Construction Engineering 221

Construction Engineering 221


Introduction


Schedule Lots of reading (at first and keep up) May split class into two sections for

engineering economics and statistics, pending students schedules

Guest speakers


Get Involved Ask Questions Involve yourself in discussions Start discussions Share your education and experience Interact with the material, classmates,

instructors and with those in the construction industry

Develop a network of peers


RPQs1. Another name for the Prime Contractor is the General

Contractor.A = True B = False

2. The United States has only one building code.A = True B = False

3. In the public arena, the contractor is almost always selected by A = negotiated contract B = competitive bid


Construction Industry Overview


Today’s Topics Quick overview of “The Construction

Industry” Economic importance of Construction The players and types of construction Competitive vs. Negotiated Methods of construction (fast-track) Contract types (turnkey) General Conditions and Building Codes Contractor Organizations and Failure


“The Project” Each is unique

Constructed to perform a function

Personal tastes and preferences

Tailored to suit its environment

Complex (communicating an idea)


Why are projects complex? Extensive time and energy Very little automation (vs. manufacturing) Codes and standards Environment (weather) People intensive (relationships)

And


Communication

Communication

Communication

Why are projects complex?


Economic Importance Great influence on nation’s economic

health Country’s bellwether industry Some facts and figure

500 Billion in new construction 80 % privately financed 20 % publicly financed Construction creates 12 % of employment


The Players

The Owner

The Architect – Engineer

The Prime Contractor – General Contractor

The Subcontractor


Construction Categories Residential – homes, apartments,

townhouses Building – buildings other an housing Engineering – highway, heavy & utility Industrial – refiners, electric power

plants


The Contract System

Contract Choices – risk management

Single General Contract or Separate Primes

Prime Contractor selection Competitive Bidding Negotiated Contract Competitive Negotiation – Used by Dept. of Defense (US

Navy at Great Lakes Naval Training Station)


Contract Types Single Prime Contract Separate Prime Contracts Design-Construct (or Design-Build) Construction Management (CM) Design-Manage Construction by Force Account


Types of Construction Linear Construction

Traditional method Each phase finished before next one starts

Phased Construction Also known as fast-track Overlapping of design and construction Redesign options to reduce cost are very limited

The Team Approach Owner selects architect and contractor from the start Work together as a team Greatest opportunities to consider multiple design and

construction options to reduce overall project costs


General Conditions Common services on every job

Temporary heat Hoisting Guardrails Fire protection Job fence Job security Trash disposal

General Contractor responsible For themselves And for subcontractors


Small and Disadvantages Business Enterprises

Assist economically & socially disadvantaged contractors (D.B.E.)

Programs include help for Small business enterprise (S.B.E.) Minority business enterprise (M.B.E.) Businesses owed by women (W.B.E.)

Set – Asides: GOALS with minimums


Seasonality in Construction Total construction employment in this

country during a typical year will varyapproximately _____ from the summerto the winter months.a. 10%b. 15% c. 25% d. 40%


Building Codes Protect the public health and safety Rules that control the design,

materials, and methods of construction Three model building codes

Basic or National Building Code Uniform Building Code Standard Building Code

Specialty Construction Codes National Plumbing Code National Electric Code Life Safety Code


Contractor Organizations


Failures in Construction The construction contracting business has

the second highest failure rate of any business, exceeded on by ______________.a. Convenience Storesb. Gas Stationsc. Grocery Storesd. Restaurants


Failures in Construction Why do Construction Companies fail?

1. Incompetence2. Lack of company expertise in sales, financing, and purchasing3. Lack of managerial experience4. Lack of experience in the firm’s line of work5. Fraud, neglect, disaster, or unknown


Summary Quick overview of “The Construction

Industry” Economic importance of Construction The players and types of construction Competitive vs. negotiated Methods of construction (fast-track) Contract types (turnkey) General Conditions and Building Codes Contractor Organizations and Failure


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