Test 2.4

Question 1

Open Specifications
o Suitable wording “or approved equal

Janitor door: with Vonciles name

Answer 1

following a brand name

Question 2

Open Specifications
o Or-equal provisions

ground janitors closet: with a trash can of non GP products going in.

Answer 2

use of alternate materials or products without adversely affecting quality

Question 3

open specifications in terms of owner

shelves: with empty spaces for recommendations

Answer 3

Achieving benefits from competitive bidding and contractor expertise

Question 4

open spec. how to determine equal

hallway: made of money of different bills with BQP ice cream truck

Answer 4

could be used only to save money

equal doesn’t mean Not identical!
o Carefully determined based on the quality and performance when compared to brand-name products listed

Question 5

Other Material Specification Types
 Combination type

walker chairs visitation: with bleach being poured all over it.

Answer 5

Base-bid materials specification

Question 6

Other Material Specification Types
 Contractor prepares a base bid based on

wood glue pane: create wood spec book

Answer 6

provided specifications

Question 7

who makes decisions of approved substitutions…

and approved substitution will what

walker and his chair: changing glue line name

Answer 7

owner

will be incorporated into contract documents or into the contract by change orders

Question 8

Cost estimation

walker assistant:
helping out with paper work, layout, running and dropping off the papers.

Answer 8

compilation of many items that influence to the cost of project.
 Performed before the physical performance of the work
 It requires detailed study of the bidding documents and site conditions
 The most accurate estimate possible within the given time

Question 9

 Construction costs are estimated to serve a variety of purposes
In competitive bidding

assistant deck: sliding money under the table.

Answer 9

It allows contractors to win the bids and stay in business

Question 10

 Construction costs are estimated to serve a variety of purposes
In negotiated contract

walkers microwave: using popcorn button

Answer 10

The contractor is expected to provide reliable cost information to continue the relationship

Question 11

 Construction costs are estimated to serve a variety of purposes
In design-build and construction management contracts

ram bow room door: seniority room

Answer 11

Input from cost estimating plays an important role in developing the final design

Question 12

Construction estimating vs. industrial practices

ram bows microwave:
standardized broken date.

unique foods break it.

floor space: standardized wooden floor, but room has weird angle.

Answer 12

 Standard costs and conditions allow manufacturers to predetermine the unit cost in an almost exact way
 Unique situations in construction projects and complicate factors

Question 13

estimating
 No standard procedures

ram bow desk:

Answer 13

 Form of worksheets, order of procedures, mode of applying costs, etc.
 How to suit construction companies’ need

Question 14

Lump-sum estimates

ram bow: yearly salary given to him on the first

Answer 14

Contractor agrees to perform a prescribed package of work for a fixed amount price.
(General building construction)

contractor agrees to carry out its responsibilities even though the cost may exceed the stipulated amount

Question 15

Lump-sum estimates applied when

cabinets” artistic cover.

Answer 15

When the nature of work and quantiles are well defined.

Question 16

Lump-sum estimates simple process to owner

paper in cabinets: with money equations being written on them

Answer 16

Making financial arrangements easier for the project

Question 17

Lump-sum estimates starts with

ram bows window: equipment survey

Answer 17

quantity takeoff” (or quantity survey

Question 18

Unit-price Estimates used when and applied when

conference room: with management discussing common goal of MOPED

Answer 18

 Often used for engineering construction project

 Applied when the nature of the work is well defined, but not the quantities

Question 19

Unit-price Estimates quality survey in each bid item serving as a basic for

computer: emailing steel bros

Answer 19

computing costs and checking the accuracy of engineers estimated quantities.

Question 20

Unit-price Estimates

excel segregation on color and zooming in.

Answer 20

 All costs are kept segregated according to the bid requirements
 Certain contract provisions make adjustment to the unit cost when actual quantity is above or below estimated amount significantly

Question 21

Approximate Estimate is also called what
and is what in terms of GC

tables conference room:: set up for bid day

Answer 21

 Also called “conceptual cost estimate”

• To check subcontractor’s quotes or set up target estimate for the owners.

Question 22

Approximate Estimate in terms of owner

chairs conf. room: designed sitting.

Answer 22

• To establish a preliminary budget during the (preliminary) design phase

Question 23

Approximate Estimate based on

white board conf. room: time line

Answer 23

historical cost data with necessary adjustment to reflect current project conditions

Question 24

Approximate Estimate commonly used methods

exit door conf. room: cost

Answer 24

▪ Cost-per-function estimate: i.e $/space
▪ Area cost estimate: $/SF for home const
▪ Volumetric cost estimate: $/CY

Question 25

Approximate Estimate commonly used methods
- Modular takeoff estimate

adam’s room door: buidling

Answer 25

Estimated cost of a representative module

Question 26

Approximate Estimate commonly used methods
Panel unit cost estimate

cabinets adams: sop plans

Answer 26

: Based on unit costs per SF of floors, walls

Question 27

Approximate Estimate commonly used methods
- Parameter cost estimate

chipper window: units

Answer 27

Unit prices established for building components

Question 28

Approximate Estimate selecting number fro

adams guest chair. about finishing

Answer 28

Books, trade magazines, journals, and contractor’s past experiences