Project Planning & Delivery Flashcards
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During preconstruction of a healthcare facility, which document establishes the functional program requirements that drive space planning and room layout decisions?
Answer: Functional and Space Program (FSP)
The Functional and Space Program (FSP) defines room counts, sizes, adjacencies, and operational requirements that form the foundation for all healthcare design decisions.
A hospital project is behind schedule during structural steel erection. Which scheduling technique helps the project team identify the most efficient path to recovery?
Answer: Crashing the critical path with added resources
Crashing adds resources (labor, equipment) to critical path activities to compress duration, though it increases cost.
What is the purpose of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment in a healthcare construction contract?
Answer: It establishes the maximum cost the owner will pay, with savings shared per contract terms
A GMP sets the ceiling on owner costs while allowing shared savings between owner and contractor as defined in the contract.
Which interim life safety measure (ILSM) is typically required when a fire alarm zone must be taken out of service in an occupied healthcare facility?
Answer: Posting a fire watch with trained personnel
NFPA 99 and The Joint Commission require a continuous fire watch when fire detection is impaired in occupied healthcare facilities.
On a healthcare project using Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), at what phase do key trade contractors typically join the project team?
Answer: During schematic design or early design development
IPD brings trade partners on board early—often at schematic design—to leverage their expertise in design decisions and improve constructability.
A CHC candidate is reviewing a hospital's equipment plan. Which category of medical equipment is typically furnished by the owner but installed by the contractor (OFOI)?
Answer: Fixed imaging equipment such as MRI machines
Fixed imaging equipment like MRI and CT scanners is commonly Owner Furnished/Owner Installed (OFOI) or Owner Furnished/Contractor Installed, requiring coordinated rough-in by the contractor.
During project planning for a healthcare facility, what is the primary purpose of a hazardous materials survey conducted before renovation work begins?
Answer: To identify asbestos, lead, and other regulated materials requiring abatement
A hazardous materials survey identifies regulated substances like ACM and lead-based paint that must be abated by licensed contractors before demolition or renovation.