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What is construction management primarily focused on?
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?
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?
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?
In what scenario does a project manager also assume the role of a program manager?
Which phase comes first in the project life cycle?
Which phase comes first in the project life cycle?
What is a key activity during the project initiation phase?
What is a key activity during the project initiation phase?
What should be prepared during the project initiation phase?
What should be prepared during the project initiation phase?
What does construction management NOT involve?
What does construction management NOT involve?
What is one of the primary roles of the owner during the construction phase?
What is one of the primary roles of the owner during the construction phase?
Which task is essential for the design consultant during the construction phase?
Which task is essential for the design consultant during the construction phase?
What is a crucial focus of the owner regarding quality management?
What is a crucial focus of the owner regarding quality management?
Who retains authority to respond to contractor's requests for information during construction?
Who retains authority to respond to contractor's requests for information during construction?
What should the owner do to avoid delays caused by third-party work?
What should the owner do to avoid delays caused by third-party work?
Which of the following describes an RFI in construction management?
Which of the following describes an RFI in construction management?
What is one responsibility of the design consultant during the construction process?
What is one responsibility of the design consultant during the construction process?
In terms of safety management, what should the owner focus on?
In terms of safety management, what should the owner focus on?
What is included in the preliminary phase of the design process?
What is included in the preliminary phase of the design process?
Which task is part of the final design phase?
Which task is part of the final design phase?
What does the construction phase primarily involve?
What does the construction phase primarily involve?
Which of the following is NOT part of the preliminary analyses?
Which of the following is NOT part of the preliminary analyses?
What is a key focus during the outline technical specifications stage?
What is a key focus during the outline technical specifications stage?
Which aspect is defined during the final design phase?
Which aspect is defined during the final design phase?
Which of the following elements is critical in the construction staging plans?
Which of the following elements is critical in the construction staging plans?
What is the significance of the environmental permits in the design and construction process?
What is the significance of the environmental permits in the design and construction process?
What is one of the primary purposes of the commissioning process?
What is one of the primary purposes of the commissioning process?
Which of the following risks is minimized through the commissioning phase?
Which of the following risks is minimized through the commissioning phase?
What should be done well in advance of construction completion according to the commissioning phase?
What should be done well in advance of construction completion according to the commissioning phase?
Which of the following is a necessary characteristic of a project?
Which of the following is a necessary characteristic of a project?
Who is responsible for integrating owner furnished equipment during the commissioning phase?
Who is responsible for integrating owner furnished equipment during the commissioning phase?
What does the scope of a project refer to?
What does the scope of a project refer to?
When does training occur in the commissioning phase?
When does training occur in the commissioning phase?
What is a core activity of project management?
What is a core activity of project management?
What documentation should the contractor provide as part of the commissioning phase?
What documentation should the contractor provide as part of the commissioning phase?
What is the primary aim of effective project management?
What is the primary aim of effective project management?
What is necessary for assuring a full warranty period during the commissioning phase?
What is necessary for assuring a full warranty period during the commissioning phase?
In project management, how is a budget typically developed?
In project management, how is a budget typically developed?
What should the construction contractor maintain during the construction process?
What should the construction contractor maintain during the construction process?
What constitutes the project triangle?
What constitutes the project triangle?
What does the process of management include?
What does the process of management include?
Why is having a written scope of works important in a project?
Why is having a written scope of works important in a project?
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.
