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what law protects our public utilities from damage by contractors and the public?
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public act 53 of 1974
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public act 53 of 1974
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miss-dig act
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what does miss dig act protect
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public utilities and indirectly the contractor
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____ hours before work begins you must submit a staking request to miss dig
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72
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what utility companies are required to identify their facilities in the work area
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all of them
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_______ excavation is required to locate utilities within ____ either side of their stake
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hand/manual
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what do you do do if you do not find their utility?
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notify the utility company responsible
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where are public utilities located
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underground
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red=
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electric
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orange=
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telecommunications (phone,TV)
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yellow=
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gas and oil
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green=
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storm drains
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blue=
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water systems
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brown=
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sanitary/sewer systems
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pink=
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surverying
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which utilities are the most dangerous
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electric and gas
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which utilities are typically the most expensive
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telecommunications
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what is the problem with telecommunications wiring
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it can't be spliced
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what happens if your company damages a utility without a staking request
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company will suffer the consequences
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what if something is not marked or marked incorrectly
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you're off the hook
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how far are you required to stay away from high voltage?
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15 feet
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how far are you required to stay away from secondary distribution
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10 feet
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how far are you required to stay away from primary electric
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10 feet
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what is temporary lowering of the groundwater table?
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dewatering
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why is dewatering necessary
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to be able to construct "in the dry"
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what methods are used to dewater
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submersible pumps
piles cofferdams well points trenching deep wells |
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what problem can dewatering operations cause
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eliminate well water for residents
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what problem can pump discharge cause (2)
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erosion and noise abatement in residential areas and groundwater contamination issues
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are meetings productive or a waste of time
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BOTH
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why are meetings effective
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they are the most effective means of communication
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what plagues our industry?
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miscommunications and misunderstandings
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what are other forms of communications
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email, letters, phone, 2-way radios, video conference
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what is the best way to clarify and confirm an understanding that has been communicated
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put it in writing
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types of meetings
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pre-bid
post-bid progress meetings safety meetings PRECON punch list scheduling claims/change orders/extra meetings |
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what are 3 essential ingredients of a productive meetings
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purpose-agenda
attendance-participation outcome-minutes |
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what does the A/E owner emphasize at pre-bid meetings
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critical aspects
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who attends pre-bid meetings
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interested contractors
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outcome/goal of pre-bid meetings
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better understanding and agenda
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what is the purpose of the post bid meeting
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review contractor's bids and qualifications
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who attends post-bid meetings
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contractors and lead estimators
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what is the outcome of post-bid meetings
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signed contract
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whats the purpose of the precon meeting
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-meet and greet key players of the team
-define project management structure, communication, and total scope |
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who attends precon mettings
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entire CM team
owner/rep, A/E contractors |
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precon agenda items
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applications
payments drawings schedule |
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what is the purpose of progress meetings
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review the progress or lack-there-of
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who attends progress meetings
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all trade contractors
CM team owner rep, A/E |
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what is the outcome of action
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action items to recover lost time
schedule revisions for the critical path |
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when are progress meetings
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every week
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what is the purpose of safety meetings
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review safety policy
and safety training |
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who attends safety meetings
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everyone on site
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what is the purpose of safety meetings
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eliminate accidents
and lower insurance rates |
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good safety gives you....
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a good reputation
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what is the purpose of scheduling meetings
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to prepare or revise schedule with subcontractor input
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who attends scheduling meetings
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GC/CM meets with subs and suppliers
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what is the outcome of scheduling meetings
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schedule is updated and workforce changes are implemented
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what is the purpose of extra work and claims
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to discuss extra work or work in dispute
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who attends extra work and claims
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all interested parties
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what is the outcome of extra work and claims
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agree on any extra work in dispute
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what is the purpose of punchlist/change-out meetings
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review all necessary items to close out the project
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who attends punch-list/close out meetings
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owner
A/E GC/CM subs |
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what is the outcome of punch-list/close-out meetings
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final punch-list and responsibility for completion
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what is put in place to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare
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building codes
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who do IBC provide safety to during emergency operations
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firefighters and emergency responders
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building codes were enforced by local agencies prior to _____
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1972
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before building codes, the majority of states had ___ codes and codes were ________ from one community to the next
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no codes
codes were inconsistent |
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what code is enforced today
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the 2009 International Building Code
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code is enforced in communities that have
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zoning ordinances
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______ defines WHAT will be build in an area
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zoning
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______ define HOW it will be build
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codes
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are some areas of the state without zoning?
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yes
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what are some other codes incorporated by reference
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electric
mechanical plumbing fire |
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who is responsible for code and permit enforcement
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depends on location and use
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DLEG
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department of labor and economical growth
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what is the order of precedence with codes and permits
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state-county-city/village/township
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do local agencies enforce state codes or their own codes
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state codes
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what is the purpose of the bureau of construction codes (DLEG)
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register local code officials
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who is responsible for the examination and licensing of boiler, electrical, elevator, mechanical, and plumbing
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bureau of construction codes
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is a building permit required during construction or alteration of a structure
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yes
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does construction of an addition require a building permit
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yes
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does demolition or movement of a structure require a building permit
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yes
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who can secure building permits for a commercial building
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builder, architect, engineer, agent, owner
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what is required to secure the building permit
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plans and specs signed and sealed by a licensed A or E
site plan |
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permits would be required for
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building, electrical, mech/hvacr, plumbing, fire protection, boiler, elevator, public health, soil erosion, fencing, signs, parking lot
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anything that is potentially harmful to our health or the environment is...
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contaminated material
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3 examples of contamination
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air
water soil |
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who determines between hazardous waste and contaminated waste
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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
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how do you know if a site has contaminated or hazardous substances
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site assessment report
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who usually completes the site assessment report
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geotechnical engineer
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WHAT determines the precautions that are necessary to safely complete a project
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health and safety plan (HASP)
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who prepares the HASP
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contractor in conjunction with an expert
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a job specific identification of potential contamination or hazardous substances
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health and safety plan
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what type of OSHA training is necessary for working near hazardous substances
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HAZWOPPER training (hazardous waste operations)
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what is the solution to high concentrations of contamination
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dilution
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how do you know when you encounter contamination
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odors, colors, and common sense
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accurate project documentation is essential for corporate _______
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success
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project records are subject to scrutiny by the attorneys if a claim against the owner or contractor goes into....
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litigation
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a formal record of the daily progress of the project
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daily construction report
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daily construction report that ISNT made public is
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daily job diary
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when would you need a job diary
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private info that should still be recorded
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provides and accurate status of activity duration and construction methods
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progress status
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what should be recorded on a progress status
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quantity-in-place
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one of the weakest areas of the general contractors construction operations
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as-built documentation
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as built documentation provides ______ with a permanent record of the project as it was
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owner
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all changes to the drawings need to be recorded and marked in pens/markers on a set of __________ at the site
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record prints
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who reviews record prints at the end of the project
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A/E
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if approved, revisions on drawings are transferred to a
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CAD drawing file
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generally, ownership of all materials used in the project or stored at the site is vested in the _______ until final acceptance of the project by the owner
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contractor
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the protection of the work or delivery of damaged materials is the responsibility of who
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the contractor
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who needs to verify deliveries and note and damaged packaging or material
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general contractor and all subcontractors
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all delivery tickets and packing slips need to be filed in the _________
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material delivery log
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materials should be stored in a _________ area of the construction site
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non-interfering
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when must cleanup be done during the course of the construction process
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continually
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typically, temporary site cleanup is usually conducted by
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all trades
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every time you visit the job site you should become an
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inspector
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what is the final step in the approval of construction process
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punch-list
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maintain a written report of ________ observed during the construction process
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deficiencies
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when should you correct unsatisfactory work?
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immediately
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________ informal inspections as the project nears the completion
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increase
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when is it necessary to secure an electrical permit?
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before equipping a building with electrical equipment
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you must obtain an electrical permit when adding or altering equipment in excess of _____
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$100
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who can secure the electrical permit
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licensed electrician
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what is required to secure the electrical permit
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plans and specs signed and sealed
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who must the plans and specs be signed and sealed by
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a licensed A/E
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do you need an mechanical permit to install or alter a gas stove
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yes
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do you need a mechanical permit to install or alter a ventilating system
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yes
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do you need a mechanical permit to install or alter a ventilating system
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yes
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what are mechanical permits required for
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all commercial
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what is required to secure a mechanical permit
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plans and specs signed and sealed by a licensed A/E
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who can obtain a mechanical permit
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licensed mechanical contractor
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when is it necessary to secure a plumbing permit
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installation or alteration of sanitary facilities
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what is required to secure a plumbing permit
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plans and specs signed and sealed by a registered A/E
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who can obtain a plumbing permit
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licensed master plumber
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when is it an exception to obtaining a plumbing permit
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water and sewer lines outside the buildings
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a document of material, equipment, or design that is proposed for use in the construction of the structure or improvement
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submittals
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submittals are required by
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the contract
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who cannot normally specify a sole source for equipment or material
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A/E
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submittals show detail that is _____ to show on the construction drawings
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impractical
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a multitude of subs and suppliers will fabricate products and equipment ______
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differently
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submittals are necessary for _______ rights and copyrights
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proprietary
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what is necessary for coordination of the work between the trades
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submittal
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what is the best way to eliminate problems in the submittal review process
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by communicating
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keeps track of what you sent out and when
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submittal log
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maps the procurement and delivery processq
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submittal log
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does the architect/engineer's review have a binding effect on the terms of the contract
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no, but in reality it does
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