Design Development Research Quiz

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Which phase involves researching the equipment needed and materials to be used?

Design development phase (correct)

Construction phase

Procurement phase

Pre-construction phase

What is a common challenge in the construction project management's planning/design-initiation phase?

Excessive budget allocation

Overly strict deadlines

Undefined goals

Insufficient communication (correct)

Which individual is NOT typically part of the project team during the pre-construction phase?

Chief financial officer (correct)

Project manager

Contract administrator

Superintendent

What is one of the primary activities during the procurement phase?

Ordering necessary materials, tools, and services Signup and view all the answers

Which team has already put in significant effort before any construction begins?

Engineering team Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for project managers to do in the planning/design-initiation phase to develop the right design?

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for effective teamwork?

Effective communication and problem-solving Signup and view all the answers

How should a well-organized team handle disputes?

Promote unity and common focus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the project manager in managing projects?

Responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of diverse backgrounds in design teams?

Enabling a broader perspective and expertise Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for design teams to have a sponsor representative?

To ensure alignment with the owner's objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of effective teamwork?

Discouraging fault finding and promoting unity Signup and view all the answers

When is a DETAILED ESTIMATE or DEFINITIVE ESTIMATE usually made?

When the essential features of the facility are identifiable Signup and view all the answers

What does an ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE rely on?

Completed plans and specifications Signup and view all the answers

What are BID ESTIMATES typically comprised of?

Direct construction costs, field supervision, markup, general overhead, and profits Signup and view all the answers

How is the direct cost of construction for bid estimates usually derived?

From subcontractor quotations, quantity takeoffs, and construction procedures Signup and view all the answers

How is the bid estimate typically regarded by a contractor?

As a budget estimate used for control purposes and planning construction financing Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does the bid estimate serve for the contractor?

To secure the job and plan financing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of quantity takeoffs in a project?

To decompose the project into items for measurement Signup and view all the answers

How should historical cost data be organized for effective cost estimation?

Based on the organization's current standard of usage Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is commonly found in commercial cost reference manuals?

Indices related to construction cost data Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical factor for ensuring the usefulness of historical cost data for cost estimation?

Having data compatible with future applications Signup and view all the answers

How does the decomposition of a project relate to detailed estimates and engineer's estimates?

It follows a similar procedure as for detailed estimates Signup and view all the answers

Where can construction cost data be found in the form of vendors' product specifications?

Within commercial reference manuals Signup and view all the answers

What are the five main stages that residential buildings go through during construction?

Foundations, formwork, scaffolding, concrete work, reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

When are shallow foundations typically used?

When the loads forced by a structure are low relative to the bearing capacity of the surface soils Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence the choice of foundation construction method?

The nature of the load requiring support and ground conditions Signup and view all the answers

Why are deep foundations needed in construction projects?

When the bearing capacity of surface soils is insufficient Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in determining the foundation type for a new construction project?

The presence of water and sensitivity to noise Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is crucial in deciding whether to use shallow or deep foundations?

The nature of the load requiring support Signup and view all the answers