BCT 353 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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How many people did the construction industry employ in the US in 2006? - answer
7.3M People or 5% of the workforce
What % did construction industry contribute to the GDP in 2006?
In 2023? - answer 9%
4%
How is residential construction funded, what % does it make up, who designs it, and
what kind of companies build it? - answer Privately
31%
Architect
Usually Mom+Pop Companies because low tech, low cost to enter
What % of construction projects are privately financed? - answer 80%
How many indirect jobs are created from one direct construction job? - answer 4
How is commercial construction funded, what % does it make up, who designs it, and
what kind of companies build it? - answer Usually privately funded
28%
Architect+engineer designs
General Contractors bid to get the job, slightly larger companies and less players
What is industrial construction. What % is industrial, how is it funded, who designs it,
and what kind of companies build it? - answer Ex. manufacturing plants (automobiles,
steel mill) energy plants and cleaning up/demolishing old toxic industrial
5%
Usually privately in the US, but sometimes publicly elsewhere
High Tech so specialized builders and designers work together to design and build it
Schedule is important so that production can start at the building
What is heavy engineering/infrastructure construction? How is it funded, who designs it,
and what kind of companies build it? - answer Tunnels, bridges, highways
,Usually publicly funded
Designed by civil engineers
Built by a few very large heavy construction specialized firms
Uses a lot of materials
35% of construction
What sector has the highest demand needs in the US currently? - answer Infastructure
because most US infastructure is very old and needs replacement
What is the trend about who designs construction projects? - answer Used to be one
party that designed and built the whole project, but now it is many individual companies,
but also moving towards more collaboration between designers and builders
Which of the following is not true about the future of the construction industry?
a. The industry will become more global.
b. There will be an increased demand for highly trained workers.
c. The need for permits and regulations will decrease.
d. Hazardous waste disposal and product recycling will become a greater factor.
e. All of the above are true. - answer C. The need for permits and regulations will
decrease
2. Which of the following categories of projects is often publicly funded and called
infrastructure?
a. Residential
b. Commercial building
c. Heavy engineering
d. Industrial
e. All of the above - answer C. Heavy Engineering
The development of the printing press was a key event in the evolution of the design
and
construction industry. True or false? - answer True
What is BIM? - answer Building information modeling: Software that allows 3D
representation of all objects in each updated drawing that is uploaded by different
parties. Helps avoid ex. MEP engineers (mechanical, electric, plumbing) avoid clashing
with the structure
What is the greatest area for improvement in the construction industry? - answer
Increased productivity- 70% of the projects in the last 5 years have not been completed
on Time or within Budget.
What is the definition of a project: - answer A project is a temporary endeavor
undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
What are the three constraints on the resulting quality of a project - answer Time,
Scope, Budget. If one of these changes, everything else changes too
, Formula for how many communication channels there are: - answer C= (N: # of project
participants* (N-1))/2
Compared with other industries, the construction industry has higher sales and assets.
True or false and why? - answer False, relatively low assets compared to other
industries because it is a service business
Public sector projects are funded by tax dollars through cities, towns, states, and the
fed-
eral government. True or false? - answer True
Which of the following industry sectors typically requires designs by a civil engineer?
a. Residential
b. Commercial building
c. Heavy engineering
d. Industrial
e. All of the above - answer C. Heavy Engineering
Poor professional salaries and benefits is one of the major reasons why people do not
choose a career in the construction industry. True or false? - answer False
To compete internationally, what should a company do?
a. Establish partnerships with local companies
b. Become technically innovative
c. Increase the cultural diversity of the company
d. Ensure that professionals involved in the project speak the language of country
e. All of the above - answer E. All of the above
What is a megaproject? Which regions have the most? - answer A project that costs
over $1B, USA has 13%, Europe and Middle East have 15% of megaprojects each
What curve does labor needs follow on a project? - answer S-Curve: Labor increases
until 50% of the project is done then start to let go of labor
What is the average schedule delay and cost increase on projects? - answer 2 year
delay and 80% cost increase
Who is responsible for the project at each phase? - answer Idea is defined and
financially supported by the owner, developed by
the designer, produced by the constructor, who then turns it over to the owner.
Give examples of owners in a construction project - answer Individuals seeking a
home, a large organization accountable to stakeholders, developer wanting to make
money by delivering in-demand real estate, a municipality seeking to improve
infastructure
(Latest Update 2024) Verified A+
How many people did the construction industry employ in the US in 2006? - answer
7.3M People or 5% of the workforce
What % did construction industry contribute to the GDP in 2006?
In 2023? - answer 9%
4%
How is residential construction funded, what % does it make up, who designs it, and
what kind of companies build it? - answer Privately
31%
Architect
Usually Mom+Pop Companies because low tech, low cost to enter
What % of construction projects are privately financed? - answer 80%
How many indirect jobs are created from one direct construction job? - answer 4
How is commercial construction funded, what % does it make up, who designs it, and
what kind of companies build it? - answer Usually privately funded
28%
Architect+engineer designs
General Contractors bid to get the job, slightly larger companies and less players
What is industrial construction. What % is industrial, how is it funded, who designs it,
and what kind of companies build it? - answer Ex. manufacturing plants (automobiles,
steel mill) energy plants and cleaning up/demolishing old toxic industrial
5%
Usually privately in the US, but sometimes publicly elsewhere
High Tech so specialized builders and designers work together to design and build it
Schedule is important so that production can start at the building
What is heavy engineering/infrastructure construction? How is it funded, who designs it,
and what kind of companies build it? - answer Tunnels, bridges, highways
,Usually publicly funded
Designed by civil engineers
Built by a few very large heavy construction specialized firms
Uses a lot of materials
35% of construction
What sector has the highest demand needs in the US currently? - answer Infastructure
because most US infastructure is very old and needs replacement
What is the trend about who designs construction projects? - answer Used to be one
party that designed and built the whole project, but now it is many individual companies,
but also moving towards more collaboration between designers and builders
Which of the following is not true about the future of the construction industry?
a. The industry will become more global.
b. There will be an increased demand for highly trained workers.
c. The need for permits and regulations will decrease.
d. Hazardous waste disposal and product recycling will become a greater factor.
e. All of the above are true. - answer C. The need for permits and regulations will
decrease
2. Which of the following categories of projects is often publicly funded and called
infrastructure?
a. Residential
b. Commercial building
c. Heavy engineering
d. Industrial
e. All of the above - answer C. Heavy Engineering
The development of the printing press was a key event in the evolution of the design
and
construction industry. True or false? - answer True
What is BIM? - answer Building information modeling: Software that allows 3D
representation of all objects in each updated drawing that is uploaded by different
parties. Helps avoid ex. MEP engineers (mechanical, electric, plumbing) avoid clashing
with the structure
What is the greatest area for improvement in the construction industry? - answer
Increased productivity- 70% of the projects in the last 5 years have not been completed
on Time or within Budget.
What is the definition of a project: - answer A project is a temporary endeavor
undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
What are the three constraints on the resulting quality of a project - answer Time,
Scope, Budget. If one of these changes, everything else changes too
, Formula for how many communication channels there are: - answer C= (N: # of project
participants* (N-1))/2
Compared with other industries, the construction industry has higher sales and assets.
True or false and why? - answer False, relatively low assets compared to other
industries because it is a service business
Public sector projects are funded by tax dollars through cities, towns, states, and the
fed-
eral government. True or false? - answer True
Which of the following industry sectors typically requires designs by a civil engineer?
a. Residential
b. Commercial building
c. Heavy engineering
d. Industrial
e. All of the above - answer C. Heavy Engineering
Poor professional salaries and benefits is one of the major reasons why people do not
choose a career in the construction industry. True or false? - answer False
To compete internationally, what should a company do?
a. Establish partnerships with local companies
b. Become technically innovative
c. Increase the cultural diversity of the company
d. Ensure that professionals involved in the project speak the language of country
e. All of the above - answer E. All of the above
What is a megaproject? Which regions have the most? - answer A project that costs
over $1B, USA has 13%, Europe and Middle East have 15% of megaprojects each
What curve does labor needs follow on a project? - answer S-Curve: Labor increases
until 50% of the project is done then start to let go of labor
What is the average schedule delay and cost increase on projects? - answer 2 year
delay and 80% cost increase
Who is responsible for the project at each phase? - answer Idea is defined and
financially supported by the owner, developed by
the designer, produced by the constructor, who then turns it over to the owner.
Give examples of owners in a construction project - answer Individuals seeking a
home, a large organization accountable to stakeholders, developer wanting to make
money by delivering in-demand real estate, a municipality seeking to improve
infastructure
