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Which term refers to a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility?
Which term refers to a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility?
What are the contract documents formed by?
What are the contract documents formed by?
What is the purpose of coordination in construction?
What is the purpose of coordination in construction?
Which of the following is NOT considered a construction document?
Which of the following is NOT considered a construction document?
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What is the purpose of construction documents?
What is the purpose of construction documents?
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During which stage of design services do construction documents come together as the building's definitive design solutions?
During which stage of design services do construction documents come together as the building's definitive design solutions?
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What is the primary authority over construction documents for the purpose of evaluating construction work, quality, and conformity?
What is the primary authority over construction documents for the purpose of evaluating construction work, quality, and conformity?
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Which phase of the project involves the architect's greatest expenditure of time and resources?
Which phase of the project involves the architect's greatest expenditure of time and resources?
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What should architects do before preparing construction documents?
What should architects do before preparing construction documents?
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Who is usually responsible for planning the production of construction documents?
Who is usually responsible for planning the production of construction documents?
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What must construction documents capture in addition to technical information?
What must construction documents capture in addition to technical information?
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Which of the following is a common context generated by construction management?
Which of the following is a common context generated by construction management?
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What is the impact of design decisions made early in the construction sequence under a construction/design fast-track strategy?
What is the impact of design decisions made early in the construction sequence under a construction/design fast-track strategy?
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In what situations can construction management facilitate the execution and completion of preparatory work prior to completion of design work?
In what situations can construction management facilitate the execution and completion of preparatory work prior to completion of design work?
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Why is the quality of construction documents important?
Why is the quality of construction documents important?
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Which publication provides a guide for green construction specifications?
Which publication provides a guide for green construction specifications?
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Which publication is a user's guide for the Canadian National Master Construction Specification (NMS)?
Which publication is a user's guide for the Canadian National Master Construction Specification (NMS)?
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Which publication is a portable handbook for construction specifications?
Which publication is a portable handbook for construction specifications?
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According to common industry practice, which document has the highest priority in the order of precedence of construction contract documents?
According to common industry practice, which document has the highest priority in the order of precedence of construction contract documents?
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What is the typical role of architects in the development of construction documents?
What is the typical role of architects in the development of construction documents?
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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'?
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'?
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What is the general rule of thumb regarding the relationship between drawings and specifications in construction documents?
What is the general rule of thumb regarding the relationship between drawings and specifications in construction documents?
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Which of the following project delivery methods divides the construction work into separate work packages, each with a distinct procurement process and contract?
Which of the following project delivery methods divides the construction work into separate work packages, each with a distinct procurement process and contract?
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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?
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?
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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?
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?
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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?
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?
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