Project Management and Supervision Flashcards
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A subcontractor falls behind schedule on a critical-path activity. What is the MOST appropriate first step for the general contractor?
Answer: Issue a formal cure notice and schedule a recovery meeting
A cure notice formally documents the deficiency and triggers the subcontractor's contractual obligation to recover, while a recovery meeting identifies a corrective action plan.
Which scheduling technique identifies the longest path through a project network and determines the minimum project duration?
Answer: Critical Path Method (CPM)
CPM calculates early and late start/finish times for each activity, identifying the sequence of tasks that controls the project's total duration.
A project owner requests a change that adds $45,000 in scope. Before proceeding, the general contractor should:
Answer: Submit a written change order proposal and wait for written approval
All scope additions must be documented through a formal change order signed by both parties before work begins to protect payment rights.
What does 'float' (also called slack) represent in a project schedule?
Answer: The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project completion
Float is the scheduling flexibility available on non-critical activities; activities with zero float are on the critical path.
When a project experiences a differing site condition, the contractor is MOST likely entitled to:
Answer: An equitable adjustment in contract price and/or schedule
Differing site condition clauses in most public and private contracts entitle the contractor to an equitable adjustment when conditions differ materially from those indicated in the contract documents.
A daily construction log PRIMARILY serves which purpose?
Answer: Creating a contemporaneous record for dispute resolution and project documentation
Daily logs document weather, workforce, equipment, visitors, and events, providing contemporaneous evidence critical to resolving future claims or disputes.
Which project delivery method gives the owner a single point of responsibility for both design and construction?
Answer: Design-Build (DB)
In Design-Build, one entity holds contracts for both design and construction, creating a single point of accountability for schedule, cost, and quality.