BOMI Design And Op I Key Concepts (Chapters 1-8): Q’s
And A’s
What is the primary contribution an owner makes to a construction project?
Right Ans - Financial resources, the ability to obtain funding. (1)
What makes an effective project team? Right Ans - People with
complementary skill sets, ample experience, passion and enthusiasm for the
task, strong work ethic, and the ability to assess and evaluate a process. (1)
Types of Development and Renovation Right Ans - - Speculative
Development
- Build to Suit Development
- Energy Performance Contracting
- ADA Alterations (1)
Speculative Development Right Ans - Built without a commitment from a
user, but with the belief that a demand exists for the space and the space will
be rented within a reasonable time after the building is completed. (1)
Build to Suit Development Right Ans - Design and construction of a
building to meet the specific needs of a user who is committed to the project.
Can be owner occupied or a long- term lease. (1)
Types of Renovation Right Ans - - Rehabilitation
- Modernization
- Remodeling (1)
Rehabilitation Right Ans - Restoration of a property to satisfactory
condition without changing the plan, form, or style of a structure. Corrects
areas of deferred maintenance. (1)
Modernization Right Ans - Involves bringing a property into conformity
with changes in style. Requires replacing parts of the structure or mechanical
equipment with modern materials of the same kind without making major
additions. Improvements to satisfy codes, standards or market demand. (1)
,Remodeling Right Ans - Changing the plan, form, or style of a structure to
correct functional or economic deficiencies. Can reestablish usefulness. Not to
be confused with alterations. (1)
Energy Performance Contracting Right Ans - Adjust and refine existing
buildings to reduce operating expenses and energy costs for the owner. Can
be speculative or performance development. (1)
ADA Alterations Right Ans - Based on ADA Act of 1990. Includes changes or
rearrangement in structural parts or elements and changes or rearrangement
in the plan configurations of walls and full height partitions. (1)
What is used to determine space requirements? Right Ans - A needs
assessment and program of requirements. (1)
Needs Assessment Right Ans - Analysis of space requirements of a specific
user. Can inform the creation of the program of requirements. (1)
Program of Requirements Right Ans - Is divided into two sections: the
architectural program and the functional program. Helps create final design
documents. (1)
Architectural Program Right Ans - Created during the design phase to
accommodate the functional program. Establishes the size and general
character of the proposed building. Used to evaluate project documents. (1)
Functional Program Right Ans - Involves creating written documents that
identify tangible needs a building must meet. Square footage requested in the
statement of need is compared to the space available in existing or proposed
buildings through a test fit. (1)
What are the two types of building design codes? Right Ans - Building
Codes and Zoning Codes (1)
Zoning Codes Right Ans - Control the use, height, and mass of a building.
Seeks to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Address 3
primary areas: district zoning for permitted uses, area height and bulk
regulations, special regulations. (1)
, Building Codes Right Ans - Promote general safety by regulating the design
and construction of the building's components. Each municipality adopts a
model building code and adds amendments to accommodate local conditions.
(1)
What components are commonly included in construction contract
documents? Right Ans - Working drawings, conditions of the contract,
specifications (1)
Focus Areas of Physical Feasibility Right Ans - Involves site analysis and
selection. (1)
Focus Areas of Economic Feasibility Right Ans - Involves market and real
estate analysis. (1)
What level of stakeholder participation is needed in the green approach to
program development? Right Ans - All stakeholders participate in the
development process. Teamwork and group participation are key. They can
add fuel to the process and facilitate a smooth, efficient approval process. (1)
4 Primary Project Delivery Methods Right Ans - - Design Bid Build
- Design Build
- CMAR
- Multiple Prime Contracts (2)
Design- Bid- Build Method Right Ans - An architectural firm is hired and
serves as owner's agent. Primary responsibility is providing and managing the
design and construction documents. Achieves the owner's goals with
reasonable speed and cost. (2)
Benefit of Design- Bid- Build Method Right Ans - Achieves the owner's
goals with reasonable speed and costs. (2)
Limitations of Design- Bid- Build Method Right Ans - Project management
organizations can complete the project more quickly with lower costs. (2)
Success Factors for Design- Bid Build Method Right Ans - - Seamless project
team communication
- Ability to prequalify a team
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