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UA Foreman Certification Course Questions
and Correct Answers
Why was the standard for excellence written? Ans: To set the UA
apart from their non-union competition, as a result of trends in
the market place, and to refocus members and leadership on why
clients choose the UA
There are three main themes to the message of the SFE, what are
they? Ans: A declaration of who the UA is. A commitment about
what they will do. A promise that clients can count on them.
What are some of the duties of the membership of the UA as listed
by the SFE? Ans: Show up on time. Stay off cell phones while
working. Have proper tools. Zero tolerance for drug and alcohol
abuse. Obey safety rules. Respect customer property. Dress
appropriately. Follow client rules. Put in a fair days work for a fair
day's pay.
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How is market share defined? Ans: The percentage of total
available market.
For an average contractor, what percent of the total cost of a labor
hour is the "on the check" wages? Ans: Approximately 50%
Assume the total cost of a labor hour is $60. If a worker with just
30 minutes a day, how much will this cost the contractor in one
year's time? Ans: $60 per hour equals $1 per minute 1 times 30
minutes equals $30 per day. 5 days per week x $30 per day equals
$150. $150 per week times 50 weeks equals $7,500
What is a prime contractor? Ans: The contractor that has a direct
contract with the project owner.
If your company is the prime contractor, what subcontractors on
the job site will you have to manage? Ans: All of them
What is a fixed price contract? Ans: A contract that defines the
scope of work and the price for that work.
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UA Foreman Certification Course Questions
and Correct Answers
Why was the standard for excellence written? Ans: To set the UA
apart from their non-union competition, as a result of trends in
the market place, and to refocus members and leadership on why
clients choose the UA
There are three main themes to the message of the SFE, what are
they? Ans: A declaration of who the UA is. A commitment about
what they will do. A promise that clients can count on them.
What are some of the duties of the membership of the UA as listed
by the SFE? Ans: Show up on time. Stay off cell phones while
working. Have proper tools. Zero tolerance for drug and alcohol
abuse. Obey safety rules. Respect customer property. Dress
appropriately. Follow client rules. Put in a fair days work for a fair
day's pay.
© 2025 All rights reserved
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How is market share defined? Ans: The percentage of total
available market.
For an average contractor, what percent of the total cost of a labor
hour is the "on the check" wages? Ans: Approximately 50%
Assume the total cost of a labor hour is $60. If a worker with just
30 minutes a day, how much will this cost the contractor in one
year's time? Ans: $60 per hour equals $1 per minute 1 times 30
minutes equals $30 per day. 5 days per week x $30 per day equals
$150. $150 per week times 50 weeks equals $7,500
What is a prime contractor? Ans: The contractor that has a direct
contract with the project owner.
If your company is the prime contractor, what subcontractors on
the job site will you have to manage? Ans: All of them
What is a fixed price contract? Ans: A contract that defines the
scope of work and the price for that work.
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