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Construction
Engineering 221
Introduction
Construction Engineering 221
Schedule
Lots of reading (at first and keep up)
May split class into two sections for
engineering economics and statistics,
pending students schedules
Guest speakers
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Get Involved
Ask Questions
Involve yourself in discussions
Start discussions
Share your education and experience
Interact with the material, classmates,
instructors and with those in the
construction industry
Develop a network of peers
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RPQs
1.
Another name for the Prime Contractor is the General
Contractor.
A = True
B = False
2.
The United States has only one building code.
A = True B = False
3.
In the public arena, the contractor is almost always selected
by
A = negotiated contract
B = competitive bid
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Construction Industry Overview
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Today’s Topics
Quick overview of “The Construction
Industry”
Economic importance of Construction
The players and types of construction
Competitive vs. Negotiated
Methods of construction (fast-track)
Contract types (turnkey)
General Conditions and Building Codes
Contractor Organizations and Failure
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“The Project”
Each is unique
Constructed to perform a function
Personal tastes and preferences
Tailored to suit its environment
Complex (communicating an idea)
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Why are projects complex?
Extensive time and energy
Very little automation (vs. manufacturing)
Codes and standards
Environment (weather)
People intensive (relationships)
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And
Why are projects complex?
Communication
Communication
Communication
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Economic Importance
Great influence on nation’s economic
health
Country’s bellwether industry
Some facts and figure
500 Billion in new construction
80 % privately financed
20 % publicly financed
Construction creates 12 % of employment
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The Players
The Owner
The Architect – Engineer
The Prime Contractor – General Contractor
The Subcontractor
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Construction Categories
Residential – homes, apartments,
townhouses
Building – buildings other an housing
Engineering – highway, heavy & utility
Industrial – refiners, electric power plants
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The Contract System
Contract Choices – risk management
Single General Contract or Separate Primes
Prime Contractor selection
Competitive Bidding
Negotiated Contract
Competitive Negotiation – Used by Dept. of Defense (US
Navy at Great Lakes Naval Training Station)
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Contract Types
Single Prime Contract
Separate Prime Contracts
Design-Construct (or Design-Build)
Construction Management (CM)
Design-Manage
Construction by Force Account
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Types of Construction
Linear Construction
Traditional method
Each phase finished before next one starts
Phased Construction
Also known as fast-track
Overlapping of design and construction
Redesign options to reduce cost are very limited
The Team Approach
Owner selects architect and contractor from the start
Work together as a team
Greatest opportunities to consider multiple design and
construction options to reduce overall project costs
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General Conditions
Common services on every job
Temporary heat
Hoisting
Guardrails
Fire protection
Job fence
Job security
Trash disposal
General Contractor responsible
For themselves
And for subcontractors
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Small and Disadvantages Business
Enterprises
Assist economically & socially
disadvantaged contractors (D.B.E.)
Programs include help for
Small business enterprise (S.B.E.)
Minority business enterprise (M.B.E.)
Businesses owed by women (W.B.E.)
Set – Asides: GOALS with minimums
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Seasonality in Construction
Total construction employment in this
country during a typical year will vary
approximately _____ from the summer
to the winter months.
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 25%
d. 40%
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Building Codes
Protect the public health and safety
Rules that control the design, materials,
and methods of construction
Three model building codes
Basic or National Building Code
Uniform Building Code
Standard Building Code
Specialty Construction Codes
National Plumbing Code
National Electric Code
Life Safety Code
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Contractor Organizations
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Failures in Construction
The construction contracting business has
the second highest failure rate of any
business, exceeded on by ______________.
a. Convenience Stores
b. Gas Stations
c. Grocery Stores
d. Restaurants
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Failures in Construction
Why do Construction Companies fail?
1. Incompetence
2. Lack of company expertise in sales,
financing, and purchasing
3. Lack of managerial experience
4. Lack of experience in the firm’s line of
work
5. Fraud, neglect, disaster, or unknown
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Summary
Quick overview of “The Construction
Industry”
Economic importance of Construction
The players and types of construction
Competitive vs. negotiated
Methods of construction (fast-track)
Contract types (turnkey)
General Conditions and Building Codes
Contractor Organizations and Failure
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See you tomorrow
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