BCS Studio A final questions and
correct answers
What is the purpose of a concrete key between a concrete footing and the base of a concrete
wall? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>It ties the wall to the footing and prevents it from slipping or
sliding on the slab.
GMP - <CORRECT ANSWER >>A guaranteed maximum price (also known as GMP, not-to-exceed
price, NTE, or NTX) contract is a cost-type contract (also known as an open-book contract)
where the contractor is compensated for actual costs incurred plus a fixed fee subject to a
ceiling price.
The International Building Code - <CORRECT ANSWER >>a model building code developed by
the International Code Council (ICC). It has been adopted for use as a base code standard by
most jurisdictions in the United States.
First published in 1997
Life-Cycle Analysis - <CORRECT ANSWER >>is a technique to assess environmental impacts
associated with all the stages of a product's life from raw material extraction through materials
processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair and maintenance
Sustainable Construction Techniques - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Prefabricating Materials in
Controlled Environments
Construction Waste Management
Managing the Site for Improved Environment
Lean Manufacturing to Reduce Energy
,Material Selection
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) - <CORRECT ANSWER >>one of the most
popular green building certification programs used worldwide.[7] Developed by the non-profit
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) it includes a set of rating systems for the design,
Building codes purpose - <CORRECT ANSWER >>to protect public health, safety and general
welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures.
Zoning regulations - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Written regulations and laws that define how
property in specific geographic zones can be used. Zoning ordinances specify whether zones
can be used for residential or commercial purposes, and may also regulate lot size, placement,
bulk (or density) and the height of structures.
Occupancy classifications - <CORRECT ANSWER >>categorizing structures based on their usage
and are primarily used for building and fire code enforcement. They are usually defined by
model building codes, and vary, somewhat, among them.
Master Format - <CORRECT ANSWER >>a standard for organizing specifications and other
written information for commercial and institutional building projects in the U.S. and
Canada.[1] Sometimes referred to as the "Dewey Decimal System" of building construction,
masterformat is a product of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction
Specifications Canada (CSC). It provides a master list of Divisions, and Section numbers with
associated titles within each Division, to organize information about a facility's construction
requirements and associated activities.
Architect/Contractor relations - <CORRECT ANSWER >>A positive relationship between the
architect and contractor is important because it helps the construction project flow smoothly
from start to finish. When contractors and architects develop a positive relationship and
communicate effectively, disagreements can be minimized (if not avoided altogether) and the
project can move efficiently from one phase to the next.
, Project delivery methods - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Construction Management at Risk (CMR)
Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
Design-Build (DB)
Multi-Prime (MP)
Owner Control.
Owner Relationships.
Project Budget.
Project Schedule.
The IBC classifies certain building types to describe their fire resistance. Which type(s) have
combustible materials?
Type I
Type V
Type III
Types III, IV, & V - <CORRECT ANSWER >>z
What system is normally used to dewater a site?
Answers:
Well point system
French drain system
Weep diches
Open it up and let the sun dry it out - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Well point System
Clays and silts can be classified as what type of soil?
correct answers
What is the purpose of a concrete key between a concrete footing and the base of a concrete
wall? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>It ties the wall to the footing and prevents it from slipping or
sliding on the slab.
GMP - <CORRECT ANSWER >>A guaranteed maximum price (also known as GMP, not-to-exceed
price, NTE, or NTX) contract is a cost-type contract (also known as an open-book contract)
where the contractor is compensated for actual costs incurred plus a fixed fee subject to a
ceiling price.
The International Building Code - <CORRECT ANSWER >>a model building code developed by
the International Code Council (ICC). It has been adopted for use as a base code standard by
most jurisdictions in the United States.
First published in 1997
Life-Cycle Analysis - <CORRECT ANSWER >>is a technique to assess environmental impacts
associated with all the stages of a product's life from raw material extraction through materials
processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair and maintenance
Sustainable Construction Techniques - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Prefabricating Materials in
Controlled Environments
Construction Waste Management
Managing the Site for Improved Environment
Lean Manufacturing to Reduce Energy
,Material Selection
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) - <CORRECT ANSWER >>one of the most
popular green building certification programs used worldwide.[7] Developed by the non-profit
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) it includes a set of rating systems for the design,
Building codes purpose - <CORRECT ANSWER >>to protect public health, safety and general
welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures.
Zoning regulations - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Written regulations and laws that define how
property in specific geographic zones can be used. Zoning ordinances specify whether zones
can be used for residential or commercial purposes, and may also regulate lot size, placement,
bulk (or density) and the height of structures.
Occupancy classifications - <CORRECT ANSWER >>categorizing structures based on their usage
and are primarily used for building and fire code enforcement. They are usually defined by
model building codes, and vary, somewhat, among them.
Master Format - <CORRECT ANSWER >>a standard for organizing specifications and other
written information for commercial and institutional building projects in the U.S. and
Canada.[1] Sometimes referred to as the "Dewey Decimal System" of building construction,
masterformat is a product of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction
Specifications Canada (CSC). It provides a master list of Divisions, and Section numbers with
associated titles within each Division, to organize information about a facility's construction
requirements and associated activities.
Architect/Contractor relations - <CORRECT ANSWER >>A positive relationship between the
architect and contractor is important because it helps the construction project flow smoothly
from start to finish. When contractors and architects develop a positive relationship and
communicate effectively, disagreements can be minimized (if not avoided altogether) and the
project can move efficiently from one phase to the next.
, Project delivery methods - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Construction Management at Risk (CMR)
Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
Design-Build (DB)
Multi-Prime (MP)
Owner Control.
Owner Relationships.
Project Budget.
Project Schedule.
The IBC classifies certain building types to describe their fire resistance. Which type(s) have
combustible materials?
Type I
Type V
Type III
Types III, IV, & V - <CORRECT ANSWER >>z
What system is normally used to dewater a site?
Answers:
Well point system
French drain system
Weep diches
Open it up and let the sun dry it out - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Well point System
Clays and silts can be classified as what type of soil?
