Construction and Project Management Responsibilities

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What is the primary purpose of Cost Management in construction management?

  • To review design and constructability
  • To track project schedule and funding
  • To ensure all aspects of project delivery are executed safely
  • To monitor and control project costs to stay within budget (correct)

Which responsibility is NOT typically associated with Schedule Analysis in Project Management?

  • Track/monitor project schedule
  • Review contract submittals
  • Review contractor pre-qualification (correct)
  • Review packaging and sequencing of contracts

What is the main focus of Change Management in construction projects?

  • Reviewing and approving changes to project scope (correct)
  • Ensuring contractor pre-qualification
  • Ensuring environmental compliance
  • Avoiding claims by contractors

Which task falls under Contract Compliance responsibilities in Construction Management?

<p>Reviewing contract submittals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overarching goal of Health and Safety responsibilities in construction projects?

<p>Minimizing risks to workers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In construction management, what does Environmental, Health, and Safety primarily focus on?

<p>Worker safety and environmental compliance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of subjecting construction methods and material alternatives to value analysis?

<p>To optimize cost and time in the construction process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are cost budgets ranging from preliminary to final prepared as the design phase nears completion?

<p>To optimize planning and budgeting for the construction project (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken when long delivery periods for materials are involved?

<p>Initiate procurement as soon as detailed purchasing specifications can be drawn (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to maintain a good working relationship with various outside parties during field construction management?

<p>To ensure smooth progress and successful project completion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically the responsibility of a project manager in field construction management?

<p>Overseeing all aspects of the construction project (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are construction methods chosen during the design phase?

<p>Based on favorable cost characteristics and availability of labor and equipment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does procurement refer to in project stages?

<p>Ordering, expediting, and delivering key project equipment and materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function may or may not be handled separately from the construction process itself?

<p>Procurement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Construction Management (CM)?

<p>Ensuring all construction aspects are executed safely, on time, within budget, and meeting standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What signifies substantial completion of a project during the construction stage?

<p>Gaining beneficial use of the facility by the owner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Program Management (PgM) primarily focus on?

<p>Managing multiple projects within a program (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of Project Management (PM)?

<p>Ensuring projects are completed within schedule (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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