30 Questions
Which phase of the project typically involves the architect's greatest expenditure of time and resources?
Construction documents
What should the architect do prior to the start of the construction documents phase?
Have a meeting with the entire consultant team
Who is usually responsible for planning the production of construction documents?
Project architect
What is the purpose of construction documents?
To capture the aesthetic of design
Which document has the highest priority in the order of precedence for interpreting the contract documents?
The Agreement between the Owner and the Contractor
What is the typical relationship between drawings and specifications in construction documents?
Drawings reflect the scope of a design, while specifications describe its quality
What is the role of the coordinating professional in construction document preparation?
Manages communication among all consultants and the client
What is the purpose of interim versions of design information referred to as 'progress' documents?
To communicate and distribute information within the design team
Which of the following is NOT a component of construction documents?
Project Schedule
What is the purpose of construction documents?
To provide a basis for construction contract administration services
During which stage of the design services do construction documents come together as the building's definitive design solutions?
Construction documents stage
What is the level of attention and effort required in managing service delivery during the construction documents phase?
High, as the quality of information directly impacts the construction phases
Which of the following best defines a BIM or Building Information Model?
A digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility
What are construction documents?
The working drawings and the specifications
What is the purpose of coordination in construction?
To minimize conflicts, delays, interferences, etc., among workers
What are deliverables in the context of construction?
The output of the final design work required for construction
Which organization published The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition?
The American Institute of Architects
Where can the Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers be accessed?
Whole Building Design Guide
Which organization published the Canadian National Master Construction Specification (NMS)?
The National Research Council Canada
Where can the NMS User's Guide be accessed?
NMS User's Guide
Who authored the Construction Specifications Portable Handbook?
Fred A. Stitt
Which organization published the Construction Specifications Portable Handbook?
McGraw-Hill
Which of the following is true about construction management?
Construction management ensures that completed work is fully compatible with work to be performed later.
What can compromise the achievement of key design intents in construction management?
Design decisions affecting construction work executed early in the construction sequence
When can construction management facilitate the execution and completion of preparatory work?
All of the above
What should the final set of construction documents provide?
All of the necessary and sufficient information required for construction
Which of the following statements is true about the project delivery method?
The project delivery method directly influences the definition of the scope and substance of construction documents.
What are the critical conditions of success for the effectiveness of project delivery methods?
The terms of reference of construction contract and procurement methods.
Which type of construction contract requires that information provided in the construction documents can be relied on as fully coordinated across all disciplines and trades?
Stipulated price or lump-sum construction contracts
In construction management project delivery method, how is the construction work generally divided?
The construction work is divided into separate work packages, each with a distinct procurement process and contract.
Quiz: Construction Management Contexts Test your knowledge on the common contexts generated by construction management. Learn about the necessity for design professionals to develop design solutions, the importance of scheduling construction work, and ensuring compatibility between completed work and future projects.
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