Industrial Construction Management Levels Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Who usually designs facilities for industrial construction?

Construction workers

General contractors

Engineering firms retained by private clients (correct)

Public sector organizations

What type of projects are typically involved in industrial construction?

Routine maintenance projects

Highly technical projects in manufacturing and processing of products (correct)

Simple projects in landscaping

Low-level projects in residential construction

What is the typical relationship between design and construction in industrial construction projects?

Design is done by one firm and construction by another

Construction is done first followed by design

Design and construction are performed under a single contract by specialty firms (correct)

There is no relationship between design and construction

What do organizational considerations in construction lead to?

Hierarchical levels that can be identified in construction Signup and view all the answers

What focus do the organizational, project, and activity levels have in construction management?

Basic project and top management focus Signup and view all the answers

Where does decision making at levels above the project relate to in construction?

Company management considerations Signup and view all the answers

What does construction technology primarily relate to?

The sequence of procedures involved in construction Signup and view all the answers

In the construction developmental sequence, which entity is responsible for the technical implementation at the job site?

The constructor Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of logic in the context of construction technology?

It addresses the order of procedures and sequences in construction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key player in the construction developmental sequence?

Architects Signup and view all the answers

What defines the interaction among the owner, designer, and constructor as per the text?

The general conditions of the contract Signup and view all the answers

How does adding 'technical' to 'logic' lead to understanding technology in construction?

It focuses on the sequence of technical procedures to achieve results Signup and view all the answers

What are the major types of construction projects typically classified as?

Building construction, engineered construction, industrial construction Signup and view all the answers

Which type of construction project is associated with manufacturing processes?

Industrial construction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the four M's of construction does management involve the application of?

Manpower and machines Signup and view all the answers

What are some technical issues that may need to be considered when managing a construction project?

Design of formwork, capacities of excavators, weather tightness of exterior finishes Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of project management deals with the motivation of workers and labor relations?

Human resource management Signup and view all the answers

What are some qualitative issues that need to be addressed during the management of a construction project?

Safety on the job site and legal liability Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Construction Technology and Construction Management

Construction technology refers to the methods or techniques used to place physical materials and elements of construction at the job site.
Construction management involves the timely and efficient application of resources (manpower, machines, materials, and money) to construct a project.
Resources must be applied considering technical and qualitative issues, such as design, labor relations, contracts, liability, and safety.

Structure of the Construction Industry

The construction industry can be classified into three major types of projects: building construction, engineered construction, and industrial construction.
Industrial construction involves highly technical projects in manufacturing and processing, with private clients retaining engineering firms to design facilities.

Management Levels of Construction

There are four hierarchical levels of management in construction: organizational, project, operation (and process), and task.
Decision making at levels above the project relate to company management considerations, while decisions within the project relate to operational considerations and resource application.
The organizational, project, and activity levels have a basic project and top management focus, whereas the operation, process, and work task levels have a basic work focus.

Developmental Sequence of a Construction Project

The key players in a construction project include the owner, designer, and constructor, with other entities such as regulators, subcontractors, and materials vendors playing supporting roles.
The legal definition of the interaction between these entities is established in the general conditions of the contract.
The project involves a sequence of steps, including facility operation and maintenance, disposal or perpetuity, with modifications made on a case-by-case basis to address special project aspects.

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Test your knowledge about the organizational considerations and hierarchical levels in industrial construction projects. Learn about how private clients retain engineering firms, project formats, and specialty firms that perform both design and construction under a single contract.