Evolution of Construction Methods
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What are the three principal participants required in a construction project?

  • The engineer, the designer-builder, the contractor
  • The owner, the designer, the builder (correct)
  • The architect, the engineer, the contractor
  • The planner, the architect, the laborer
  • How has modern technology impacted construction methods according to the text?

  • It has replaced outdated tools with modern technology (correct)
  • It hasn't changed the skills required in construction
  • It has had no impact on construction methods
  • It has made construction methods more primitive but effective
  • What revolutionary tool has changed project administration in the twenty-first century?

  • Screwdriver
  • Shovel
  • Hammer
  • Computer (correct)
  • Which type of contract involves only two principal participants in a construction project?

    <p>Design-Build contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the owner usually contract with to plan and design a project according to the text?

    <p>The architect/engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specialized knowledge and skills are required in completing a construction project?

    <p>Skills and services of a project team with specialized knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the owner's role during the design period in a construction project?

    <p>Set criteria for design, cost, and time limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a traditional construction project, what is the owner's responsibility after completion of planning and design?

    <p>Enter into a direct contract with prime contractors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the architect/engineer during the construction process?

    <p>Make field visitations to observe materials and completed work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of subcontracting agreements, who forms the contractual relationship with subcontractors?

    <p>Prime contractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the general contractor take responsibility for under the owner's contract for construction?

    <p>The entire work, regardless of subcontractor involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a contractor subcontract part of the work to a specialty contractor on a complex project?

    <p>To better accomplish a specific portion of the work</p> Signup and view all the answers

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