Project Management Flashcards
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A general contractor discovers mid-project that the soil conditions differ significantly from what was specified in the geotechnical report. What is the FIRST step the contractor should take?
Answer: Issue a change order request and notify the owner and architect immediately
Differing site conditions must be reported promptly to the owner and design team so a formal change order can be issued to address scope and cost impacts.
Which scheduling method identifies the longest path of dependent activities that determines the minimum project duration?
Answer: Critical Path Method (CPM)
The Critical Path Method (CPM) calculates the sequence of activities with zero float, establishing the project's minimum completion duration.
A subcontractor submits a Request for Information (RFI) asking for clarification on a conflict between the drawings and specifications. Who is typically responsible for providing the official response?
Answer: The architect or engineer of record responds through the general contractor
RFIs are routed through the general contractor to the architect/engineer, who provides the authoritative interpretation of contract documents.
What does the term 'float' (or 'slack') represent in a project schedule?
Answer: The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish
Float is the amount of time a non-critical activity can slip without affecting the overall project completion date.
A contractor's project is running 3 weeks behind schedule due to an owner-caused delay. What type of claim is the contractor entitled to file?
Answer: Compensable delay claim
An owner-caused delay entitles the contractor to a compensable delay claim, which may include both a time extension and additional compensation for delay costs.
Which document formally authorizes a change in project scope, cost, or schedule after the original contract is executed?
Answer: Change Order
A Change Order is a written agreement signed by all parties that modifies the original contract to reflect approved changes in scope, cost, or time.
When a contractor 'fast-tracks' a construction project, what is the primary risk being accepted?
Answer: Design changes may require rework of already-completed construction
Fast-tracking overlaps design and construction phases, so late design changes can require costly demolition and rework of completed work.