CSU CON 101 FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE.
Base isolators - ANS Large shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber and steel
attached to a building foundation to allow movement of the structure without causing damage.
Brownfield sites - ANS A property that is abandoned or underused because of historic
environmental contamination.
constuctability review - ANS A design review process in which experienced contractors and
construction managers work with designers to ensure that the details of the design actually can
be built in an efficient and cost-effective manner
cofferdams - ANS Temporary watertight enclosures erected to prevent water from seeping
into an area, allowing construction to take place in the water free space.
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, infrastructure - ANS The basic roadways, bridges, and railroad networks that support a
community or society.
lean principles - ANS Stemming from the Toyota Production system, principles that focus on
creating more value for customers with less work and the elimination of waste
program - ANS A written statement that identifies and describes an owner or end user's
needs and requirements for a facility. Every design starts with a program.
specifications - ANS The written instruction from an architect or engineer accompanying the
project plans pertaining to the quality of materials and workmanship required for the project.
Agency CM - ANS A construction management option in which the CM acts in the owners
best interests at every stage of the project from design through construction
Architectural programming - ANS The research and decision-making process, initiated by an
owner, usually with the help of an architect or other programming specialist, that identifies the
basic needs of the client and the parameters of the project to be designed and ultimately built
by a construction pro.
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GUIDE.
Base isolators - ANS Large shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber and steel
attached to a building foundation to allow movement of the structure without causing damage.
Brownfield sites - ANS A property that is abandoned or underused because of historic
environmental contamination.
constuctability review - ANS A design review process in which experienced contractors and
construction managers work with designers to ensure that the details of the design actually can
be built in an efficient and cost-effective manner
cofferdams - ANS Temporary watertight enclosures erected to prevent water from seeping
into an area, allowing construction to take place in the water free space.
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, infrastructure - ANS The basic roadways, bridges, and railroad networks that support a
community or society.
lean principles - ANS Stemming from the Toyota Production system, principles that focus on
creating more value for customers with less work and the elimination of waste
program - ANS A written statement that identifies and describes an owner or end user's
needs and requirements for a facility. Every design starts with a program.
specifications - ANS The written instruction from an architect or engineer accompanying the
project plans pertaining to the quality of materials and workmanship required for the project.
Agency CM - ANS A construction management option in which the CM acts in the owners
best interests at every stage of the project from design through construction
Architectural programming - ANS The research and decision-making process, initiated by an
owner, usually with the help of an architect or other programming specialist, that identifies the
basic needs of the client and the parameters of the project to be designed and ultimately built
by a construction pro.
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