CVE 4070

Construction EngineeringTest-2 & ReviewProf. Ralph V. Locurcio, PE

“Traditional” Contracts

Contracting operations…

Letter contracts Cost plus contracts Unit price contracts Indefinite quantity contracts Design-build contracts Design contracts Fixed price contracts

Recovery Operations…

Reconaissanceand

Assessment

Life Safety Operations

Damage Survey

Operations

EmergencyConstructionOperations

Prioritization Funding

ContractAwards

ConstructionOperations

ContractSupervision

& Administration

Estimating

ContractSupervision

& Administration

ProjectTurnover

ProjectTurnover

Record Keeping & Public Information

Phase I: Emergency Operations

Phase II: Reconstruction

Skills you will need…

Engineering analysis Construction take off & estimating Work scheduling Ordering & receiving Negotiating Common sense Supervision & leadership

Damage survey reports…

Engineering analysis Structural integrity Mechanical, electrical & plumbing

operations Hard surfaces, paving & grounds Architectural features Construction take off Cost & schedule estimating

Contract inspection & supervision…

Verify quantity & time of operations Manpower & equipment use Material quality & quantity

Engineering sufficiency of work Quality of work Deviations from damage survey Negotiate claims for additional work Certification for occupancy

Organization for recovery…

Construction Manager

ContractingEstimatingProject Management

Engineering Support

Admin & Logistics

Project PrioritySchedule controlCost controlFunds controlFunds allocationProject statusProject reporting

Quantity take offTime & materialsCost estimatingMarket adjust

General CivilGeotechnicalStructuralMechanicalElectricalEnvironmentalSanitary

PersonnelTransportationOffice suppliesFoodLodgingTravelFinance & pay

Contract prepContract reviewsInsurance & bondsContractor selectionContract adminContract reports

Legal advisor

Finance

Project Prioritization…

Cat A Cat CCat B Cat D Cat n

Project 1Project 2Project 3Project 4Project 5

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Project 1Project 2Project 3Project 4Project 5

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Project 1Project 2Project 3Project 4Project 5

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Project 1Project 2Project 3Project 4Project 5

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Project 1Project 2Project 3Project 4Project 5

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Director of Project Management

PM A PM B PM C PM D PM n

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Resume basics…Clear easy to read style

Bold major headings Name large & clear w/contact info at top

Clear, defined objective at opening Tailor to the firm Check web site for firm’s needs

Cite education List courses relevant to the firm or job

Experience is important List specific projects & responsibility Things that you personally did Show quantities & results Use simple bullet style

Resume basics…

Fill one page with personal information Cite specific examples Details that show your skills & experience Most important info near top

Awards & certifications State all that relate to character or skills Leadership & personal initiative are important

Personal interests Indicates breadth of your interests Shows flexibility & adaptability

References Last item on list (optional)

Course review - I Project delivery process

Pyramid analysis Responsibilities of parties Tour ongoing construction

Conduct of operations Complexity of coordinating trades Impact of externalites

Preconstruction operations Contract documents & order of precedence Specs & Drawings; use of standard specs Contract bid & award process Bonds

Course review - II Contract Administration

Inspection process & Inspection Manual Submittal process Quality Control & Assurance Role of the resident engineer

Disaster Recovery Construction Differs from normal Types of contracts used Skills you will need

Course review - III Where we are going…

Scheduling – types & when used Use of MS Project – Pyramid schedule Construction operations Quality control Measurement & Payments Estimating Changes & Disputes Negotiating Laws & legal issues Value engineering Project closeout

Enjoy Fall Break…

No class on Thursday, Oct 6th No class on Tuesday, Oct 11th

Admin announcements… Future assignments Notebook items to date Hand in Career Fair homework Hand in Pyramid schedule Critique of Pyramid schedule Review of course Quiz – 30 min. Critique of quiz

Notebook items to date… 1-Course Syllabus & Update(s) 2-Pyramid Study, Solution Handout & Homework 3-Hurricane Make-up #1 (Career Fair Interview) 4-Hurricane Make-up #2 (Chapter 4 Summary) 5-Hurricane Make-up #3 (Chapter 18 Summary) 6-Disaster Recovery Class Handout 7-Construction Tour Homework 8-Quiz #1 9-Quiz #2 10-Quiz #3 11-Hurricane Make-up #4 (Your Resume) 12-Pyramid Schedule 13-Quiz #4

Pyramid Construction…

Time2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

General Design

Planning Preparation Construct Core

Trim Exterior

Demobilize

Interior Design Room Const Interior Finishes

Bury Pharoah

Structure

Site Selection

Master Plan

Open Quarry Cut Blocks Cut Trim

Workforce

Train Train Train

Build Camp

DemobCamp

FinalInsp

Course review - I Project delivery process

Pyramid analysis Responsibilities of parties Tour ongoing construction

Conduct of operations Complexity of coordinating trades Impact of externalites

Preconstruction operations Contract documents & order of precedence Specs & Drawings; use of standard specs Contract bid & award process Bonds

Course review - II Contract Administration

Inspection process & Inspection Manual Submittal process Quality Control & Assurance Role of the resident engineer

Contract scheduling Types of schedules & when used Use of MS Project Pyramid Schedule

Disaster Recovery Construction Differs from normal Types of contracts used Skills you will need

Course review - III Where we are going…

Operations & Quality control Measurement & Payments Estimating Changes & Disputes Negotiating Project closeout Laws & legal issues Value engineering

Things to remember-1

Construction operations… Cost control Performance control Charting cost & performance

Contracts & payments What is a contract Types of contracts… pros & cons, when used Progress payment process Problems with payments

Things to remember-2 Estimating…

Definition Accuracy vs level of design Types of estimates – how calculated Time & location adjustments Scope, constructability, risk Estimating process Elements of cost

Changes & extra work What is a change & claim Types of changes Change order process

Things to remember-3

Claims & disputes… What is a claim or protest What are owners responses What are contractor’s responses What are compensable or non-compensable claims What is acceleration, when used, who pays What methods are available to resolve disputes Contract termination