Stages of Construction Projects

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What is the primary objective of construction?

To test the standard forms of contract in law

To construct the structure within the agreed limits of cost and time and to specified quality (correct)

To plan and coordinate site operations

To prepare contract documents

What is the purpose of preparing contract documents during the design stage?

To test the standard forms of contract in law

To prepare a bill of quantities

To specify the construction required by the client (correct)

To plan and coordinate site operations

What is included in production planning during the construction stage?

Formulation of time-schedules, site organization, and materials delivery plan

Formulation of time-schedules and site organization

Formulation of time-schedules, site organization, a manpower plan, a plant and equipment plan, and a materials delivery plan (correct)

Formulation of a bill of quantities and a materials delivery plan

Why is the use of standard forms of contract recommended?

Because they are well known and understood by the parties involved Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the failure of one activity in the construction stage?

The entire production schedule is disrupted Signup and view all the answers

What is included in site operations during the construction stage?

General supervision and all temporary and permanent construction works and the supply of all built-in furniture and equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the briefing stage in a construction project?

To enable the client to specify project functions and permissible costs Signup and view all the answers

During the briefing stage, who are the participants involved in the preparation of the brief?

Architect, engineers, quantity surveyor, and user representative Signup and view all the answers

What is the third stage of a construction project?

Tendering Signup and view all the answers

What is the last stage of a construction project?

Commissioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary output of the briefing stage?

A scheme design, including cost estimates Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the designing stage in a construction project?

To prepare sketches and designs of the project Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of developing a project brief to final completion?

To obtain tenders from contractors Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the procedure that ensures only experience and competent contractors are allowed to tender?

Pre-qualification Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical criteria used by Government Tender Boards to award the contract?

The lowest bidder Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of standard forms of contract in construction projects?

To define the duties and responsibilities of the parties involved Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the final choice of contractor in private projects?

The client, acting on the advice of the project management team Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage of the project where the contract is awarded to the successful contractor?