Materials & Resource Management Flashcards

When materials are delivered, what should the receiving person check first?

Answer: The quantity and condition against the packing slip and purchase order

Comparing deliveries to the packing slip and PO catches shortages, wrong items, and damage right away.

Which equipment cost usually rises as the machine gets older?

Answer: Repair and maintenance costs

Repair and maintenance costs generally climb as equipment ages, which drives replacement decisions.

Where are owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) items usually tracked to coordinate delivery?

Answer: The procurement schedule as owner-dependent activities

OFCI deliveries are owner-controlled constraints and should appear in the procurement schedule to coordinate installation.

A crane's rated load capacity typically decreases when:

Answer: The load radius increases

Crane capacity drops as the radius from the center of rotation to the load grows.

Which delivery method lets the contractor take early part in material selection and procurement decisions?

Answer: Construction Manager at Risk with preconstruction services

CMAR preconstruction services bring the constructor in early for constructability and early procurement of long-lead items.

In ABC inventory analysis, which items deserve the tightest control?

Answer: Category A – few high-value items

Category A items make up most of the inventory value and need the closest tracking.

Which item in a construction materials budget is most exposed to price escalation risk on a long project?

Answer: Commodity materials such as steel and copper

Commodity prices swing with markets, so steel, copper, and similar materials carry high escalation risk.