Question 1

The final completion inspection of the project is conducted by the

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A) building official of the city. 
B) owner with the help of the architect. 
C) architect. 
D) architect and the building official of the city. 
E) architect with the help of consultants. 
A) building official of the city. 
B) owner with the help of the architect. 
C) architect. 
D) architect and the building official of the city. 
E) architect with the help of consultants.

Question 2

What are shop drawings, why are they required, and for which items? Who prepares them, and do they require any approval? If so, by whom? Explain.

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Shop drawings are detailed drawings, dia

Question 3

In which of the three documents (construction documents, bidding documents, and contract documents)are contract modifications included?

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Contract modification(s)apply to owner-

Question 4

In reality, who bears the cost of surety bonds that the GC has to provide to the owner and why?

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The owner because th

Question 5

The surety bonds used in a typical construction contract are

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A) bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond. 
B) bid bond, contract award bond, and completion bond. 
C) bid bond, performance bond, and completion bond. 
D) prescreening bond, award bond, and completion bond. 
E) none of the above. 
A) bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond. 
B) bid bond, contract award bond, and completion bond. 
C) bid bond, performance bond, and completion bond. 
D) prescreening bond, award bond, and completion bond. 
E) none of the above.

Question 6

Explain the difference between change orders and contract modifications.

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Change orders and contract modifications

Question 7

The specifications of a typical building project are prepared by the

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A) architect in collaboration with the GC and the architect's consultants. 
B) architect. 
C) architect and the architect's consultants. 
D) architect in collaboration with the GC. 
E) none of the above. 
A) architect in collaboration with the GC and the architect's consultants. 
B) architect. 
C) architect and the architect's consultants. 
D) architect in collaboration with the GC. 
E) none of the above.

Question 8

The construction drawings for a building project generally consist of

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A) architectural drawings, structural drawings, and MEP drawings. 
B) architectural drawings and structural drawings. 
C) architectural drawings, structural drawings, MEP, and QSA drawings. 
D) architectural drawings, structural drawings, and QSA drawings. 
E) none of the above. 
A) architectural drawings, structural drawings, and MEP drawings. 
B) architectural drawings and structural drawings. 
C) architectural drawings, structural drawings, MEP, and QSA drawings. 
D) architectural drawings, structural drawings, and QSA drawings. 
E) none of the above.

Question 9

All required surety bonds must be provided by the GCs who are bidding for the project, along with their bids, that is, at the time of bidding.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sketch in three dimensions the hypothetical building given in the text, which may be used to recollect the first 10 divisions of the MasterFormat. Then, list these 10 divisions.

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To sketch the hypothetical building in t

Question 11

In MasterFormat, windows are part of

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A) Division 06. 
B) Division 05. 
C) Division 07. 
D) Division 04. 
E) none of the above. 
A) Division 06. 
B) Division 05. 
C) Division 07. 
D) Division 04. 
E) none of the above.

Question 12

The bidding documents include

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A) construction drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract modifications. 
B) construction drawings, specifications, and addenda. 
C) construction drawings and specifications. 
D) construction drawings. 
E) none of the above. 
A) construction drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract modifications. 
B) construction drawings, specifications, and addenda. 
C) construction drawings and specifications. 
D) construction drawings. 
E) none of the above.

Question 13

Who is typically responsible for obtaining the certificate of occupancy from the local jurisdiction?

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A) Owner 
B) GC 
C) Architect 
A) Owner 
B) GC 
C) Architect

Question 14

In MasterFormat, roofing is part of

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A) Division 10. 
B) Division 07. 
C) Division 08. 
D) Division 11. 
E) Division 09. 
A) Division 10. 
B) Division 07. 
C) Division 08. 
D) Division 11. 
E) Division 09.

Question 15

MasterFormat has been developed by the

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A) Associated General Contractors of America. 
B) American National Standards Institute. 
C) American Institute of Architects. 
D) Construction Specifications Institute. 
E) American Society for Testing and Materials. 
A) Associated General Contractors of America. 
B) American National Standards Institute. 
C) American Institute of Architects. 
D) Construction Specifications Institute. 
E) American Society for Testing and Materials.

Question 16

Section 1.6 of the text states that building design and construction contracts in all project delivery methods are two- party contracts with the exception of one project delivery method. Which one is that?

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In an integrated pro

Question 17

Where the owner is sufficiently familiar and confident of the financial and contractual capabilities of the GCs bidding for the project, the owner may not require the bid bond. This reduces the total cost of construction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A contract document set consists of

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A) construction drawings, specifications, and addenda. 
B) construction drawings. 
C) construction drawings and specifications. 
D) construction drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract modifications. 
E) none of the above. 
A) construction drawings, specifications, and addenda. 
B) construction drawings. 
C) construction drawings and specifications. 
D) construction drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract modifications. 
E) none of the above.

Question 19

Explain what is included in record documents and why they are required.

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Record documents typically include impor

Question 20

When does the owner receive manufacturers' warranties from the GC?

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A) At final completion inspection 
B) Within one week of the GC receiving warranties from the respective manufacturer or subcontractor 
C) At substantial completion inspection 
D) None of the above 
A) At final completion inspection 
B) Within one week of the GC receiving warranties from the respective manufacturer or subcontractor 
C) At substantial completion inspection 
D) None of the above

Exam 1: An Overview of the Building Delivery Process How Buildings Come Into Being

The final completion inspection of the project is conducted by the

What are shop drawings, why are they required, and for which items? Who prepares them, and do they require any approval? If so, by whom? Explain.

In which of the three documents (construction documents, bidding documents, and contract documents)are contract modifications included?

In reality, who bears the cost of surety bonds that the GC has to provide to the owner and why?

The surety bonds used in a typical construction contract are

Explain the difference between change orders and contract modifications.

The specifications of a typical building project are prepared by the

The construction drawings for a building project generally consist of

All required surety bonds must be provided by the GCs who are bidding for the project, along with their bids, that is, at the time of bidding.

Sketch in three dimensions the hypothetical building given in the text, which may be used to recollect the first 10 divisions of the MasterFormat. Then, list these 10 divisions.

In MasterFormat, windows are part of

The bidding documents include

Who is typically responsible for obtaining the certificate of occupancy from the local jurisdiction?

In MasterFormat, roofing is part of

MasterFormat has been developed by the

Section 1.6 of the text states that building design and construction contracts in all project delivery methods are two- party contracts with the exception of one project delivery method. Which one is that?

Where the owner is sufficiently familiar and confident of the financial and contractual capabilities of the GCs bidding for the project, the owner may not require the bid bond. This reduces the total cost of construction.

A contract document set consists of

Explain what is included in record documents and why they are required.

When does the owner receive manufacturers' warranties from the GC?

Design and Constructions Regulations

Loads on Buildings

Load Resistance the Structural Properties of Materials

Properties of the Envelope-I Thermal Properties

Properties of the Envelope-II Air and Water Vapor Control

Fire and Smoke-Related Properties

Acoustical Properties of Materials

Principles of Joints and Sealants Expansion and Contraction Control

Principles of Sustainable Construction

Soils and Excavations

Below-Grade Construction Foundation Systems and Basements

Materials for Wood Construction-I Lumber

Materials for Wood Construction-Ii Engineered Wood Products, Fasteners, and Connectors

Wood Light-Frame Construction-I

Wood Light-Frame Construction-II

Structural Insulated Panel Construction

Material Steel and Steel Components

Structural Steel Construction

Cold-Formed Steel Construction

Lime, Portland Cement, and Concrete

Concrete Construction-I Formwork, Reinforcement, and Slabs-On-Ground

Concrete Construction-II Site-Cast and Precast Concrete Framing Systems

Masonry Materials-I Mortar and Brick

Masonry Materials-II Concrete Masonry Units, Natural Stone, and Glass Masonry Units

Masonry and Concrete Bearing Wall Construction

Exterior Wall Cladding-I Principles of Rainwater Infiltration Control

Exterior Wall Cladding-II Masonry, Precast Concrete, and Gfrc

Exterior Wall Cladding-III Stucco, Adhered Veneer, Eifs, Natural Stone, and Insulated Metal Panels

Glass, Glazing, and Light-Transmitting Plastics

Windows and Doors

Exterior Wall Cladding-Iv Wall System in Glass

Roofing-I Low-Slope Roofs

Roofing-I Steep Roofs

Stairs

Floor Coverings

Ceilings

Filters