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What is the primary responsibility of the project manager in the context of the design-construction project?
To manage the design project on behalf of the owner
Who reports to the project manager in the conventional hierarchy?
The project architect and general contractor or construction manager
What is the difference between a project manager and a construction manager?
The project manager manages the entire design-construction program, while the construction manager only manages the construction project
What is the role of the client representative or project sponsor in a design-construction program?
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What is the distinction between a 'design project' and a 'construction project' within a 'design-construction program'?
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What is the role of the architect in a design-construction program?
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What is the purpose of differentiating between 'program' and 'project' in the context of a design-construction endeavor?
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What is the primary purpose of the term 'design-construction project delivery' used in the text?
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What is the role of building information modeling (BIM) and integrated project delivery (IPD) in the evolution of project delivery methods?
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What is the primary reason for the evolution of project delivery methods in the construction industry?
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What is the primary responsibility of a construction manager?
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In the design-build method, what does the design-builder undertake to provide?
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In the context of program and project management, what is a program?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a project?
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What is the primary responsibility of a project manager?
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Which of the following statements about the term 'project manager' is true?
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In a design-build project, what is a common expectation of the design-builder from the architect?
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How does the design-build project delivery method impact the architect's traditional relationship with the owner?
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What is a distinguishing factor of Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) in project delivery?
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When engaging in a design-build project, what must architects consider to address the needs of both the design-builder and owner?
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What is a key factor that architects must recognize when determining project fees?
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Why is it important for architects in a design-build team to insist on compensation for their professional services?
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How does working in a design-build team mitigate risks for architects?
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What general theme applies to risks in all types of design/construction project delivery methods?
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In a traditional project triple-constraint model, what are considered as the main constraints?
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What aspect do architects need to address when working with owners and design-builders?
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What is the primary purpose of a stipulated price contract?
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What is the primary risk assumed by the contractor in a stipulated price contract?
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When should a stipulated price contract be used?
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How are the fixed price or time for construction adjusted in a stipulated price contract?
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What is the key difference between open bidding and an invitation for bids from pre-qualified bidders in a stipulated price contract?
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What is a common argument made by critics of the P3 approach?
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What distinguishes the integrated project delivery (IPD) method from traditional contractual relationships?
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What is a key feature of the validation phase in the integrated project delivery approach?
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What is a primary goal of the warrantee phase in the integrated project delivery method?
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How do governments justify using P3 projects over traditional government processes?
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What impact does the P3 approach have on dividing total project costs compared to traditional methods?
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Which key element characterizes the integrated project delivery (IPD) method?
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What does the IPD approach aim to achieve by breaking down the envelope between design and construction?
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What sets apart P3 projects from traditional government processes according to government arguments?
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How does IPD approach differ from traditional methods regarding decision making?
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What is the key element outlined in the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM to create a collaborative culture?
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Under project management as a project delivery method, what role does the project manager play?
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What is the distinguishing factor between 'project management' and 'construction management'?
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Which method combines fast-tracking, partnering, systems architecture, and incentives for repeat work?
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In the Turnkey Development method, what functions are typically included?
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When using Unit Rates method, which type of projects is it primarily suitable for?
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What is essential for creating a collaborative culture according to Verma's definition of culture?
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What distinguishes between an agent and a primary in project management?
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What is a fundamental difference between 'project management' and 'construction management'?
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What is an advantage of using the Just-in-Time approach in projects?
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Which of the following statements about construction management is true?
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In a CCDC 5A contract, how is the construction manager paid?
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What is the difference between a CCDC 5A and a CCDC 5B contract?
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What is the role of an 'advocate' architect in a design-build project?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of the design-build project delivery method?
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In which project delivery method does the owner contract with a single entity to provide both design and construction?
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What is the main advantage of using a construction manager?
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Which of the following statements about construction management contracts is true?
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Which of the following statements about architects and construction management is true?
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What is the main responsibility of a construction manager at the beginning of a project?
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What is the primary difference between Lease-back and Cost-plus project financing methods?
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Which type of project delivery method is frequently replacing the Cost-plus method?
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What is the purpose of pre-qualification of contractors in a construction project?
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When are multiple contracts for one project particularly necessary?
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Why is it recommended to use CCDC standard contract forms in construction projects?
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What is the purpose of having multiple contracts for one construction project?
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'Cost plus to a maximum upset price' variation is associated with which project financing method?
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Which standard form of contract is considered the most common type of fixed-price contract in construction?
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'Time and materials' method is appropriate for which type of projects?
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'Sequential tendering' in construction projects typically involves issuing separate bid packages for different parts of a project based on what criteria?
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What is the primary responsibility of an architect in an integrated design-construction team?
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Which of the following is NOT a way to discuss project delivery methods according to the text?
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In a design-bid-build project delivery method, when does the constructor's project life cycle begin?
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How does the integrated project delivery (IPD) method differ from design-bid-build in terms of project life cycles?
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What is the key characteristic of the design-bid-build form of project delivery?
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What is the primary role of the construction manager (CM) in a construction management project delivery method?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of the design-bid-build project delivery method?
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What is the defining characteristic of the integrated project delivery (IPD) method compared to other project delivery methods?
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Which project delivery method involves multiple tendering phases, resulting in overlap between the design project life cycle and the construction project life cycle?
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What is the key responsibility of architects in any project delivery method, whether retained directly by the owner or by a design-builder?
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