Chapter 7, Problem 2RQ

What are the responsibilities of a general contractor?

“Value analysis is an organized approach to identify and eliminate wastage and unnecessary costs.” Assess the truth of the above statement and describe how you would apply the construction-oriented value management theory to a project of your choice detailing all phases of value approach.

How do the Owners and the Contractors set the pace?

Working with production network experts who can manage placement of work content for you is important. This frees up time and money while allowing you to focus on your strengths. You are in charge of Project A and Project B, two ongoing building projects with a one-month gap between their start dates. A Material Requisition (MR) from Project A was forwarded to you for review and signing by one of your field engineers. The Procurement/Purchasing Team was then approved, and after that it was sent to suppliers for a quote. The suppliers sent their quotes the same day, and the requesting Engineer meticulously reviewed them for compliance with the requirements and standards. The materials were purchased and a Purchase Order (PO) was released by the purchasing team lead. The Engineer must verify that the quantities provided match those specified in the order upon delivery. Everything proceeded smoothly, and all tasks were finished. After being approved, it was given to the warehouseman to…

What is the Main Contractor responsible for?

Visit a local building contractor and determine how he orshe handles control of submittals from subcontractors toarchitect/engineer. What system does he or she use to ensurethe job will not be held up due to procurement and approvaldelays?

What should you do when paying for materials off site?

If the specifications are silent on the subject, but a contractor asks you, as the Resident Project Representative or inspector, how to perform the work, which of the following is the recommended procedure? a. Be ready to help by telling the contractor your opinions,because as a member of the construction team,it is your responsibility. b. Politely decline because construction means andmethods are the sole prerogative of the contractor.c. Direct the contractor how to perform the workbecause you know that if the contractor asked you,it meant that he or she did not know how to execute the work, and the project may otherwise suffer delays or failures.

Prepare an organizational chart depicting the construction process. Identify the parties involved, their functions, responsibilities, and connections with each other.