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CEE 3014 Test 1Construction Industry Sectors - correct answer-Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure,
Industrial
Residential Construction - correct answer-Tend to be privately funded; designers are
architects; Ex: homes, townhomes, apartments, condos
Commercial Construction - correct answer-Mostly privately funded, some publicly; designers
are architects with help from engineers; Ex: schools, universities, hospitals, offices, theaters,
government buildings
Infrastructure Construction - correct answer-Aka "heavy" or "civil"; usual service life of 50
years; mostly publicly funded; designers are engineers; Ex: dams, tunnels, bridges,
highways, airports
Industrial Construction - correct answer-Mostly privately funded; quality and time are
important measures of success; highly specialized constructors; designers are engineers;
Ex: petroleum refineries, nuclear power plants, steel mills
Main Industry Players - correct answer-Owner, designer, constructor
Public Owners - correct answer-Local, state, federal government
Private Owners - correct answer-Homeowners, multinational companies, developers
Designers - Architects - correct answer-Drafters/CAD/BIM Professionals, specification
writers, interior designers, landscape architects
Designers - Engineers - correct answer-Structural, mechanical, civil, electrical, surveyors
Constructors - correct answer-Project manager, superintendent, foreman, field engineer,
estimators, schedulers, purchasing agents
General Contractor (GC) - correct answer-Assumes responsibility for all the work of the
project; contract with the owner
Specialty Constructors - correct answer-On most projects, they perform most of the
construction work; contract with GC; can be several tiers
Project Manager - correct answer-Responsible for the business end of the project and for
ensuring that the team is in compliance with all contract requirements
Superintendent - correct answer-Jobsite manager responsible for coordinating all production
work and daily activities
, Field Engineer - correct answer-"Assistant superintendent"; responsible for documents and
communication among all parties (submittals, tracking logs, invoices, etc.)
Specialty Contractors - correct answer-Mechanical, electrical, excavation, demolition
Trades - correct answer-Equipment operators, ironworkers, masons, sheetmetal workers,
plasterers, plumbers and pipefitters, electricians, bricklayers, glaziers, roofers, carpenters,
laborers
Miscellaneous Industry Players - correct answer-Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) =
authority to issue permits, inspect for compliance with zoning, codes, laws; Manufacturers,
product suppliers; Testing and Inspecting agencies (steel bolts, welds, wind); Commissioning
agents: does project meet design specifications. Required by LEED
Construction Lifecycle - correct answer-Need - Programming - Schematic Design - Detailed
Design - Construction Documents - Bid - Construction - Operation and Maintenance -
Decommission
Construction Manager Meanings - correct answer-General Contracting firms that contract
100% of the project work; Some A&E firms provide Construction Management services;
Construction Managers can be hired consultants who represent the owner's interests; Some
government agencies have employees called Construction Managers
Construction Manager Responsibilities - correct answer-To earn a profit, by providing a
valuable service; Estimate the cost of the project accurately; Predict the schedule of the
work; Control the progress and expenditures during construction; Construct the project
according to plans and specifications; Satisfy the customer re quality, cost, and time
Construction Manager Roles - correct answer-Selecting the right jobs to bid for; Preparing
cost estimates
Submitting bid; Procuring payment, performance bonds; Scheduling the work; Securing
project operating capital; Communicating with owner and designer; Coordinating work of
subcontractors; Managing change orders; Submitting periodic pay estimates; Closing out
project
Owner Roles - correct answer-Identify a need; Define a scope; Define project goals
Ensure availability of sufficient funds; Obtain zoning changes, if needed; Acquire site;
Perform environmental and archaeological impact studies; Determine project delivery
method (important risk-management decision)
Fixed Price - correct answer-Aka "lump sum" or "stipulated sum" agreement; most common;
design must be completed to a point that contractor can provide a reasonably accurate cost
estimate; owner provides construction documents to multiple contractors and awards
contract to lowest responsible and responsive bidder
GMP - correct answer-Guaranteed maximum price; fixed fee that includes actual costs plus
a fee to cover risk; contractor is responsible for cost overruns (unless there has been an
official change order by client that adds to scope)
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