Glencoe: 6

Question 1

CSI MasterFormat Checklist:

Answer 1

The Construction Specificiations Institute’s standard that organanizes all aspects of construction into 16 main categories.

Question 2

Sources for cost information: Gathering information about the exact cost of materials and labor can be time-consuming. The estimator must check at least these 4 sources:

Answer 2

Material Suppliers

Prior Bids

Pricing Guides

Online Databases

Question 3

Scheduling:

Answer 3

Organizes the construction process so the contractor can make the most efficient use of resources. It also enables the builder to determine when the project is ahead or behind schedule.

Question 4

Two elements must be scheduled when building a home:

Answer 4

Materials and activities

Question 5

Material Scheduling:

Answer 5

General must order and store materials

Question 6

Material Schedule First Load:

Answer 6

All items needed to complete the house up to an including the subfloor

Question 7

Material Schedule second Load:

Answer 7

Wall framing and ceiling joists

Question 8

Material Schedule third Load:

Answer 8

roof framing materials and roof coverings. If roof trusses are used these will be shipped to the site on a special truck. This truck sometimes has a crane to lift trusses into position

Question 9

Material Schedule fourth Load:

Answer 9

exterior doors, windows, exterior trim, and siding, as needed after the house has been enclosed with doors and windows and can be locked up, the interior wall finish is applied. If the walls are plastered, adequate drying time must be allowed before additional material shipments are made.

Question 10

Material Schedule fifth Load:

Answer 10

hardwood flooring and underlayment materials

Question 11

Material Schedule sixth Load:

Answer 11

interior doors, trim, and built in cabinet materials

Question 12

Activity Scheduling:

1. Survey:

Answer 12

Question 13

Activity Scheduling:

2. Permit:

Answer 13

Question 14

Activity Scheduling:

3. Excavation:

Answer 14

Question 15

Activity Scheduling:

4. Temporary Power:

Answer 15

Question 16

Activity Scheduling:

5. Temporary Water:

Answer 16

Question 17

Activity Scheduling:

6. Foundation:

Answer 17

Question 18

Activity Scheduling:

7. Plumbing:

Answer 18

Question 19

Activity Scheduling:

8. Slabs:

Answer 19

Question 20

Activity Scheduling:

9. Framing:

Answer 20

Question 21

Activity Scheduling:

10. Backfilling:

Answer 21

Question 22

Activity Scheduling:

11. Mechanicals:

Answer 22

Question 23

Backfill Timing:

Answer 23

Question 24

Activity Scheduling:

12. Windows and Doors:

Answer 24

Question 25

Activity Scheduling:

13. Roofing and Siding:

Answer 25