CM 3111 Practice Questions and Answers | New
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What information is contained in the working drawings?
The working drawings contain info...
- about design
- about location of sight and also construction of project dimensions
- about materials and workmanship
- that convey the overlap info
What information is contained in the technical specifications
Description of work, materials required, Construction requirements, method of measurement,
basis of payment
What is the relationship between the working drawings and the technical specifications
Working drawings = actual plan of the project
Technical specification is about project requirements which include materials, etc
How does the work involved in being an estimator for a general contractor differ from that
of an estimator who works for a subcontractor?
Estimator works for subcontractor (done in the supervision of subcontractor), high precision
The general contractor estimates important features and gives overview of estimation
What is the difference between doing a quantity takeoff and doing a full detailed estimate?
, Quantity takeoff:
Only finds the quantity of items needed, part of a detailed estimate
Detailed estimate:
includes quantity and number along with cost, insurance, overhead, bonds, etc.
What additional skills must the estimator have to be able to take a quantity survey and
turn it into a detailed estimate?
Knowledge of working drawing, specifications, key economic principle, cost of materials, cost of
transportation, understanding labor wage
What is the difference between competitive and negotiated bidding?
Competitive Building:
Each contractor submits bids and then owner choose lowest bid for project, possibility of risk is
more
Negotiated Bidding:
Owner adjusts a price for the project with an individual contractor, possibility of risk is less
What are the contract documents, and why are they so important?
Contract documents:
Agreement, general conditions, working drawings, addenda, specifications
What is a single contract, and what are its principal advantages and disadvantages for the
owner?
2025/2026 Update | With Complete Solutions
What information is contained in the working drawings?
The working drawings contain info...
- about design
- about location of sight and also construction of project dimensions
- about materials and workmanship
- that convey the overlap info
What information is contained in the technical specifications
Description of work, materials required, Construction requirements, method of measurement,
basis of payment
What is the relationship between the working drawings and the technical specifications
Working drawings = actual plan of the project
Technical specification is about project requirements which include materials, etc
How does the work involved in being an estimator for a general contractor differ from that
of an estimator who works for a subcontractor?
Estimator works for subcontractor (done in the supervision of subcontractor), high precision
The general contractor estimates important features and gives overview of estimation
What is the difference between doing a quantity takeoff and doing a full detailed estimate?
, Quantity takeoff:
Only finds the quantity of items needed, part of a detailed estimate
Detailed estimate:
includes quantity and number along with cost, insurance, overhead, bonds, etc.
What additional skills must the estimator have to be able to take a quantity survey and
turn it into a detailed estimate?
Knowledge of working drawing, specifications, key economic principle, cost of materials, cost of
transportation, understanding labor wage
What is the difference between competitive and negotiated bidding?
Competitive Building:
Each contractor submits bids and then owner choose lowest bid for project, possibility of risk is
more
Negotiated Bidding:
Owner adjusts a price for the project with an individual contractor, possibility of risk is less
What are the contract documents, and why are they so important?
Contract documents:
Agreement, general conditions, working drawings, addenda, specifications
What is a single contract, and what are its principal advantages and disadvantages for the
owner?
