BOMI Desin & Oper Ch. 1

Question 1

What are the responsibilities of the Owner?

Answer 1

Supplying project concept & requirements; Acquiring land; Obtaining municipal approvals; Providing financing; Contracting architect/engineer; Awarding contracts in connection w/the work; Furnishing property surveys; Providing Insurance; Making payments; Securing & paying for easements

Question 2

What are the responsibilities of the Design Professional (Architect/Engineer)?

Answer 2

Representing owner; Advising & consulting w/owner; Coordinating & communicating w/other disciplines; Generating a complete set of drawings & specs; Coordinating all drawings & specs; Participating in bid process & contractor selection; Verifying that workmanship & materials conform to requirements of drawings & specs; Inspecting project; Preparing punch list

Question 3

What are the responsibilities of the General Contractor?

Answer 3

Gives personal attention to the work; Complying w/laws & ordinances; Following the drawings & specs; Taking responsibility for materials & workmanship; Supervising subcontractors; Alerting building owner of discrepancies in design; Putting together a bid; Acquiring performance & payment bonds; Following contract

Question 4

What are Performance Standards?

Answer 4

State what the final outcome of the project should be.

Question 5

What are Prescriptive Standards?

Answer 5

Tell the contractor exactly what to do and how to do it.

Question 6

1) Martin is the owner of a new shoe store being built in a local strip mall. Which of the following is his most important contribution to the construction project? a-acquiring land; b-supplying project concept & requirements; c-obtaining municipal approvals; d-obtaining sufficient funding

Answer 6

d-obtaining sufficient funding

Question 7

2) As program developer, Jim knows that one of the most critical tasks he faces is to put together a multidisciplinary project team whose members have complimentary skill sets, experience, passion for their task, and ______. a-strong work ethic; b-postgraduate degrees; c-four written references; d-expertise in the local real estate market

Answer 7

a-strong work ethic

Question 8

3) Karen is interviewing to be the contractor for a ________ project, which can take many forms. She aims to determine if this project will focus on the rehabilitation, modernization, or remodeling of the building. a-speculative development; b-built-to-suit development; c-renovation; d-energy performance contracting

Answer 8

c-renovation

Question 9

4) Miranda relies on both the _________, and the program of requirements to identify the space requirements for a construction project. a-punch list; b-blueprint; c-needs assessment; d-zoning codes

Answer 9

c-needs assessment (Statement of Need)

Question 10

5) As an experienced developer, Seth is well-versed in ________, which control the use, height, and mass of a building for a given area. a-industrial codes; b-zoning codes; c-building codes; d-uniform building codes

Answer 10

b-zoning codes

Question 11

6) When designing a project, much time is spent developing graphic illustrations of each component of the building. These illustrations, known as _______, are included in construction contract documents. a-Working drawings; b-Schedules; c-Conditions of the contract; d-Specifications

Answer 11

a-working drawings

Question 12

7) Predevelopment studies dedicated to analyzing the suitability of a site’s soil and other aspects of the site itself are focused on: a-physical feasibility; b-economic feasibility; c-project cash flow; d-lifecycle costing

Answer 12

a-physical feasibility

Question 13

8) Through the green approach to program development, ______ help(s) facilitate consensus and an efficient approval process. a-increased funding; b-stakeholder participation; c-strict project team hiring requirements; d-LEED Green Building Rating System

Answer 13

b-stakeholder participation