18
Chapter 5
1. What are five services that a project owner may require the general contractor in a
preconstruction services contract?
2. What is a risk register, and how is it used?
3. What is the difference between constructability analysis and value engineering?
4. What is meant by the term life-cycle cost when conducting value engineering studies?
5. Why was the concept of partnering developed?
6. What is a partnering charter, and how is it developed?
7. Who do you recommend participate in the initial partnering workshop?
19
8. Why is the partnering charter a critical document in developing and maintaining a
partnering relationship?
9. What is an issue resolution system, and why is it a critical component of partnering?
10. How are building information models used for preconstruction planning?
11. How are building information models used for constructability analysis?
12. How are 4D building information models used for preconstruction planning?
13. What is the LEED building assessment system?
14. Why do some project owners pursue LEED certification?
15. What is a SWPPP, and why is it an important preconstruction planning tool?
20
Implementation of a SWPPP will also have a cost element which needs to be
considered in the development of the general conditions estimate
16. What is “pull planning”, and why is it used for preconstruction planning?
17. What are the benefits of using off-site construction techniques?
1. You have been asked to conduct a value engineering study to determine the most cost–
effective type of window system for a hospital project. What functions would you
consider essential in your analysis, and what cost data would you consider in
conducting the study?
2. You have been asked to organize a partnering workshop for a major hospital
renovation project. Who would you invite to the workshop? What specific issues
should be addressed in the development of the partnering charter?
3. Who should participate in the partnering workshop for the NanoEngineering
Building?
4. You are a project manager on a project seeking LEED gold certification. What
measures would you take to minimize construction waste on the project?