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What role can stakeholders play in building projects?
What role can stakeholders play in building projects?
- None of these
- Only major tenants
- They can be various parties including owners, tenants, and end-users (correct)
- Only the building owner
What is a significant advantage of employing an integrative project team?
What is a significant advantage of employing an integrative project team?
- It guarantees no conflicts during the project
- It can increase project costs by 2-10%
- It fosters better communication among traditionally separate professions (correct)
- It eliminates the need for stakeholder meetings
Which phase is NOT part of the integrative project process?
Which phase is NOT part of the integrative project process?
- Occupancy and Recommissioning
- Bidding process
- Post-Construction Analysis (correct)
- Pre-Design
What is the first step in the Pre-Design phase according to the content?
What is the first step in the Pre-Design phase according to the content?
How can project teams alleviate stakeholder concerns about new strategies?
How can project teams alleviate stakeholder concerns about new strategies?
Why is early decision-making important in the planning process?
Why is early decision-making important in the planning process?
What type of savings can integrative project teams potentially achieve in construction costs?
What type of savings can integrative project teams potentially achieve in construction costs?
Which of the following is a characteristic of stakeholder meetings?
Which of the following is a characteristic of stakeholder meetings?
What is the primary focus of the International Code Council (ICC)?
What is the primary focus of the International Code Council (ICC)?
What does the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) primarily address?
What does the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) primarily address?
What role does the adopting jurisdiction have concerning the IgCC?
What role does the adopting jurisdiction have concerning the IgCC?
Which law must construction projects in the United States also comply with aside from building codes?
Which law must construction projects in the United States also comply with aside from building codes?
During which phase of a construction project should the team research potential green building laws?
During which phase of a construction project should the team research potential green building laws?
What is a key characteristic of goals in sustainable building projects?
What is a key characteristic of goals in sustainable building projects?
Which statement about metrics is true?
Which statement about metrics is true?
Why is it important to set priorities among green building goals?
Why is it important to set priorities among green building goals?
What does a target provide in relation to a metric?
What does a target provide in relation to a metric?
What is the role of the project team in a green building project?
What is the role of the project team in a green building project?
Why is saving energy described as a high-level goal?
Why is saving energy described as a high-level goal?
What should be included in the project team for success in green building?
What should be included in the project team for success in green building?
Which of the following best describes how to formulate goals?
Which of the following best describes how to formulate goals?
What is a key characteristic of the integrative process in project delivery?
What is a key characteristic of the integrative process in project delivery?
How does risk management differ between traditional project delivery and the integrative process?
How does risk management differ between traditional project delivery and the integrative process?
Which method of communication is primarily utilized in traditional project delivery?
Which method of communication is primarily utilized in traditional project delivery?
What phase is emphasized in the integrative process that is often overlooked in traditional delivery?
What phase is emphasized in the integrative process that is often overlooked in traditional delivery?
In the context of materials and strategies, what approach does the integrative process prioritize?
In the context of materials and strategies, what approach does the integrative process prioritize?
How is compensation structured in the integrative process?
How is compensation structured in the integrative process?
What distinguishes the project phases in the integrative process from traditional methods?
What distinguishes the project phases in the integrative process from traditional methods?
What is the primary focus of life cycle cost analysis (LCC)?
What is the primary focus of life cycle cost analysis (LCC)?
Which of the following is not a feature of the integrative process?
Which of the following is not a feature of the integrative process?
Which of the following would be classified as a soft construction cost?
Which of the following would be classified as a soft construction cost?
In green building practices, what additional costs are considered compared to traditional building methods?
In green building practices, what additional costs are considered compared to traditional building methods?
What does value engineering primarily aim to achieve during the project implementation?
What does value engineering primarily aim to achieve during the project implementation?
What can be an unintended consequence of first-cost value engineering?
What can be an unintended consequence of first-cost value engineering?
How does life cycle cost differ from life-cycle analysis?
How does life cycle cost differ from life-cycle analysis?
If Carpet A costs $10,000 and lasts 5 years, while Carpet B costs $20,000 and lasts 20 years, which is the better choice based on lifecycle costs?
If Carpet A costs $10,000 and lasts 5 years, while Carpet B costs $20,000 and lasts 20 years, which is the better choice based on lifecycle costs?
Why is it important for project teams to set life cycle cost goals during the pre-design phase?
Why is it important for project teams to set life cycle cost goals during the pre-design phase?
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Study Notes
Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder meetings can be challenging to schedule and may include stakeholders opposing new technologies or green strategies.
- Project teams can address these concerns, leading to satisfied stakeholders at the project's completion.
Integrative Project Teams
- Integrative project teams work together and communicate throughout the building's design and construction.
- Traditionally separate professions collaborate, evaluating how design decisions affect other site decisions.
- Integrative processes lead to greater efficiencies, with cost savings estimated at 2-10% in construction.
Pre-Design Phase
- Setting clear goals during pre-design is crucial for successful project execution.
- Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
- Energy-saving goals require both metrics and targets for effective measurement and evaluation.
- Metrics measure energy use, while targets define specific energy-saving goals.
- Prioritizing green building goals is essential due to budget and schedule constraints.
- Critical project milestones guide progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
- Project teams should include experts in green building practices to guide the process.
Regulations and Codes
- The International Code Council (ICC) develops codes used to construct buildings, including the International Green Construction Code (IgCC).
- The IgCC provides model code language for energy conservation, water efficiency, and other sustainability considerations.
- Projects in the U.S. must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines.
- Cities may have additional green building laws requiring specific energy efficiency standards or LEED certifications.
Cost Considerations
- Traditional building processes focus on first costs, ignoring life-cycle costs.
- Life-cycle cost analysis (LCC) evaluates the long-term operational and maintenance costs of a building.
- Value engineering may prioritize cost reduction during construction, potentially neglecting long-term cost efficiency.
Integrative Process vs. Traditional Project Delivery
- Teams: Integrative process utilizes collaborative teams; traditional project delivery involves hierarchical structures with independent teams.
- Process/Schedule: Integrative process is concurrent and iterative; traditional project delivery is linear with siloed work.
- Risk: Integrative process promotes shared risk; traditional project delivery assigns individual responsibility.
- Compensation: Integrative process rewards team success; traditional project delivery focuses on individual performance.
- Communication: Integrative process leverages digital and virtual communication; traditional project delivery relies on paper-based communication.
- Materials/Strategies: Integrative process emphasizes life-cycle analysis and costing; traditional project delivery prioritizes cost minimization to meet codes.
- Project Phases: Integrative process includes a pre-design phase for setting green building goals; traditional project delivery focuses on design and occupancy phases.
The Importance of Integrative Processes
- The integrative process is vital for achieving sustainability goals established by project teams.
- It considers all aspects of building design in a cohesive manner, from pre-design to the end of the building's lifecycle.
- A fully integrative process requires a cohesive and collaborative project team.
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