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Sustainable Environment Exam 1According to the book, what are the construction sectors? - ANS -Residential
-Industrial
-Infrastructure
-Commercial
The widening of a state highway is an example of which sector of the construction industry? -
ANS Infrastructure
The residential sector of the industry is characterized by which of the following? - ANS Projects
are fairly low tech
Which of the following is true? - ANS All of the answers are true:
Prime contractors have contracts with an owner
Architects and contractors do not have contracts with each other
Subcontractors sometimes have contracts with other subcontractors
The construction of a bridge would be considered which type of construction? - ANS Horizontal
Match the following sectors. - ANS -Residential
single-family homes, small condominiums, and apartments.
-Commercial
offices, large apartment complexes, theaters, shopping malls, and the like.
-Industrial
refineries, electrical stations, chemical processing plants, factories, and similar facilities.
-Infrastructure
roads, tunnels, bridges, ferries, and subways
-Vertical
apartment buildings, office buildings, skyscrapers, and other types of commercial buildings
-Horizontal
highways, railroads, airfields, and other projects that focus on transit.
What are the typical requirements for a construction manager? - ANS Bachelors degree and
construction experience
The current building boom in China has resulted in the following: - ANS Rising construction
costs in the US
Which of the following is not one of the steps in ensuring a project is built on time and at cost? -
ANS Establish policies
, When construction is slow, there is a weakening of sectors throughout the entire economy. -
ANS True
A company focused on vertical construction would mainly build various projects including
houses and railroads. - ANS False
When construction is booming, it only benefits the owners and the workers. - ANS False
What is a term used to define the various different types of construction projects, including
parks, water infrastructure, and transportation systems. - ANS Built environment
A construction project is characterized by the following: - ANS All the answers are correct:
it is unique
It uses resources
It results in deliverables
Most of the projects that are residential are publicly funded. - ANS False
General contractors are the ones who are blamed if anything goes wrong. - ANS True
Why are construction companies using data and analytics? - ANS All of the above:
To improve jobsite processes and productivity
Bid smarter and win more work
Reduce risk and increase safety
Which member of the contractor's team is responsible for the day-to-day production activities on
the job site? - ANS The superintendent
How much can the construction industry save (in dollars) by using full scale digitization over a
ten-year time span? - ANS $1.2 trillion
Which member of the project team is responsible for the means and methods of construction? -
ANS The contractor
If a subcontractor gets hurt on the jobsite and does not have insurance, the owner will be at
fault. - ANS True
What is the largest construction project in the world? - ANS Al Maktoum Airport, Dubai
Specialty trade contractors are typically hired on the job by which of the following? - ANS The
contractor
The subcontractor is contracted directly by the owner. - ANS False
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