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COSC 153 Chapter 10 fully solved & updated(passed)
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COSC 153 Chapter 10 fully solved& updated(passed)
Identify at least three issues that the superintendent must be concerned
with when trying to manage construction operations. - answer
Subcontractor coordination, material and equipment deliveries, and
productivity.
When scheduling subcontractors for the job, you should try to follow three
fundamental rules. What are they? - answer To resist bringing
subcontractors onto the job until you are 100 percent ready for them; to
make sure that once you bring them on the job, they have everything they
need to proceed; and to pay all subcontractors promptly upon completion
of their work.
What does it mean to order something on will-call? - answer Acts as a
confirmation of an order that has been placed prior to the date it is
actually due for delivery. Generally, occurs the afternoon before the
scheduled delivery and confirms or denies that the delivery date is still a
go.
Identify at least three factors that can negatively impact construction
productivity. - answer Crowded workspaces, poor coordination of work
activities, poor supervision or lack of supervision, an inexperienced or
poorly trained workforce, not having the proper tools and equipment,
adverse weather conditions, confusing plans and specs, changes in the
work plan, and inefficient job site layout.
Identify at least three environmental issues that might interfere with the
project schedule and cause unexpected delays on the job. - answer
Encountering soil erosion problems, encountering endangered species on-
site, having to protect vegetation on-site, trying to protect and preserve
wetlands during construction, and discovering historical or cultural
artifacts while excavating.
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