CM.1011- MODULE 1 || Graded A+.
what is construction management? correct answers Construction management (CM) entails the
planning, scheduling, evaluation, and controlling of construction tasks or activities to accomplish
specific objectives by effectively allocating and utilizing appropriate labor, material, and time
resources in a manner that minimizes costs and maximizes customer/owner satisfaction."
Construction Management correct answers There are six project values to be controlled, four by
the contractor and two by the Owner. The contractor determines methods, means, techniques,
sequences to control cost, time, quality, and safety, and the Owner determines the scope and
function of the project.
construction manager correct answers A construction manager is expected to deliver a high-
quality facility in accordance with the plans and specs, on time, within budget, and accident free.
cost correct answers Costs are first estimated by the Designer for the Owner to determine
whether to proceed with the project. Then, the contractor estimates the project costs. If the
project is to be competitively bid, the contractor's cost estimate is a major component in
determining the contractor's bid
scope and function correct answers These values are determined by the Owner and Designer.
owner correct answers Determine the needs of the final user
Determine the scope of work
Determine the budget
Provide payment for costs.
public/private owners correct answers Owners are categorized as either public or private. The
biggest differences between the two are (1) sources of funding, and (2) bidding procedures.
, architects correct answers Architects who deal with the function, life safety, and aesthetics of the
project as the lead designer on building projects, both residential and commercial, and
engineers correct answers Engineers who deal with the systems and integrity of the project as
secondary designers on building projects, and as lead designers on heavy civil and industrial
projects
1st level correct answers are entities that directly affect the project under the prime contractor.
Sub-contractors under the prime contractor are secondary players, as are all sub-sub-contractors
and sub-sub-sub-contractors,
2nd level correct answers entities with no actual direct contact with the project, but necessary for
the project to be built, and includes insurance companies, bonding companies, utility companies,
building code officials,
3rd level correct answers These are entities not necessarily needed to build the project, but who
may have influence on a project, and includes local government, bankers, trade associations, etc.
project delivery correct answers is process by which a building, facility, or structure is designed
and constructed. Different situations warrant different ways to go. These different ways to do
construction are known as delivery methods, and it is the Owner that selects the method to be
used.
design/bid/build correct answers Traditional Method. Design first. Select contractor by bid or
negotiation. Build Project. LINEAR process. Takes time. Separate contracts for design and
construction.
agency cm correct answers Construction Manager is agent of owner. Acts in owner's best interest
at every stage.
at risk cm correct answers CM acts as consultant to owner during design phase, but does the
work of primary contractor during construction phase. Early involvement of construction entity.
what is construction management? correct answers Construction management (CM) entails the
planning, scheduling, evaluation, and controlling of construction tasks or activities to accomplish
specific objectives by effectively allocating and utilizing appropriate labor, material, and time
resources in a manner that minimizes costs and maximizes customer/owner satisfaction."
Construction Management correct answers There are six project values to be controlled, four by
the contractor and two by the Owner. The contractor determines methods, means, techniques,
sequences to control cost, time, quality, and safety, and the Owner determines the scope and
function of the project.
construction manager correct answers A construction manager is expected to deliver a high-
quality facility in accordance with the plans and specs, on time, within budget, and accident free.
cost correct answers Costs are first estimated by the Designer for the Owner to determine
whether to proceed with the project. Then, the contractor estimates the project costs. If the
project is to be competitively bid, the contractor's cost estimate is a major component in
determining the contractor's bid
scope and function correct answers These values are determined by the Owner and Designer.
owner correct answers Determine the needs of the final user
Determine the scope of work
Determine the budget
Provide payment for costs.
public/private owners correct answers Owners are categorized as either public or private. The
biggest differences between the two are (1) sources of funding, and (2) bidding procedures.
, architects correct answers Architects who deal with the function, life safety, and aesthetics of the
project as the lead designer on building projects, both residential and commercial, and
engineers correct answers Engineers who deal with the systems and integrity of the project as
secondary designers on building projects, and as lead designers on heavy civil and industrial
projects
1st level correct answers are entities that directly affect the project under the prime contractor.
Sub-contractors under the prime contractor are secondary players, as are all sub-sub-contractors
and sub-sub-sub-contractors,
2nd level correct answers entities with no actual direct contact with the project, but necessary for
the project to be built, and includes insurance companies, bonding companies, utility companies,
building code officials,
3rd level correct answers These are entities not necessarily needed to build the project, but who
may have influence on a project, and includes local government, bankers, trade associations, etc.
project delivery correct answers is process by which a building, facility, or structure is designed
and constructed. Different situations warrant different ways to go. These different ways to do
construction are known as delivery methods, and it is the Owner that selects the method to be
used.
design/bid/build correct answers Traditional Method. Design first. Select contractor by bid or
negotiation. Build Project. LINEAR process. Takes time. Separate contracts for design and
construction.
agency cm correct answers Construction Manager is agent of owner. Acts in owner's best interest
at every stage.
at risk cm correct answers CM acts as consultant to owner during design phase, but does the
work of primary contractor during construction phase. Early involvement of construction entity.
