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6. Make a list of the typical items found in a labor agreement.
7. What is the title of the position that the authors describe as quite often the only person who can truly control costs, time, and quality?
8. What is the title of the position that the authors describe as the one who“pushes” the work? Also, what is the definition of “pushing the work”?
9. Prepare a diagram indicating the information flow from the employee's time card.
10. A weekly labor cost report needs information from two different sources. What are the names of these two different sources?
11. What are cost codes, and how are they used?
12. What are the major issues concerning labor today as opposed to past decades?
1. Why does construction have a high rate of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities?
2. What does OSHA stand for, when was it first passed, and does it permit states to pass and implement their own state bills?
3. Are construction firms required to create and implement a safety and health program, and what are the key elements?
4. Name six additional subcategories to the key elements.
5. What is the intent of a toolbox meeting?
6. Flame cutting and welding are major causes of site fires. Describe the ways to lower the risk of fire from these activities.
7. Which of the following is/are considered substance abuse, and which is/are considered a sickness requiring outside treatment?Alcoholic beverages Legal drugs Illegal drugs
8. What are the three elements of a substance abuse program?
9. Name the five necessary steps in a right-to-know program.
10. Draw a flowchart that could provide a guide for recordability of cases under the OSHA Act.
11. Should environmental protection and safety be included in a company’s safety considerations? Explain your answer.
12. Is it recommended to use an off-the-shelf safety inspection checklist, or should companies create their own custom checklists?
1. Name the four factors that the field personnel should understand about each subcontractor.
2. In the past, general contractors used subcontractors only to perform specialized tasks. What are current-day general contractors doing differently in this area?
3. Why are subcontractors used on construction projects?
4. Define the term purchasing and explain how it differs from subcontracting.
5. What is the major risk the general contractor tries to avoid by subcontracting work?
6. Define “bid shopping” and state the consequences to the subcontractor.
7. List the major articles or areas that a subcontract should contain.
8. What are the major keys to successful subcontract management, and why is it considered so important?
9. Why would a contractor “back charge” a subcontractor?
10. What is the major difference between a subcontract, a material contract, and a purchase order?
1. Define the word quality.
2. List the standards of quality used in construction.
3. List the elements that a construction quality management program might include.
4. What is total quality management, and who is credited for its growth?
5. What are the six broad steps that define the process of continuous improvement?
6. Name the type of codes used by municipalities.
7. Draw a flowchart for the building permit process.
8. Discuss the responsibilities of a building inspector.
9. Name five areas that could require outside laboratory and inspection services.
1. What are some considerations in preparing the project plan?
2. What are some considerations that are necessary to determine duration of activities?
3. What are some information items the contractor uses from the project schedule?
4. What schedule information should be sent to subcontractors?
5. What are the three primary methods to use to get the project back on schedule?
6. What is the comparison made in cost control?
7. What are some of the reasons a cost control system is used for a construction firm?
8. What are the major considerations for a cost control system?
9. What would be some solutions to the following productivity problems?Incorrect installation techniques Insufficient shop drawings Poor crew attitude Unknown conditions Copyright
1. Name four waste management activities that can be determined during the design phase.
2. What is a typical outline for a waste management plan?
3. What are the waste management inquiries that need to be asked during purchasing for the project?
4. What are typical local and state requirements for material recycling and salvage?
5. Why is the contractor qualified to suggest “green material” alternatives?
6. What does SWPPP stand for?
7. What are the key elements of a construction air quality plan?
8. What is building commissioning?
9. When considering commissioning on the complete building, list the different phases.
10. According to the example of the specification for HVAC commissioning provided by the AGC guidelines in this text, what is the purpose of the commissioning process?
1. Name three major areas that are using computers to improve their functions.
2. What is one of the first steps needed to establish proper document flow?
3. Diagram a typical paperwork flow.
4. What is a narrow definition of document control at the project level?
5. List the documents (by type) needed to be managed.
6. What are the problems with all-in-one document control systems?
7. List the major project management tasks used by management/project administration and the common software tools under these tasks.
8. Name the two leading document and contract control software programs used in construction today.Copyright 201???? Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be
9. What are the features one should look for in project administration software?
10. Name three uses of computerized photographs.
11. What is a dunning letter?
12. What is “cloud” computing?
1. What is meant by the term “Building Information Modeling”?
2. What are weak points of the conventional 2D construction document system?
3. How can 3D drawings enhance communications between the construction owner and the project designers?
4. What advantages are available with 3D drawings with the construction crew?
5. What additional information is provided in the Building Information Model?
6. What possible cost savings can be realized during construction with BIM?
7. What are RFID tags and how can they be used with BIM?
8. How can the BIM model facilitate accurate dimensioning of the construction work?
9. How can the BIM model of the project be used after the completion of construction?
10. Describe some of the ways that BIM can be accessed at the jobsite.
1. Do all changes cost money or add time to a project? Explain.
2. Define a change order and state one reason it often carries a cost penalty.
3. Discuss in general the reasons that changes can occur.
4. What are liquidated damages, and are they a penalty to the contractor?
5. Draw a flowchart for the change order process.
6. When would a claim occur?
7. When can the contractor expect to receive payment for additional work, and why?
8. Do all cost change orders require additional time? Explain your answer.
1. What is retainage?
2. What is the schedule of values?
3. What are some items that would be included in a “mobilization” item in the schedule of values?
4. What is front-loading?
5. What is a cash flow projection?
6. What are the two AIA forms for progress payments?
7. What is the process for progress payments?
1. Describe what is meant by project closeout.
2. What is the punch list procedure for completing a project?
3. What is substantial completion?
4. What establishes the start of the warranty period?
5. What are some final inspections required by public agencies?
6. What type of information is contained in the O & M Manuals?

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