Project Construction Management

Question 1

Project Engineer’s Review

Answer 1

1. Review the timetable thoroughly
2. Raise questions on its overall logic and workability
3. Offer constructive criticism on detailed work functions and
   interrelated activities

Question 2

True or False
• By graphical reporting, manpower and
percentage accomplishment is harder to
evaluate showing the general direction
and condition of the job.

Answer 2

False (easier)

Question 3

True or False
• Data are received by way of two-page
weekly progress report and a weekly field payroll report

Answer 3

False (one)

Question 4

True or False
A field man-hour report is submitted
every month.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False
-The manpower assignment for each
activity on the timetable is then
translated into a graphical presentation, showing the anticipated manpower expenditures and the target progress of the work in percentages.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

By close control and evaluation of field
cost and man-hour expenditures it can
easily detect the following:

Answer 6

1. Possible budget man-hour overruns
2. Craft peaks
3. Weakness in supervision coverage
4. Inadequacy of tools and equipment

Question 7

True or False

The Manpower and “Percentage Complete” graph will indicate the possibility of sustaining a successful rescue operation by keeping a constant watch and taking impossible action as soon as the program begins to lose ground

Answer 7

False (Possible)

Question 8

True or False
-The graph indicates the necessity of having pre-planned schedule to provide
a basis for monitoring, assisting, controlling and adjusting a program when it deviates from the prescribed path.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

A daily look at the graph, alerts the Project Manager and his home office to the possible need for a radical action such as:

Answer 9

• Manpower reallocation for elaborate re-scheduling or
• For a speedy economic analysis of
the whole project. to determine whether extra manpower or two shift operation may be necessary

Question 10

A periodic visit to the construction site is
necessary for the various members of the central construction department staff to audit the program so that:

Answer 10

• A first hand review of the progress is made and the general status of the work is compared with the timetable and discussed with the key field supervisory staff.
• Home office assistance is offered to the field superintendent in pushing particular phases of the project that may be held up in such areas as drafting of procurement.
• Suggestions are made and discussed with the field organizations as to how its progress can be improved

Question 11

Discussions and review of construction problems at the site assures a clearer
understanding of the work status for the following actions:

Answer 11

• Alternate solutions may be reviewed
• Exchanging ideas for a better solution
• To implement results as agreed in the meeting

Question 12

Preliminaries and Site Management

After a contract is awarded, the contractor has to:

Answer 12

1. Determine the key personnel to supervise the work
2. Make provisions for the equipment to be used.
3. Determine the location and methods of erecting temporary structures such as: a. Site offices
   b. Storage sheds
   c. Workshops
   d. Roadway, etc.
   e. Barracks for workers and facilities.

Question 13

Preliminaries and Site Management:
True or False
• The layout of these structures should be planned carefully, in anticipation of
its removal during the excavation of the permanent works more particularly,
the storage and its contents, which might cause disorganization and delays.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

True or false
• The construction site should not be maintained in strict tidiness and in an orderly routine because it has a psychological effect on the staff and workers, which promote conscientious service.

Answer 14

False (it should be)