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1. What is a TIA as it relates to a project schedule?

TDLR is the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration; RAS is Registered Accessibility Specialist Procedures; TAS is Texas Accessibility Standards. The design team is generally responsible for completing the RAS and the Owner is responsible for paying all fees associated with TAS & TDLR registration, review and testing.Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes

2. What is a PCO and what are the types of PCO's M&F uses for projects?

Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changesTDLR is the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration; RAS is Registered Accessibility Specialist Procedures; TAS is Texas Accessibility Standards. The design team is generally responsible for completing the RAS and the Owner is responsible for paying all fees associated with TAS & TDLR registration, review and testing.Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'

3. What is a consent of surety to final payment?

'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changesTDLR is the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration; RAS is Registered Accessibility Specialist Procedures; TAS is Texas Accessibility Standards. The design team is generally responsible for completing the RAS and the Owner is responsible for paying all fees associated with TAS & TDLR registration, review and testing.Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.

4. What is a RAS, TAS, TDLR? Who's responsibility is it to ensure the registration forms, construction documents, and fees are sent to TDLR.

Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changesTDLR is the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration; RAS is Registered Accessibility Specialist Procedures; TAS is Texas Accessibility Standards. The design team is generally responsible for completing the RAS and the Owner is responsible for paying all fees associated with TAS & TDLR registration, review and testing.'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.

5. What is a 3-Way Contract / Agreement and why and when are these used?

'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'A three way agreement or triparty agreement is an agreement between the City, Owner and Contractor (or subcontractor). These agreements are commonly used for public work portions of project such as city utilities, drive approaches, alleyways, etc.Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes

6. What type of contract is an A201

Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.General Conditions of Contract for Construction - The AIA 201 is a reference exhibit for most AIA Construction Prime Contracts.'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes

7. When is a NOI required to be filed as it relates to SWPPP?

'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changesA NOI is a Notice of Intent, which is a notice to the EPA that a site in excess of 5 acres will be utilized for construction and a general permit request will follow.Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.

8. What is a committed cost?

Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.A committed cost is a sunk cost in a project. As an example once a subcontract is issued the value of that subcontract becomes a committed cost. There are other variable costs that are subject to how a project is managed, the project timeline, etc. primarily indirect costs such as general conditions and field services.Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'

9. What is a CCD?

A CCD is a Construction Change Directive - a written order generated by the designerTime Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes

10. What is a Lump Sum Contract?

Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changesA lump sum or stipulated sum contract, primarily issued in the standard AIA Form A-101 agreement. Lump sum agreements are generally utilized in a design-bid-build contracting methodology or a negotiated bid methodology.

11. Can there be multiple critical paths in a project? If so, how can Microsoft Project calculate this?

'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changesTime Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.A project can have multiple critical paths and those can change as the project progresses. Generally speaking there should only be one critical path for each major element of a project - IE a building has it's critical path, but the sitework or other amenities can have an alternate critical path. As activities are accelerated or delayed, the critical path can change.

12. What is termination for cause? Termination for convenience?

Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changesTermination for cause is attributable to default or breach of contract by the prime or subcontractor. Termination for convenience is when the prime or contractor decides to terminate for various reasons, generally at no fault of the one contracted.'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.

13. Describe a buyout strategy when a subcontractor has a complete scope.

Buyout considerations should always be centered around the selection that provides the best value for the company and project. This is not always black and white - we need to maximize the job profit and minimize risk ensuring the selection lends a competent and capable team with available resources to achieve our project goals.Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.

14. List 3 constraint types when scheduling.

'1.) Design 2.) Permitting 3.) Procurement 4.) Fabrication 5.) Resources 6) Conflicts'Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.

15. What is a positive and negative lag when scheduling? Should a negative lag ever be used?

Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.Lag is a scheduling technique that refers to the logical relationship that exists for the primary purpose of causing or providing the resulting variable of a delay or overlap between schedule activities. Negative and Positive lags may be appropriate depending on the logical relationship assigned.'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes

16. What are three components of a geotechnical report?

'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.1) Boring Logs / Soil Characteristics 2) Foundation Recommendation 3) Water Table 4) Paving Subgrade Recommendations 5.) PVR - Potential Vertical Rise'Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes

17. Name four types of construction delivery methods?

Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.'1) Design Build 2) CMAR 3) Design- Bid - Build 4) IPD / Design Assist''Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes

18. List three types of construction prime contracts.

'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.'1) Lump Sum AIA 101 2) Cost Plus AIA 103 3) Cost Plus w/ GMP AIA 102 or 133 4) Design Build AIA 141 5) New Construction / RemodelWritten consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes

19. What items are typically required in a project closeout manual?

Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Project record documents / as-builts, O&M Manuals, Attic Stock Transfers, Owner Training Certificates, Material Testing Reports, Warranty Certificates, Insurance Certificates, Testing & Balancing Reports, Commissioning Reports

20. What is the difference between an ASI and a PR?

Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)''An ASI is an Architectural Supplemental Instruction which should be used for issuing design clarifications with no cost of schedule impact.Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.

21. What is an RFP?

Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.Request for Proposal - An RFP can be issued by an Owner / Developer to Contractors or by Contractors to Subcontractors. These define the requirements and expectations to be submitted for consideration for a project award.Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'

22. What does AHJ stand for? Who or what is a typical AHJ?

Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Authority Having Jurisdiction. This is typically the controlling governing entity - IE the City or County. The AHJ may vary depending on the scope involved - the major building components are generally controlled by the Building Officials / Inspectors and the Life Safety elements are controlled by the Fire Marshall.Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes

23. What is a JSR and what is it's purpose?

Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changesJob Status Report - To Assess Job Financial Status and to provide an Executive Summary of the project to internal and external stakeholders.'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.

24. What is an OCIP and CCIP and which one has the potential to benefit the GC financially and why?

Time Impact Analysis - A TIA is used to document and substantiate a delay claim. It demonstrates the impact of any given delay to the project critical path schedule.'Potential Change Order - An instrument used for formally processing a budget or cost event. 1.) CEU - Control Estimate Update (Budget Only) 2.) INT - Internal (Cost Only) 3.) PCO - Owner (Budget & Cost)'An OCIP is an Owner Controlled Insurance Program and a CCIP is a Contractor Controlled Insurance Program. Both programs are utilized to provide a single source insurance carrier on projects to limit disputes between multiple carriers and streamline the claim resolution process. CCIP insurance programs can potentially enhance the fee for a contractor depending on the value of the program vs. the claims filed for the project.Written consent of the surety on a performance bond and/or labor and material payment bond to such contract changes as change orders or reductions in the contractor's retainage, or to final payment, or to waiving notification of contract changes

25. What type of contract is an A101

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