Management during the Design Phase

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What is the purpose of subjecting construction methods and material alternatives to value analysis during the design phase?

To decrease the cost and time of the construction process (correct)
To increase the cost and time of the construction process
To delay the completion of the construction process
To complicate the construction process

Why are design changes or procurement initiated if long delivery periods for materials are involved?

To complicate the design phase
To avoid delays in the construction process (correct)
To increase delivery times further
To reduce labor costs

What does the project manager in field construction projects typically oversee?

All aspects of the construction project (correct)
Labor unions exclusively
Only construction methods
Only material and equipment suppliers

Why is having a good working relationship with various outside persons and organizations crucial in guiding a construction project to its conclusion?

To promote collaboration and smooth project progress (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor considered when choosing construction methods during the design phase?

Material availability (B) Signup and view all the answers

When are preliminary project time schedules usually prepared during a construction project?

During the design phase progress (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of project management?

To ensure all aspects of project delivery are executed for the owner (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which responsibility does program management focus on?

Integrating and coordinating a set of projects to achieve organizational objectives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical responsibility of construction management?

Cost Management (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of project delivery does project management oversee?

Design, construction, procurement, and closeout/turnover (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does project management aim to achieve for the owner?

Safe, on-time, on-budget project delivery meeting all standards (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of program management?

Top-down planning, management, and coordination of projects to meet overarching goals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does procurement refer to in the context of project stages?

Ordering, expediting, and delivering key project equipment and materials (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which function may or may not be handled separately from the construction process itself?

Procurement (B) Signup and view all the answers

When does the project stage move toward conclusion?

When the owner gains beneficial use of the facility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Construction Management?

Ensure all aspects of construction are executed for the owner safely on time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Project Stages - Procurement and Construction?

Ordering, expediting, and delivering key project equipment and materials (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage involves putting the materials and equipment into place?

Construction stage (B) Signup and view all the answers