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?

<p>To promote collaboration and smooth project progress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Material availability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>During the design phase progress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of project management?

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

Which responsibility does program management focus on?

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

What is a typical responsibility of construction management?

<p>Cost Management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of project delivery does project management oversee?

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

What does project management aim to achieve for the owner?

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

What is the purpose of program management?

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

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

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

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

<p>Procurement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the project stage move toward conclusion?

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

What is the purpose of Construction Management?

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

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

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

Which stage involves putting the materials and equipment into place?

<p>Construction stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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