Construction Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
Q

Section of contract that can differ

A

Supplementary conditions.

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2
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What should be discussed at a pre bid meeting

A

New addenda that will take effect

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3
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What is not a type of conceptual estimate?

A

Bud estimate

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4
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What kind of cost are utilities

A

Indirect cost of doing business

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5
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For a traditional project. What typical parties are involved in the construction

A

Contractor + subs

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6
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What is not true of a turnkey

A

It is sold as a completed product to a selected buyer

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7
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What is main principle of turnkey

A

Design is responsibility of contractor

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8
Q

CM at risk type proposes what

A

GMP
Guaranteed Max price

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9
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Multiple prime contracting is a variation of what type of contract

A

Design - Bid - Build

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10
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Traits of CM at Risk

A
  • often chosen before design is done
  • CM give GMP after working with design team
  • chosen for qualifications over price
  • CM is in charge of coordinating subs
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11
Q

Hourly repair cost

A

(Year in question/Σyears)*(lifetime repair cost/hours operated)

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12
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EV
PV
AC

A

Earned Value
Planned Value
Actual Cost

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13
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Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

A

EV/PV

When SPI>1 then it is ahead of schedule

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14
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Cost Performance Index (CPI)

A

EV/AC

When CPI >1 then it’s within budget

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15
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Silt fence barrier

A

Operates by intercepting and ponding sediment-laden runoff. Can be constructed of fence

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16
Q

READ CAREFULLY

17
Q

Swell factor

A

1/load factor

18
Q

Load factor

A

1/(1+swell %)

20
Q

No overlapping phases in what project delivery method

21
Q

Force given A, v, ρ

A

ΣF = Q2v2ρ2 - Q1v1ρ1

For 90° angles do X and y then find hypotenuse

23
Q

Escalation

A

Allows owner to avoid paying for services not rendered

24
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Goal of turnkey project

A

Speed up process of project delivery. Does not include bidding

25
Most common/understood project type
Design bid build
26
Which project type will have only one contact for the owner?
Design build
27
What is NOT true of DBB
Best suited for large projects that are not budget sensitive
28
In which project deliver is the lowest bidder typically selected
DBB
29
What’s the best option for a fast track project?
Design build
30
What is NOT a reason to choose design build
ability to get Lowest cost