Site Management Flashcards
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A construction specification requires a '24-hour notice' for inspections. This refers to:
Answer: Advance notification the contractor must give before requesting an inspection
A 24-hour notice requirement means the contractor must notify the inspector at least one day before the work requiring inspection will be ready.
What does 'substantial completion' mean in the context of site management?
Answer: The project is complete enough for the owner to occupy or use it for its intended purpose
Substantial completion is the stage when the work is sufficiently complete for the owner to occupy or use it for its intended purpose, even if minor items remain.
Which of the following is a best practice for maintaining site security on an urban construction project?
Answer: Installing perimeter hoarding and controlled access points
Perimeter hoarding with controlled access points restricts unauthorized entry, protects the public, and deters theft on urban sites.
What is the purpose of a Construction Phase Services agreement between the owner and design professional?
Answer: To define the architect's scope and duties during construction administration
A Construction Phase Services agreement defines the design professional's role, duties, and compensation during the construction administration phase.
A contractor's site logistics plan should address which of the following?
Answer: Location of material staging, hoisting, and temporary utilities
A site logistics plan addresses temporary facilities including material laydown areas, crane or hoist locations, site access routes, and temporary utility connections.
When specifying dewatering for a deep excavation, which factor is MOST critical to address?
Answer: Discharge location and compliance with local permits
Dewatering discharge must be directed to an approved location in compliance with local stormwater or sewer permits to avoid environmental violations.
In construction, 'means and methods' refers to:
Answer: The contractor's techniques, sequences, and procedures for executing the work
Means and methods are the contractor's proprietary techniques, sequences, and procedures for accomplishing the work, typically not dictated by the design professional.