CITB Site Management and Supervision Flashcards

What is the purpose of a construction daily site diary (log)?

Answer: To document daily weather, activities, manpower, and site events as a legal record

The site diary is a contemporaneous legal record of daily activities, workforce, weather, and site events used in dispute resolution.

What does a Request for Information (RFI) allow a contractor to do?

Answer: Seek clarification from the designer or owner on unclear contract documents

An RFI is a formal written question submitted to the designer or owner to clarify ambiguities in drawings, specs, or contract documents.

What is a punch list in the final stages of US construction project management?

Answer: A list of deficiencies and incomplete items to be corrected before final acceptance

A punch list documents all remaining defects and incomplete items that must be corrected by the contractor before final payment.

Under OSHA 1926, how soon must a fatality on a construction site be reported to OSHA?

Answer: Within 8 hours

OSHA requires employers to report any work-related fatality to OSHA within 8 hours of learning of the event.

What is the primary purpose of a construction site layout plan?

Answer: To show the planned locations of site facilities, access routes, storage, and equipment

The site layout plan designates locations for offices, storage, plant, access roads, and welfare facilities to organize the site efficiently.

What is a variation order (change order) in US construction contract management?

Answer: A formal document authorizing a change in scope, cost, or schedule

A change order formally documents and authorizes any deviation from the original contract scope, adjusting the price and/or schedule accordingly.