module 10 | quiz questions Flashcards
which would be a benefit to the owner of using a construction manager in the project delivery method?
- cm responsible for “means + methods”
- can speed up the construction schedule by overlapping trades
- early pricing information
- lowers owner’s liability
early pricing information
which of these is a way for project managers to track their budgeted versus actual time for a design phase?
- fee projection chart
- meeting minutes
- gantt chart
- project management software
project management software
what does project management software help to track?
activities and metrics related to the project progress + task completion
information developed in _______________________ can be used to monitor budget fees against actual fees
fee projections
when should a designer start contacting + coordinating with utilities, governmental agencies, and other regulatory bodies?
during the pre-design + programming phases
during which project phase should the designer first review and approve consultant’s billing?
during schematic design
the consultant’s involvement is planned out during programming, billing is first reviewed during schematic design
if consultants are being used, which phase would a designer engage them?
the pre-design + programming phase
before the bids are due, what action should be taken if a potential contractor asks if they can price a ceiling tile not listed in the specification?
tell the contractor to request approval in writing
who should be present at the final design development presentation?
designer, project manager, general contractor, and client
true or false: according to the general conditions of the contract for furniture, furnishings, and equipment, the designer has the right to reject furniture + equipment.
false, only the owner has the right to reject nonconforming work
as outlined in the general conditions contract for construction, who pays for any field tests / inspections beyond what is required in the contract documents?
- general contractor
- owner
- designer + general contractor
- owner + general contractor
owner + general contractor
if a test / inspection shows that any portion of work does not conform to the contract documents, who pays?
the contractor must pay to correct the problem + compensation for the designer’s services
who is solely responsible for safety on a job site?
- owner
- superintendent
- project manager
- general contractor
general contractor
what is the best course of action if the designer notices an obvious safety violation on a job site?
call the violation to attention of the contractor + owner
follow-up with a notice in writing
the last person to see the mechanical shop drawings before they are returned to the mechanical subcontractor should be the:
- designer
- architect
- mechanical engineer
- general contractor
general contractor
while reviewing a submittal, the designer notices that the extents of wallcovering are not shown correctly per the contract documents.
after returning the show drawing showing the corrections, the designer receives a call from the contractor saying that the markups will add cost to the project.
what should the designer do next?
remind the contractor that the submittal markup should not add cost if the estimates were done correctly
upon being notified that a project is ready for closeout, what should the interior designer do?
- submit a final certificate for payment
- conduct a punch list
- issue a certificate of substantial completion
- insure the owner receives as-built drawings
conduct a punch list
what is the first step of project closeout?
conducting a punch list
does the issuance of a certificate of occupancy come before or after conducting a punch list?
before
does the issuance of a certificate of substantial completion come before or after conducting a punch list?
after
all of the following are true about retainage except:
- represents 10% of the total cost of the project and is paid up front prior to any construction work commencing
- provides the owner with leverage to ensure the job is completed
- is withheld from every application for payment
- can be used to provide money to satisfy any claims that may arise
represents 10% of the total cost of the project and is paid up front prior to any construction work commencing
retainage is typically 10% of each payment application amount
what should the design team do prior to collecting post-occupancy data?
- validate the research tools
- define the performance metrics
- review the business case
- create the research hypothesis
validate the research tools
what design service is normally performed during the contract documentation phase?
prepare furniture drawings
when are code reviews typically performed?
during the schematic design and design development phases
which of the following would not be found in the project manual?
- instructions to bidders
- cost estimate
- performance bond
- testing requirements
cost estimate
why are cost estimates not included in the project manual?
cost estimates are not included in the manual because the project manual is used for bidding and cost estimates are for in-house budgeting
