CCM Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the primary function of a construction contract? → To define legal and project terms
2. Which technology captures millions of data points to produce precise 3D point clouds for as-built documentation of existing structures? → 3D laser scanning (LiDAR)
3. Which party is typically responsible for issuing a notice to proceed? → Owner
4. Which feature is a defining element of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)? → Multi-party agreement that aligns financial incentives of owner, designer, and contractor
5. What is the primary purpose of a cost baseline in construction management? → To establish performance measurements
6. What does float (or slack) represent in a project schedule? → The buffer time before delay impacts
7. What does RFID technology enable on a construction project site? → Real-time tracking of materials, equipment, and personnel throughout the site
8. Which document tracks contractual progress and compliance during a project? → Submittal log
9. What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)? → To evaluate task-specific risks
10. What does PPE stand for in construction safety? → Personal Protective Equipment
11. Which tool is often used to visually track project timelines and activities? → Gantt chart
12. Which procurement strategy allows design and construction phases to overlap, compressing the overall project schedule? → Phased or fast-track construction
13. Which federal law primarily governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste on construction sites? → Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
14. What is the primary purpose of a project schedule in construction management? → To guide timely task execution
15. Which scheduling method is most commonly used in construction projects? → Critical Path Method
16. Which energy efficiency standard is most commonly referenced for commercial building envelope design in the US? → ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1
17. What defines a net zero energy building? → A building that produces as much energy from renewable sources as it consumes annually
18. What is the main objective of a quality assurance (QA) program in construction? → To ensure adherence to procedures
19. A 'bridging' design approach is used in which project delivery method to balance owner control of design intent with contractor flexibility? → Design-Build
20. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is primarily issued to solicit what type of response from prospective contractors or vendors? → Technical approach, qualifications, and pricing in a combined proposal
21. Which project delivery method typically results in the lowest level of initial cost certainty for the owner at project inception? → Cost-plus-fee Agency CM with multiple prime contractors
22. Which best practice for construction waste management can also contribute to earning LEED credits? → Implementing a waste management plan prioritizing recycling and reuse
23. What is a milestone in a project schedule? → A significant project event
24. What is the goal of a risk register in project management? → To document potential project threats
25. In a Construction Manager at-Risk (CM at-Risk) arrangement, what does a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) represent? → The ceiling cost beyond which the CM absorbs cost overruns rather than the owner
26. Which of the following is NOT a recognized LEED credit category? → Contractor Profit Margins
27. What is a contingency reserve used for in cost management? → To manage risk-related cost impacts
28. Which document provides a detailed breakdown of estimated construction costs? → Cost estimate
29. What does a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan address on construction sites? → Prevention of oil discharges that could reach navigable waters
30. What is the primary purpose of erosion and sediment control measures on a construction site? → To prevent disturbed soil and debris from entering nearby waterways