CE 35/CE 511 – Construction Method and Project Management

Prelim Exam
Instructor: Engr. Eugene M. Cardama

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: READ AND UNDERSTAND EACH QUESTION. AVOID ANY ERASURE OR TAMPERING.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTION/S REGARDING THE EXAMINATION CONSULT YOUR INSTRUCTOR DIRECTLY NOT
YOUR SEATMATE. YOU CAN WRITE YOUR ANSWER AT THE BACK OF THE QUESTIONAIRE.

Test I. Explain the following word:

1. Construction project management 6. Design-Bid-Build contract

2. Contractor 7. Build-Own-Transfer
3. Consultant 8. Build-Operate-Transfer
4. Project delivery system 9. CPM
5. Design-Build contract 10. Precedence diagram

Test II. Draw the following project delivery system of contract.

1. Design-Build
2. Design-Bid-Build
3. Construction Management (agency & at-risk)
4. Integrated delivery system

Test III. Essay

1. When will you be needed to hire subcontractors? And what are the benefits of hiring them?
2. What would be the type of foundation of the construction of 20 storey - building if the layer of soil below is
sandy & clayey? Explain your answer.
3. How will you prepare your cost estimates? And explain the contents and considerations.
4. Explain the procedure in constructing two-storey building.
5. Explain the three key attribute in construction project that the construction/proect manager has to manage
effectively and efficiently to achieve a successful project.

Test IV. Write the letter of the activities in the box under the phases of construction project.

a.Conceptual Schematic design b. Value

Identification of project team Design
engineering study Construction Testing,
c. Planning/scheduling
design development commissioning,
d. General scope of works/basic design e. Detail design of the work f. Managementhandover
of resources/procurement

g. Data Collection h. Mobilization i. Monitoring & control

j. Regulatory/authorities approval k. Regulatory/authorities approval l. Quality & Inspection

m. Data collection n. Contract documents/specifications o. Testing

p. Schedule q. Execution of works r. As built drawings/records

s. Identification of alternatives t. Detailed plan u. Development of concept design

v. Budget w. Planning/scheduling x. Contract terms/conditions

y. Time schedule z. Estimated cash flow a1. Training of user’s personnel

b1. Handover of facility to owner/end user c1.Bidding/tendering documents d1. Substantial completion