K C Ch-10 Flashcards
Major building renovations or replacement of the HVAC system are examples of which type of project management?
base building construction
What kind of aggregate project management would you use if you decide to replace current building thermostats with ones that are digital timed?
ongoing facilities operations project management
organizing, directing, and coordinating tasks to fulfill the facilities strategy; it is also defined as “doing things right”
project management
the use of corporate business plans, mission, and objectives to anticipate facilities’ needs; it is also defined as “doing the right things”
strategic planning
a job with a beginning, a middle, and an end
project
Most space delivery projects are driven by what needs
to accommodate growth, to downsize corporate staff, and to accommodate new technology
Contingency plans for a project are part of what phase?
the strategy phase
What does “on time, on budget, and on spec” refer to
it means that the needs originally identified have been successfully met within the time and money allotted
In the project delivery cycle, what implementation steps are included
space selection, space design, and construction
When should post-occupancy evaluations be performed
several months after the project is completed
Who is roll?
an individual who leads and coordinates one or several projects
• a construction manager addresses the requirements of construction, not those of the occupants or the company
Project manager
What are some reasons to outsource the project manager’s position
the expertise does not exist in-house, the project requires additional staff, and the project team must be disbanded at completion
Knowing who the point of contact is and who must sign off on plans and completed work is key to what?
a reliable chain of command
What considerations are necessary for good budget control on a project
a fixed budget, recognizing project costs when committed, actual expenditures against commitments, and a forecast of actual vs projected expenditures at completion
What is the most accurate way to develop a preliminary budget
use a similar project in size and scope from the same company
How can unexpected costs be covered during a project?
through the contingency fund that should have been allotted
What are some causes for using a contingency fund
underestimating the preliminary budget, change orders caused by unknown
conditions, and improper specifications for items
What usually drives project completion dates
occupant mission deadlines, lease expirations, and contract schedules
What is meant by project schedules being planned in two directions?
by taking the project completion date and working backward toward the start date, and by working forward from the project start date to the completion date
What causes most project breakdowns?
poor communication between the participants
Why is it important to maintain organized project documentation?
time is saved in retrieving information, management credibility is preserved, and all decisions can be referenced
What is the place called where groups of personnel can be temporarily moved during a multi-phased renovation?
swing space
