UA FOREMAN CERTIFICATION COURSE EXAM 2025

UA FOREMAN CERTIFICATION COURSE EXAM 2025 Why was the standard for excellence written? - -To set the UA apart from their non union competition, as a result of trends in the market place, and to refocus members and leadership on why clients choose the UA There are three main themes to the message of the SFE, what are they? - -A declaration of who the UA is. A commitment about what they will do. A promise that clients can count on them. What are some of the duties of the membership of the UA as listed by the SFE? - -Show up on time. Stay off cell phones while working. Have proper tools. Zero tolerance for drug and alcohol abuse. Obey safety rules. Respect customer property. Dress appropriately. Follow client rules. Put in a fair days work for a fair day's pay. How is market share defined? - -The percentage of total available market. For an average contractor, what percent of the total cost of a labor hour is the "on the check" wages? - -Approximately 50% Assume the total cost of a labor hour is $60. If a worker with just 30 minutes a day, how much will this cost the contractor in one year's time? - -$60 per hour equals $1 per minute 1 times 30 minutes equals $30 per day. 5 days per week x $30 per day equals $150. $150 per week times 50 weeks equals $7,500 What is a prime contractor? - -The contractor that has a direct contract with the project owner. If your company is the prime contractor, what subcontractors on the job site will you have to manage? - -All of them What is a fixed price contract? - -A contract that defines the scope of work and the price for that work. what are two skills or traits a foreman must have? - -Skilled in the work. Basic reading writing and math skills. First aid training including CPR. Strong safety skills. Familiarity with technical standards and an understanding of where to get information about standards. Why must the foreman understand the scope of work? - -So he or she can protect it. UA FOREMAN UA FOREMAN Who could your contact on a construction project be? - -Owner general contractor piping contractor or construction manager. What is the primary task of the foreman? - -To manage and lead the crew. Name three characteristics great leaders share - -Open and honest. Willing to discuss problems. Exceptional listeners. They welcome new ideas. They are role models. They are flexible. They take personal responsibility and are accountable. They earn respect by respecting others. Is there one ideal leadership style? - -No everyone is different in every situation is different. What are some factors that motivate workers? - -Setting of goals in measurement and communication of results. Good working relationships among crew members. Favorable working conditions. Safe work site. Great planning. Availability of tools materials and equipment. Exceptional communication. Recognition. What does a company have to do to comply with the Civil Rights Act? - -Ensure all company facilities are desegregated. Maintain a working environment free from harassment intimidation coercion other forms of discrimination What is the definition of the word harassment? - -Behavior that is not welcomed by the recipient, and is offensive to a reasonable person. As the foreman what must you do if you are made aware of a situation that violates the Civil Rights Act? - -Stop the behavior report it to your supervisor and document what happen and what you did. What is a conflict? - -A belief not necessarily a fact that everyone can't get what they want. What two questions should you ask yourself when analyzing a conflict? - -What is it about? How did it get started? What is the first rule of negotiation? - -Understand the other person's needs. Why is preparation so important in a negotiation? - -Having time to prepare in having a plan makes it easier to keep emotions in check. When is the best time to communicate rules, regulations, and expectations to new crew members? - -On the first day of work on your job. What are some items you would need to communicate? - -Start and quit times. Break times and locations. Special owner or GC rules. Productivity expectations. Safety. Cell UA FOREMAN UA FOREMAN phone policy. Discrimination and harassment policies. What to do if they are hurt. What to do if they can't come to work. Where to store tools. Describe how to handle a termination for cause? - -A shirt you have complied with company policy in the CBA with regards to warnings. Make sure you have a documented any verbal or written warnings. I sure you have all the facts. Speak to the crew member in private, away from the rest of your crew. Document the termination. What is the purpose of a separation notice? - -To identify the circumstances surrounding a termination. What is the most important piece of job site documentation? - -The Daily Log. What information is needed on the daily log? - -What work has been done. Problems. Safety issues. Deliveries. Subcontractors on site. Weather conditions. Rental equipment on site. Company-owned equipment on site. Any verbal instructions received. Meetings attended. What are submittals? - -Specs of materials and equipment to be used on the project which are sent to the architect and engineer for approval. Should you install material or equipment before it has been approved, even though it is in the spec? - -No, only with the project manager. What is the purpose of as built or redline drawings? - -They are a record of what and where your work was installed that differ from the contract drawings. On average what percent of the messages impact comes from the words you say? - 7% Typically when is it a good time to communicate with your crew? - -First thing in the morning. What is pre construction planning? - -Developing a job strategy before the job begins. What is short interval planning? - -Breaking the job into tasks that take about 10 working days to complete. What should always be your first priority and planning? - -Safety Before planning a job, the foreman must - -Read and be familiar with all project documents. What is the definition of the critical path of a project schedule? - -The longest time duration through the project with activities that have finished to start relationships. UA FOREMAN UA FOREMAN What is float? - -Time remaining in a task before the critical path is affected. When is the best time to design a job specific material handling plan? - -Before the job starts. Generally does having all the material delivered to the job site at the beginning of the job increase productivity? - -No many hours are spent sorting through the material pile. What are some things you could do to reduce material handling time? - -Have the materials delivered when and where needed if possible. Use the delivery service of the suppliers. Plan your work. Use bag and tag. Utilize materials moving equipment. What should you do if you notice damage to equipment / material after the driver has left the site? - -Note the damage on the delivery ticket, put a note in your daily log, and notify your project manager. What are some advantages of fabrication? - -Because of controlled environment, a superior product is produced. Man hours spent in the fab shop doing fabrication reduce hours spent on the job thereby reducing trade stacking and lost time due to weather. All materials and equipment are readily available reducing waiting time. Work can be done independent of the job site schedule. Reduced need for on-site storage facilities. Reduces need for job site tools and equipment. What is the optimum strategy for fabrication? - -Fabricate in the shop and install in the field. When is fabrication best plan for? - -Before the job starts. What is commissioning? - -A review of plans and specifications before construction to assure constructability and usability. What is the purpose of a job cost control system? - -To monitor job expenditures in order to anticipate and forecast the outcome of a job. What job cost category is considered the most unpredictable and why? - -Labor, because of all the categories, actual is most likely to exceed the budget. What is the difference between gross margin and profit? - -Gross margin is the dollar difference between contract amount and direct costs. Profit is gross margin less overhead costs. What is the Foreman's role in the job cost control system? - -Accurately report and record all costs to the proper code. What is the proposed of a labor breakout? - -To help in forecasting the final outcome