Deck 1: The Construction Industry: an Overview

Question 1

____ is a relatively new design approach that attempts to bring together all the diverse participants of a project at the beginning of the design phase.

A) A construction change directive
B) A contractor request for information
C) Building Information Modeling
D) Integrated Design Process

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Describe how the numbers and titles in MasterFormat are divided.

Answer 2

The numbers and titles in MasterFormat are divided into fifty basic groupings called divisions, thirty-four of which are active, with sixteen reserved for future expansion. Each division has a title and identifying number. Division one describes the general requirements of the contract, outlining administrative methods for a construction project, such as project management procedures and construction facilities and controls.

Question 3

In addition to the purely technical information, division ____ of the specifications outlines the guidelines for the pre-construction phase of the project.

A) 00
B) 01
C) 02
D) 03

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Describe the Design-Build contracting method.

Question 5

Construction specifications for buildings and other projects are written using the ____.

A) Facilities Services Subgroup
B) MasterFormat system
C) General Conditions clause
D) Design-Bid-Build method

Question 6

Give a brief description of Building Information Modeling.

Question 7

Describe the possible duties and roles a construction manager may take on in a project.

Question 8

Briefly describe the basic process of both competitive bidding and invitational bidding.

Question 9

Describe the types of projects that would be referred to as heavy construction. Explain what entities are usually responsible for such projects and why.

Question 10

Describe the purpose and scope of a shop drawing.

Question 11

____ drawings are substantially different from architectural drawings in style and content, including manufacturing conventions and special fabrication instructions.

A) Data
B) Mock-up
C) Shop
D) Construction

Question 12

During the ____ phase, the architect, other design consultants, and the owner mutually determine the goals and objectives of the project.

A) pre-design
B) CD
C) project delivery
D) design build

Question 13

Describe the advantages of a negotiated contract and why an owner may decide to do a negotiated contract instead of seeking bids.

Question 14

____ initiated the regulation of safety standards for the construction industry.

A) NIBS
B) BIM
C) IDP
D) OSHA

Question 15

Using the ______  method, the construction manager may act purely as an advisor, providing guidance and expertise throughout the design and construction of a project, and does not guarantee a budget or schedule.

A) Construction Management for Fee
B) Design-Build
C) Construction Management at Risk
D) Integrated Design Process

Question 16

Both specialty and subcontractors are independent contractors employed by the ____ to perform specific work at a specified cost.

A) general contractor
B) superintendent
C) field supervisor
D) architect

Question 17

Describe the Design-Bid-Build contracting method.

Question 18

____ is the traditional method of project delivery that moves sequentially from conception of a project through its construction.

A) Design-Build
B) Design-Bid-Build
C) Bid-Build
D) Design-Bid

Question 19

Describe what a field office is and explain the purpose of establishing a field office on a construction site.

Question 20

The construction documents include a written manual called the ____.

A) clarifications
B) specifications
C) CDs
D) MasterFormat