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Chapter 03: Project Implementation Flashcards

1
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True or False: The general contractors and subcontractors are responsible for preparing and submitting their own bids.

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True

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Which procurement document is used to solicit prices from prospective providers or products of service?

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Request for Quotation (RFQ)

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DBB is a delivery method where the owner contracts with separate design and construction firms for a project. What are the three phases of this method?

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Design, Bid, Build

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What is the difference between DB and DBB delivery methods

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A DB is a single method where the owner contracts a single entity with the design professionals working directly with the contractor. In the DBB method, the design professionals work directly for the owner.

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Name the delivery method where a CM contracts to deliver a project with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

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Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

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This approach combines all aspects of the design and construction process into one team effort, including design professionals, CMs, and contractors.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

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What two methods are used to award bids?

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  1. Low Bid
  2. Negotiated Bid
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True or False: Once an NTP has been used, the PM will begin the processes to organize and track the project.

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True

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True or False: The key members of the construction team are typically the CM, CMAR, GC, contractors, and subcontractors.

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True

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10
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What type of contracts are utilized when the SoW cannot be determined at the time of the bid?

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Unit Price

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Which project document summarizes corrections that a contractor must make prior to work being accepted as complete?

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Punch list

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Name the document that is responsible for tracking issues raised in meetings and forms the agenda for subsequent meetings.

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Meeting Minutes

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True or False: The proposal request tells the contractor the date to begin work.

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False. The proposal request is used to solicit a quotation from the contractor for a proposed change to the scope of the project. The notice to proceed (NTP) tells the contractor the date to begin work.

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Drawings indicate that cables shall be fished through existing office walls. However, the ICT installer finds the walls are constructed with multiple fire barriers, prohibiting a top to bottom pathway. What document should be requested from the owner’s representative?

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Request for Information (RFI). RFIs are used to request clarification, supplemental information, or approval of material substitutions.

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What are submittals?

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A form of communication between the contractor and the owner defining specifics of how the job will be undertaken.

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True or False: Shop drawings are scaled drawings provided by specialty contractors that reflect specific details of the products to be used and their method of installation within a new or renovated space.

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True

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17
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What types of submittals are used for documenting the specific equipment or products provided on the job?

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Manufacturer Product Data Sheets

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True or False: If a change occurs to the original SoW, there is no need for a change control process. Operations will continue as normal, and all parties will be notified of the change.

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False

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What is the difference between a design PM and an installation PM?

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A design PM ensures that coordination occurs between the design disciplines. An installation PM ensures coordination with vendors and contractors.

20
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True or False: Safety is a critical element in project management. Safety-related injuries can result in major delays and added costs.

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True

21
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For a construction project, who is responsible for reviewing all safety plans and applying those plans to the project?

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Safety Coordinator

22
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List at least three areas that should be addressed by the saftey plan.

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  • First aid training
  • First aid kits
  • Emergency numbers
  • Nearest medical facilities
  • Motor vehicle safety
  • Work area protection
  • Ladder safety
  • Working with optical fiber
  • PPE
  • Hazardous materials
  • Confined spaces
  • Hazard safety analysis
23
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During the __________ meeting, the PM will meet the entire ICT system installation team to review the SoW and assign responsibilities to all involved.

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Initial construction

24
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List three things the GM or PM is responsible for during a progress meeting.

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  • Preparation of meeting agendas
  • Preparation of meeting minutes
  • Preparation of action lists
  • Review of all open RFIs
  • Review of all unapproved submittals and shop drawings
  • Change order review
  • Weekly construction updates and review of current issues
  • Schedule review and complete date projects
25
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What is a PO?

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A purchase order, which is used to order materials.

26
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What are the PM and contractor’s shared responsibilities when materials are received at a work site

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The PM and the contractor are responsible for identifying the responsibility and distribution of the material.

27
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Name the three basic locations for storing material.

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  1. Worksite
  2. Company-controlled location
  3. Distributor from whom materials where purchased
28
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True or False: If materials, are delivered to a work site, that are visibly damaged upon arrival, the materials should be refused, and the delivery service instructed to return them to the manufacturer.

A

True

29
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What are some risks associated with storing materials at the work site?

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  • Secure space may not be available inside the building
  • Exterior space may not be secure
  • Unauthorized personnel may have access
  • Space may become wet
  • Construction activities may damage materials
  • Other trades may have to perform tasks in the secured space
30
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What are some risks associated with storing materials at the Company-controlled location?

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  • Unauthorized personnel may have access
  • Materials used on incorrect projects
31
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What are some risks associated with storing materials at the distribution location?

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  • Hours of operation and availability
  • Delivery delays
  • Materials sold to other customers
  • The distributor could have financial difficulties paying their vendors (manufacturers) leading to delivery delays
32
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True or False: The cabling installation schedules should be updated weekly.

A

False. The cabling installation schedules should be updated daily, indicating the progress of the day’s work and if the project is on time, ahead of schedule, or delayed.

33
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What is the process of ensuring systems are designed, installed, functionally tested, and capable of being operated and maintained according to the owner’s design intent and operational needs?

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Commissioning

34
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What phase of commissioning includes these objectives:
* Establishment of operation and maintenance procedures
* Personnel training
* Establishment of move, add, and change procedures
* Document storage and modification to documents defined
* Implementation of change control procedures and policies

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Post-Acceptance Phase

35
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What are the four types of new building commissiong?

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  1. Continuous
  2. Milestone
  3. Acceptance Phase
  4. Network operability
36
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Which type of new building commissioning requires the team to validate the IT systems before the handover and uses documented, observed performance to establish baseline criteria?

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Network Operability Commissioning

37
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What is retro-commissioning?

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The application of a commissioning process to a building that has not undergone commissioning. It is initiated at some point after the operation have already been commenced.

38
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Which testing process is the basis of commissioning that ensures all systems and equipment are operating efficiently and in accordance with the design intent?

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Functional Performance Testing

39
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True or False: Testing documentation shall not include full details of all commissioning testing as well as factory testing reports provided by the manufacturer with the equipment.

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False

40
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Why would a “defeat the system” test be required prior to acceptance?

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To verify system hardware and software integrity prior to acceptance of the system.

41
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Prior to scheduling a final acceptance test, the commissioning technician should power up and operate each of the systems during what period?

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Burn-in period

42
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What type of testing should be performed after the completion of a successful and complete system burn-in period?

A

Acceptance testing

43
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When does the close-out phase of the project typically begin and end?

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It typically begins at the end of testing and commissioning phase, and ends with the final acceptance of the project.

44
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When does the owner accept responsibility for the operation of the new building?

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Post-construction

45
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List considerations and tasks for post construction/post installation:

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  • Compile and turn over a project completion package to the client including:
    • As-built drawings
    • Equipment instruction manuals
    • Equipment warranties
    • Commissioning reports
    • Test Results
  • Schedule and moderate in-house lessons learned project debriefing

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