Final Flashcards
What documents are submitted by the contractor at bid opening?
Proposal Form, Bid Breakdown, Addendum, Bid Bond & Noncollusive Affidavit
4 steps to an estimate:
- break the project into manageable components
- Assign a cost to each component, including labor material and equipment
- Summarize DCC
- Add all indirect costs
The DCC includes all materials, labor and equipments costs associated with the project plus:
subcontractor costs allowances contingencies subcontractors costs general conditions
Which document describes quality of work and the quality of the materials and the construction execution procedures?
Technical specifications
T or F: If a Geotechnical Report indicates a Swell % over 1.5% at a boring location, you need to think that you may be dealing with expandable clay type soil and that over-excavation of the site will most likely be required in order to have a suitable building pad for footings and slab on grade.
True
Which documents must be submitted to the Owner from the Contractor at the signing of the Owner-Contractor Agreement?
Performance Bond, Payment Bond and Insurance Certificates
What does the “mils” unit refer to for a metal stud?
The minimum base metal thickness in one thousandth (.001) of an inch
While they greatly vary, the general conditions costs make up for approx. ___% of the Direct Construction Costs
10-12%
What is the unit to be used when doing masonry takeoff?
SQFT
T or F: Mortar and grout are the same thing when it comes to masonry takeoff
False
What does the reference to Level 4 or Level 5 mean related to gypsum board?
The amount of “mud” to apply over the taped joints, and the amount of sanding to do to obtain a smooth wall finish
Under which conditions would you want to use epoxy coated read and welded wire fabric?
To prevent corrosion of the rebar/WWF
What type of information should you first take into consideration and note in your estimate when taking off batt insulation?
Note the thickness, type of insulation, and facing required. Note the thickness and type of insulation
Under which division in the CSI MasterFormat can you find the Millwork Cabinet specifications?
Division 6
The Soil Tables and formulas contain the abbreviation BCY. What does BCY mean?
Bank Cubic Yards
What is the soil state called after the soil is put in place at its final compaction ratio?
Compacted
Which type of insurance covers injuries to construction site workers employed at the job site?
Worker’s Compensation
Which type of insurance covers injuries to construction site workers employed at the job site?
Worker’s Compensation
Which document specifies the Bid Bond Percentage?
Advertisement to Bidders
During the design process, in which order are the different drawing sets completed?
Programming/Conceptual - Schematic Design (SD) - Design Development (DD) - Construction Drawings (CD)
What unit would you use to do the takeoff of a roofing membrane?
Squares
Which type of estimate is most appropriate when the contract documents are 30% to 90% complete?
Semi-Detailed estimate
Which document issued by the architect illustrates what is to be built at the time of bid?
Plans
Structural Steel is typically taken off by which unit of measure?
Ton
Under which division in the CSI MaterFormat can you find the glass and glazing specifications?
Division 8
Concrete formwork quantities are estimated in:
SFCA
Rebars quantities are estimated in:
weight (100-pounds or tons) or length (feet or 100-feet)
Which document describes quality of work and the materials and the construction execution procedures?
Technical Specifications
You can find the masonry specifications under the CSI MasterFormat #
Division 4
Which of the following bid documents would the contractor place his or her price on?
Bid form
T or F: The swell/shrink factor of a soil indicated in a soil geotechnical report is the same thing as the well factor used by earthwork contractors to estimate LCY of soils to be exported
False
Which statement below regarding Work Packages is correct?
There is no definitive schedule associated with work packages
To account for rebar splicing and overlap, you should ____% more weight than your calculated rebar weight
10%
Which estimate will give you the most level of details and be the most accurate?
Detailed estimate
Under which division of the CSI MasterFormat can you find specifications related to Concrete scope of work?
Division 3
Which of the following would not be included in a division 7 scope of work?
Architectural louvers/ screens
T or F: Also referred to as job overhead or indirect field costs, the general conditions comprises all costs that can readily charged to a specific project but not to a specific item of work on that project
True
Which document makes changes, modifications and corrections prior to bid opening?
Addenda
How many days would it take to install 25,000 SF of slab-on-grade concrete if a C14F crew(9 workers) can do 3,350 SF a day?
7.5 days
T or F: Reinforcing bars are listed by the bar number, which corresponds to the bar diameter in tenths of an inch
False - eighths of an inch
What is the level of accuracy of a detailed estimate?
2% to 4%
Under which division in the CSI MasterFormat can you find the Roofing specifications?
Division 7
Which type of bond (masonry installation) is the least expensive?
Running Bond
T of F: Most of the cost items related to General Conditions are independent of the project duration
False
