What is the definition Construction Project Administration? - Answers All project related functions
between parties to a contract
What is the difference between Construction Project Administration and Construction Contract
Administration? - Answers Construction Contract Administration deals specifically with the activities
related to ADMINISTERING THE CONTRACT
Ex. Activies are verifying quality, quantity of work done, reviewing change order, communicating with
owner
Construction Contract Administration is typically done by A/E
What will project admin skills better equip you to meet/exceed? - Answers Project Goals and Objectives
What are common goals of all the parties involved in creating a new facility? - Answers Within time
frame
Under budget
Acceptable quality level
(Customer Satisfaction)
(No lawsuits)
(profitable)
What are Construction Project Objectives? - Answers Definable tasks that support the goals; ex.
Complete within time
Complete within specified quality
Effective Cost control
Effective Jobsite safety program
Effective subcontractor management
Customer satisfaction
What are Management Techniques used to achieve goals and objectives? - Answers Organization of
project team
, Leadership
Problem Solving
Reporting & Record Keeping
Planning & Scheduling
Cost Control
Quality Management
Safety Management Contract Compliance
Computerized Record Keeping
What are project responsibilities defined? - Answers Expectations of the parties to construction stem
from multiple locations: Contracts, Gen. Cond., Drawing/Specs
Other expectations are: standard of care, moral obligation
What is an important concept to make ANY project be successful? - Answers Team Building
What are effective teams built upon? - Answers Open communication
Mutual Trust
Concern
Support
Respect
How does teamwork aid project execution? - Answers Better communication
increased productivity
reduced project costs
earlier project completion
improved project team morale
fewer claims and delays
What are obstacles to working as a team? - Answers Conflicting personalities
Incomplete or inaccurate contract documents