Site Management Flashcards
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A project experiences repeated material delivery delays due to site congestion. Which site management tool best addresses this issue?
Answer: Phased delivery schedule with dedicated unloading zones
A phased delivery schedule with designated unloading zones eliminates congestion by controlling when and where materials arrive.
What does a Notice to Proceed (NTP) formally authorize?
Answer: The contractor to begin construction work on site
A Notice to Proceed is the owner's formal written authorization for the contractor to mobilize and begin construction.
A field superintendent observes that concrete is being placed during ambient temperatures below 40°F. What is the primary concern?
Answer: Hydration may stop and strength gain will be compromised
Cold temperatures slow or halt the hydration process, preventing concrete from achieving design strength if proper cold-weather protections are not used.
What is the main purpose of a construction site safety program's Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
Answer: To identify and mitigate hazards associated with a specific work task before it begins
A JHA breaks down a task step by step to identify potential hazards and establish controls before work begins, preventing injuries proactively.
Which of the following best describes a site's critical path in project scheduling?
Answer: The sequence of tasks that determines the minimum project duration
The critical path is the longest sequence of dependent tasks; any delay on the critical path delays the overall project completion date.
What document should a site manager issue when field conditions differ materially from what is shown on the contract drawings?
Answer: Differing Site Conditions notice to the owner
A Differing Site Conditions notice formally alerts the owner to conditions that differ from those represented in the contract, preserving the contractor's rights.
On a residential construction site, what is the primary purpose of installing silt fences along the perimeter?
Answer: To prevent sediment-laden runoff from leaving the site and entering waterways
Silt fences are a stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) required to control erosion and prevent sediment from polluting adjacent waterways.