CMIT Level 1 Exam Chapter 1
Questions and Answers5
Who typically has more flexibility between Private and Public Owners - ANSWERS -Private,
because they are subject to various regulations which makes them more flexible in the
procurement process.
Five basic stages of a construction manager - ANSWERS -pre-design, design, procurement,
construction, and post-construction.
The three parties in a construction project - ANSWERS -owner, architect/engineer, general
contractor(gc)
Project delivery method - ANSWERS -a standardized process of managing a project from start to
completion.
Open Procurement Process - ANSWERS -Public sector owners procure consultant services
through an open, competitive process. Generally, projects are publicly advertised, proposals are
evaluated against pre-established published criteria, and selection is based on price or best
value considerations for technical and price components.
Contracting Advantage - ANSWERS -Contracts for all public projects have features that greatly
favor the public owner. Some of those features include the ability to direct their consultants to
do work beyond the original scope (subject to subsequent equitable adjustments), price data
rights that allow the public owner to audit the service provider's books at any time, and special
provisions based on statutes that specify civil and criminal penalties for program fraud
Socio - Economic Objectives - ANSWERS -Public sector projects often include socio-economic
objectives designed to enhance project participation of small, economically or socially
, disadvantaged HUBZone and veteran-owned/ service-disabled providers. Semi-public owners
include requirements that favor local labor participation and acquisition of goods and services
with local vendors. Additionally, most publicly funded projects require payment and
performance bonds.
Repeat builders - ANSWERS -- Generally have in house staff and resources
- Develop Projects on a regular basis
- More aware of building trends and technology
- Benefit from lessons learned
Typically include
- Colleges(Schools)
- Airports
- Military
- Hospitals
- Retail/Restaurants
- Have highly specific means of methods.
One time builders - ANSWERS -- Rely on outside consulting for their projects
- Not as sophisticated as repeat builders
- Do not have the advantage of having experience
Typically include
- Small area hospitals
- local government centers
- Entertainment or Sport centers
Project Delivery - ANSWERS -The process of planning, designing, building, and completing a
project.
Questions and Answers5
Who typically has more flexibility between Private and Public Owners - ANSWERS -Private,
because they are subject to various regulations which makes them more flexible in the
procurement process.
Five basic stages of a construction manager - ANSWERS -pre-design, design, procurement,
construction, and post-construction.
The three parties in a construction project - ANSWERS -owner, architect/engineer, general
contractor(gc)
Project delivery method - ANSWERS -a standardized process of managing a project from start to
completion.
Open Procurement Process - ANSWERS -Public sector owners procure consultant services
through an open, competitive process. Generally, projects are publicly advertised, proposals are
evaluated against pre-established published criteria, and selection is based on price or best
value considerations for technical and price components.
Contracting Advantage - ANSWERS -Contracts for all public projects have features that greatly
favor the public owner. Some of those features include the ability to direct their consultants to
do work beyond the original scope (subject to subsequent equitable adjustments), price data
rights that allow the public owner to audit the service provider's books at any time, and special
provisions based on statutes that specify civil and criminal penalties for program fraud
Socio - Economic Objectives - ANSWERS -Public sector projects often include socio-economic
objectives designed to enhance project participation of small, economically or socially
, disadvantaged HUBZone and veteran-owned/ service-disabled providers. Semi-public owners
include requirements that favor local labor participation and acquisition of goods and services
with local vendors. Additionally, most publicly funded projects require payment and
performance bonds.
Repeat builders - ANSWERS -- Generally have in house staff and resources
- Develop Projects on a regular basis
- More aware of building trends and technology
- Benefit from lessons learned
Typically include
- Colleges(Schools)
- Airports
- Military
- Hospitals
- Retail/Restaurants
- Have highly specific means of methods.
One time builders - ANSWERS -- Rely on outside consulting for their projects
- Not as sophisticated as repeat builders
- Do not have the advantage of having experience
Typically include
- Small area hospitals
- local government centers
- Entertainment or Sport centers
Project Delivery - ANSWERS -The process of planning, designing, building, and completing a
project.
