TCM 226 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the definition Construction Project Administration? - Answer -All project related
functions between parties to a contract
What is the difference between Construction Project Administration and Construction
Contract Administration? - Answer -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? - Answer -Project Goals
and Objectives
What are common goals of all the parties involved in creating a new facility? - Answer -
Within time frame
Under budget
Acceptable quality level
(Customer Satisfaction)
(No lawsuits)
(profitable)
What are Construction Project Objectives? - Answer -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? - Answer -
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? - Answer -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? - Answer -Team
Building
What are effective teams built upon? - Answer -Open communication
Mutual Trust
Concern
Support
Respect
How does teamwork aid project execution? - Answer -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? - Answer -Conflicting personalities
Incomplete or inaccurate contract documents
Unreasonable schedule requirements
Unplanned or inordinate number of changes to scope
Labor Issues
Delays on product fabrication or delivery
Poor Communication
Delays caused by ineffective management
What are some responsibilities of owners? - Answer -Provide info to contractor
Pay for fees and charges
Pay for the work done
Stop the work for good causes
Carry out the work on the contractor's behalf should it be necessary
Perform construction with own forces if necessary
Award separate contracts and coordinate work between those contracts
Clean the project if necessary
Partially occupy the project if desired
Terminate the contract with and without cause if necessary
What are the responsibilities of the A/E? - Answer -Represent owner
Observe work/ progress
Certify contract compliance
Interpret contract docs
Resolve disputes
What is the definition Construction Project Administration? - Answer -All project related
functions between parties to a contract
What is the difference between Construction Project Administration and Construction
Contract Administration? - Answer -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? - Answer -Project Goals
and Objectives
What are common goals of all the parties involved in creating a new facility? - Answer -
Within time frame
Under budget
Acceptable quality level
(Customer Satisfaction)
(No lawsuits)
(profitable)
What are Construction Project Objectives? - Answer -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? - Answer -
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? - Answer -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? - Answer -Team
Building
What are effective teams built upon? - Answer -Open communication
Mutual Trust
Concern
Support
Respect
How does teamwork aid project execution? - Answer -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? - Answer -Conflicting personalities
Incomplete or inaccurate contract documents
Unreasonable schedule requirements
Unplanned or inordinate number of changes to scope
Labor Issues
Delays on product fabrication or delivery
Poor Communication
Delays caused by ineffective management
What are some responsibilities of owners? - Answer -Provide info to contractor
Pay for fees and charges
Pay for the work done
Stop the work for good causes
Carry out the work on the contractor's behalf should it be necessary
Perform construction with own forces if necessary
Award separate contracts and coordinate work between those contracts
Clean the project if necessary
Partially occupy the project if desired
Terminate the contract with and without cause if necessary
What are the responsibilities of the A/E? - Answer -Represent owner
Observe work/ progress
Certify contract compliance
Interpret contract docs
Resolve disputes
