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Project Delivery & Construction Processes Flashcards

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  1. In a Construction Manager at-Risk (CMaR) delivery method, when does the construction manager typically provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)?

    Answer: After design development or construction documents are sufficiently complete

    The GMP is established once design is sufficiently advanced—typically at 60–100% construction documents—so the CM can accurately price the work.

  2. Which contract type places the greatest financial risk on the contractor when actual project costs are uncertain?

    Answer: Lump-sum (stipulated sum) contract

    A lump-sum contract fixes the price regardless of actual costs, so the contractor bears the risk of cost overruns.

  3. What is the primary purpose of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) in a construction contract?

    Answer: To formally authorize the contractor to begin work and start the contract time clock

    The NTP is the owner's official authorization for the contractor to commence work, which also triggers the contract completion period.

  4. Under the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method, which of the following BEST describes the relationship among key project stakeholders?

    Answer: Owner, designer, and contractor share risks and rewards through a multi-party agreement

    IPD uses a multi-party agreement where the owner, architect, and contractor share financial risk and reward, incentivizing collaboration.

  5. A unit-price contract is MOST appropriate for which type of project situation?

    Answer: Projects where quantities of work items are uncertain but unit costs can be established

    Unit-price contracts work best when quantities are hard to predict in advance but a consistent unit cost (per linear foot, cubic yard, etc.) can be agreed upon.

  6. During the bidding process, an addendum issued by the architect must be acknowledged in the bid by the bidder primarily to:

    Answer: Ensure the bid reflects all changes and clarifications to the contract documents

    Addendum acknowledgment confirms the bidder incorporated all modifications to the documents into their pricing, preventing disputes over scope.

  7. Which delivery method is characterized by the owner engaging a single entity responsible for both design and construction under one contract?

    Answer: Design-Build (DB)

    In Design-Build, a single entity (the design-builder) holds contracts for both design services and construction, providing the owner with a single point of responsibility.