Mixed Deck — All Construction Management Topics Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a jurisdictional dispute on a construction site?
Answer: Two unions arguing over which trade has the right to perform a specific task
A jurisdictional dispute occurs when two or more unions claim the right to perform the same type of work on a job site, which can halt construction activities.
When a contractor encounters unforeseen subsurface conditions that differ materially from the contract documents, they should first:
Answer: Provide written notice to the owner before disturbing the conditions
Most contracts require prompt written notice of differing site conditions before work is disturbed, preserving the contractor's right to a claim for additional costs and time.
How does Electrical Systems & Wiring contribute to overall professional effectiveness?
Answer: It provides essential knowledge and skills that directly impact quality of work and outcomes
Electrical Systems & Wiring directly contributes to professional effectiveness by providing essential knowledge and skills that improve the quality of work and outcomes across all career levels.
Which document does a contractor typically submit monthly to request payment for completed work?
Answer: Application for payment (pay application)
A monthly application for payment, referencing the Schedule of Values, is the standard mechanism for contractors to formally request compensation for work completed.
What should be the first action when a new regulation is enacted that affects your practice?
Answer: Review the regulation, assess its impact, and develop an implementation plan
When new regulations are enacted, professionals should promptly review them, assess their impact on current practices, and develop a structured implementation plan.
Value engineering in construction is primarily used to:
Answer: Achieve required project functions at the lowest possible life-cycle cost
Value engineering systematically analyzes functions of systems and components to find cost-effective alternatives that deliver the same or better performance over the project's life cycle.
How does Mechanical Systems & Maintenance contribute to overall professional effectiveness?
Answer: It provides essential knowledge and skills that directly impact quality of work and outcomes
Mechanical Systems & Maintenance directly contributes to professional effectiveness by providing essential knowledge and skills that improve the quality of work and outcomes across all career levels.
A construction project's contingency budget is best described as:
Answer: A reserve for identified and unidentified risks within the project scope
Contingency is a planned reserve within the project budget to cover cost growth from known risks and unforeseen scope uncertainties, not for profit or scope changes.
How does Blueprint Reading & Technical Drawings contribute to overall professional effectiveness?
Answer: It provides essential knowledge and skills that directly impact quality of work and outcomes
Blueprint Reading & Technical Drawings directly contributes to professional effectiveness by providing essential knowledge and skills that improve the quality of work and outcomes across all career levels.
What is the consequence of non-compliance with mandatory regulations?
Answer: Penalties including fines, license revocation, and potential legal action
Non-compliance with mandatory regulations can result in serious consequences including financial penalties, loss of licensure, and legal proceedings.
What is the purpose of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) in construction contracting?
Answer: Officially authorizes the contractor to begin work
An NTP is the owner's formal written authorization for the contractor to mobilize and commence construction activities.
When must a workplace incident be reported to OSHA?
Answer: Within 8 hours for fatalities and 24 hours for hospitalizations
OSHA requires employers to report workplace fatalities within 8 hours and in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours.
What is a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) in construction?
Answer: A pre-hire collective bargaining agreement that sets labor terms for a specific construction project
A PLA is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement between contractors and unions that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project.
What is the recommended approach to staying current in Rigging & Material Handling?
Answer: Regular professional development, industry publications, and peer collaboration
Staying current in Rigging & Material Handling requires ongoing professional development, reading industry publications, and collaborating with peers to share knowledge and best practices.
What common challenge do professionals face when applying Project Planning & Scheduling principles?
Answer: Balancing theoretical best practices with practical constraints and real-world conditions
Professionals commonly face the challenge of adapting theoretical best practices in Project Planning & Scheduling to the practical constraints and varying conditions encountered in real-world settings.
What is the relationship between Electrical Systems & Wiring and ethical professional conduct?
Answer: Ethical considerations are integrated into all aspects of professional practice in this area
Ethical considerations are deeply integrated into Electrical Systems & Wiring, as professional conduct and integrity underpin all aspects of practice in this field.
In Earned Value Management, a Cost Performance Index (CPI) of 0.85 means:
Answer: For every $1 spent, only $0.85 of budgeted work is accomplished
CPI = EV/AC; a CPI of 0.85 signals the project is over budget — $1.18 is being spent for every $1.00 of budgeted work completed.
What document formally establishes the legal relationship between an owner and a general contractor on a construction project?
Answer: Prime contract
The prime contract is the legally binding agreement directly between the project owner and the general contractor.
How does Materials Science & Selection contribute to overall professional effectiveness?
Answer: It provides essential knowledge and skills that directly impact quality of work and outcomes
Materials Science & Selection directly contributes to professional effectiveness by providing essential knowledge and skills that improve the quality of work and outcomes across all career levels.
What is a change order in construction contract administration?
Answer: A written amendment modifying the contract scope, cost, or schedule
A change order is a formal written document, signed by authorized parties, that amends the original contract's scope, price, or completion date.