CST CST Contract & Procurement Scheduling

Question 1

In a construction project, what is the scheduler's primary responsibility related to procurement activities?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating material and equipment delivery lead times into the project schedule

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Negotiating vendor contracts on behalf of the owner

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Approving purchase orders for subcontractors

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Setting the final budget for procurement packages

Question 2

What is a 'Notice to Proceed' (NTP) and how does it affect the project schedule?

Accepted Answer

An official authorization from the owner allowing the contractor to begin work, which triggers the schedule's start date

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A notice issued when procurement is complete

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A contractor's formal acceptance of a change order

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The date when the first submittal is approved

Question 3

What type of contract delivery method typically gives the scheduler the most integration between design and construction schedules?

Accepted Answer

Design-Build (DB)

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Design-Bid-Build (DBB)

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Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

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Multiple Prime Contracts

Question 4

What is a 'submittal schedule' and why is it important to the overall project schedule?

Accepted Answer

A schedule tracking required submittals, review cycles, and approval dates to ensure materials are approved before needed in the field

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A daily report of materials delivered to the job site

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A list of all contract documents submitted at bid

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A schedule of contractor invoices for payment processing

Question 5

In a Design-Bid-Build project, what contractual document typically establishes the required schedule format and update requirements?

Accepted Answer

The contract's Special Conditions or Division 01 Specifications

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The project's request for information (RFI) log

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The contractor's cost-loaded payment application

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The subcontract agreement with each trade

Question 6

What is a 'long-lead item' in project scheduling?

Accepted Answer

A material or equipment item with an exceptionally long procurement lead time that must be ordered early to avoid schedule delays

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An activity that spans multiple phases of the project

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A contract that covers the entire project duration

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A subcontract awarded before the main contract is signed