G2- Construction Management

Question 1

Goals of Construction Management

Answer 1

1. Planning
2. Execution
3. Controlling

Question 2

Participants in Construction Projects are:

Answer 2

1. Client
2. Users
3. Designer
4. Constructors
5. Public Authorities and Agencies

Question 3

• May be an individual, such as someone wishing to build a house.
• Needs the end product and has the authority and funds to approve it.

Answer 3

Client

Question 4

• They operate and maintain the facilities provided.

Answer 4

Users

Question 5

• Include architects, civil engineers, electrical engineers, and mechanical engineers.

Answer 5

Designer

Question 6

• These are the entities undertaking physical construction.
• Can be private firms or government ministries employing direct labor (force account).

Answer 6

Constructors

Question 7

• Include regulations for fire resistance and structural durability to withstand specific wind loads.

Answer 7

Public Authorities and Agencies

Question 8

Stages of a construction project:

Answer 8

1. Briefing Stage
2. Designing Stage
3. Tendering Stage
4. Construction Stage
5. Commissioning Stage

Question 9

Enable the client to specify project functions and costs for the design team to interpret accurately and provide cost estimates.

Answer 9

Briefing Stage

Question 10

• to complete the project brief, finalize the layout, determine the methods of construction, and estimate costs to secure necessary approvals from the client and

Answer 10

Designing Stage

Question 11

• aims to appoint one or more contractors to perform the site works.

Answer 11

Tendering Stage

Question 12

• Site organization involves setting a detailed plan for task schedules, arranging temporary facilities, and securing material storage. Planning for manpower ensures that the correct type and number of workers are available at each stage. A materials logistics plan guarantees timely delivery to avoid delays.

Answer 12

Construction Stage

Question 13

• Systems are tested to verify that all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations function according to design. Inspections ensure compliance with regulations. Training sessions are conducted for facility managers, and all manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings are handed over.

Answer 13

Commissioning Stage

Question 14

Types of Contracts:

Answer 14

1. Competitive Bid Contracts
2. Negotiated Contracts

Question 15

types of competitive bid contracts

Answer 15

1. Unit Price Contracts
2. Lump Sum Contracts

Question 16

Based on a per-unit price; flexible but the total cost remains unknown until the project is complete.

Answer 16

Unit Price Contracts

Question 17

Bidding on the total amount required by the plans and specifications; straightforward but challenging if modifications are needed during construction.

Answer 17

Lump Sum Contracts

Question 18

Types of Negotiated Contracts

Answer 18

1. Cost+percentage of cost
2. Cost+Fixed Fee
3. Cost+Sliding Scales of Fees
4. Cost+guarantee ceiling price

Question 19

Offers the contractor profit as a percentage of project costs but creates an incentive to inflate costs.

Answer 19

Cost+Percentage of Cost

Question 20

Removes the incentive to inflate costs but shifts financial risk to the owner.

Answer 20

Cost+Fixed Fee

Question 21

Contractor fees vary based on cost performance.

Answer 21

Cost+Sliding Scales of Fees

Question 22

The contractor guarantees that the project will not exceed a pre- determined maximum cost.

Answer 22

Cost- Guaranteed Ceiling Price