Construction Project Guidelines
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Who has the final decision in case of a conflict between plans and specification?

  • The contractor
  • The owner
  • The project manager
  • The architect (correct)

    • What must be approved by the architect and/or the owner?

  • The work schedule
  • The materials stated in the specification (correct)
  • The project timeline
  • The contractor's equipment

    • What is included in the site works scope of work?

  • Only staking out of the building and establishing lines and grades
  • Only excavation and backfilling
  • Only removal of excess material from site
  • All excavation, backfilling, and protection of properties and work structure (correct)

    • What is mandatory in the project according to occupational safety and health standards?

    <p>Compliance to OSH standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard of workmanship required for the project?

    <p>Neat and workmanlike</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What laws and codes must the contractor comply with?

    <p>All existing laws, ordinances, and government and private codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum required cylinder strength of concrete for all structural works, unless otherwise specified?

    <p>4,000 psi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of washing aggregates in concrete production?

    <p>To remove unwanted dirt and coats for proper cement and aggregate bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum size of coarse aggregates allowed for all concreting works?

    <p>3/4&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the exception to the rule of using 3/4" coarse aggregates in concreting works?

    <p>Heavily reinforced members such as beams and column connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ensuring that water is clean and free from injurious amounts of oils, alkaline and organic matters?

    <p>To prevent detrimental effects on the concrete mixture and steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the edition of MasterFormat that introduced Division 40 — Process Integration?

    <p>MasterFormat 1995</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division covers all electrical operations in buildings except those that directly fall into other divisions?

    <p>DIVISION 16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of projects primarily utilizes the MasterFormat in the U.S. and Canada?

    <p>Commercial and institutional building projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is MasterFormat often referred to as?

    <p>The Dewey Decimal System of building construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of MasterFormat?

    <p>To organize information about a facility's construction requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed MasterFormat?

    <p>The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does MasterFormat help to organize?

    <p>Specifications and other written information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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