Ch:1 Construction Industry Flashcards

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Heavy construction

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

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2
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Industrial

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

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3
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Design intent

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

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4
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Floor plan

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

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5
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Building section

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

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6
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Construction documents

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Composed of the drawings and specifications

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7
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Construction drawings

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

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8
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Specifications

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

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9
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General contractor GE

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

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10
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Subcontractors

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

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11
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Superintendent

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

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12
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Competitive bidding

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

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13
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Invitational bidding

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Only preselected contractors are asked to provide bids on a project

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14
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Negotiated contract

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

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15
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Fast tracking

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

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16
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Construction manager

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

17
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Building permit

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

18
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Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

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Local governing authority for permits

19
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Shop drawings

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

20
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Mock-up

A

Full sized model of proposed construction system

21
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RFI

A

Request for information

22
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Construction change directive

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

23
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Punch list

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

24
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Certificate of occupancy (C of O)

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

25
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OSHA

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Occupation Safety and Heath Act

26
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Integrated design phase (IDP)

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Attempts to bring together all participants at the design phase

27
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Building information Modeling (BIM)

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3D modeling software with other project information

28
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Building construction

A

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