25 Questions
What is the principal participant in construction projects?
The owner
Which factor is important in determining the suitable arrangement of project participants?
The project timeline
What does the background material provide regarding the organizational aspects of selecting project participants?
Insight into roles and responsibilities of participants
What does the advancement of humankind have to do with the construction industry?
It led to the development of ancient civilizations
What is the purpose of selecting project participants based on the environment of a project?
To ensure project success
Who are some principal participants in construction projects?
The general contractor and subcontractors
What is the primary impact of large structures on human development?
Impact on all fronts including social, economic, and cultural
Why is the construction industry considered a kind of service rather than a manufacturing industry?
Because it is linked to a large number of trades
What are the main reasons for the widespread problems in the construction industry?
Highly uncertain nature of construction projects
What is the key to the success of any construction organization according to the text?
Adopting a scientific approach to construction project management
What is the objective of construction project management as a discipline?
To control Time, Quality, and Cost
What role does the owner play in a construction project?
Own and finance the facility or project
Why is efficient management important in the construction industry?
To cope with the increasing complexity of modern projects
What main challenges does the construction industry face according to the text?
(1) Unique and highly uncertain nature of construction projects; (2) Fragmented and highly competitive nature of the construction industry; and (3) Increasing challenges facing the industry as a whole.
What does the term '4 M’s' refer to in the context of construction?
(4) Key resources: Manpower, Materials, Machinery, and Money
What is the primary purpose of earthmoving in the construction process?
To move soil or rock from one location to another and process it for construction needs
Which factor has a major influence on the efficiency and profitability of a construction operation in terms of equipment selection?
Equipment production per hour
What characteristic primarily determines the trafficability of soil?
Moisture content of the soil
What does the cycle time in estimating equipment production per hour depend on?
Distance, grade, effective minutes per hour, speed, load, and type of soil
How is the cost per unit of earthmoving equipment calculated?
Equipment cost per hour / Equipment production per hour
What is the term used to refer to soil in its natural state before any disturbance?
Bank
What phenomenon occurs when a soil increases in volume after excavation due to the loosening of soil grains and air filling void spaces?
Swell
What is the unit volume identified as a loose cubic meter (LCM) for construction materials?
1.25 cubic meter
Which value is calculated by comparing the weight of soil in its natural state to the weight after excavation, expressed as a percentage?
Swell
What is used to simplify the conversion of loose volume to bank volume in earthmoving calculations?
Conversion factor
Test your knowledge about the principal participants in construction projects, including the owner, architect/engineer, consultant, general contractor, and subcontractors. Understand the various ways these participants join their efforts in a project and how the arrangement depends on the nature and size of the project.
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