The Construction Industry

Question 1

base isolators

Answer 1

Large Shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber and steel. Attached to a foundation to allow movement of the structure.

Question 2

Brownfield sites

Answer 2

Properties that are abandoned or underused because of historic environmental contamination.

Question 3

Constructability review

Answer 3

The design review process in which contractors and CM work with designers to ensure that the details of the design can actually be built in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Process reviews material, application. installation. field execution and building systems.

Question 4

Cofferdams

Answer 4

temporary watertight enclosure to allow construction in a water-free space.

Question 5

Curtain wall

Answer 5

Exterior cladding system that is supported by the frame of the building, rather than being load-bearing or self-supporting

Question 6

Lean principles

Answer 6

creating more value for customers with less work and the elimination of waste.

Question 7

Program

Answer 7

A written statement that identifies and describes owners’ end-users needs and requirements for a facility. (Architectural programming)

Question 8

Project delivery

Answer 8

The process by which building, facility or structure is designed and constructed. Ex. Design-Bid-Build

Question 9

Self-performed work

Answer 9

Construction work that is performed by the prime contractors on labour. This work is not sub-contracted

Question 10

Slip forms

Answer 10

Concrete forms that rise up the wall as construction progresses

Question 11

Specifications

Answer 11

Written instructions from an architect or engineer accompanying the project plans pertaining to the quality of materials and workmanship required for the project.

Question 12

What are the five primary sectors of the construction industry?

Answer 12

Residential, commercial, heavy civil, industrial, and environmental construction.

Question 13

What is the role of the owner?

Answer 13

To develop the program for the building, define the scope of the project, create the budget, and provide the funding for the project.

Question 14

What does LEED stand for, and what is its purpose?

Answer 14

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a rating system that evaluates a building’s environmental performance over its life cycle.

Question 15

What is Lean construction?

Answer 15

The philosophy that focuses on adding value with less work and the elimination of waste in the building process.

Question 16

Owner four roles

Answer 16

Develop the program, define the scope of work, create the budget, and fund the project.