Construction Project Management

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Who is the primary participant in the ongoing work during the construction phase of a project?

Owner

Design team

Subcontractors

Contractor (correct)

What is the primary purpose of project scheduling?

To determine the project budget

To allocate tasks to subcontractors

To ensure compliance with local building codes

To match resources with project phases over time (correct)

During the construction phase, what is the design team typically responsible for?

Preparing the construction schedule

Executing the work on site

Securing regulatory permits

Monitoring compliance with contract documents (correct)

What indicates the estimated start and completion dates of various project components?

Construction schedule Signup and view all the answers

What is the most widely used technique for project scheduling?

Critical path method (CPM) Signup and view all the answers

What is required prior to any work commencing on site?

Securing a building permit Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the gross domestic product does the construction industry account for in the Philippines?

16% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the pre-design phase?

Setting initial objectives and criteria for the building Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the notice to proceed?

To establish the start of the construction schedule Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the construction phase?

Planning, administration, and completion of the actual construction Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the pre-construction phase?

The selection of project participants and outlining their contractual agreements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the design phase?

To determine the actual geometry, materials, and performance characteristics of the finished structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of posting a building permit in a clearly visible location?

To indicate that the project is in progress Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for securing permits for their own work?

Specialty subcontractors Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that all pre-construction requirements have been met?

Formal notice to proceed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a shop drawing?

To give precise directives for fabrication and installation Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical purpose of a field office on a construction site?

To facilitate communication and coordination among the project team Signup and view all the answers

What stage of the project does the formal notice to proceed mark the beginning of?

Construction phase Signup and view all the answers