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Introduction Flashcards

1
Q

What is the goal of construction project?

A

to build something

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2
Q

What differentiates the construction industry from other industries?

A

its projects are large, built on-site, and

generally unique.

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3
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examples

of the kinds of resources that are consumed by the project.

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Time, money, labor, equipment, and, materials

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4
Q

Is the overall planning, coordination, and
control of a project from beginning to
completion

A

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

MANAGEMENT

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5
Q

Aims at meeting a client’s
requirement in order to produce a
functionally and financially viable
project

A

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

MANAGEMENT

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6
Q

THE PROJECT SCOPE AND GOALS

A 
Project Goal Setting
Getting your goal straight
Writing a goal statement
Project scope
Breaking Your Project into Phases
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7
Q

These are tangible products, services, or results that you’ll produce
during your project.

A

Deliverables:

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8
Q

In addition to the project end date, do you have to meet other _________
along the way?

A

Key Dates:

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9
Q

Knowing your __________ gives your team something specific to
aim for and helps you create the last phase of your project.

A

Completion Criteria:

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10
Q

Knowing what you ______ from your team, management, and

yourself can help you identify some tasks.

A

Expect

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11
Q

Identifying _______ areas can help you build in some

checks and balances to help avoid or minimize them.

A

potential problem/Potential Risks:

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12
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THE PROJECT LIFE CYCLE

A

drawing…

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13
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PRECONSTRUCTION PHASE

A

Conceptual design:
Schematic design:
Design development:
Contract documents:

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14
Q

Very important for the owner.
-The owner must gather as much information as possible about the
project.
-The most important decision is to proceed with the project or not.

A

Conceptual design:

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15
Q

During this phase, the project team investigates alternate design
solutions, materials and systems.
-Completion of this stage represents about 30% of the design
completion for the project.

A

Schematic design:

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16
Q

Designing the main systems and components of the project.

-This stage takes the project from 30% design to 60% design.

A

Design development:

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17
Q

-Final preparation of the documents necessary for the bid package
such as the drawings, specifications, general conditions, and bill of
quantities.
-All documents need to be closely reviewed
-A detailed and complete cost estimate for the project can be done.

A

Contract documents:

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18
Q

The project formally transits from design into construction.
-This stage begins with a public advertisement for all interested bidders
or an invitation for specific bidders.
- It is very important stage to select highly qualified contractors. It is
not wise to select the under-bid contractors.

A

PROCUREMENT PHASE

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19
Q

The actual physical construction of the project stage.

A

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

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20
Q

-It is the time where the bulk of the owner’s funds will be spent.

A

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

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21
Q

-The consultant will be deployed for contract administration and
construction supervision.

A

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

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22
Q

Changes during construction may hinder the progress of the

project.

A

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

23
Q

Transition from design and construction to the actual use of the
constructed facility

A

CLOSEOUT PHASE

24
Q

In this stage, the management team must provide documentation, shop
drawings, as-built drawings, and operation manuals to the owner
organization.

A

CLOSEOUT PHASE

25
Q

-The as-built drawings are the original contract drawings adjusted to
reflect all the changes that occurred.

A

CLOSEOUT PHASE

26
Q

includes houses and high-rise apartments

A

RESIDENTIAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION

27
Q 
schools and universities
•medical centers and hospitals
•sports facilities
•shopping centers
•warehouses and light manufacturing plants
•skyscrapers for offices and hotels
A

INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMERCIAL

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

28
Q

Because of the relative ease of entry, many new builders are
attracted to the residential housing construction. Hence, this
market is _______.

A

highly competitive.

29
Q 
Because of the higher costs and
greater sophistication of institutional
and commercial buildings in comparison
with residential housing, this market
segment is shared by \_\_\_\_\_\_
A

fewer

competitors.

30
Q 
•oil refineries
•steel mills
•chemical processing
plants
•coal-fired power plants
•nuclear power plants
A

SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIAL

CONSTRUCTION

31
Q 
Long range demand forecasting is
the most important factor since
such projects are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and require
considerable amount of
planning and construction
time
A

capital intensive

32
Q 
Highways
•tunnels
•Bridges
•Pipelines
•drainage systems
•sewage treatment plants
A

INFRASTRUCTURE AND HEAVY

CONSTRUCTION

33
Q

This category of construction is
characterized by a ____________ which has
gradually replaced some labor
intensive operations.

A

high degree

of mechanization

34
Q

is the individual or organization for whom a project is to

be built under a contract

A

THE OWNER (THE CLIENT)

35
Q

• owns and finances the project

A

THE OWNER (THE CLIENT)

36
Q

2 TYPES OF OWNER:

A

PUBLIC OWNER

PRIVATE OWNER

37
Q

The major role of the __________ is to interpret or
assist the owner in developing the project’s scope, budget, and
schedule and to prepare construction documents.

A

design professional

38
Q

an individual who plans and design buildings and their associated
landscaping

A

ARCHITECT

39
Q

refers to an individual or a firm engaged in the design or other work
associated with the design or construction

A

ENGINEER

40
Q

type of organization the combines both architect/engineering and
construction contracting

A

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION FIRM

41
Q

THE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS:

A

ARCHITECT
ENGINEER
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION FIRM

42
Q

are the parties that responsible for constructing the project

A

CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS

43
Q

is the individual charged with the overall coordination of the entire
construction program for the owner including planning, design,
procurement, and construction

A

PROJECT MANAGER

44
Q

administrates the on-site erection
activities and the consulting services
required by the owner

A

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

45
Q 
responsible for design coordination,
proper selection of materials and
methods of construction, contracts
preparation for award, cost and
scheduling information and control
A

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

46
Q

a general term that sets a clear road map that should

be followed to reach a destination.

A

Planning

47
Q

involves the breakdown of the project into definable,
measurable, and identifiable tasks/activities, and then establishes
the logical interdependences among them.

A

Planning

48
Q

Generally, planning answers three main questions:

A

What is to be done?
How to do it?
Who does it?

49
Q

described as a hierarchical structure which is designed to logically subdivide all the work-elements of the project into a graphical presentation.

A

WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

50
Q

provides a comprehensive checklist of all
items of work that can be found in a specific type of
construction.

A

WBS CODING

51
Q

(the smallest unit) of a WBS is the activity,

which is a unique unit of the project that has a specified duration.

A

building block

52
Q 
activities that
involve the use of
resources such as
labor, equipment,
material, or
subcontractor
A

PRODUCTION

ACTIVITIES

53
Q 
activities that
specify the time for
procuring materials
or equipment that
are needed for a
production activity
A

PROCUREMENT

ACTIVITIES:

54
Q

activities that are
related to
management
decisions

A

MANAGEMENT

ACTIVITIES:

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