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What are two main types of contract documents (e.g. plans and specs) and how are they
different? correct answers Plans or drawings define the quantity of the work - the length, the
width, the area, the volume, and so on. The project manual, which includes the specifications,
defines the quality of the work.
What is included in the project manual? correct answers It is typically broken down into four
main sections: Bidding conditions (invitation, bid form), General conditions (roles,
responsibilities), Supplemental conditions (project-specific requirements), Technical
specifications (quality standards and testing procedures)
What is an unbalanced bid? correct answers When a contractor may rise the unit price of some
tasks while lowering the unit prices on other tasks
What types of drawings are there? correct answers There are four basic types of drawings:
1. Plans
2. Elevations
3. Sections
4. Details
What is a plan drawing? correct answers A horizontal "cut" or slice through the entire building
What is an elevation drawing? correct answers Depict what the building or structure looks like
from the outside
What is a section drawing? correct answers Used to present a deeper understand of the design at
key points in a plan or elevation
,What is a detail drawing? correct answers Depict portions of the building "blown up" in scale to
help explain finer elements of a design
What are civil drawings? correct answers These drawings are usually prepared by a civil
engineer working with the architect and describes all the items of work associated with the site.
This could include things such as grading, demolition, excavation, site utilities, streets, curbs and
gutters and their details. Typically numbered as C1, C2, C3, and so on
What are architectural drawings? correct answers These rdrawings are prepeared by the architect
and usually constitute the builk of the set. They describe the overall aesthetics of the facility,
including project size, shape, and appearance. Includes floor plans, exterior elevations, and
sections; door, window, and finish schedules; and architectural details. Numbers A1, A2, A3, and
so on
What are structural drawings? correct answers These drawings are prepared by a structural
engineer working as a consultant to the architect. The drawings identify major components
making up the structural frame of the building, such as columns, beams, and girders. Also
provides structural calculations to analyze the vertical loads as well as later loads. Typically
numbered S1, S2,S3, and so on
What are electrical drawings? correct answers Made by the electrical engineer who works as a
consultant to the architect. This includes all of the rough wiring, transformers, and panel boxes,
as well as receptacles, switches, and light fixtures. COmmunications and conputer wiring are
also includes. Provides calculations to determine proper wire size, conduit size, and overcurrent
protection device capacity. Numbered E1, E2, E3, and so on
What are mechanical drawings? correct answers Written by a mechanical engineer. Mechanical
work is split in two major components: plumbing and HVAC. Plumbing portion contains the
installation of waterlines, sewer lines, and gas lines. HVAC portions contains ductwork, air
handlers, calculations that demonstrates the building complies with energy efficiency
requirements. Numbered M1, M2, M3 and so on
What is a door schedule? correct answers A door schedule is a chart that will identify each door
opening on the project and all the details of that opening. The width, height, rough opening,
, material, etc. of the door will be described within the door schedule. There are also window and
finish schedules
What is the definition of perspective? correct answers A two dimensional drawing representing a
three dimensional project and displaying the width, length, and height of a structure
How many divisions are used by masterformat? correct answers 16
How many divisions are used by Masterofrmat 2004? correct answers 49
What is the difference between masterformat and masterformat 2004? correct answers
Masterformat 2004 is a newer version of Masterformat. It was made due to a sophistication of
the construction industry. Masterformat 2004 has more divisions that allows materials to be
grouped more specifically and helps to categorize them better. The divisions are also broken
down more into five subgroups: General Requirements, Facility Construction, Facility Services,
Site and Infrastructure, and Process Equipment.
What does the SCI numbering system do and how is it used? correct answers The CSI numbering
system is a six-digit numbering system that organizes various work items into separate divisions.
The first two digits represents the division of work, otherwise known as level one. The next pair
of numbers represents level two, and the third pair represents levels three. Level four numbers
may be used in some cases. When this occurs, the additional pair of numbers comes at the end,
preceded by a dot.
What are the main contract types? correct answers 1. Lump sum
2. Cost plus fixed percentage costs
3. Cost plus fixed fee
4. Guaranteed Maximum Price Contracts (GMP)
5. Unit Price contracts
What are two main types of contract documents (e.g. plans and specs) and how are they
different? correct answers Plans or drawings define the quantity of the work - the length, the
width, the area, the volume, and so on. The project manual, which includes the specifications,
defines the quality of the work.
What is included in the project manual? correct answers It is typically broken down into four
main sections: Bidding conditions (invitation, bid form), General conditions (roles,
responsibilities), Supplemental conditions (project-specific requirements), Technical
specifications (quality standards and testing procedures)
What is an unbalanced bid? correct answers When a contractor may rise the unit price of some
tasks while lowering the unit prices on other tasks
What types of drawings are there? correct answers There are four basic types of drawings:
1. Plans
2. Elevations
3. Sections
4. Details
What is a plan drawing? correct answers A horizontal "cut" or slice through the entire building
What is an elevation drawing? correct answers Depict what the building or structure looks like
from the outside
What is a section drawing? correct answers Used to present a deeper understand of the design at
key points in a plan or elevation
,What is a detail drawing? correct answers Depict portions of the building "blown up" in scale to
help explain finer elements of a design
What are civil drawings? correct answers These drawings are usually prepared by a civil
engineer working with the architect and describes all the items of work associated with the site.
This could include things such as grading, demolition, excavation, site utilities, streets, curbs and
gutters and their details. Typically numbered as C1, C2, C3, and so on
What are architectural drawings? correct answers These rdrawings are prepeared by the architect
and usually constitute the builk of the set. They describe the overall aesthetics of the facility,
including project size, shape, and appearance. Includes floor plans, exterior elevations, and
sections; door, window, and finish schedules; and architectural details. Numbers A1, A2, A3, and
so on
What are structural drawings? correct answers These drawings are prepared by a structural
engineer working as a consultant to the architect. The drawings identify major components
making up the structural frame of the building, such as columns, beams, and girders. Also
provides structural calculations to analyze the vertical loads as well as later loads. Typically
numbered S1, S2,S3, and so on
What are electrical drawings? correct answers Made by the electrical engineer who works as a
consultant to the architect. This includes all of the rough wiring, transformers, and panel boxes,
as well as receptacles, switches, and light fixtures. COmmunications and conputer wiring are
also includes. Provides calculations to determine proper wire size, conduit size, and overcurrent
protection device capacity. Numbered E1, E2, E3, and so on
What are mechanical drawings? correct answers Written by a mechanical engineer. Mechanical
work is split in two major components: plumbing and HVAC. Plumbing portion contains the
installation of waterlines, sewer lines, and gas lines. HVAC portions contains ductwork, air
handlers, calculations that demonstrates the building complies with energy efficiency
requirements. Numbered M1, M2, M3 and so on
What is a door schedule? correct answers A door schedule is a chart that will identify each door
opening on the project and all the details of that opening. The width, height, rough opening,
, material, etc. of the door will be described within the door schedule. There are also window and
finish schedules
What is the definition of perspective? correct answers A two dimensional drawing representing a
three dimensional project and displaying the width, length, and height of a structure
How many divisions are used by masterformat? correct answers 16
How many divisions are used by Masterofrmat 2004? correct answers 49
What is the difference between masterformat and masterformat 2004? correct answers
Masterformat 2004 is a newer version of Masterformat. It was made due to a sophistication of
the construction industry. Masterformat 2004 has more divisions that allows materials to be
grouped more specifically and helps to categorize them better. The divisions are also broken
down more into five subgroups: General Requirements, Facility Construction, Facility Services,
Site and Infrastructure, and Process Equipment.
What does the SCI numbering system do and how is it used? correct answers The CSI numbering
system is a six-digit numbering system that organizes various work items into separate divisions.
The first two digits represents the division of work, otherwise known as level one. The next pair
of numbers represents level two, and the third pair represents levels three. Level four numbers
may be used in some cases. When this occurs, the additional pair of numbers comes at the end,
preceded by a dot.
What are the main contract types? correct answers 1. Lump sum
2. Cost plus fixed percentage costs
3. Cost plus fixed fee
4. Guaranteed Maximum Price Contracts (GMP)
5. Unit Price contracts
