Lecture 3 - Construction Management Functions

Question 1

The owner of the project has construction related functions such as:

Answer 1

a. Defining the scope of a project
b. Planning and financing the project
c. Ensuring the project team understands the project goals

Question 2

There are Construction company – Level construction management functions such as:

Answer 2

a. Selecting right jobs to bid
b. Prepare the cost estimate
c. Submitting the bid
d. Procuring the payment and performance bonds
e. Scheduling the work
f. Securing the project operating capital

Question 3

At the project site, the construction management functions:

Answer 3

a. Setting the standards for quality and safety
b. Planning the sequence of construction
c. Controlling progress and expenditures
d. Communicating with the owner and architect/engineer
e. Coordinating the work of subcontractors,
f. Managing change orders
g. Submitting the periodic pay estimates
h. Closing the project.

Question 4

All organizations, corporations,schools, shopping malls, and cities need to have a ______

Answer 4

master plan.

Question 5

The purpose of __________ is to answer those questions ahead of time and to be ready to move on to design and construction without delay.

Answer 5

master planning

Question 6

is a preparedness function that small companies think they cannot afford, but large expanding compnies consider a necessity.

Answer 6

MASTER PLANNNING (CAPITAL BUDGETING)

Question 7

The first major activity that must be accomplished in the planning stage is

Answer 7

scope of definition.

Question 8

the most important responsibility of the owner in the entire process

Answer 8

scope of definition.

Question 9

is also a function that is primarily the responsibility of the project owner, although most owners will contract with a designer to do the actual planning documents. The owner has a requirement and an idea for a construction project that will fulfill that requirement.

Answer 9

Project planning

Question 10

The owner has several responsibilities that must be accomplished during planning phase:

Answer 10

Select the designer.

Define the project goals.

Ensure the availability of sufficient funds to complete the project.

Obtain the project zoning changes if necessary.

Select and purchase the project site.

Perform environmental impact studies and obtain permits.

Determine construction procurement system and the form of construction contract to be used.

Question 11

-The major project delivery methods:

Answer 11

Design-bid-build (Commonly called low bid or traditional)

Design-build

Design-build-operate

Construction management at risk

Question 12

the theory of this process is that any qualified contractor will produce the same product from the plans and specifications, provided the plans and specification are complete and written properly.

Answer 12

DESIGN-BID-BUILD

Question 13

It is the most common government-used process for construction services

Answer 13

DESIGN-BID-BUILD

Question 14

Most economical form of construction procurement.

Answer 14

DESIGN-BID-BUILD

Question 15

Most successful of the low bidder is a ________

Answer 15

quality contractor

Question 16

is best suited for manufacturing clients that require fast-track project delivery and want a single point of contact for the project. The contractor and designers are hired by the owner to deliver a complete project. This model has been used extensively in the manufacturing industry for manufacturing, warehouses, and offices.

Answer 16

The Design-Build (DB)

Question 17

are not as common as design-build projects. Examples of these projects are athletic arenas, water treatment plants, water purification facilities, and toll roads and bridges.

Answer 17

Design-Build-Operate (DBO)

Question 18

is gaining in popularity, especially in the construction of schools and some large projects such as sports arena, because it enables an owner to bring a construction manager (CM) with construction knowledge onto the project team early in the design process

Answer 18

Construction management at risk

Question 19

The purpose of _______ is to reduce the risk of cost overrun and schedule creep, and to expedite the construction process without compromising quality.

Answer 19

Construction management at risk

Question 20

The CM firm performs these services.

Answer 20

a. Reviews the design for buildability, including cost, time, quality, safety, and regional market trends imapacting the work.
b. Prequalifies subcontractors
c. Divides the scope of work for bidding purposes
d. Recommends award of the subcontracts

Question 21

The CM then prepares the ________ for the total project including work that has not yet been bid. Based on the information and the predefined scope of work, the CM submits a final guaranteed maximum price, including indirect cost, bonds, bid and unbid costs, and contingency.

Answer 21

final cost estimate

Question 22

The CM manages the construction as a _________, assuming all the responsibilities for cost, time, safety, and quality.

Answer 22

general contractor,

Question 23

There are some advantages to the owner from using the CM @ risk approach:

Answer 23

a. Risk is reduce for architect and owner
b. Produces a more manageable and predictable project cost and schedule outcomes
c. Centralizes responsibilities
d. The owner benefits from the CM’s experience during both design and construction
e. Allows for a possible early start to construction by phasing the work
f. Results in better quality construction because the selection of the CM is based on the record of performance in the same type of work.

Question 24

The disadvantages that have been experienced in the CM @ risk include:

Answer 24

a. The CM is at risk of having to pay any costs that exceed the GMP but that do not result from owner scope changes.
b. Disputes can arise regarding what was implied but was not in the contract
c. The must rely on its own estimate because of the incomplete design documents.
d. CM @ risk is not suitable for small projects