Chapter 1 - Industry Sectors Flashcards
Residential
Most volatile sector, Fragmented industry (no one firm owns the market), Low tech in means and methods.
Commercial
Designed by Architect
Special Construction Processes
Steel, Concrete, Glass.
Heavy Civil
Horizontal Construction Roadways, Bridges, Dams, Airports, Railways Designed by engineers Equipment and Equipment operators Publicly Funded
Industrial
Heavily Specialized, Req. vast resources and expertise.
Very basic in design, Equipment takes up most interior space
Steel, Concrete, Reinforced Concrete Masonry
Environmental Construction
Improve the environment, Contribute to quality of life
Earth moving
Often Publicly funded
Project Players
Owners,
Design Professionals
Construction Professionals
Secondary Players
Owners:
Developing the program
Determining scope of the work
Creating overall budget
Funding the project
Design Professionals
Architects/engineers Help develop program Establish design goals Select materials, Final Building Plans
Construction Professionals
Interpret plans and specifications, Cost estimates, Schedules
Implement construction practices
Secondary Players (First Level)
Subcontractors, Suppliers, equipment vendors
Secondary Players (Second Level)
Insurance, Utilities, Bonding companies, Building code officials, zoning, labor unions, manufacturers
No contractual connection
Secondary Players (Third Level)
Courts and attorneys, Government, Trade associations, education and training, Bankers
Influences construction on regular basis
AGC (Associated General Contractors)
Construction Futures program inform and educate about the construction industry
Union Based
ABC (Associated Builder and Contractors)
Community improvement program
Non-union based
NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)
Recognize contractors who contribute towards community service projects
