Project Planning and Management Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a pre-construction meeting on a steamfitting project?
Answer: To align all parties on project logistics, communication protocols, schedule, and safety requirements before work begins
The pre-construction meeting establishes expectations and communication standards among the owner, GC, and subcontractors before mobilization.
A change order on a steamfitting project typically results in:
Answer: A change to the project scope, cost, or schedule that is formally documented and agreed upon
A change order is the formal mechanism for modifying the contract's scope, cost, or schedule, requiring agreement from both parties.
What does 'resource leveling' mean in project planning?
Answer: Adjusting the project schedule to avoid resource conflicts and over-allocation
Resource leveling adjusts task start and finish dates to resolve resource over-allocation, which may extend the project schedule.
On a large steamfitting project, the project manager wants to track the percentage of work completed vs. planned. What tool is best suited for this?
Answer: S-curve (cumulative progress curve)
An S-curve plots cumulative planned vs. actual work over time, providing a clear visual of schedule and cost performance.
In steamfitting project management, what is the 'scope creep' risk?
Answer: Uncontrolled expansion of project scope without corresponding adjustments to cost and schedule
Scope creep refers to unauthorized additions to project scope that inflate cost and extend the schedule without formal change order approval.
What is the role of a steamfitting foreman in project planning?
Answer: To coordinate day-to-day crew activities, material staging, and ensure work aligns with the project schedule
The foreman is the field supervisor responsible for translating the project plan into daily crew assignments, material coordination, and schedule adherence.
A steamfitting project uses a Gantt chart for scheduling. What does a Gantt chart primarily show?
Answer: Project tasks displayed as horizontal bars against a timeline showing duration and sequence
A Gantt chart visually represents project tasks as horizontal bars on a timeline, showing their duration, start/finish dates, and sequence.