Chap 3 – Preconstruction Flashcards
(83 cards)
1
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Preconstruction activities begin when the contractor has received:
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- an executed agreement
- a notice to proceed.
- or a Letter of Intent
CAPG Chap 3 Intro
2
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The process of a project manager taking on the project documents from the estimating team is called __________ .
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…. Pass-off or Estimating Pass-off
CAPG 3.1.1
3
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During the estimating pass-off, what happens?
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….The estimator usually goes through the entire estimate, explaining the items to the team that will construct the project.
CAPG 3.1.1
4
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When the pass-off has been accomplished, what does the project manager do?
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….The project manager takes the estimate and creates the original construction budget.
CAPG 3.1.1
5
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Buyout is a part of which phase?
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…the preconstruction phase.
(After award of contract, but before actual construction).
CAPG 3.1.1
6
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What happens during buyout?
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….the contractor issues:
- subcontracts,
- supply contracts,
- purchase orders for the work to be done,
- any final negotiating with vendors.
CAPG 3.1.2
7
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To reduce the potential for bid shopping, some procurement documents require:
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….The bidders to list subcontractors in their bids, or
….Provide a list after bid opening
CAPG 3.1.2
8
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It is important for the subcontract to contain the flow-down language. This language ensures…..
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….that the duties, rights, and responsibilities are properly delegated and the terms are consistent with the contract between the owner and the contractor.
CAPG 3.1.3
9
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Many subcontractors insist that the ____________ or clause be excluded from their subcontract.
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….“pay when paid”
CAPG 3.1.3
10
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Subcontracts typically include requirements for:
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- Payment and performance bonds
- Liability insurance
- Workers’ comp insurance
- Certified payroll reports
- Payment applications
- Submittals, samples, and mock-ups
- Warranties
- Record documents
CAPG 3.1.3
11
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Purchase orders should reflect the terms of _____________ .
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….the supplier’s quote.
CAPG 3.1.4
12
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The supplier’s quote was the_______________; the purchase order is the ______________ in the contract process
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…. offer
…. acceptance
CAPG 3.1.4
13
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Purchase orders may include:
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- Requirements for submittals, such as shop drawings, samples, and mockups
- Certifications and certificates of materials origin
- Testing requirements
CAPG 3.1.4
14
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T/F: The date of commencement may be established by a notice to proceed.
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TRUE:
CAPG 3.2
15
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The EJCDC recognizes the notice to proceed as a ____________ .
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…. contract document.
CAPG 3.2
16
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An example of a project delivery method that may not establish a construction start time or duration is:
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….. design-build (D-B)
CAPG 3.2
17
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The documents typically used in the administration of a construction contract include:
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- Owner-A/E agreement
- Owner-contractor agreement(s)
- Conditions of the contract
- Specifications
- Drawings
- Bid form or proposal, when attached as an exhibit to the agreement (EJCDC)
- Pre-contract revisions, including addenda
- Notice to proceed
- Contract modifications, including change orders
CAPG 3.3.1
18
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The contracts themselves are not usually shared among the project participants, but the rights, roles, and responsibilities of the participants are covered in the ______________ .
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….conditions of the contract.
CAPG 3.3.1
19
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T/F: In signing an agreement, the party accepts an obligation to obtain the necessary contract documents.
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TRUE:
CAPG 3.3.1
20
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Whose responsibility is it to ensure that subcontractors and suppliers have all of the appropriate documents?
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…..the contractor’s
CAPG 3.3.1
21
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T/F: Posting addenda to the construction documents is an obligation of CCA / CPM
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TRUE: Posting addenda to the construction documents is an important function of CCA and contractor project management. CAPG 3.3.1
22
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T/F: When standards are specified or referenced, they become an integral part of the construction documents and therefore the contract.
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TRUE:
CAPG 3.1.3
23
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Two owner-A/E agreements in common use are:
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- AIA B101, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect
- EJCDC E-500, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services
CAPG 3.3.1.1
24
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The typical owner-A/E agreement has several CCA provisions including: (list 5)
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- The A/E’s Basic Services
- Project Representation
- Additional Services
- Contingent Additional Services
- Owner’s Responsibilities
CAPG 3.3.1.1
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Duties and responsibilities the A/E has for CCA include:
* Advise and consult with the owner
* Interpret contract documents
* Observe the work
* Review and certify pay-apps
* Review and approve submittals
* Prepare modifications
* Prepare final punch list
* Inspect to determine date of substantial completion and final completion
CAPG 3.3.1.1
26
The type of owner-contractor agreement used depends on: (3 things)
* the project delivery method,
* the number of contracts, and
* the basis of payment.
CAPG 3.3.1.2
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Common owner-contractor agreements in use include:
* AIA A101, -- Stipulated Sum
* AIA A102, -- Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a GMP
* EJCDC C-520, -- Stipulated Price
* EJCDC C-525, -- Cost - Plus
CAPG 3.3.1.2
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The owner-contractor agreement typically includes articles relating to: (list 4)
* Contract Documents
* Contract Time
* Contract Price
* Payment Procedures
CAPG 3.3.1.2
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Of all the documents used in construction, the ____________ most clearly establish the responsibilities for CCA and contractor project management.
…. conditions of the contract
CAPG 3.3.1.3
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The conditions of the contract identify the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and ________ between the parties to the contract.
…rights, responsibilities, and relationships
CAPG 3.3.1.3
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Two widely used general conditions of the contract are:
* AIA A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
* EJCDC C-700, Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract
CAPG 3.3.1.3
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Topics covered by the conditions of the contract include:
* Responsibilities of Owner / AE / Contractor
* Construction by owner
* Changes in the work
* Contract time
* Payments for work performed
* Protection of persons and property
* Insurance and bonds
* Correction, or acceptance of defective work
* Suspension of work and termination of the contract
* Claims and disputes
CAPG 3.3.1.3
33
The general requirements in Division 01 of the specifications specify: (3 things)
* administrative requirements,
* procedural requirements, and
* temporary facilities and controls.
* There’s more they left out….???
CAPG 3.3.1.4
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Division 01 sections govern the execution of the work specified in ______________ .
…. Divisions 02 through 49.
CAPG 3.3.1.4
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T/F: Procedures for submittal of shop drawings, samples, and mock-ups are addressed in PART 1—GENERAL of the applicable specification sections.
FALSE: Requirements for the content of those submittals would be in PART 1—GENERAL of the applicable section, but the procedures would be in the appropriate Division 01 section.
CAPG 3.3.1.4
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T/F: Division 01 of the specifications ONLY, has important CCA and CPM provisions: Divisions 02 through 49 do not.
FALSE: Each of the three parts of all specification sections have statements relating to fulfillment of the contract requirements.
CAPG 3.3.1.5
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Examples of CCA requirements within Divisions 02 through 49 include:
* identifying specific requirements for materials or systems
* indicating required submittal information.
* QA and QC provisions.
* requirements for product storage, handling, and installation.
* specific sequencing or scheduling requirements.
* product warranties.
* requirements for preparation, installation, and protection of work.
CAPG 3.3.1.5
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Pre-contract revisions include ________ .
….addenda
CAPG 3.3.1.7
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After execution of the agreement, contract documents can be modified by:
* change orders,
* change directives, or
* minor changes. (ASI’s and Field Orders)
CAPG 3.3.1.7
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Including a reference in the contract documents is referred to as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_and therefore becomes ______________ .
…. incorporation by reference
…. a part of the contract.
CAPG 3.3.2.4
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Generally, no work begins until required preconstruction submittals have been ____________ .
….submitted by the contractor and reviewed by the A/E and owner.
CAPG 3.4 Intro
42
Preparation and delivery of the preconstruction submittals should begin as soon as possible after ___________ .
….the contractor receives the notice to proceed
CAPG 3.4 Intro
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Preconstruction submittals may include:
* Certificates of insurance and workers’ comp coverage
* Payment and performance bonds
* Proposed subcontractor and product lists
* Preliminary construction schedule
* Submittal schedules
* Site plan and site logistics, including signage
* Erosion control plan
* Pollution control plan
* Traffic control plan
CAPG 3.4 Intro
44
Who establishes the project requirements for insurance?
….the owner.
CAPG 3.4.1
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Where are the requirements for insurance outlined?
…. In the general and supplementary conditions.
CAPG 3.4.1
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Who establishes the project requirements for bonds?
….the owner.
CAPG 3.4.2
47
Where are the requirements for bonds outlined?
…. In the general and supplementary conditions.
CAPG 3.4.2
48
Advantages of bonding include: (2 things)
* protection of suppliers and subcontractors from nonpayment, and
* protection of the owner against mechanic’s liens
CAPG 3.4.2
49
Besides performance and payment bonds, other types include:
* maintenance bonds,
* lien bonds,
* retainage bonds, and
* license and permit bonds.
CAPG 3.4.3
50
General conditions require the contractor to submit a list of ____________ and is due when?
….proposed subcontractors.
….the lists are required before work begins.
CAPG 3.4.4
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If the Owner requires changes to the list of subcontractors, this may entitle the contractor to:
…..changes in the contract sum if the contractor incurs additional costs because of
CAPG 3.4.4
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T/F: When product lists are required prior to construction, these can be used to approved substitutions.
FALSE: Product lists are not to be used to propose substitutions.
CAPG 3.4.4
53
Conditions of the contract require the contractor to submit a ____________ before beginning the work, to be used as the basis for payments.
… schedule of values
CAPG 3.4.5
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How the schedule of values is to be prepared is spelled out where?
…general conditions and Division 01
CAPG 3.4.5
55
The two AIA documents used to fulfill payment obligations are:
* AIA Document G703, Continuation Sheet.
* AIA Document G702, Application and Certificate for Payment.
CAPG 3.4.5
56
The contract documents may require the submittal schedule to be incorporated into the ____________ .
….construction progress schedule.
CAPG 3.4.7
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Each item that requires submittal approval is included on the ______________ schedule.
…. overall program schedule (and in more detail on the submittal schedule).
CAPG 3.4.7
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Some important aspects of construction progress schedules are:
* Contract time
* Milestone events and dates
* Submittal review and approval dates
* Coordination requirements and interrelationship of activities
* Related construction activities
* Lead time for products and equipment
* Activity durations
* Frequency of updates
* Type of reports required
* Project cost and manpower loading
CAPG 3.4.8
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T/F: The A/E is responsible for preparing a construction progress schedule that shows the estimated start and completion dates of the major activities of the construction process.
FALSE: The contractor is
CAPG 3.4.8
60
General conditions of the contract for construction require that the A/E approve the construction progress schedule.
FALSE: The A/E need not approve the schedule but reviews it to see that it generally complies with contract requirements.
CAPG 3.4.8
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T/F: In some contracts, schedule revisions are allowed only by change order.
TRUE:
CAPG 3.4.8
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If the project schedule falls too far behind, a ___________ may be required.
…. recovery schedule
CAPG 3.4.8
63
The overall schedule is\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
…. a comprehensive schedule that covers the entire project
CAPG 3.4.8.1
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The overall schedule includes:
* critical path schedule
* all major tasks
* product submittals, reviews, and approvals,
* product delivery dates.
* project closeout activities between substantial and final completion.
CAPG 3.4.8.1
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One of the most important preconstruction activities for the contractor is creating an accurate ___________ .
….construction progress schedule CAPG 3.4.2
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The CAPG says that items requiring submittals should be included on the construction progress schedule, and should include:
* time for preparation of the submittal,
* time for contractor review and changes,
* time for delivery of submittals to the A/E,
* time for review or rejection by the A/E,
* time for revision and resubmission of submittals rejected.
CAPG 3.4.8.7
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T/F: Most contracts prescribe how long the A/E has to review submittals.
TRUE:
CAPG 3.4.8.8
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A critical path schedule identifies those tasks whose completion dates cannot slip without ___________ .
….affecting the completion date of the project. CAPG 3.4.8.10.
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T/F: According to CSI (CAPG), submittals and the review of submittals are part of the critical path.
TRUE:
CAPG 3.4.8.10
70
T/F: The concept of “who owns the float” is not addressed in the contract documents.
FALSE: The conditions of the contract or Division 01 of the specifications may specifically address ownership of schedule float.
CAPG 3.4.8.11
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T/F: The contract states how contract time is to be measured.
TRUE:
CAPG 3.4.8.13
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Typical general conditions from AIA or EJCDC indicate that _________ days are used unless modified by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
…. calendar days
…. modified by supplementary conditions.
CAPG 3.4.8.13
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When does contract time typically end?
…. at substantial completion
CAPG 3.4.8.13
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Contract completion is normally accomplished when: (3 things)
* all punch list items have been completed,
* completion is verified by a final inspection, and
* the contractor has received final payment.
CAPG 3.4.8.13
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“Time is of the essence” clauses are often concomitant with ___________ .
…include liquidated damage provisions.
CAPG 3.4.8.15
76
Liquidated damages are defined as:
….The amount that the owner has determined it will cost to not have use of the facility.
CAPG 3.4.8.15
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T/F: Liquidated damages apply even for owner-caused delays that extend the completion date of the contract.
FALSE:
CAPG 3.4.8.15
78
The permit process begins when _____________ .
…. an owner or A/E submits a set of construction documents to the AHJ for review.
CAPG 3.5 Intro
79
So that inspections such as concrete, reinforcing, structural framing, insulation, elevator, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical rough-in, and others are planned for and appropriate advance notice is given to the AHJs, the contractor should do what?
….include them in the construction progress schedule
CAPG 3.5.3
80
T/F: The geotechnical data and subsurface condition reports are not usually a part of the contract documents.
TRUE: This information might be included as “Available Information” and not as contract documents.
CAPG 3.7 Intro
81
Requirements for contractor conducted investigations may be included where?
….in Division 02–Existing Conditions
CAPG 3.7 Intro
82
Mobilization typically occurs after: (3 things)
* receipt of a notice to proceed
* a preconstruction meeting
* a site mobilization meeting.
CAPG 3.8
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Sediment or erosion control, pest control, and controlled access are examples of:
….Temporary controls.
CAPG 3.8.5
