Construction Management JumpStart- Ch. 1,2,4,5,6 Questions & Answers Already Passed
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Ch. 1,2,4,5,6
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Ch. 1,2,4,5,6
Chapter 1: The Construction Industry - ANSWERS
Base Isolators - ANSWERSLarge shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber and steel attached to a buildings foundation to allow movement of the structure without causing damage.
Brownfield Sites - ANSWERSA property that is abandoned or u...
Construction Management JumpStart-
Ch. 1,2,4,5,6 Questions & Answers
Already Passed
Chapter 1: The Construction Industry - ANSWERS
Base Isolators - ANSWERSLarge shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber
and steel attached to a buildings foundation to allow movement of the structure without
causing damage.
Brownfield Sites - ANSWERSA property that is abandoned or underused because of
historic environmental contamination.
Constructibility Review - ANSWERSA design review process in which experienced
contractors and construction managers work with designers to ensure that the details of
the design actually can be built in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The process
entails review of materials, application, installation techniques, field execution, and
building systems.
Cofferdams - ANSWERSTemporary watertight enclosures erected to prevent water
from seeping into an area
Curtain Wall - ANSWERSNonload-bearing exterior wall used as a weather barrier but
not for structural support
Infrastructure - ANSWERSBasic roadways, bridges, and railroad networks that support
a community or society.
Lean Principles - ANSWERSCustomer focus
Culture and people
Workplace organization and standardization
Elimination of waste
Continuous improvement and built-in quality
Program - ANSWERSinitiated by an owner, usually with help of an architect or other
programming specialist, that identifies the basic needs of the client and the parameters
of the project to be designed and ultimately built by a construction professional.
Project Delivery - ANSWERSprocess by which all the procedures and components of
designing and building a facility are organized and put together in an agreement that
results in a completed project.
, Self-Performed Work - ANSWERSconstruction work that is performed with the general
contractors own forces or labor. This work is not subcontracted
Slip Forms - ANSWERSconcrete forms that rise up the wall as construction progresses
Specifications - ANSWERSdetails of the requirements/characteristics of a project
By what measurement is construction used as an economic indicator for the U.S.
economy? - ANSWERShousing starts
Five Primary Sectors of Construction Industry: - ANSWERSResidential
Commercial
Heavy civil
Industrial
Environmental
Name of organization credited with promoting construction management as a legitimate
area of study at a four year university: - ANSWERSAssociated Schools of Construction
(ASC)
Role of Owner: - ANSWERSdriving force behind the industry.
develop the programs
define the scope
create budget
provide funding
Three Associations Affiliated with Construction Industry: - ANSWERS1. Associated
General Contractors
2. Associated Builders and Contractors
3.National Association of Home Builders
LEED - ANSWERSStands for: Leadership in energy and environmental design.
Purpose: rating system that evaluates a building's environmental performance over its
life cycle.
Lean Construction - ANSWERSStems from manufacturing industry- Toyota
Philosophy that focuses on adding value with less work and the elimination of waste in
the building process
Chapter 2: What is Construction Management? - ANSWERS
Six factors that must be controlled in order to ensure a successful project -
ANSWERSCost: determined through estimate or budget, contract. Change orders, poor
weather, unforeseen conditions are challenges. Goal is stay within or below estimates.
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