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978-1138693913 Chapter 1
Instructor’s Manual to Accompany MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: A CONSTRUCTOR’S PERSPECTIVE Second Edition John Schaufelberger and Len Holm Taylor & Francis Books 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, UK, OX14 4RN i Table of Contents Page Introduction to the […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 10
31 Chapter 10 Communications Review Questions: 1. List five types of written communication tools. The types of written communication include meeting minutes, transmittals, letters, electronic mail, job diaries, telephone memorandums, schedules, submittals, contracts, NCRs, RFIs, COPs, Lien Releases, Pay Estimates, […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 11
33 Chapter 11 Progress Payments Review Questions: 1. How does the type of contract influence the format of the payment request? The format of individual payment requests should reflect whether the contract was awarded on a cost-plus or a lump-sum […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 12
35 Chapter 12 Cost and Time Control Review Questions: 1. What are four uses of actual project cost data? 2. Why is the original cost estimate corrected based on buyout data? The original cost estimate is corrected for buyout to […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 13
37 Chapter 13 Quality Management Review Questions: 1. What is the primary objective of quality management programs? The primary objective of a quality control program is profit, in the short-term, by maximizing both quality and efficiency and reducing rework. Some […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 14
39 Chapter 14 Safety Management Review Questions: 1. What are the four prime causes of injuries on construction projects? Four prime causes of construction injuries are: (1) falling, (2) electrical shock, (3) being crushed between two objects and (4) being […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 15
42 Chapter 15 Contract Change Orders Review Questions: 1. What is a change order to a construction contract? A change order to a construction contract is an official contract modification to the original contract price, due to a change in […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 16
44 Chapter 16 Claims and Disputes Review Questions: 1. What are three potential causes of claims on a construction project? Potential causes of claims on a construction project are: (1) schedule acceleration, (2) change orders (especially the combined effects of […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 17
47 Chapter 17 Project Close–Out Review Questions: 1. What is a punch list? When is it developed? The punch list is a list of deficiencies that require repair or correction prior to final project completion. The formal punch list is […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 18
50 Chapter 18 Business Aspects Project Management Review Questions: 1. What are the primary responsibilities of the business development staff of a construction company? Gather information about prospective customers and projects and provide the information to company executives and project […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 19
52 Chapter 19 Construction Project Leadership Review Questions 1. Why do you feel there have not been any books written specific to construction leadership? Most college texts are written by professors. There are very few courses dedicated just to the […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 2
7 Chapter 2 Construction Contracts Review Questions: 1. Why is it essential that a project manager fully understand the requirements and procedures specified in the contract documents? A project manager must understand the requirements and procedures in the contract, because […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 3
12 Chapter 3 Cost Estimating Review Questions: 1. What is the difference between a conceptual cost estimate and a detailed cost estimate? A conceptual cost estimate differs from a detailed cost estimate due to the completeness of the design documents […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 4
15 Chapter 4 Planning and Scheduling Review Questions: 1. What is the difference between scheduling and planning? Planning precedes scheduling by identifying the basic means, methods, activities, and relationships that actually need to be scheduled. 2. Which members of the […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 5
18 Chapter 5 Preconstruction Planning Review Questions: 1. What are five services that a project owner may require the general contractor in a preconstruction services contract? Consultation, preliminary cost estimating, preliminary project scheduling, constructability analysis, value engineering, site logistics planning, […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 6
21 Chapter 6 Subcontracting Review Questions: 1. Why do general contractors use subcontractors rather than performing all the work on a project? General contractors use subcontractors to minimize risk and overhead and provide access to specialized skilled craftsmen and equipment. […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 7
24 Chapter 7 Material Management Review Questions: 1. Why is effective material management an essential project management function? To ensure that materials are available to meet project schedule requirements. Deliveries should be scheduled to occur just before the materials are […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 8
27 Chapter 8 Project Start–Up Review Questions: 1. Why does the project manager not initiate project start-up activities prior to receipt of the notice to proceed? The project manager does not mobilize until the notice to proceed has been issued, […]
978-1138693913 Chapter 9
29 Chapter 9 Project Documentation Review Questions: 1. Which member of the construction team is responsible for physically mobilizing onto the job site? The superintendent is responsible for physical mobilization. 2. Which member of the construction team is responsible for […]