30 Questions
Which phase involves researching the equipment needed and materials to be used?
Design development phase
What is a common challenge in the construction project management's planning/design-initiation phase?
Insufficient communication
Which individual is NOT typically part of the project team during the pre-construction phase?
Chief financial officer
What is one of the primary activities during the procurement phase?
Ordering necessary materials, tools, and services
Which team has already put in significant effort before any construction begins?
Engineering team
What is crucial for project managers to do in the planning/design-initiation phase to develop the right design?
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
What is essential for effective teamwork?
Effective communication and problem-solving
How should a well-organized team handle disputes?
Promote unity and common focus
What is the role of the project manager in managing projects?
Responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously
What is the importance of diverse backgrounds in design teams?
Enabling a broader perspective and expertise
Why is it crucial for design teams to have a sponsor representative?
To ensure alignment with the owner's objectives
What is a characteristic of effective teamwork?
Discouraging fault finding and promoting unity
When is a DETAILED ESTIMATE or DEFINITIVE ESTIMATE usually made?
When the essential features of the facility are identifiable
What does an ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE rely on?
Completed plans and specifications
What are BID ESTIMATES typically comprised of?
Direct construction costs, field supervision, markup, general overhead, and profits
How is the direct cost of construction for bid estimates usually derived?
From subcontractor quotations, quantity takeoffs, and construction procedures
How is the bid estimate typically regarded by a contractor?
As a budget estimate used for control purposes and planning construction financing
What purpose does the bid estimate serve for the contractor?
To secure the job and plan financing
What is the purpose of quantity takeoffs in a project?
To decompose the project into items for measurement
How should historical cost data be organized for effective cost estimation?
Based on the organization's current standard of usage
Which type of data is commonly found in commercial cost reference manuals?
Indices related to construction cost data
What is the critical factor for ensuring the usefulness of historical cost data for cost estimation?
Having data compatible with future applications
How does the decomposition of a project relate to detailed estimates and engineer's estimates?
It follows a similar procedure as for detailed estimates
Where can construction cost data be found in the form of vendors' product specifications?
Within commercial reference manuals
What are the five main stages that residential buildings go through during construction?
Foundations, formwork, scaffolding, concrete work, reinforcement
When are shallow foundations typically used?
When the loads forced by a structure are low relative to the bearing capacity of the surface soils
What factors influence the choice of foundation construction method?
The nature of the load requiring support and ground conditions
Why are deep foundations needed in construction projects?
When the bearing capacity of surface soils is insufficient
What is a key consideration in determining the foundation type for a new construction project?
The presence of water and sensitivity to noise
Which factor is crucial in deciding whether to use shallow or deep foundations?
The nature of the load requiring support
Test your knowledge on the equipment and materials required during the design development phase, as well as the contents of Contract Documents. Explore common challenges faced during the planning and design-initiation phase.
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