1
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Which team initiates projects and assumes project risk?
A
Owner Team
2
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Who develops construction documents based on the owner’s vision?
A
Design Team
3
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Which team manages on-site construction and safety?
A
Contractor Team
4
Q
Who fabricates and assembles materials off-site?
A
Supplier Team
5
Q
What’s the key distinction between the Contractor and Supplier Teams?
A
Contractor Team works on-site; Supplier Team works off-site
6
Q
Who assumes the most risk in a construction project?
A
The Owner
7
Q
What does risk mitigation aim to achieve?
A
Move risks from high (orange/red) to low (green/yellow) on the risk matrix
8
Q
What two factors are used in risk assessment?
A
Severity and likelihood
9
Q
What should follow oral communication in construction projects?
A
Written documentation
10
Q
What are the Four C’s of effective communication?
A
Clear, Concise, Correct, Complete
11
Q
Why are text messages discouraged for project-critical communication?
A
They lack formality and traceability
12
Q
What are the six stages of the facility life cycle?
A
Conception, Design, Construction Documents, Procurement, Construction, Facility Management
13
Q
Which stage includes program and budget documents?
A
Conception
14
Q
Who provides preliminary drawings and cost estimates?
A
Architect/Engineer and Cost Estimator
15
Q
What marks the start of warranty coverage?
A
Date of substantial completion
16
Q
Which format classifies all built environment data, including warranties and insurance?
A
Omniclass
17
Q
Which format organizes specifications by divisions and sections?
A
Master Format
18
Q
Which format outlines functional elements and is used for outline specs?
A
Uniformat
19
Q
What format specifies layout for outline material systems?
A
PPDF
20
Q
Which format organizes documents within each section?
A
Section Format
21
Q
Which format deals with tab spacing and page layout?
A
Page Format
22
Q
What standard includes layering guidelines for CAD drawings?
A
National CAD Standard (NCS)
23
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What system organizes drawing content and placement?
A
Uniform Drawing System (UDS)
24
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What standard governs 3D modeling consistency?
A
National BIM Standard (NBIMS)
25
What are the three essentials of a contract?
Offer, Acceptance, Consideration
26
What doctrine allows contractors to rely on owner-provided documents?
Spearin Doctrine
27
What principle interprets ambiguous provisions against the drafter?
Construction against the drafter
28
What factors affect quality in a construction contract?
Cost, Time, Extent
29
What are the goals of sustainable design?
Environmental friendliness, efficient resource use, minimal impact
30
Who are key stakeholders in sustainable design?
Architects, Contractors, Facility Managers, Product Manufacturers
31
Which standard general conditions document is most commonly used for commercial building construction?
AIA A201
32
Which general conditions document is tailored for civil projects like highways and airports?
EJCDC
33
Which document omits the role of the design professional and was developed by AGC?
ConsensusDOCS
34
What is the foundational document upon which all other project documents are built?
General Conditions
35
What term describes the expectation that contractors infer necessary details not explicitly stated?
Reasonably Inferable
36
What is the tripartite relationship in construction contracts?
The relationship between Owner, Architect/Engineer, and Contractor
37
Who is responsible for hiring surveyors and conducting environmental studies?
The Owner
38
What must the contractor provide on-site at all times during construction?
An experienced superintendent
39
Who owns the intellectual property rights to drawings and specifications?
The Architect (Instruments of Service)
40
What is the contractor’s responsibility regarding compliance?
Ensure compliance with codes, pay for permits, fees, licenses, and inspections
41
What is the purpose of submittals in construction documentation?
To confirm understanding of contract documents—not for change orders
42
What is the architect’s role in reviewing submittals?
Ensure compliance with contract documents
43
Can the architect stop work on a project?
No, they can only recommend that the owner stop work
44
What is the architect’s responsibility regarding construction safety?
Not responsible for means, methods, sequencing, or safety
45
Who certifies the contractor’s applications for payment?
The Architect
46
What type of change is documented, affects time and cost, and may result in savings or increases?
Change Order
47
What type of change is used in emergencies and priced after work is completed?
Construction Change Directive
48
What type of change is issued by the architect and generally does not affect time or cost?
Minor Change in the Work
49
What is the goal regarding aesthetic decisions during construction?
Build the project as designed and avoid redesign
50
What is the purpose of an RFI (Request for Information)?
To request interpretation of contract documents
51
Who has direct contracts with the contractor and can be objected to by the owner/architect?
Subcontractors
52
Who must coordinate with separate contractors hired directly by the owner?
The General Contractor
53
What must the contractor ensure regarding subcontractors and suppliers?
Contract requirements flow down to them
54
What document breaks down work items and is used to track payments?
Schedule of Values
55
What triggers the start of the warranty period and owner responsibility for utilities?
Certificate of Substantial Completion
56
What marks the true completion of a project?
Fulfillment of all contract requirements
57
What must the contractor warrant regarding liens?
That there are no liens against the work
58
Who is solely responsible for safety on the construction site?
The Contractor
59
Who is responsible for hazardous materials brought on-site?
The Contractor
60
What is the typical governing law for construction contracts?
The state where the project is located
61
Who is responsible for correcting deficient work?
The Contractor
62
What is the owner’s right regarding non-conforming work?
Accept it with a credit
63
What are the three typical methods of resolving construction claims?
Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation
64
Who initially decides on claims in most construction contracts?
The Architect
65
What is the purpose of a facility program in the early stages of a project?
To document decisions based on project values and goals, guiding future design decisions and assessing project feasibility.
66
What are the two phases of facility programming?
- Schematic Programming
- Program Development
67
What does Schematic Programming focus on?
Identifying broad visionary owner goals, user preferences, image, functional requirements, movement, access, activities, and facility demographics. It transitions into schematic design.
68
What does Program Development involve?
Organizing detailed information from impact studies and site analysis during early schematic design. It transitions into design development and transforms visionary goals into physical form.
69
At what point does schematic design begin in the programming process?
As Schematic Programming ends.
70
At what point does design development begin in the programming process?
As Program Development ends.
71
What are the four key considerations in facility programming?
- Function – What do we want the facility to do?
- Form – What will the facility look and feel like?
- Economy – What is the budget and quality level?
- Time – What is the schedule for achieving the facility?
72
What is the first step in the facility programming process?
Establish Goals – Understand the owner’s goals and values. Staff interviews and questionnaires help clarify expectations.
73
What is the second step in the facility programming process?
Collect and Analyze Facts – Identify direct and hidden factors influencing programming, such as site conditions, codes, climate, and user needs.
74
What is the third step in the facility programming process?
Uncover and Test Concepts – Develop abstract ideas and test them as functional solutions to the owner’s requirements.
75
What is the fourth step in the facility programming process?
Determine Needs – Conduct an economic feasibility test and prioritize essential needs over desired ones.
76
What is the fifth step in the facility programming process?
State the Problem – Create a concise statement that bridges programming and design, summarizing the core issue to be solved.
77
What is the first step in project assessment?
Assess Financial Resources, Risk Factors, and Potential Sites
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Contributors: Insurance, Financial, Real Estate, and Legal Advisors
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Who provides professional advice on project types and design?
Architects/Engineers
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Contributors: Architects/Engineers
79
What is the role of Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)?
Identify and Clarify Applicable Regulations and Requirements
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Contributors: Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
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Who helps prioritize the owner’s goals and requirements?
Programming Consultants
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Contributors: Programming Consultants
81
What is the responsibility of Facility Managers?
Inform Management and Address Maintenance Needs
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Contributors: Facility Managers
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Who evaluates existing attributes of prospective sites?
Test and Investigation Agencies
## Footnote
Contributors: Test and Investigation Agencies
83
Who advises on procedures, coordination, and scheduling factors?
Contractors and Construction Managers
## Footnote
Contributors: Contractors and Construction Managers
84
What is the role of Estimators and Construction Budgeting Consultants?
Translate Preliminary and Programming Studies into Budget Information
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Contributors: Estimators and Construction Budgeting Consultants
85
What type of property is a bridge on an interstate highway?
Public
86
What type of property is an apartment building (non-government subsidized)?
Private
87
What type of property is a car dealership?
Private
88
What type of property is a city hall building?
Public
89
What type of property is a courthouse?
Public
90
What type of property is a department store?
Private
91
What type of property is a medical office building?
Private
92
What type of property is a new school within a school district?
Public
93
What is Historic Preservation?
Preserving historic buildings to understand the heritage of the nation, state, city, and culture. Also a principle of sustainable design.
94
What does Aesthetics refer to in building design?
The desired image and the statement the owner wants to make with the facility.
95
How is Cost-effectiveness defined?
Defined by the owner's goals (e.g., low first cost, low operations & maintenance, long lifespan, high ROI). Supported by life-cycle cost analysis.
96
What does Functional/Operational mean in the context of a building?
The building must operate efficiently and effectively, with the ability to adapt to functional or organizational changes of the occupants.
97
What does Productive focus on?
Focuses on how occupants emotionally respond to the facility and how effectively they perform in their work or living environment.
98
What is meant by Safe/Secure in building design?
Understanding the risks, threats, and hazards a facility may face, and the anticipated consequences of each.
99
What does Sustainable mean in project planning?
Determining whether the project aims to be sustainable, and if so, whether it targets a specific sustainability rating.
100
What does Resilient refer to in facilities?
How a facility can absorb and rapidly recover from disruptive events—natural or man-made.
101
What does Accessible mean in the context of facilities?
Accessibility is a civil rights issue. Facilities must be accessible to everyone.
102
What is Strategic Planning in BIM?
This procedure involves considering existing conditions at the organizational level, aligning BIM goals and objectives with expected uses, and developing a transition plan that will lead to achieving those goals and objectives.
103
What is Implementation Planning?
Based on the strategic plan, this planning process establishes the detailed guidelines and protocols for implementing the strategic plan.
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What is Procurement Planning?
Before starting a new project, the facility owner should establish the contract requirements for BIM usage by the project team. This will ensure the successful use of BIM throughout the building’s life cycle.
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