Construction Project Management & Planning Flashcards
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What is 'fast-tracking' in construction project scheduling?
Answer: Overlapping phases or activities that were originally planned sequentially
Fast-tracking overlaps activities that would normally be performed in sequence, compressing the schedule by accepting increased risk of rework.
A project manager is preparing the project closeout. Which document summarizes lessons learned, final cost data, and as-built conditions for future reference?
Answer: Project Closeout Report
The Project Closeout Report captures lessons learned, final cost and schedule performance, and as-built documentation for use on future projects.
Which type of project estimate is typically prepared from conceptual design documents with an expected accuracy of -15% to +50%?
Answer: Parametric Estimate
A parametric estimate uses statistical relationships between historical data and project parameters (e.g., cost per square foot) and is appropriate at the conceptual stage with -15%/+50% accuracy.
An owner inserts a 'no-damage-for-delay' clause in the construction contract. What is the effect of this clause?
Answer: It limits the contractor's remedy for owner-caused delays to time extensions only, not additional money
A no-damage-for-delay clause generally limits the contractor's remedy for owner-caused delays to time extensions, barring monetary compensation for delay damages.
Which scheduling relationship allows a successor activity to start a specified period of time after the predecessor activity has started?
Answer: Start-to-Start (SS) with lag
A Start-to-Start (SS) relationship with lag means the successor activity cannot start until a defined period after the predecessor has started, commonly used for overlapping activities.
During construction, an owner requests a scope addition that significantly increases the contract value. The contractor should process this through a:
Answer: Formal Change Order
A formal Change Order is the proper contract mechanism to document, price, and execute agreed changes to the scope, cost, and/or schedule of a construction contract.
A project manager is comparing two site layout options using a Decision Matrix. What is the key advantage of this tool over informal judgment?
Answer: It provides a structured, weighted scoring method that reduces bias in multi-criteria decisions
A Decision Matrix provides a systematic, weighted evaluation of alternatives against multiple criteria, making the decision process transparent and less susceptible to cognitive bias.