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Construction Project Management
Why would the general contractor be concerned about a subcontractor's financial resources?
Finish to start is the most common relationship link. True or false?
Who determines the general contractor's scope of work?
The general contractor has selected an electrical subcontractor that the owner doesn't like. Does the owner have the right to reject the GC's choice? Explain.
What does a start-to-start linkage mean? Give an example.
What does it mean if an activity is determined to be critical?
When is a baseline schedule used?
What is a work breakdown structure? What is the difference between a broad-scope work break- down and a narrow-scope work breakdown? Give an example of each.
What does natural sequencing mean?
Why should a contractor hand-draw a schedule?
Activities are not typically definable. True or false?
Sequencing identifies a job's logic. True or false?
What is a linkage? Give an example.
What is the document that indicates the contractor can move onto the jobsite and begin work?
What happens if an activity along a project's critical path is delayed?
What are the square foot costs for a 1,200-SF, two-story residential project with wood siding over wood frame? Refer to figure 11.1.Figure 11.1 RESIDENTIAL Simple design from standard plans . Single
Why is a location factor used?
What are three types of estimating systems and write a sentence about each.
What sort of estimate is developed for a bid proposal?
The owner develops the bid estimate. True or false?
Refer to Figure 11.2: Is it more costly to build in Los Angeles or in Washington DC? What is the cost difference?Figure 11.2 Location Factors Costs shown in RSMeans Square Foot Costs are based on
Identify three things an owner interested in hiring a green contractor might be interested in knowing about the contractor.
You are a builder and are interested in learning about green building. Identify a program near where you live that could offer you training; briefly describe the program.
A candidate who speaks out strongly for "green" legislation lives in a 30,000-square-foot home, which has photovoltaic cells and uses recycled water for landscaping. Do you see a problem here?
What is the difference between a prime contractor and a subcontractor?
In which stage(s) does the owner have the primary responsibility?
What purpose does programming serve? What are the general responsibilities of the designer's team?
Who is ultimately responsible to the owner if a subcontractor does unacceptable work?
Identify three questions an owner might ask and seek to answer during the feasibility stage of a new housing development project.
Who is ultimately responsible to the owner if a subcontractor does unacceptable work?
Identify three questions an owner might ask and seek to answer during the feasibility stage of a new housing development project.
Who is ultimately responsible to the owner if a subcontractor does unacceptable work?
Identify three questions an owner might ask and seek to answer during the feasibility stage of a new housing development project.
Who is the person on the contractor's team responsible for production?
Who is the person on the contractor's team reponsible for the business end of the project?
An electrician is required on a project. Who would hire this specialty contractor?
In what major way does funding differ on public and private projects?
What are the general responsibilities of the contractor's ream?
Give three reasons why building a library is considered a project but running the company that did the construction is not.
What are the general responsibilities of the owner's team?
What are the general responsibilities of the designer's team?
Which document does the designer use to find out what the owner's goals are?
What is a bid? What is the purpose of bidding?
Give two activities that happen during mobilization.
What is a bid? What is the purpose of bidding?
During which stage does the contractor assemble his team? What is the difference between a prime contractor and a subcontractor?
Give two activities that happen during mobilization.
Give three examples of information that might be included in a project's program.
What is the goal of the design phase of a project?
Who has major responsibility during the design phase?
How does the DB delivery method help reduce conflicts between the architect and the contractor?
What is the primary difference between agency CM and at-risk CM?
What is the purpose of a program? Who typically has major responsibility during this stage?
Why might an owner choose to fast-track a project?
Why can't a DBB project be fast-tracked?
Why might an owner want to hire the contractor before the design has been completed?
When is the contractor hired in a design-bid-build delivery method?
Who does the owner have contracts with in a DBB delivery method?
What sort of projects might benefit from a DBB delivery method?
Why do community values matter to a developer? Give an example of a specific community value that might impact a project.
Who determines what delivery method will be used on a project and when is this decision made?
What are the four issues that influence which type of delivery method will be selected for a project?
How does an owner (and his designer) know which building codes apply to a project?
You are going to need a bank loan to build your new house. What is interest? How does interest affect feasibility?
Explain the link between the schedule and project costs.
You have determined that zoning allows you to put a house on a piece of property you own in town. How will you find out if you can have horses on the property?
What is the purpose of zoning regulations?
What is the purpose of building codes?
What is the purpose of project feasibility?
Who is responsible for the feasibility stage of a project?
An owner is considering building a 120-house development outside of town. Identify three separate issues that he will analyze before committing to moving ahead with this project.
In which stage(s) does the contractor have the primary responsibility?
Who is responsible for the means, methods, and techniques of construction?
What is the purpose of a warranty period?
Why doesn't the contractor begin work until the owner gives him the go-ahead?
Refer to Figure 11.5: Which is the most expensive subcontract for this project? How much were the costs for the general contractor's crews for item 4?Figure 11.5 Division 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Work Gen'l
What type of contract would an owner on a very tight budget probably prefer? Why?
What does mutual agreement mean?
How does a unit price contract reduce a contractor's risk?
What type of contract is considered inflexible in the sense that it's costly to make changes?
How does a guaranteed maximum price reduce an owner's risk?
If you are a contractor and have a lump-sum contract, what happens if the final project cost is less than what you bid?
What type of contract is generally used on small or formulaic projects?
What type of contract is riskiest for the contractor? Why?
What type of contract is riskiest for the owner? Why?
You are a contractor with a cost plus a fee contract and the project ends up costing $50,000 more than the budget. What is the impact on you?
What type of contract would an owner on a very tight budget probably prefer? Why?
You signed an agreement with a fi-iend to build an addition on his house. He was drunk when he signed the agreement. How might this cause problems if you ever have to take him to court for
What is the primary distinguishing characteristic of the different contract types?
What does it mean to breach a contract?
What might happen if you failed to have the necessary contractor's license and an owner failed to pay you?
Why is it important for contractors to understand what makes a contract valid?
Why vvould it matter to a contractor if a project does not have the required building permits?
Whah at is the primary document that identifies that you and an owner agree to the terms and conditions of the contract?
You are building a house for someone. \i\lhat is the consideration?
What was the reason for developing MasterFormat 2004?
Information about carpet is shown in Division 09 (Finishes). Where would information on the carpet's manufacturer be found?
What is a section?
What does CSI stand for and what is it?
How does MasterFormat assist the contractor?
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