Project Management and Documentation Flashcards
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What is a construction submittal in project management?
Answer: Documents sent to the design team for review and approval before procurement
Submittals are shop drawings, material data sheets, or product samples sent to the design team to confirm compliance before ordering materials.
What does the acronym RFI stand for in construction project management?
Answer: Request for Information
A Request for Information (RFI) is a formal written process for contractors to seek clarification from the design team about plans or specifications.
In Illinois, how long must ICC contractors generally retain project records and documentation after project completion?
Answer: 3 years
Illinois contractors should retain project documentation for a minimum of 3 years to comply with potential audit, warranty, or legal requirements.
A project schedule baseline is best described as:
Answer: The approved original project schedule used to measure progress
The baseline schedule is the approved original plan against which actual progress is measured throughout the project.
Which contract clause protects a contractor when unforeseen site conditions are discovered during excavation?
Answer: Differing site conditions clause
The differing site conditions clause allows contractors to seek additional compensation when actual site conditions differ materially from what was indicated in the contract documents.
What is the purpose of a punch list at the end of a construction project?
Answer: A list of remaining deficiencies or incomplete items to be corrected
A punch list itemizes all outstanding deficiencies and incomplete work that must be corrected before final acceptance and payment.
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