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What is WorkSafeBC and how does it apply to construction?
WorkSafeBC is British Columbia’s workplace safety organization that enforces regulations and provides injury insurance coverage for workers.
What are the five phases of the project lifecycle?
Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring/Controlling, Closing
Why are pre-construction meetings important?
They help identify site conditions, review scope of work, coordinate trades, and plan logistics for efficient execution.
What is a communication matrix?
A tool to track how and with whom project information should be communicated (who, what, how).
Why is cost control important in construction?
It ensures projects stay within budget, prevents cost overruns, and improves overall financial management.
What is the critical path method?
A project management tool used to identify the longest sequence of tasks required to complete a project.
What is tendering in construction?
A process where trades/suppliers compete to bid on specific project work.
What are two key strategies for quality control in construction?
Training (for staff, subcontractors) and Inspections (daily checks, checklists, logs).
What is a Procurement Management Plan?
A structured plan for acquiring goods and services necessary for project execution, including selecting vendors and managing contracts.
What are the three common approaches to cost estimating?
Order-of-magnitude (ballpark), Approximate (top-down), Definitive (bottom-up).
What is the purpose of the Planning Phase?
To answer key questions before execution, such as task order, resource requirements, roles, budget, and risk management.
What is the importance of a Daily Log in construction?
It helps track site activities, document incidents, monitor progress, and serve as evidence in case of disputes.
What is the purpose of the Planning Phase?
To answer key questions before execution, such as task order, resource requirements, roles, budget, and risk management.
What is the purpose of the Closing Phase?
To finalize project documentation, conduct inspections, complete handovers, and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
What are variance analysis and earned value analysis (EVA)?
Variance analysis compares actual vs. planned results, while EVA integrates budgeted and actual costs with the project timeline.
What are the three main parts of a risk/reward analysis?
Assessing potential risks, evaluating potential rewards, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
What is a communication matrix?
A tool to track how and with whom project information should be communicated (who, what, how).
Why are pre-construction meetings important?
They help identify site conditions, review scope of work, coordinate trades, and plan logistics for efficient execution.
What are the nine knowledge areas in project management?
Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resource, Communication, Risk, Procurement Management.
Why is cost control important in construction?
It ensures projects stay within budget, prevents cost overruns, and improves overall financial management.
Why are pre-construction meetings important?
They help identify site conditions, review scope of work, coordinate trades, and plan logistics for efficient execution.
Why is cost control important in construction?
It ensures projects stay within budget, prevents cost overruns, and improves overall financial management.
What is the purpose of a project scope statement?
To define project limits/boundaries and ensure stakeholder agreement on project deliverables.
What is the purpose of the Initiating Phase?
To complete research necessary to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with a building project.