Project Planning & Scheduling Flashcards
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A lead carpenter is managing two overlapping projects. What is the best approach to prevent resource conflicts?
Answer: Use resource leveling to balance crew assignments across both project schedules
Resource leveling adjusts task timing to match crew availability, preventing overbooking and ensuring both projects stay on track.
What does a '3-week lookahead schedule' help a lead carpenter accomplish?
Answer: It provides a short-horizon view of upcoming tasks to identify and resolve constraints before they cause delays
A 3-week lookahead highlights near-term tasks, helping the lead carpenter confirm materials, labor, and inspections are ready in advance.
When estimating task durations for a schedule, which factor should a lead carpenter consider beyond standard production rates?
Answer: Site-specific conditions such as limited access, weather risks, or unusual existing conditions
Site-specific conditions like tight access or adverse weather can significantly slow production rates and must be built into duration estimates.
A project permit expires before work is complete due to an extended weather delay. What should the lead carpenter do?
Answer: Contact the building department to renew or extend the permit before it lapses
Working under an expired permit is a code violation; the lead carpenter must contact the building department to renew it before continuing work.
Which type of contract places the greatest financial risk on the contractor if project costs exceed the estimate?
Answer: Lump-sum (fixed-price) contract
Under a lump-sum contract the contractor is paid a fixed price, so any cost overruns reduce the contractor's profit margin.
What is the purpose of a project 'punch list' at the end of a job?
Answer: To itemize incomplete or deficient work that must be corrected before final payment is released
A punch list documents outstanding items that must be corrected or completed before the contractor receives final payment.
Fast tracking a project schedule means:
Answer: Performing tasks in parallel that were originally planned sequentially to compress the schedule
Fast tracking overlaps tasks that would normally be done in sequence, shortening the overall schedule at the potential cost of increased risk.