CSU CON 101 EXAM 1
Six Dials of Project Scope - ANS --cost
-time
-quality
-safety
-scope
-function
Three-legged-stool - ANS --time
-cost
-quality
Design-bid-build - ANS -Traditional project delivery method
-owner holds two separate contracts for design and build
Agency CM - ANS -Cons. Manager acts on the owners best interest but is not financially
responsible
GMP - ANS -Guaranteed Maximum Price
Multiple Prime - ANS -Contracting method where the owner bypasses a General Contractor
and enters into multiple contracts with contractors
Design-build - ANS -Newer delivery method where there is only 1 contract between the owner
and Design/Builder. Design/Builder is responsible for both ends.
Fast-tracking - ANS -a practice utilized to speed up job by overlapping the design and
construction phrase.
IPD - ANS -Integrated Project Delivery
In what time period was the concept of a Theoretical Architect developed? - ANS -The
Renaissance
When was concrete first used? - ANS -During the Roman Empire
What is an individual responsible for the design, engineering, and construction of a project? -
ANS -Master builder
, How is the Code of Hammurabi important to construction? - ANS -First known recorded building
code.
What were some of the changes in building materials that contributed to growth of the building
industry in the late 1880's? - ANS -Steel framing replaced iron framing, invention of Portland
Cement and reinforcing, mass production of glass, and the invention of the passenger elevator.
What is horizontal construction? - ANS -Heavy Civil Construction
Which sector of the construction industry requires the broadest range of knowledge for a
contractor to be successful? - ANS -Residential
What are the 5 construction industry sectors? - ANS -Residential, Commercial, Heavy Civil,
Industrial, and Environmental
In which industry sector are Engineers often the lead designers? - ANS -Industrial
Which industry sector is comprised of projects that maintain public health and contribute to a
community's quality of life while improving the environment? - ANS -Environmental
Construction
What are the "owner, the designers, and the contractor? - ANS -Primary Players in a
construction project.
Who deals with the function, life safety issues, and aesthetics of the building? - ANS -Architect.
What are subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment vendors? - ANS -1st level
Secondary Players
Who is central to every project? - ANS -Owner
Who is responsible for design of heating, cooling and plumbing systems? - ANS -Mechanical
Engineers
Who determines which project delivery method will be used? - ANS -Owner
What are the parameters defining the overall extent of work? - ANS -Scope of Work
What is a construction manager that offers advice to the owner but is not responsible for any of
the actual construction? - ANS -Agency CM
What is delivery method in which there is only one contract? - ANS -Design - Build
Six Dials of Project Scope - ANS --cost
-time
-quality
-safety
-scope
-function
Three-legged-stool - ANS --time
-cost
-quality
Design-bid-build - ANS -Traditional project delivery method
-owner holds two separate contracts for design and build
Agency CM - ANS -Cons. Manager acts on the owners best interest but is not financially
responsible
GMP - ANS -Guaranteed Maximum Price
Multiple Prime - ANS -Contracting method where the owner bypasses a General Contractor
and enters into multiple contracts with contractors
Design-build - ANS -Newer delivery method where there is only 1 contract between the owner
and Design/Builder. Design/Builder is responsible for both ends.
Fast-tracking - ANS -a practice utilized to speed up job by overlapping the design and
construction phrase.
IPD - ANS -Integrated Project Delivery
In what time period was the concept of a Theoretical Architect developed? - ANS -The
Renaissance
When was concrete first used? - ANS -During the Roman Empire
What is an individual responsible for the design, engineering, and construction of a project? -
ANS -Master builder
, How is the Code of Hammurabi important to construction? - ANS -First known recorded building
code.
What were some of the changes in building materials that contributed to growth of the building
industry in the late 1880's? - ANS -Steel framing replaced iron framing, invention of Portland
Cement and reinforcing, mass production of glass, and the invention of the passenger elevator.
What is horizontal construction? - ANS -Heavy Civil Construction
Which sector of the construction industry requires the broadest range of knowledge for a
contractor to be successful? - ANS -Residential
What are the 5 construction industry sectors? - ANS -Residential, Commercial, Heavy Civil,
Industrial, and Environmental
In which industry sector are Engineers often the lead designers? - ANS -Industrial
Which industry sector is comprised of projects that maintain public health and contribute to a
community's quality of life while improving the environment? - ANS -Environmental
Construction
What are the "owner, the designers, and the contractor? - ANS -Primary Players in a
construction project.
Who deals with the function, life safety issues, and aesthetics of the building? - ANS -Architect.
What are subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment vendors? - ANS -1st level
Secondary Players
Who is central to every project? - ANS -Owner
Who is responsible for design of heating, cooling and plumbing systems? - ANS -Mechanical
Engineers
Who determines which project delivery method will be used? - ANS -Owner
What are the parameters defining the overall extent of work? - ANS -Scope of Work
What is a construction manager that offers advice to the owner but is not responsible for any of
the actual construction? - ANS -Agency CM
What is delivery method in which there is only one contract? - ANS -Design - Build
