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Why is the construction industry considered a service rather than a manufacturing industry?
Why is the construction industry considered a service rather than a manufacturing industry?
- Because it involves the creation of physical infrastructure rather than mass production of goods (correct)
- Because it has a direct impact on cultural development
- Due to its heavy reliance on technology and machinery
- As it primarily focuses on providing customer support for building projects
What is the main objective of construction project management?
What is the main objective of construction project management?
- To control time, quality, and cost (correct)
- To conduct scientific research in the field of construction
- To maximize profits for the construction organization
- To focus solely on improving construction safety
What are the 4 'M's' that efficient construction project management aims to utilize?
What are the 4 'M's' that efficient construction project management aims to utilize?
- Manpower, Materials, Machinery, Money (correct)
- Manpower, Machines, Management, Money
- Materials, Maintenance, Marketing, Manufacturing
- Management, Maintenance, Monitoring, Marketing
Why is efficient management considered a key to the success of any construction organization?
Why is efficient management considered a key to the success of any construction organization?
What does the owner (or client) do in the context of a construction project?
What does the owner (or client) do in the context of a construction project?
What are some of the reasons for cost overruns, time extensions, and conflicts in construction projects?
What are some of the reasons for cost overruns, time extensions, and conflicts in construction projects?
Why is growth in the construction industry considered an indicator of economic growth?
Why is growth in the construction industry considered an indicator of economic growth?
What does a scientific approach to construction project management help participants do?
What does a scientific approach to construction project management help participants do?
What is the impact of large structures on human development?
What is the impact of large structures on human development?
Why is the twentieth century marked by rapid development in technology and materials?
Why is the twentieth century marked by rapid development in technology and materials?
What is the main purpose of understanding the environment in which a construction project is initiated?
What is the main purpose of understanding the environment in which a construction project is initiated?
Who are the principal participants in construction projects?
Who are the principal participants in construction projects?
What does a suitable arrangement of construction project participants depend on?
What does a suitable arrangement of construction project participants depend on?
What does the text suggest as important for bringing a construction project to success?
What does the text suggest as important for bringing a construction project to success?
What is the background material provided in this part regarding?
What is the background material provided in this part regarding?
What are early examples of largesize landmarks mentioned in the text?
What are early examples of largesize landmarks mentioned in the text?
