Chapter 7 Quiz

When does pre-construction take place?

• Before design is complete and construction begins

• After the design is complete

• During the bidding process

• Prior to the design phase

How can an owner benefit from alternative project delivery methods?

• All answers are correct

• Improved schedule

• Greater value

• Less waste

Tags

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

What is the definition of pre-construction services?

• Anticipatory planning, analytical, and evaluation activities that take place prior to construction

• Problem-solving issues that arise during the construction phase

• Construction activities that take place before the design phase

• Services provided to the owner during the bidding process

Which one of these is NOT a pre-construction service?

• Submittals

• Feasibility studies

• Conceptual estimating

• Life-cycle cost analysis

Who benefits most from feasibility studies?

• Owner

• Contractor

• Architect

• Engineer

Who should perform the constructability review?

• Contractor

• Owner

• Engineer

• Architect

What are two benefits of using conceptual estimating?

• A and C

• It helps clients and architects track the impacts of design as it develops

• It helps the contractor process change orders and submittals

• It gives the owner cost certainty much earlier in the design process

Which of these is NOT used to build a cost model?

• Using current data from the project

• Using historical data from previous projects

• Estimating based on similar projects

• Using a model cost database

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.4

How can value be added to a project?

• All answers are correct

• Improving benefits and reducing cost

• Maintaining benefits and reducing cost

• Increasing benefits and increasing cost

Tags

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

What is a life-cycle cost?

• Long-term cost projections for building use

• Short-term cost projections

• Cost based on feasibility studies

• Cost to operate a building for one year