3 - The Design and Construction Process

Question 1

A process of creating a description of the facility

Answer 1

Design

Question 2

A process of identifying activities and resources to make the design a physical reality

Answer 2

Construction Planning

Question 3

The implementation of a design envisioned by architects and engineers

Answer 3

Construction

Question 4

______ in design are highly valued not for their own sake but for their contributions to reducing costs and to the improvement of aesthetics, comfort or convenience as embodied in a well-designed facility

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Innovative Concepts

Question 5

_______ are often preliminary and tentative, screening studies are carried out to determine overall technological viability without pursuing these concepts in detail

Answer 5

Innovative Concepts

Question 6

__________ is regarded as an engine which can introduce construction economies and labor productivity

Answer 6

Innovation

Question 7

Refers to the definition or description of a design problem in broad terms through the synthesis of ideas describing alternative facilities

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Formulations

Question 8

Refined the problem definition or description by separating important from peripheral information and by pulling together the essential detail. Interpretation and prediction are usually required as part of the analysis

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Analysis

Question 9

Involves gathering a set of potential solutions for performing the specified functions and satisfying the user requirements.

Answer 9

Search

Question 10

The objective of a ________ is to treat the facility as a complex system of interrelated spaces which are organized systematically according to the functions to be performed in order to serve a collection of needs

Answer 10

Functional design

Question 11

The objective of a _____ is to create a design concept in order to serve a specific function that is not necessarily part of a whole function

Answer 11

Physical Structure

Question 12

Brings about design of complicated and complex structures

Answer 12

Computer-Aided Engineering

Question 13

Provides simulation capabilities to select the best design solutions

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Computer-Aided Engineering

Question 14

Expedites the analysis of alternative design and preparation of drawings

Answer 14

Computer-Aided Engineering

Question 15

Site Conditions that concern the DESIGN TEAM

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• Site topography to layout facility on site to maximize use of space in compliance with various restrictions
• Impact of facility to existing traffic

Question 16

Site conditions that concern the CONSTRUCTION TEAM

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• Site topography to layout possible staging area
• Access roads and service utility tapping
• Suitable location for temfacil
• Object that can interfere with construction
• Environmental factors and its impact

Question 17

An organized approach in identifying unnecessary costs in design and construction and in soliciting or proposing alternative design or construction technology to reduce costs without sacrificing quality or performance requirements

Answer 17

Value Engineering

Question 18

Usually involves the steps of gathering pertinent information, searching for creative ideas, evaluating the promising alternatives, and proposing a more cost effective alternative

Answer 18

Value Engineering

Question 19

3 Stages of Construction Planning

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• Estimate Stage
• Monitoring and Control Stage
• Evaluation Stage

Question 20

Involves development of a cost and duration estimate for the construction of the facility as part of the proposal of the contractor

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Estimate Stage

Question 21

Keeps track of both the activities duration and the ongoing costs

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Monitoring and Control Stage

Question 22

Is the one in which results are matched against the estimate. Results from this review will be an aid for the planning of future projects

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Evaluation Stage

Question 23

Involves transferring a significant portion of construction operation from the construction site to a remote site where individual components of building and structures are produced

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Prefabrication

Question 24

Fabricated elements will be assembled on-site using appropriate machinery and equipment

Answer 24

Prefabrication

Question 25

Ranges from piping, HVAC, electrical heavy equipment, even temporary structures such as formworks

Answer 25

Prefabrication