BC 2631: Intro to Construction Management (Presentation 1)

What are the two roles for Construction Managers?

1) General Contractor

2) Owner

What does the Construction Manager role #1 (General Contractor) entail of?

-hired by the owner to execute the designers provided by the Designer

-may perform some self-work but subcontracts out specialty trades

-responsible for budget, schedule, safety and quality of the project

the General Contractor on a Project has 2 key roles: what are they?

1. Project Manager

2. Superintendent

What does Construction Manager #2 (Owner) entail of?

-responsible for managing the entire project (not just construction) (planning, land acquisition, design, construction, move-in)

-still hires a general contractor, who reports to them

-less involved with day-to-day onsite activities

-manages overall project budget (more than construction)

-manages overall schedule

-coordinates and communicates with end-user

Construction was typically designed and managed by the Master Builder, until the Renaissance period when the 2 roles split into __________ and ___________

architect; builder

What are the three primary team members?

owners (o)

design professionals (a/e)

construction professionals (C)

who is the driving force behind the construction industry?

a) owners

b) design professionals

c) construction professinals

a) owners

what are the two basic types of owners?

public owners (typically government agencies)

private owners

after determining the need and deciding to build, the owner is accountable for four primary duties:

1. developing the program

2. defining the scope of the work

3. creating the overall budget

4. providing the funding

These are all the pre-design phase

what are the two types of builders?

serial builders and not serial builders

-building projects regularly

-has experience with construction projects

-probably has internal construction management personnel

-ex) developers, chains, restaurants, Tech/Emory, Schools

these describe

a) serial builders

b) not serial builders

a) serial builders

-does not have much or any experience with construction

-needs to hire outside management for the entire process (project manager)

-small companies, local hospitals, private entities, one time projects

these describe

a) serial builders

b) not serial builders

b) not serial builders

name three designers that are engaged in the construction process!

architects

engineers

consultants

function, life safety issues, code compliance, aesthetics of the building, coordination

a) architects

b) engineers

c) consultants

a) architects

specific systems (structural, civil, MEP)

a) architects

b) engineers

c) consultants

b) engineers

low voltage and av systems, lighting, furniture, landscape architect, other specialty systems

a) architects

b) engineers

c) consultants

c) consultants

what are some responsibilities of designers?

-developing the facility program and determining user needs and requirements

-advising on the image and character (broad design goals)

-selecting products that fit program and budget

-aesthetic issues

-developing final building programs, construction details, and specifications

true or false

construction professionals are responsible for all construction activities

true

what are the four things that is related to the constructoin professional’s job?

1) quality

2) safety

3) time

4) cost

what are some examples of secondary players?

-subcontractors, suppliers, vendors

-building inspectors utility companies, insurance companies, labor unions

-government, financial institutions, trade associations, educational institutions

-identifying the need

-identifying the location and specific land

-determining overall cost the project (land, legal fees, design and consultant fees, construction, furniture)

a) before the CM/GC gets involved

b) when the CM/GC is involved

a) before the CM/GC gets involved

-design firm has been selected (typically) and design has possibly started

-nailing down contsruction budget

a) before the CM/GC gets involved

b) when the CM/GC is involved

b) when the CM/GC is involved

-identifying the need

-identifying the location and specific land

-determining overall cost the project (land, legal fees, design and consultant fees, construction, furniture)

a) pre design and design phases

b) preconstruction and construction phases

a) pre design and design phases

-design firm has been selected (typically) and design has possibly started

-nailing down contsruction budget

a) pre design and design phases

b) preconstruction and construction phases

b) preconstruction and construction phases

four parts of the design phases are?

programming

schematic drawings

design development

construction documents

what are the three construction phases?

preconstruction

construction

closeout

what are the three primary documents used in construction projects?

drawings, specifications, contracts

5 basic sectors of the construction industry?

residential

commericial

heavy civil

industrial

environmental

-addresses the housing needs of a society. which one?

residential

commericial

heavy civil

industrial

environmental

residential

relatively low-tech in terms of means and methods. hammers, nails, drills, and saws make up the primary tools and equipment needed.

residential

commericial

heavy civil

industrial

environmental

residential

what types of building materials are typically used in residential?

wood products such as lumber and plywood

design drawings are often ______ detailed in residential construction

a) more

b) less

b) less

true or false:

residential plans have little to no infortmation on MEP systems. builders are expected to figure it out and there is usually is a lack of specific material information.

true

addresses the needs of commerce, trade, and government. makes up about a third of the total construction market.

residential

commericial

heavy civil

industrial

environmental

commercial

Commercial Construction incorporates many sub-sectors such as

Education

• Government

• Healthcare

• Hospitality

• Retail

• Offices

• Other specialties such as Sports Arenas, Biotech, etc.

Commercial Buildings are typically more complex, requiring specialty

trades such as:

Ironworkers, Electricians, Pipefitters, Glaziers

Three basic building materials associated with commercial

construction:

steel, concrete, glass

Means and Methods (equipment and site logistics) are also more

complex on Commercial projects. Utilizing what tools?

Cranes

• Scaffolding

• Buckhoists

• Formwork

true or false for commerical

Because of the extensive coordination between the trades, equipment

& site logistics, Project Management is a full-time job and the roles of

Project Manager and Superintendent exist

true

Often referred to as horizontal construction,

residential

commercial

heavy civil

industrial

environmental

heavy civil

the heavy civil sector includes:

roadways, bridges, tunnels, dams, airports, railways

true or false

publicly funded projects, specifically in heavy civil construction, tend to last a long time

true

equipment and equipment operators play a huge role in the work of a __________ project

heavy civil

what make up the primary materials used in heavy civil construction?

asphalt

gravel

concrete

sand

dirt

is heavy civil construction a high risk and high reward sector?

yes; there are fewer companies and they require coordination with government authorities

highly specialized sector that requires firms with vast resources and engineering expertise. which construction type is this?

industrial construction

_______ buildings are often very basic in their exterior design

industrial

_________ buildings often house specialized equipment, machinery, or process piping

industrial

often huge facilities that take many years to complete. funding usually comes from private sources. which construction type is this?

industrial

what are the primary components that make up industrial construction?

steel

concrete

reinforced concrete masonry

specialized equipment

what are some subsectors of industrial construction?

manufacturing, food processing, pharma, oil refineries, steel mills pipelines, electrical plants, chemical processing plants

industrial sector is like a mixture of which two other construction types?

heavy civil and commercial

does industrial construction use simple building materials?

yes

comprised of projects that improve the environment, maintain public health, and contribute to a community’s quality of life is what type of construction?

environmental construction

environmental construction is a combination of what?

commercial, industrial, and heavy civil materials

-but also specialized materials such as pumps, valves, filters, membranes, and aerators