Management of Construction Projects

Question 1

Who notifies the owner that all deficiencies on the punch list have been corrected?

Answer 1

260. Architect.

Question 2

The most imporant aspect of the certificate of occupancy is the inspection by who and for what reason?

Answer 2

262. Fire Marshall review for life safety issues.

Question 3

According to AIA document G704-2000 what is the correct definition of Substantial Completion?

Answer 3

263. It is the stage in the progress of work when the work or designated portion is sufficiently complete in accordance with the contract documents so that the owner can occupy or utilize the work for its inteded use.

Question 4

Who’s responsibility is it to finacially close out the project with both the owner and the subcontractors?

Answer 4

265. Project Manager.

Question 5

The best person to mark up the as-built drawings is?

Answer 5

266. Foreman & Assistant Superintendent.

Question 6

All of the following are major phases of a construction project, except?

Answer 6

1-3. Project Pre-Analysis.

Question 7

Who is responsible for reviewing subcontractor invoices and requests for payment?

Answer 7

9. Project Engineer.

Question 8

Who is responsible for preparing daily time sheets for all supervised personnel?

Answer 8

9. Foreman

Question 9

What is the CSI Division 2 Master Format for code for piles, caissons, and cofferdams?

Answer 9

16. 02350.

Question 10

A typical constuciton contract consist fo five documents. Which one of the following is not considered a contact document?

Answer 10

13. Invitation to bid.

Question 11

Which of the following is a list of all the activities that must be performed to complete a project?

Answer 11

61. WBS (Work Breakdown Structure).

Question 12

What represents the flexibility available to schedule activiteis not on the critical path without delaying the oveall compltion of the project?

Answer 12

70. Activity Float.

Question 13

Whenever possible, who should be responsible for developing the estimate?

Answer 13

39. Project Manager and Superintendent.

Question 14

What is the common waste factor for framing lumber during cost estimating?

Answer 14

50. 10%

Question 15

What type of contract best describes this scenario? Owners may choose not to pay contractors for materials stored on the project site but wait until the materials are incorporated into the project.

Answer 15

115. Fixed Price Contract.

Question 16

Which one of the following is the correct definition for Final Lien Release?

Answer 16

299. A lien release issued by the contractor to the owner or by a subcontractor to the general contractor at the completion of a project indicating that all payments have been made and that no liens will be placed on the completed project.