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Construction Management Principles
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Construction Management Principles

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What is construction management primarily focused on?

  • Designing buildings according to client preferences
  • Maximizing profits from the project
  • Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations
  • Mobilizing personnel, materials, and equipment at a specific site (correct)

    • Who is typically part of the project team during the construction stage?

  • The project manager only
  • The client, designer, consultants, and contractor (correct)
  • Financial stakeholders only
  • Only the contractor and the architect

    • What quality must a project manager possess to effectively manage a project?

  • Excellent communication skills only
  • Ability to delegate tasks without oversight
  • Prior experience managing similar projects (correct)
  • Formal education in finance

    • In what scenario does a project manager also assume the role of a program manager?

    <p>When tasked with managing multiple projects requiring additional project managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase comes first in the project life cycle?

    <p>Initiation Phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key activity during the project initiation phase?

    <p>Establishing project organization structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be prepared during the project initiation phase?

    <p>Project requirements document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does construction management NOT involve?

    <p>Creating the project's marketing strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary roles of the owner during the construction phase?

    <p>Make timely and decisive decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which task is essential for the design consultant during the construction phase?

    <p>Respond to construction contractor Requests for Information (RFI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial focus of the owner regarding quality management?

    <p>Audit contractor quality assurance/quality control compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who retains authority to respond to contractor's requests for information during construction?

    <p>The design consultant with their professional seal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the owner do to avoid delays caused by third-party work?

    <p>Complete third-party work early in the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes an RFI in construction management?

    <p>Request for Information Clarification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one responsibility of the design consultant during the construction process?

    <p>Review and recommend acceptance of contractor submittals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of safety management, what should the owner focus on?

    <p>Auditing contractor safety education and enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the preliminary phase of the design process?

    <p>Completed site surveys and right-of-way certificates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which task is part of the final design phase?

    <p>Final plans, elevations, and sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the construction phase primarily involve?

    <p>Fabricating and installing equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the preliminary analyses?

    <p>Final technical specifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key focus during the outline technical specifications stage?

    <p>Defining project requirements and standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is defined during the final design phase?

    <p>Construction cost estimate update</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is critical in the construction staging plans?

    <p>Details of temporary facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the environmental permits in the design and construction process?

    <p>They ensure legal compliance and environmental protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary purposes of the commissioning process?

    <p>To validate building equipment and systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following risks is minimized through the commissioning phase?

    <p>Underperforming systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done well in advance of construction completion according to the commissioning phase?

    <p>Prepare operations and maintenance manuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a necessary characteristic of a project?

    <p>All projects must have a definite beginning and end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for integrating owner furnished equipment during the commissioning phase?

    <p>The project manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the scope of a project refer to?

    <p>A written description of all project activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does training occur in the commissioning phase?

    <p>After acceptance of equipment and manuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a core activity of project management?

    <p>Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling project efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documentation should the contractor provide as part of the commissioning phase?

    <p>Outline of the training program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of effective project management?

    <p>Meeting client requirements and completing the project on time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for assuring a full warranty period during the commissioning phase?

    <p>Accepting equipment after it is in operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In project management, how is a budget typically developed?

    <p>By refining estimates as the project progresses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the construction contractor maintain during the construction process?

    <p>As-built documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes the project triangle?

    <p>Scope, time, and cost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the process of management include?

    <p>Organizing, leading, and controlling resources and efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is having a written scope of works important in a project?

    <p>It defines the unique elements and expectations for the project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Construction Phase: Role of the Owner

    • Highest activity in terms of personnel and costs happens during construction.
    • Owners must make timely, decisive decisions and hire experienced construction managers.
    • Retain a construction manager consultant for effective oversight.
    • Delegate authority within the project team to manage contractor change requests.
    • Designer of record must stay involved to address contractor requests for information (RFI) and review changes affecting design.
    • Complete third-party work early to prevent delays for follow-on contractors.
    • Quality management should focus on assurance and compliance audits.
    • Safety management emphasizes safety assurance, enforcement, and education audits.

    Construction Phase: Role of Design Consultant

    • Design consultants are known as designers of record, responsible for ongoing design services during construction.
    • They handle contractor RFIs for clarification of design intent.
    • Review contractor submittals and estimate costs for any changes.
    • Make site visits to ensure design compliance as required by the permitting agency.

    Construction Organization

    • Mobilization involves the assembly of personnel, materials, and equipment at a project site following provided drawings, specifications, and contracts.
    • Purpose is to fulfill the client’s needs.

    Construction Management

    • Involves a collaborative project team composed of the client, designer, consultants, and contractor during construction to meet client interests.

    Project and Program Managers

    • Project Managers plan and control project execution with authority and prior similar project experience.
    • Program Managers oversee multiple related projects often requiring assistance from additional project managers.

    Project Life Cycle

    • Phases include Initiation, Planning, Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Closeout.

    Project Initiation Phase

    • Key tasks are to receive project authorization, document requirements, assess capabilities, select the delivery strategy, establish organizational structure, and write the management plan.

    Design Phase - Preliminary Engineering

    • Activities include layout refinement, utility service analysis, technical specifications, and finalizing environmental investigations.

    Design Phase - Final Design

    • Develop final plans and technical specifications, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, detail development, and construction cost estimation.

    Construction Phase Activities

    • Contractors construct project facilities based on design documents.
    • Projects are characterized by specific scope, budget, schedule, and are unique with a discernible beginning and end.

    Characteristics of a Project

    • Unique project scope and defined beginning and end.
    • Time management involves breaking down tasks, estimating durations, and sequencing logically.
    • Cost management relies on realistic budgeting based on initial estimates.

    The Project Triangle

    • Depicts the interrelationship of scope, cost, and time impacting project success.

    Definition of Management

    • Involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling efforts and resources to achieve stated goals.

    Definition of Project Management

    • Entails the overall planning, coordination, and control of a project from inception to completion, ensuring client requirements are met on time and within budget.

    Commissioning Phase

    • Validates building systems and minimizes risks including delays and equipment failures.
    • Involves creating a commissioning plan, ensuring system coordination, and training staff on new equipment.

    Commissioning Phase: Owner Furnished Equipment

    • Owner furnished equipment often included due to long lead times or unknown requirements; integration is key to project success.

    Commissioning Phase: Training and Transition

    • Training is conducted post-acceptance of equipment, overseen by the project manager and commissioning manager, with a detailed training program required.

    Commissioning Phase: As-Built Documentation

    • Construction contractors must mark up drawings to reflect changes as they occur throughout the construction phase.

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    This quiz focuses on the critical roles and responsibilities during the construction phase of a project, emphasizing the owner's involvement. Key aspects include decision-making and staffing for construction management. Test your knowledge on effective project management strategies and the importance of delegation.

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