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The Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is considered the “gold standard” of personnel credentials in the construction management industry. Certified construction professionals are able to successfully manage all phases of capital construction.

Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Exam

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1. Supplementary General Conditions

The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.An amount of money usually set on a per day basis, which the contractor agrees to pay the owner for delay in completing the work in accordance with the contract documents.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.

2. Value Engineering

A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.An amount of money usually set on a per day basis, which the contractor agrees to pay the owner for delay in completing the work in accordance with the contract documents.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.

3. Project

Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.An amount of money usually set on a per day basis, which the contractor agrees to pay the owner for delay in completing the work in accordance with the contract documents.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.

4. Liquidated Damages

Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.An amount of money usually set on a per day basis, which the contractor agrees to pay the owner for delay in completing the work in accordance with the contract documents.

5. Phased Construction

An incremental approach to construction or design and construction. Each overlapping or sequential phase or element has a defined work scope.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.

6. Agreement

A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.A document setting forth the relationships and obligations between two parties, as the CM and owner or contractor and owner. It may incorporate other documents by reference.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.

7. Program Management

The practice of professional construction management applied to a capital improvement program of one or more projects from inception to completion. Comprehensive construction management services are used to integrate the different facets of the construction process, planning, design, procurement, construction, and activation, for the purpose of providing standardized technical and management expertise on each project.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.

8. Economic loss rule

A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.shields a party from tort liability when damages are purely economic and without accompanying personal injury or property damageAdditions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.

9. Contractor

A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The organization or individual who undertakes responsibility for the performance of the work, in accordance with plans, specifications and contract documents, providing and controlling the labor, material and equipment to accomplish the work.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.

10. Budget

A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The dollar amount and planned allocation of resources by the owner for a project/program.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.

11. Traditional Approach or Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B)

A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.Most common delivery method. The parties involved in the traditional delivery system include the owner, the designer, and one or more contractors with subcontractors. Executes major phases of project in linear sequence. General contractor usually selected in low bid process.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.

12. Cost plus contract

The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.is a form of contract wherein the contractor is paid for all of their construction-related expenses. Plus, the contractor is paid a specific agreed-upon amount for profit. That's the 'plus'!

13. Forward pricing

Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.Pricing is done prior to the start of or during the work. The estimate of costs should itemize production rates, crew compositions, hours, and equipment. Material costs should be listed and substantiated with quotes and price lists.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.

14. Commissioning (Cx)

A process that includes the start-up, calibration, and certification of a facility. ASHRAE defines commissioning as 'a quality-oriented process for achieving, verifying, and documenting that the performance of facilities, systems, and assemblies meets defined objectives and criteria.'A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.

15. Construction Costs

A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.The cost of all work required to complete the construction as defined in the construction contract documents.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.

16. 5 C's

The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.1. Clarity 2. Completeness 3. Constructibility 4. Compliance (with owner's program) 5. Coordination (among the trades and contractors as appropriate).

17. Pre Design Phase

Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.the owner must assemble and organize a project team composed of design and construction management professionals as well as other key professional, technical and administrative staff necessary to assure the success of the project.

18. Construction Budget

The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The sum established, normally during the pre-design or design phase, as available for construction of the project.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.

19. Substantial Completion

Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.The date, certified by the designer or CM or both, that the contractor has reached that stage of completion when the facility may be used for its intended purposes, even though all work is not fully completed.

20. Bid Documents

Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The documents issued to the contractor(s) by the owner that describe the proposed work and contract terms. Bid documents typically include drawings, specifications, contract forms, general and supplementary general conditions, proposal, or bid forms, and other information.

21. Multiple Prime Contracting

The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.The owner holds separate contracts with contractors of various disciplines, such as general construction, structural, mechanical, and electrical. CM administers contracts and manages budget an schedule.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.

22. Force Account

The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.Directed work accomplished by the contractor outside of the contract agreement usually paid for on a time and material basis.

23. Guarantee

The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.A legally enforceable assurance by the contractor and/or a third party of satisfactory performance of products or workmanship during a specific period of time stated and included in the contract.

24. Constructibility Review

The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.The process of evaluating the construction documents for clarity, consistency, completeness, and ease of construction to facilitate the achievement of overall project objectives.

25. Field Order

A specialized cost control technique, which utilizes a systematic and creative analysis of the functions of a project or operation to determine how best to achieve the necessary function, performance, and reliability at the minimum lifecycle cost.The total effort required in all phases from conception through design and construction completion to accomplish the owner's objectives. Also, defined as all work to be furnished or provided in accordance with the contract documents prepared by the designer.Additions and/or modifications to the general conditions, which are part of the bid documents and/or contract documents.A written order issued at the site by the owner or CM to clarify and/or require the contractor(s) to perform work not included in the contract documents. A field order normally represents a minor change not involving a change in contract price or time and may or may not be the basis of a change order.

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