CM 4221 FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1) establish the need
2) engineering and design
3) bidding and award
4) construction
5) project close-out
6) operation and maintenance - Answer -what are the 6 phases of a project lifecycle?
establish the need - Answer -the phase of a project lifecycle where a conceptual want
(private)/need (public) is decided and there is the development of potential/alternative
solutions. Project feasibility is also discussed. The owner/owner's rep, developers,
financial advisors and consultants are involved.
engineering and design - Answer -the phase of a project lifecycle where you hire a
primary design team, develop the project layout, and manage planning and scoping. the
owner/owner's rep, CM/consultants, architect and engineers are involved.
environmental impact statement - Answer -included in the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969, ______ calls for an examination and consideration of impacts of the
proposed action on sensitive resources (floodplains, wetlands, endangered species,
etc.)
planning - Answer -a management activity during the engineering and design phase
where the project goals and availability of funds are defined, project site/zoning are
purchased, delivery and procurement methods and contract agreements are
determined.
scoping - Answer -a management activity during the engineering and design phase that
is one of the most important responsibilities of the owner. it is ultimately a controlling
factor for budget and scheduling and is where the owner determines what kind of
project to build.
bid and award - Answer -the phase of the project lifecycle where procurement/bidding
take place. a decision to bid is made and then a selection of contractor and notice of
award. the owner, CM, design team, and interested constructors are involved.
construction - Answer -the phase of a project lifecycle where pre construction activities
are finalized, subcontractors are selected, and the constructor begins work and builds
the project. the owner, CM, constructor, subcontractors, suppliers, design team and
consultants are involved.
organizing - Answer -a management activity during the construction phase where
various firms and personnel are integrated into one effective team. there is coordination
, of subcontractors, setting standards for quality and safety, and planning sequence of
construction.
controls - Answer -a management activity during the construction phase where there
are productivity observations and analysis (earned value, resource loading/leveling,
schedule of values/pay apps, tracking CO's, RFI's, and submittals, safety training, etc.)
project close-out - Answer -the phase of the project lifecycle that includes substantial
completion, finalizing administrative tasks, startup and implementation, and turnover to
owner.
operation and maintenance - Answer -the phase of the project lifecycle that includes
training of operations/maintenance staff, occupying the project, using/operating the
project, and performing maintenance so the project lasts.
project delivery system - Answer -one of the first key risk management issues is
selecting a proper ______ for the conceived project. this occurs during the engineering
and design phase.
design bid build - Answer -a delivery method where the owner has separate contracts
with prime architect and general contractor.
-Construction costs known prior to starting work
-works well with conventional construction projects
-contractor absorbs most construction risks.
-Lack of construction input during design
-competitive atmosphere creates adversarial relationships
-lowest bid award creates marginal subcontractors, and unethical bidding practices.
multi-prime contracting - Answer -a delivery method where the owner has separate
contracts with MULTIPLE contractors AND a prime architect.
-More control of project by the owner (acts as GC)
-ease in phasing the project and potential cost savings
-Multiple contracts create many phases to manage
-gradual determination of final cost
-tension over project leadership
-additional owner resources needed
-safety can suffer.
CM at risk - Answer -a delivery method where the owner has separate contracts with
construction manager/general contractor and architect/engineer.
-Construction input during design
-useful for complex and high risk projects (innovation)
-reduction is constructibility risks
-owner has more design control
-Difficulty in negotiating GMP
-project costs not known until late in engineering and design phase
1) establish the need
2) engineering and design
3) bidding and award
4) construction
5) project close-out
6) operation and maintenance - Answer -what are the 6 phases of a project lifecycle?
establish the need - Answer -the phase of a project lifecycle where a conceptual want
(private)/need (public) is decided and there is the development of potential/alternative
solutions. Project feasibility is also discussed. The owner/owner's rep, developers,
financial advisors and consultants are involved.
engineering and design - Answer -the phase of a project lifecycle where you hire a
primary design team, develop the project layout, and manage planning and scoping. the
owner/owner's rep, CM/consultants, architect and engineers are involved.
environmental impact statement - Answer -included in the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969, ______ calls for an examination and consideration of impacts of the
proposed action on sensitive resources (floodplains, wetlands, endangered species,
etc.)
planning - Answer -a management activity during the engineering and design phase
where the project goals and availability of funds are defined, project site/zoning are
purchased, delivery and procurement methods and contract agreements are
determined.
scoping - Answer -a management activity during the engineering and design phase that
is one of the most important responsibilities of the owner. it is ultimately a controlling
factor for budget and scheduling and is where the owner determines what kind of
project to build.
bid and award - Answer -the phase of the project lifecycle where procurement/bidding
take place. a decision to bid is made and then a selection of contractor and notice of
award. the owner, CM, design team, and interested constructors are involved.
construction - Answer -the phase of a project lifecycle where pre construction activities
are finalized, subcontractors are selected, and the constructor begins work and builds
the project. the owner, CM, constructor, subcontractors, suppliers, design team and
consultants are involved.
organizing - Answer -a management activity during the construction phase where
various firms and personnel are integrated into one effective team. there is coordination
, of subcontractors, setting standards for quality and safety, and planning sequence of
construction.
controls - Answer -a management activity during the construction phase where there
are productivity observations and analysis (earned value, resource loading/leveling,
schedule of values/pay apps, tracking CO's, RFI's, and submittals, safety training, etc.)
project close-out - Answer -the phase of the project lifecycle that includes substantial
completion, finalizing administrative tasks, startup and implementation, and turnover to
owner.
operation and maintenance - Answer -the phase of the project lifecycle that includes
training of operations/maintenance staff, occupying the project, using/operating the
project, and performing maintenance so the project lasts.
project delivery system - Answer -one of the first key risk management issues is
selecting a proper ______ for the conceived project. this occurs during the engineering
and design phase.
design bid build - Answer -a delivery method where the owner has separate contracts
with prime architect and general contractor.
-Construction costs known prior to starting work
-works well with conventional construction projects
-contractor absorbs most construction risks.
-Lack of construction input during design
-competitive atmosphere creates adversarial relationships
-lowest bid award creates marginal subcontractors, and unethical bidding practices.
multi-prime contracting - Answer -a delivery method where the owner has separate
contracts with MULTIPLE contractors AND a prime architect.
-More control of project by the owner (acts as GC)
-ease in phasing the project and potential cost savings
-Multiple contracts create many phases to manage
-gradual determination of final cost
-tension over project leadership
-additional owner resources needed
-safety can suffer.
CM at risk - Answer -a delivery method where the owner has separate contracts with
construction manager/general contractor and architect/engineer.
-Construction input during design
-useful for complex and high risk projects (innovation)
-reduction is constructibility risks
-owner has more design control
-Difficulty in negotiating GMP
-project costs not known until late in engineering and design phase
