Managing Construction Chapter 16

Contractor Projects are overseen by a contractor who owns and operates a construction company. Projects are overseen by a contractor who owns and operates a construction company. Contractors are responsible for the actual building of project. Contractors are responsible for the actual building of project. They must follow the plans and specifications developed by the architect's or engineers. They must follow the plans and specifications developed by the architect's or engineers.

Bid A bid is a price quote for how much a contractor will charge. A bid is a price quote for how much a contractor will charge. Generally the contractor who submits the lowest bid is awarded the contract. Generally the contractor who submits the lowest bid is awarded the contract.

Subcontractors Subcontractors specialize in certain types of construction work. Subcontractors specialize in certain types of construction work. For example, the electrical systems in a building are usually installed by subcontractors. For example, the electrical systems in a building are usually installed by subcontractors.

Contractors Prepare a Schedule. A schedule is a plan of action that lists A schedule is a plan of action that lists what must be done what must be done in what order it must be done in what order it must be done when it must be done when it must be done and often who must do it. and often who must do it.

Work Schedule By studying both the drawings and the specifications, a contractor can determine: By studying both the drawings and the specifications, a contractor can determine: The number of workers needed The number of workers needed The skills or crafts needed The skills or crafts needed The equipment needed The equipment needed The time required for each process The time required for each process The order or sequence of jobs. The order or sequence of jobs.

Purchasing Agent Is responsible for obtaining the right materials at the right price. Is responsible for obtaining the right materials at the right price. The materials must be of the proper kind and in the correct quantity. The materials must be of the proper kind and in the correct quantity. The purchasing agent also prepares and monitors the materials delivery schedule The purchasing agent also prepares and monitors the materials delivery schedule

Inspecting Construction All work done must meet the requirements of the contract and the standards set by building codes. All work done must meet the requirements of the contract and the standards set by building codes. Usually done on a regular basis during the building process. Usually done on a regular basis during the building process.

What do Inspectors Look For? Inspectors routinely check Inspectors routinely check Structural Structural Electrical Electrical And mechanical elements And mechanical elements They check the quality and appropriateness of the materials being used. They check the quality and appropriateness of the materials being used.

Inspectors In short, inspectors are concerned with the three main aspects of any construction project: In short, inspectors are concerned with the three main aspects of any construction project: –Materials –Methods –Quality

Who Inspects? Local building inspectors Local building inspectors Quality-control specialists Quality-control specialists Insurance agents Insurance agents Bank representatives Bank representatives All projects are inspected by representatives of the government. All projects are inspected by representatives of the government.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA) (OSHA) has been established by the federal government. (OSHA) has been established by the federal government. OSHA sets safety standards for the workplace. OSHA sets safety standards for the workplace. Its representatives visit sites to make sure standards are met. Its representatives visit sites to make sure standards are met.

Review Architects or engineers oversee most large building construction sites. Architects or engineers oversee most large building construction sites. Contractors are responsible for the construction of the project. They may hire subcontractors to do specialized work. Contractors are responsible for the construction of the project. They may hire subcontractors to do specialized work. Quality control systems are set up to help ensure quality. Quality control systems are set up to help ensure quality.

Review Continued To make sure all the terms of the contract are met, careful scheduling and monitoring are necessary. To make sure all the terms of the contract are met, careful scheduling and monitoring are necessary. Various people, including government representatives, periodically inspect construction. Various people, including government representatives, periodically inspect construction.