Construction Management

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Which term refers to a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility?

Construction Documents

BIM or Building Information Model (correct)

Definitions Attribute

Coordinate

What are the contract documents formed by?

Drawings and specifications (correct)

Definitions Attribute and BIM

Coordination and Deliverables

Construction Documents and Coordinate

What is the purpose of coordination in construction?

To minimize conflicts and delays (correct)

To bring parts into proper relation

To form a reliable basis for decisions

To provide all construction stage stakeholders with information

Which of the following is NOT considered a construction document?

Layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of construction documents?

To provide a basis for construction contract administration services Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of design services do construction documents come together as the building's definitive design solutions?

Construction documents stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary authority over construction documents for the purpose of evaluating construction work, quality, and conformity?

Architect Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the project involves the architect's greatest expenditure of time and resources?

Construction documents Signup and view all the answers

What should architects do before preparing construction documents?

Obtain client approval of the deliverables of design development Signup and view all the answers

Who is usually responsible for planning the production of construction documents?

Project architect Signup and view all the answers

What must construction documents capture in addition to technical information?

Aesthetic of design Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common context generated by construction management?

Scheduling construction work Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of design decisions made early in the construction sequence under a construction/design fast-track strategy?

They compromise design priorities Signup and view all the answers

In what situations can construction management facilitate the execution and completion of preparatory work prior to completion of design work?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why is the quality of construction documents important?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which publication provides a guide for green construction specifications?

Environmental Protection Agency. “Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers” Signup and view all the answers

Which publication is a user's guide for the Canadian National Master Construction Specification (NMS)?

National Research Council Canada. NMS User’s Guide Signup and view all the answers

Which publication is a portable handbook for construction specifications?

Stitt, Fred A. Construction Specifications Portable Handbook Signup and view all the answers

According to common industry practice, which document has the highest priority in the order of precedence of construction contract documents?

The Agreement between the Owner and the Contractor Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical role of architects in the development of construction documents?

Design coordination and preparation of construction documents Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including language in construction contracts that states 'Drawings and specifications are complementary and what is called for by one shall be as binding as if called for by both'?

To establish the order of precedence of the contract documents Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule of thumb regarding the relationship between drawings and specifications in construction documents?

Drawings reflect the scope of a design while specifications describe its quality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following project delivery methods divides the construction work into separate work packages, each with a distinct procurement process and contract?

Construction management project delivery method Signup and view all the answers

Which type of construction contracts require that information provided in the construction documents can be relied on as fully coordinated across all disciplines and trades, and complete with respect to the description of the work to be performed?

Lump sum construction contracts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following project delivery methods is based on a contract price and contract time being agreed to by the contractor for a demonstrably clear scope of work and performance requirements?

Direct negotiations Signup and view all the answers

Which project delivery method involves the construction manager's involvement in the management of the construction documents and the overall management of all of the project construction information?