1. CVE 4070 Construction Engineering Test-2 & Review Prof. Ralph V. Locurcio, PE

2. “Traditional” Contracts Contracting operations…  Letter contracts  Cost plus contracts  Unit price contracts  Indefinite quantity contracts  Design-build contracts  Design contracts  Fixed price contracts

3. Recovery Operations… Phase I: Emergency Operations Phase II: Reconstruction

4. Skills you will need…  Engineering analysis  Construction take off & estimating  Work scheduling  Ordering & receiving  Negotiating  Common sense  Supervision & leadership

5. Damage survey reports…  Engineering analysis  Structural integrity  Mechanical, electrical & plumbing operations  Hard surfaces, paving & grounds  Architectural features  Construction take off  Cost & schedule estimating

6. 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

7. Organization for recovery…

8. Project Prioritization…

9. 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

10. 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)

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Enjoy Fall Break…  No class on Thursday, Oct 6th  No class on Tuesday, Oct 11th

15. 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

16. 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

17. Pyramid Construction…

18. 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

19. 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

20. Course review - III  Where we are going… Operations & Quality control Measurement & Payments Estimating Changes & Disputes Negotiating Project closeout Laws & legal issues Value engineering

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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