering
Documentation
Safe job conditions
Coordination of work
Project closeout
2. What type of organizational structure is best suited for fast-track construction? correct answers
Design Build
3. Under a construction management (CM) contract, should the CM firm's responsibilities
normally begin at the construction phase, the design phase, the planning phase, or the conceptual
phase? correct answers Design phase
chegg says planning?
4. A design-build firm may be (check all that apply): correct answers X (a) a single firm with
both design and construction capability;
x (b) a joint venture contract between a contractor and a design firm;
x (c) a design firm that subcontracts the construction portion to a construction contractor;
x (d) a construction contracting firm that subcontracts the design work to an architect or eng
firm.
5. True or false? Under the Partnering concept, all differences are intended to be resolved at the
lowest
management level—preferably at the project site. correct answers True
6. What types of relationships are intended to be established under a Partnering agreement?
correct answers Working relationships (as opposed to legal relationships under contracts),
through a formal strategy of commitment and communication.
7. What are the five steps necessary to set up a Partnering workshop? correct answers !) Creation
of a Partnering charter
2) Development of an issue-resolution process
3) Development of a joint evaluation process
, 4) Discussion of individual roles and concerns
5) Presentation of facilitated workshop
8. Is Partnering a totally informal process, or should it be addressed in the specifications? correct
answers It should be addressed in the specifications:
"The objectives are effective and efficient contract performance, intended to achieve completion
within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with plans and specifications"
Chegg says informal?
-> Pretty sure there's no way that's right, there is Fig 1.10 - Example of Specifications Provision
for Partnering from a DOT Specification (pg 19)
9. True or false? Under the CQC process, inspection is provided by the contractor. correct
answers true
10. What is the five-step process of initiating a project? Name each of the steps in proper order.
correct answers Advertise for bids
Open Bids
Award Contract
Sign Contract
Notice to proceed
11. Explain the one-to-one concept. correct answers The owner, architect/engineer, or CM
designates a single individual, preferably located at the project site, to be the sole spokesperson
representing the owner's interests. This person should be the Resident Project Representative.
All orders issued to the contractor must be issued through the Resident Project Representative,
and no one in either the owner's or the architect/engineer's or construction manager's office
should be permitted to make any commitments to or issue orders or instructions directly to the
contractor or any of its subcontractors, except by communicating such orders to the Resident
Project Representative for issuing to the contractor.
12. What is the principal barrier to the use of design-build contracts on public works projects?
correct answers The procurement law governing the selection process for architects/engineers vs.
that for construction contractors
1. What is apparent authority? correct answers When an A/E firm or owner allows another party
to operate with the appearance of owner
2. Give an example of delegated authority. correct answers When an agent delegates their
authority to another agent to act as their designated representative
3. What are the dangers of allowing the inspector to supervise the work? correct answers If an
inspector supervises the work, it suggests that the owner is overseeing the project and therefore
might share responsibility when work is defective
What are some concerns of a Resident Project Representative or an inspector with respect to his
or her project during the construction phase? correct answers Contract administration
Job cost control
Contract time & delays
Quality assurance
Test records & reports
Acceptance of work
Verify payments due
Process Change Orders
Contractor submittals
Field engineering
Documentation
Safe job conditions
Coordination of work
Project closeout
2. What type of organizational structure is best suited for fast-track construction? correct answers
Design Build
3. Under a construction management (CM) contract, should the CM firm's responsibilities
normally begin at the construction phase, the design phase, the planning phase, or the conceptual
phase? correct answers Design phase
chegg says planning?
4. A design-build firm may be (check all that apply): correct answers X (a) a single firm with
both design and construction capability;
x (b) a joint venture contract between a contractor and a design firm;
x (c) a design firm that subcontracts the construction portion to a construction contractor;
x (d) a construction contracting firm that subcontracts the design work to an architect or eng
firm.
5. True or false? Under the Partnering concept, all differences are intended to be resolved at the
lowest
management level—preferably at the project site. correct answers True
6. What types of relationships are intended to be established under a Partnering agreement?
correct answers Working relationships (as opposed to legal relationships under contracts),
through a formal strategy of commitment and communication.
7. What are the five steps necessary to set up a Partnering workshop? correct answers !) Creation
of a Partnering charter
2) Development of an issue-resolution process
3) Development of a joint evaluation process
, 4) Discussion of individual roles and concerns
5) Presentation of facilitated workshop
8. Is Partnering a totally informal process, or should it be addressed in the specifications? correct
answers It should be addressed in the specifications:
"The objectives are effective and efficient contract performance, intended to achieve completion
within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with plans and specifications"
Chegg says informal?
-> Pretty sure there's no way that's right, there is Fig 1.10 - Example of Specifications Provision
for Partnering from a DOT Specification (pg 19)
9. True or false? Under the CQC process, inspection is provided by the contractor. correct
answers true
10. What is the five-step process of initiating a project? Name each of the steps in proper order.
correct answers Advertise for bids
Open Bids
Award Contract
Sign Contract
Notice to proceed
11. Explain the one-to-one concept. correct answers The owner, architect/engineer, or CM
designates a single individual, preferably located at the project site, to be the sole spokesperson
representing the owner's interests. This person should be the Resident Project Representative.
All orders issued to the contractor must be issued through the Resident Project Representative,
and no one in either the owner's or the architect/engineer's or construction manager's office
should be permitted to make any commitments to or issue orders or instructions directly to the
contractor or any of its subcontractors, except by communicating such orders to the Resident
Project Representative for issuing to the contractor.
12. What is the principal barrier to the use of design-build contracts on public works projects?
correct answers The procurement law governing the selection process for architects/engineers vs.
that for construction contractors
1. What is apparent authority? correct answers When an A/E firm or owner allows another party
to operate with the appearance of owner
2. Give an example of delegated authority. correct answers When an agent delegates their
authority to another agent to act as their designated representative
3. What are the dangers of allowing the inspector to supervise the work? correct answers If an
inspector supervises the work, it suggests that the owner is overseeing the project and therefore
might share responsibility when work is defective
