Ch:1 Construction Industry

Question 1

Heavy construction

Answer 1

Larger infrastructure like highways, bridges, canals, dams, subways, tunnels, utility systems, water control, communications

Question 2

Industrial

Answer 2

Large-scale manufacturing, processing, and chemical plants or utility generation installations.

Question 3

Design intent

Answer 3

Statement that defines the anticipated aesthetic, functional, and performance characteristics of the finished building

Question 4

Floor plan

Answer 4

Representation of a building viewed from above after a horizontal plane has been cut through it and the top portion removed.

Question 5

Building section

Answer 5

View of a building after a vertical plane has been cut through it and the front portion removed.

Question 6

Construction documents

Answer 6

Composed of the drawings and specifications

Question 7

Construction drawings

Answer 7

Working drawings showing dimensional relationships of form, size, and quantities

Question 8

Specifications

Answer 8

Detailed information on exact materials to be used and the ways processes are to be conducted

Question 9

General contractor GE

Answer 9

Assume responsibility for entire construction at a specific cost and by specified date

Question 10

Subcontractors

Answer 10

Perform the required work within their technical areas like electrical, plumbing etc.

Question 11

Superintendent

Answer 11

General contractor’s on site representative responsible for continuous field supervision.

Question 12

Competitive bidding

Answer 12

Qualified construction contractors are invited to bid on the project on a competitive basis. Contract is often awarded to lowest bid

Question 13

Invitational bidding

Answer 13

Only preselected contractors are asked to provide bids on a project

Question 14

Negotiated contract

Answer 14

Owner may decide on a contractor from previous projects without seeking other bids

Question 15

Fast tracking

Answer 15

Shortens construction time by beginning work on site prior to completion of construction documents

Question 16

Construction manager

Answer 16

Provide input during the design phase and oversight and administration of the bidding and construction phases

Question 17

Building permit

Answer 17

Authorizing certificate for construction after construction documents are reviewed for compliance of code

Question 18

Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

Answer 18

Local governing authority for permits

Question 19

Shop drawings

Answer 19

Precise directives for the fabrication of certain components. Explains fabrication and installation procedures

Question 20

Mock-up

Answer 20

Full sized model of proposed construction system

Question 21

RFI

Answer 21

Request for information

Question 22

Construction change directive

Answer 22

Change order describes change along with additional drawings and specifications when necessary

Question 23

Punch list

Answer 23

After major portions are completed, final detail items are made for a “punch list”

Question 24

Certificate of occupancy (C of O)

Answer 24

Issued by local building department that building complies with local code and is in condition for occupation.

Question 25

OSHA

Answer 25

Occupation Safety and Heath Act

Question 26

Integrated design phase (IDP)

Answer 26

Attempts to bring together all participants at the design phase

Question 27

Building information Modeling (BIM)

Answer 27

3D modeling software with other project information

Question 28

Building construction

Answer 28

Erection of a building on a piece of property. Includes residential, commercial, civic, educational, religious, and agricultural.