Construction and the built environment Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Module 00100 - Build Your Future in Construction Craft/Trade A general term referring to one of the many construction specialties. Craft Professional A trained and skilled individual who designs and builds things. Craft professionals conform to the technical and ethical standards of their trade. Infrastructure The transportation, water, electrical, and telecommunications systems that allow communities and countries to operate. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH...

CME 215 Exam 1 - 87 Questions and Answers 2023/2024 4 indicators that the green building movement is shifting into the mainstream: CORRECT ANSWERS: -the majority of firms engaged in design and construction expected that over 60% of their world would be in green building by 2015 -Arabs first Forum for Sustainable Communities -US continued evolution of thinking about how to best achieve high standards of efficiency in the built environment while at the same time promoting human health and prote...

Biodegradable - Capable of decomposing under natural conditions. Carbon Footprint - A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity. Ecosystem - A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical processes. Environmental Sustainability - Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations. High Performance Green Building - A structure designed to conserve...

A consistent disparity in listing versus selling prices may reflect ___________. - Correct Answer-Inaccurate competitive market analyses Which of these would be an advantage for the broker of hiring licensees as salaried employees, rather than as independent contractors on a commission-based compensation plan? - Correct Answer-Sales agents will probably make fewer errors as a result of more broker control and supervision. Which option best describes what an environmental impact statement i...

Architect - Answer-a person professionally engaged in the design of certain large constructions other than buildings and the like landscape architect, naval architect. Drafter - Answer-professionally draws (sketches or computerized) structures Construction trades - Answer-career in construction and repair of residential and commercial structures (include: construction manager, carpenter, painter, plumber, and electrician) Furniture designer - Answer-designs furniture Textile designer - A...

CCM Certification Exam 186 Questions with Verified Answers Construction Management Functions - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Project Delivery Methods 2. Project Management 3. Cost Management 4. Time Management 5. Quality Management 6. Contract Administration 7. Safety Management 8. Program Management 9. Sustainability 10. Risk Management 11. Building Information Modeling Construction Management Phases - CORRECT ANSWER - Pre-design • Design • Procurement • Construction ...

Alabama Fire College: Fire Inspector 1 Questions and Answers Already Graded A Fire Enclosure A fire-rated assembly used to enclose a vertical opening such as a stairwell, elevator shaft, and chase for building utilities. Fire Partition An interior wall extending from the floor to the underside of the floor above. Fire Wall A wall with a fire-resistive rating and structural stability that separates buildings or subdivides a building to prevent the spread of fire. Fire Window A window or glass ...

Conditions of Satisfaction Minimal acceptable outcome for any endeavor or project Strategic Decision -Long term -Often involving acquisition of new resources -Electric utility - power station construction Tactical Decision -Medium term -Utilization of existing resources -Assembly plant - workforce commitments Operational Decision -Short term -Execution of schedules or control activities -Hospital - shift scheduling Operations Management The design, operatio...

Property Management Exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass goal of the resident manager increase net operating income obligation of the manager provide the highest quality of living environment to residents while preserving the property's value and producing a profit for the owner key to success of the resident manager to work effectively with the on-site team site-based positions leasing professional, assistant manager, bookkeeper, maintenance supervisor, maintenance technician, housekeepin...

What is enterprise architecture? - ANSWER a set of business and engineering artifacts, including text and graphical documentation, that describes and guide the operation of an enterprise-wide system, including instructions for its life cycle operation, management, evolution, and maintenance. The business and engineering artifacts in enterprise architecture are made up of? - ANSWER a vision or mission statement, a set of system requirements, a Business Process Architectural View, a Business Sy...