CIVL 3210 – Introduction to Construction Management

Homework 1
Due: 4 March, 2019 (Thursday) 11:59 pm on Canvas

1. What are the four categories of construction projects used in the reference book? State
two types of construction projects for each category.

2. What are the 4M1T resources that a construction manager needs to take care of?

3. What is the role (owner, designer, or constructor) do the following construction

project participants take?
a. Employer
b. Civil and structural engineering consultant
c. Fire services installation nominated sub-contractor
d. General contractor
e. Interior design architect

4. What is the purpose of the following documents in a bid package / construction

contract?
a. General conditions
b. Special conditions
c. Technical Specifications
d. Addenda

5. What are the purposes of the notice to bidders?

6. Who are the four basic roles involved in a construction bond?

Which type of construction bond guarantees that if a contractor goes bankrupt on a
project, the surety will pay the necessary amount to the subcontractors and material
suppliers?

7. Why can acceptance period in the bidding process protect the contractor?

8. What is retainage? What is the purpose of retainage?

9. What is liquidated damage? How is it different from a penalty?