CST Contract & Procurement Scheduling Flashcards
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In a construction project, what is the scheduler's primary responsibility related to procurement activities?
Answer: Incorporating material and equipment delivery lead times into the project schedule
The scheduler integrates procurement lead times for long-lead materials and equipment into the project schedule to ensure deliveries are sequenced correctly with field installation activities.
What is a 'Notice to Proceed' (NTP) and how does it affect the project schedule?
Answer: An official authorization from the owner allowing the contractor to begin work, which triggers the schedule's start date
The Notice to Proceed is the owner's official authorization for the contractor to commence work, and it sets the contractual start date from which scheduled durations and completion dates are calculated.
What type of contract delivery method typically gives the scheduler the most integration between design and construction schedules?
Answer: Design-Build (DB)
Design-Build contracts unite design and construction under a single entity, enabling the scheduler to fully integrate design milestones and construction activities into one cohesive schedule.
What is a 'submittal schedule' and why is it important to the overall project schedule?
Answer: A schedule tracking required submittals, review cycles, and approval dates to ensure materials are approved before needed in the field
A submittal schedule tracks when shop drawings, product data, and samples must be submitted and approved, ensuring that material procurement and installation activities are not delayed by late approvals.
In a Design-Bid-Build project, what contractual document typically establishes the required schedule format and update requirements?
Answer: The contract's Special Conditions or Division 01 Specifications
Division 01 General Requirements (or Special Conditions) of the project specifications define the scheduling requirements, including software, update frequency, and format for the contractor's schedule.
What is a 'long-lead item' in project scheduling?
Answer: A material or equipment item with an exceptionally long procurement lead time that must be ordered early to avoid schedule delays
Long-lead items are materials or equipment that require extended procurement time, often months, and must be identified early and tracked closely to prevent their delivery from delaying installation and project completion.