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Construction Management & Project Planning Flashcards

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  1. A subcontractor fails to meet a project milestone, causing a 10-day delay. The general contractor incurs additional supervision costs. What type of damages would the GC likely seek?

    Answer: Consequential damages

    Consequential damages (also called special damages) compensate for losses that result indirectly from a breach, such as additional supervision costs caused by a delay.

  2. On a residential project, the contractor identifies a potential conflict between the architectural drawings and the structural engineer's specifications. What is the proper course of action?

    Answer: Issue a Request for Information (RFI) to the design team

    An RFI (Request for Information) is the proper formal channel to resolve conflicts or ambiguities between project documents before proceeding.

  3. Which scheduling technique involves overlapping project phases that were originally planned sequentially to compress the project timeline?

    Answer: Fast-tracking

    Fast-tracking compresses the schedule by performing activities in parallel that were originally planned sequentially, increasing risk.

  4. A contractor is planning a custom home build and needs to identify long-lead items early. Which procurement item typically requires the longest lead time on residential projects?

    Answer: Custom windows and exterior doors

    Custom windows and exterior doors are fabricated to specification and often require 8–16+ weeks of lead time, making early procurement critical.

  5. A contractor uses a 'look-ahead schedule' on a residential project. What is the typical time horizon for a look-ahead schedule?

    Answer: 3–6 weeks

    Look-ahead schedules (also called short-interval schedules) typically cover 3–6 weeks and focus on near-term work to identify constraints in advance.

  6. A residential contractor is considering adding scope to an existing contract. What document formalizes changes to the original contract scope, schedule, and price?

    Answer: A change order

    A change order is the formal contract document that authorizes modifications to the original scope, schedule, and/or contract price.

  7. During a residential project, the contractor discovers soil conditions that differ materially from what was represented in the contract documents. This scenario is known as a:

    Answer: Differing site condition

    A differing site condition (also called changed conditions) occurs when actual site conditions differ materially from what was indicated in contract documents, entitling the contractor to an adjustment.