Project Management Flashcards
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A project owner verbally directs the contractor to add extra work not covered by the contract but refuses to issue a written change order. What should the contractor do?
Answer: Decline to start the extra work until a written change order or written direction is provided
Most contracts require written authorization for extra work; proceeding on verbal direction alone risks non-payment since the contractor waives written change order requirements.
Which of the following is the BEST indicator of a well-functioning project safety program on a construction site?
Answer: Proactive near-miss reporting, regular toolbox talks, and low Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
Active near-miss reporting and low TRIR reflect a culture of safety, whereas documentation alone does not prove effective hazard prevention.
On a federal public works project, what does the term 'certified payroll' require a contractor to submit?
Answer: Weekly payroll records documenting worker classifications, hours worked, and wages paid to verify Davis-Bacon compliance
Certified payrolls (DOL Form WH-347) must be submitted weekly on federal projects, documenting that each worker received the required prevailing wage for their trade classification.
When a contractor identifies a design error during construction that will cause a structural deficiency, what is the correct sequence of actions?
Answer: Stop work on the affected area, notify the owner and engineer immediately, and await design direction before proceeding
Structural design errors must be escalated to the engineer of record immediately; the contractor cannot legally modify structural design without licensed engineer authorization.
A contractor is awarded a project with a 'no damage for delay' clause in the contract. What does this clause typically mean?
Answer: The contractor is entitled only to time extensions for owner-caused delays, not monetary compensation for delay costs
A 'no damage for delay' clause limits the contractor's remedy for owner-caused delays to a time extension only, barring monetary recovery for delay costs.
What is the purpose of a 'look-ahead schedule' on a construction project?
Answer: A short-interval schedule (typically 3–6 weeks) that details upcoming activities, resource needs, and constraints
A look-ahead schedule (pull plan or short-interval schedule) focuses on near-term activities to identify and remove constraints before they delay work.
A general contractor is managing a public school construction project. Which of the following is the contractor MOST legally required to maintain on-site throughout construction?
Answer: The posted building permit and a complete set of approved contract documents
Building codes and inspection requirements mandate that a valid building permit and approved drawings be kept on-site so inspectors can verify work matches approved documents.