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CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER STUDY SET
Construction-Management---ans-✔✔The-practice-of-professional-management-applied- to-the-planing,-design,-and-construction-of-projects,-from-inception-to-completion,-for-the- purpose-of-controlling-time,-cost,-and-quality Construction-Contract-Administration-Objectives---ans-✔✔To-control:-time,-cost,-quality,- information-flow-and-to-satisfy-the-Owner's-goals-and-objectives-for-the-project Design-Bid-Build-Advantages---ans-✔✔Widely-applicable,-understandable,-owner- retains-control,-owner-"knows"-the-cost-prior-to-the-start-of-Construction Design-Bid-Build-Disadvantages---ans-✔✔Relatively-slow,-owner-is-liable-for-the-design,- constructability-issues,-adversarial-relationships-fostered Multiple-Prime-Advantages---ans-✔✔Increased-Owner-control,-work-easily-fast-tracked,- save-general-contractor-markups,-some-states-require-it Multiple-Prime-Disadvantages---ans-✔✔Owner-has-risk-of-controlling-time-and- coordination,-multiple-accountability-for-performance,-unknown-"final"-cost-at- construction-start,-same-owner-risks-as-traditional-approach CM-at-Risk-Advantags---ans-✔✔Well-suited-for-fast-tracking,-contractor-(and- subcontractor)-input-on-design-alternatives,-better-cost-info,-permits-"picking"-of-the- builder CM-at-Risk-Disadvantages---ans-✔✔Change-of-CM's-accountability-after,-GMP- (guaranteed-maximum-price)-is-signed,-tempted-to-sign-GMP-"too-soon",-variations-in- procurement-methods Design-Build-Advantages---ans-✔✔Accountability-for-project-delivery,-reduced-disputes,- can-cut-time-and-cost,-builder-can-have-input-to-design/constructabibility,-budget- established-early-on
Design-Build-Disadvantages---ans-✔✔Early-definition-of-the-program-required,-owner's- loss-of-control-during-design,-potential-for-quality-to-be-compromised What-is-True-concerning-delivery-methods?---ans-✔✔delivery-methods-are-the-forms-of- organizing-the-construction-project,-all-delivery-methods-have-dissimilar-risks What-delivery-method-can-reduce-and-cut-time-the-most-when-compared-to-other- methods?---ans-✔✔Design-Build What-delivery-method-allows-the-contractor(s)-to-provide-input-on-design-alternatives?--- ans-✔✔CM-at-Risk-and-Design-Build With-this-delivery-method,-the-owner-holds-contracts-with-the-designer-and-several- contractors.-The-CM-assists-in-scheduling-the-contractors.---ans-✔✔Multiple-Prime Price-Competitively-Bid-Contract-Advantages---ans-✔✔Well-known,-competitive,-fair- and-transparent,-produces-"lowest"-price,-contractor-assumes-risk-for-completion Price-Competitively-Bid-Contract-Disadvantages---ans-✔✔No-consideration-of-any- qualification-except-price,-work-must-be-well-specified Negotiated-Price-Contract-Advantages---ans-✔✔Best-value-selection,-freedom-to-pick- subcontractors,-easier-choice-of-alternatives,-opportunity-NOT-to-pay-for-design-errors Negotiated-Price-Contract-Disadvantages---ans-✔✔Potential-abuse,-may-not-be-legal,- requires-expertise-on-the-part-of-the-owner-(or-their-consultants) When-is-a-reimbursable-contract-most-appropriate-and-best-suitable?-(Fixed-vs.- Reimbursable)---ans-✔✔Unknown-quantities-of-work,-risky-work,-work-that-is-impossible- to-define General-Contractor-Reimbursement-Methods---ans-✔✔Lump-sum,-GMP-(Guaranteed- Maximum-Price),-Unit-Price,-Cost-Plus-a-Fixed-Fee,-Time-and-Materials What-are-the-four-main-delivery-Contract-Methods?---ans-✔✔Design-Bid-Build- (Traditional-Method),-Multiple-Prime,-CM-at-Risk,-Design-Build What-constitutes-the-contract-documents?---ans-✔✔The-agreement,-drawings,- specifications,-addenda-(changes-issued-prior-to-the-bid),-modifications-(changes-issued- after-the-bid),-any-documents-incorporated-by-reference Typical-Project-Contract-Documents---ans-✔✔Standard-Forms:-AIA,-CMAA,-Others;- Customized-forms:-county-government;-combination-of-both
Design-Phase-Contract-Adminstration---ans-✔✔Team-building-and-leadership- development;-fullfill-CM-contract-requirements;-develop-contracting-strategy,-bid- package,-contract-formats;-prepare-bid-and-award-documents-and-schedule;- administration-of-design-contract(s);-assist-in-developing-contract-specifications;- develop-the-procurement-plan;-update-master-schedule Procurement-Phase-Contract-Administration---ans-✔✔Develop-bidders;-bidder-pre- qualification;-distribution-of-bid-documents;-pre-bid-conference;-bid-opening-and- evaluation:-procedures,-review,-expectations,-conditions,-and-alternatives;-notice-of- award;-schedule-and-budget-adjustments;-bidders-interest-campain;-bid-advertisement;- addenda;-information-to-bidders;-notice-to-proceed Construction-Phase-Contract-Administration---ans-✔✔Pre-construction-conference;- partnering;-document-existing-conditions;-owner-furnished-items;-deliverables-checklist;- permits,-insurance,-labor-agreements,-bonds;-communications;-meetings;-verify-GC's- procurement-process;-claims-mitigation-and-evaluation;-review-and-process-contract- modifications;-ensure-on-site-safety-program-compliance;-administer-progress-payment- process;-ensure-as-built-record-drawings-maintained;-full-fill-reporting-requirements;- ensure-retention-requirements-are-fullfilled,-quality-management-plan;-monitor- compliance-with-the-contract Construction-Phase-Project-Closeout---ans-✔✔Training;-testing/start-up;- commissioning;-pre-final-inspections;-punchlists;-final-inspection;-owner-acceptance;-as- built-record-drawings;-operation-and-maintenance-manuals;-spare-parts;-warranties;- final-permits;-certificate-of-occupancy;-transfers-of-liability;-move-in-planning/coordination Post-Construction-Phase---ans-✔✔Claims-resolution;-contract-closeout;-final-payment- (including-retention);-call-backs Project-Documentation---ans-✔✔Conformance-to-the-contract;-quality-in-construction;- project-control;-responsive-problem-solving;-resolution-of-disputes/claims-avoidance;- preparation-for-litigation Records-and-Management-Plan---ans-✔✔Organization;-Project-Documentation;- Tracking-and-follow-up;-software-utilized Filing-Index-System---ans-✔✔Items-to-file:-correspondence;-meeting-minutes;-telephone- log/record-of-conversations;-project-daily-diary;-claims,-notices-of-intent;-inspectors-daily- reports;-photos-and-video;-contract-documents;-submittals-(shop-drawings);-test-reports;- clarifications-issued-by-architects;-invoices;-clarifications-and-changes;-certified-payrolls;- contractor's-progress-payments;-pay-applications;-issues-book Issues-Book---ans-✔✔Identify-issues-as-go-you:-field-conflicts,-rfi's,-clarification,-change- orders,-contractor-problems;-correspondence;-notes;-meeting-minutes;-dairy-pages;- photos;-contract-details;-specifications;-submittals
What-to-Document---ans-✔✔Pay-quantities;-contractor-problems;-work-performed;-work- schedule-and-not-performed;-as-built-schedule;-teleconferences-and-meetings;-work- sequence-(logic):-types-of-restraint;-equipment-and-crew;-production;-methods-of-work;- job-conditions;-extra-work;-field-books;-CM's-reports;-project-diary How-to-Document-FAT-Method---ans-✔✔Factual:-stick-to-the-facts,-don't-editorialize,-let- the-facts-for-themselves;-try-to-be-objective;-why-is-it-important-to-be-factual;-Accurate:-if- your-documentation-is-not-accurate,-it-is-not-credible;-verify-facts,-don't-guess-or- assume,-don't-rely-on-second-hand-information,-quote-sources-of-information;-Timely:- memory-fades-with-time,-record-and-document-as-you-go;-follow-up-with-oral- agreements-and-directives Meeting-Minutes---ans-✔✔Date,-time-and-location-of-meeting;-list-of-attendees;-minutes- author;-sequentially-numbered-items-of-discussion;-agreements;-disagreements;- problems;-actions-and-decisions;-follow-up-(action-item,-contact-person,-due-date) Documentation-of-As-Builts---ans-✔✔As-built-documentation-is-the-Owner's-final-record- of-the-project-and-must-be-accurate-for-actual-conditions-such-as:-footing-depth,-pipe- inverts,-relocated-utilities;-agreed-constructive-changes;-completion-dates-for-structures- and-sections-of-work Tools-for-Tracking-Project-Details---ans-✔✔Document-log;-submittal-log;-material-status- report;-follow-up-list;-change-order-log;-RFI-log;-issues-book;-reports Which-of-these-is-NOT-a-goal-of-professional-management-by-a-CM?-Control-Liability,- Maintain-a-project-schedule,-establish-a-buffer-between-the-owner-and-the-project,- increase-the-quality-of-the-final-product---ans-✔✔Establish-a-buffer-between-the-owner- and-the-project The-delivery-methods-are-the-structure-to-take-a-project-from-beginning-to-completion.- With-which-delivery-method-does-the-owner-have-contracts-with-several-contractors-and- the-CM's-primary-role-is-to-properly-schedule-and-manage-the-contractors?-Design-Bid- Build,-CM-at-Risk,-Multiple-Prime,-Design-Build---ans-✔✔Multiple-Prime In-the-Multiple-Prime-method,-a-bid-is-placed-for-the-building-and-it-is-built-per-the-bid.- True-or-False---ans-✔✔False CM-at-Risk-is-when-the-CM-takes-over-as-the-general-contractor.-True-or-False---ans- ✔✔True Some-states-require-Multiple-Prime-contracts.-True-or-False---ans-✔✔True An-advantage-of-the-Design-Build-method-is-that-the-owner-is-not-liable-for-the-design.- True-or-False---ans-✔✔False
You-should-always-have-written-records-of-telephone-conversations,-especially-oral- directives.-True-or-False---ans-✔✔True These-are-all-essential-documents,-records,-and-images-to-be-kept-Except:- Correspondence,-Local-newspaper-reports,-contractor's-progress-payments,-Inspector- Daily-Reports---ans-✔✔Local-newspaper-reports
