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bid documents
invitation to bid, bid instructions, bid forms, supplements, addenda
oral agreements
just as legally binding except there’s a high risk of fraud
legal interpretation
clearly state things so a judge without construction knowledge can understand what you’re saying
float time
time between when one thing is done and the next step can begin
calendar scheduling
know sequence of tasks & duration they can be done
bar chart/gantt chart
shows activity and duration and can be done w/ regular calendar
critical path method
shows interdependence of each task, simultaneous tasks
superintendent
onsite supervisor running daily operations
foreman
assists the superintendent with daily operations
architect
has to certify each progress payment; each project manager should work closely w/ them
what is the project life cycle
contract award, pre-project meetings, pre-construction, construction, job completion & closeout; make punch list
daily reports
keep a daily log of the project; no personal opinionsi
just-in-time (JIT) deliveries
delivering materials as they’re needed; keeps inventory cost low, prevents theft/vandalism
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
$7.25 is minimum wage federally, employees working overtime get 1.5x their working salary
what happens if you violate overtime payments
a $1,100 fine is placed on you for each offense
how long must an I-9 be kept on file
three years after date of hire or one year after the date employment ends
what is needed to fill out the I-9
passport, citizenship certificate, naturalization certificate, unexpired foreign passport, permanent resident card
americans w/ disabilites act (ADA)
equal opportunity in selecting people w/ disabilities, employer required to accommodate to disability
medical leave act
families can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid job leave each year for care of a child, spouse, parent w/ serious health issues
who is responsible for OSHA standards
employer
OSHA form 300 A
injury/illness form, every injury requiring medical attention or death
OSHA form 301
individual acccident report; details about specific injiries/illness
exposure records/medical records
maintained for 30 yrs after employment duration
how long does an employer have after a death has occurred to report to OSHA
8 hours
programmed inspections
occur on sites where there’s a high fatality rate
unprogrammed inspection
in response to death, injuries or complaints
asbestos
before starting construction make sure you won’t be releasing asbestos into the air