M8 CONCEPTS

Question 1

to build the project in accordance with the plans and specifications, within budget and on schedule.

Answer 1

Construction Phase

Question 2

Assumption for Construction Phase

The design plans and specifications contain no errors and meet the owner’s requirements and appropriate codes and standards.

Answer 2

Scope

Question 3

Assumption for Construction Phase

The [Blank] is acceptable ; that is, it is what the owner can afford and what the contractor can build it for, with a reasonable profit.

Answer 3

Budget

Question 4

Assumption for Construction Phase

The [Blank] is reasonable; that is, short enough to finish when the owner needs it and long enough for the contractor to do the work.

Answer 4

Schedule

Question 5

• contract documents are prepared by the owner’s designer.
• Final design, consisting of the construction drawings, is done by an engineering/construction contractor, who performs final design and provides construction services using subcontractors.

Answer 5

Bridging Project delivery method

Question 6

the term commonly used for projects that must be completed in the earliest possible time.

Answer 6

Fast-track Projects

Question 7

the term commonly used for projects that are designed, built, and put into operation before the project is turned over to the owner.

Answer 7

Turn-key Projects

Question 8

Duties and Roles During Construction Phase

• Owner: Approve as required
• CM: Coordinate, Expedite & Review
• Designer: Specify submittals required, Review & approved
• Contractor: Provide

Answer 8

Submittals-shop Drawings

Question 9

Duties and Roles During Construction Phase

• Owner: Observe
• CM: Observe
• Designer: Observe
• Contractor: Originate

Answer 9

Construction Methods, Procedures

Question 10

Duties and Roles During Construction Phase

• Owner: Observe
• CM: Observe
• Designer: Observe
• Contractor: Originate

Answer 10

Submittals-shop Drawings

Question 11

Duties and Roles During Construction Phase

• Owner: Approve, Respond
• CM: Review, Approve & Assemble
• Designer: Review, Approve & Assemble
• Contractor: Submit

Answer 11

Payment Requests

Question 12

Duties and Roles During Construction Phase

• Owner: Approve, Execute
• CM: Request, Review, Approve & Distribute
• Designer: Request, Review, Approve & Distribute
• Contractor: Execute, Respond

Answer 12

Change Orders

Question 13

Duties and Roles During Construction Phase

• Owner: Receive & File
• CM: Coordinate, Monitor
• Designer: Check, Draft
• Contractor: Provide as built

Answer 13

Drawings-as-built

Question 14

A document made, detailing remaining or flawed items.

Answer 14

Punch List

Question 15

• includes representatives of owner, contractor, and the key design professionals (the architect, as well as civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers, etc.)
• project manager should schedule and conduct this

Answer 15

Final Walk-through Inspection

Question 16

requires the contractor to guarantee all material, equipment, and work to be of good quality and free of defects

Answer 16

Contract

Question 17

TRUE OR FALSE

The contract requires the contractor to guarantee all material, equipment, and work to be of good quality and free of defects in accordance with the contract documents for a period of one year after completion of construction.

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

should occur after each project to gather valuable lessons for future improvements. Participants, such as the owner, lead designers, and construction representatives, should attend.

Answer 18

Post Project Critique