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Who usually designs facilities for industrial construction?
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?
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?
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?
What do organizational considerations in construction lead to?
What focus do the organizational, project, and activity levels have in construction management?
What focus do the organizational, project, and activity levels have in construction management?
Where does decision making at levels above the project relate to in construction?
Where does decision making at levels above the project relate to in construction?
What does construction technology primarily relate to?
What does construction technology primarily relate to?
In the construction developmental sequence, which entity is responsible for the technical implementation at the job site?
In the construction developmental sequence, which entity is responsible for the technical implementation at the job site?
What is the significance of logic in the context of construction technology?
What is the significance of logic in the context of construction technology?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key player in the construction developmental sequence?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key player in the construction developmental sequence?
What defines the interaction among the owner, designer, and constructor as per the text?
What defines the interaction among the owner, designer, and constructor as per the text?
How does adding 'technical' to 'logic' lead to understanding technology in construction?
How does adding 'technical' to 'logic' lead to understanding technology in construction?
What are the major types of construction projects typically classified as?
What are the major types of construction projects typically classified as?
Which type of construction project is associated with manufacturing processes?
Which type of construction project is associated with manufacturing processes?
Which of the four M's of construction does management involve the application of?
Which of the four M's of construction does management involve the application of?
What are some technical issues that may need to be considered when managing a construction project?
What are some technical issues that may need to be considered when managing a construction project?
Which aspect of project management deals with the motivation of workers and labor relations?
Which aspect of project management deals with the motivation of workers and labor relations?
What are some qualitative issues that need to be addressed during the management of a construction project?
What are some qualitative issues that need to be addressed during the management of a construction project?
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.
