Chapter 21 Flashcards
AHJ
Authority Having Jurisdiction
The building official, electrical
inspector, fire marshal, or other
individuals or entities
responsible for interpretation
and enforcement of local
building and electrical codes.
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As-Built
The documentation of
measurements, location, and
quantities of material work
performed. May be in the form
of marked up documents or
other work order forms.
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Bidders’ Conference
A meeting conducted by the
issuer of a request for quote or
request for proposal to review
and address any questions from
respondents (bidders) with
regard to the bid documents.
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BIM
Building Information Modeling
The process of generating and
managing buildina data during a
facility’s life cycle using three-
dimensional models of a building
and incorporating detailed product
information, quantities, and
properties into those models.
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BOM
Bill of Materials
A list of the quantity and specific
types of materials to be used on
a project. This list also should
consider miscellaneous
hardware (e.g., screws, bolts).
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Change Order
Formal document that defines
the required changes in project
scope and identifies associated
changes to the time frame, the
dollar amounts, or both.
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Code
A rule or set of rules intended to
ensure safety during the
installation and use of materials,
components, fixtures, systems,
premises, and related subjects.
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Commissioning
The start-up of a system that
includes testing and adjusting
the systems to ensure proper
functioning and adherence to
design criteria.
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Design-Build
Construction
A delivery method whereby the
owner contracts with a single
entity known as the
DB team.
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OBS
Organization Breakdown
Structure
A hierarchal chart that visually
represents people and
organizations who are
stakeholders in a project
regardless of their company or
organizations. An OBS should
include contact information for
each team member.
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Project Management
A discipline that encompasses
planning, organizing, and
managing resources to achieve
successful completion of
specific project goals
and objectives.
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RFI
Request for Information
A type of document or process,
generated by either an owner,
owner’s agent, or contractor, to
obtain information or to clarify
the capabilities of various
products, services, processes or
requirements.
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RFP
Request for Proposal
An invitation for the design
professionals (e.g., architect,
engineer, consultant) or
contractors to submit a
proposal for services.
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RFQ
Request for Quotation
A type of procurement
document or process used to
solicit prices from prospective
providers of products or
services.
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Risk
A vulnerability to or potential for
loss from a threat or event.
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Risk Management
The process of identifying risks
and developing the strategy and
tactics needed to eliminate,
mitigate, or manage them.
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Schematic Design
A structural or procedural
diagram used in association
with telecommunications and
electrical systems.
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SoW
Scope of Work
A contractual vehicle for
expressing the specific
agreement between contractor
and the owner of the project.
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Shall
A term frequently used in codes
and standards publications that
indicates a mandatory
requirement.
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Should
Frequently used in codes and
standards publications, the term
indicates the statement is
advised but not required.
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WBS
Work Breakdown Structure
A breakdown of all of a project’s
main work elements into
smaller, more manageable,
activity groupings.
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What is Six Sigma?
A project-driven method aimed
at sustainable business
performance improvement
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Name 8 traits of a good
Project Manager (PM).
1 .Conflict management skills
2.Organizational skills
3.Ability to assume authority
4.Ability to focus on key issues
5.Good communication skills
6.Flexibility
7.Personal accountability
8.Ability to coordinate with diverse groups
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Name the 3 basic steps
for managing a
telecommunications
project.
1 .Build a project plan
2. Track and manage the project
3.CIose the project
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