Site Management Flashcards
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During site grading, the field builder is told to achieve a finished grade that directs surface water away from the building. What is the minimum slope typically specified for grading away from a foundation?
Answer: 5% over the first 10 feet
IRC and most building codes require a minimum 5% slope (6 inches of fall over 10 feet) away from a foundation to prevent water intrusion.
A certified field builder is responsible for maintaining a project log. What is the most important information to record daily?
Answer: Weather conditions, crew counts, work performed, deliveries, and notable events
A comprehensive daily log documents weather, manpower, progress, deliveries, and events to protect against claims and support project management.
When a permit inspection fails, what is the correct next step for the field builder?
Answer: Stop work on the failed items, correct the deficiency, and request a re-inspection
A failed inspection requires all cited deficiencies to be corrected before work continues or is covered, followed by scheduling a re-inspection.
What does 'as-built' documentation represent on a construction project?
Answer: Drawings updated to reflect actual field conditions and changes made during construction
As-built drawings record all deviations from the original design made during construction, providing an accurate record of what was actually built.
A field builder is managing a project where the owner requests additional work not covered in the original contract. What must happen BEFORE the work begins?
Answer: A signed change order must be executed establishing scope, cost, and schedule impact
A signed change order must be executed before performing out-of-scope work to ensure the contractor is contractually authorized and compensated.
Which of the following is a key indicator that a site's temporary erosion controls are failing during a rain event?
Answer: Visible sediment-laden water flowing beyond the silt fence
Turbid (sediment-laden) water flowing past perimeter controls is a clear sign that BMPs are inadequate or have been breached and must be corrected.
On a multi-trade project, what is the primary purpose of a coordination drawing?
Answer: To identify and resolve spatial conflicts between mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems before installation
Coordination drawings overlay all trade systems to detect and resolve clashes before field installation, preventing costly rework.