10 Questions
What are the three principal participants required for a construction project?
Owner, architect/engineer, contractor
How has modern technology impacted the methods of construction?
Replaced outdated tools with modern technology
What is the significance of the computer in modern construction projects?
It has revolutionized project administration on the Web
When an owner enters into a contract, whom do they usually contract with to plan and design a project?
Architect/engineer or design–build contractor
What concept reduces the three principal participants to just two in a construction project?
Design–build contract
What is the primary responsibility of the owner during the design period?
Set criteria for design, cost, and time limits
What happens after the completion of the planning and design process under conventional contracts?
The project is ready for construction and selection of construction contractors begins
What is the role of periodic visits by the architect/engineer to the construction site?
Observing general compliance with plans and specifications
In the traditional contractual arrangement, how many prime contracts are usually made with the owner?
Two - one with the architect/engineer and one with a single construction contractor
What is the purpose of subcontracting with specialty contractors during a complex project?
To better accomplish specific portions of the work
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