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What does Computer-Aided Design refer to?
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Using computer software to undertake project design successfully.
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What does a change order refer to in the construction contract?
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An amendment in the construction contract that leads to changes in the scope of work
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What is caulking?
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Caulking is applying 'caulk' around doors and windows.
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What is the definition of catastrophic failure?
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A sudden failure of a structure when it gets to ultimate stress levels
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What does the term "Casework" refer to?
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Manufacturing boxed furniture
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What is a cantilever?
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A beam supported only on one side but carries load either at the end or along the unsupported span.
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What is a cant?
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An oblique line that slants off or cuts off at a corner.
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What is the building line?
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This line demarcates the edges of a plot of land beyond which construction cannot occur.
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What is the job of a Building Engineer?
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The job of a Building Engineer is to provide advice on cost-effective systems for the building.
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What does Builder's Risk Insurance cover?
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Any losses incurred during construction
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What is a box crib used for?
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To support objects during construction
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What does BOQ stand for?
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Bill of Quantities
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What is a blueprint?
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A drawing that encompasses all of the project's specifications
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What is blocking?
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Using short pieces of lumber to fill, join, or reinforce a building structure.
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What does BIM stand for?
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Building Information Modelling
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What is bid solicitation?
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Whereby a client notifies bidders of a project opportunity by sending out invitations for bids or requests for proposals.
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In most cases, the______wins the contract.
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Lowest bidder
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What does a bid package contain?
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The scope of work, project specifications, drawings, and general conditions.
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What is the meaning of "Bid-Hit Ratio"?
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The ratio of successful against unsuccessful bids that a contractor makes.
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What is construction bidding?
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The process of submitting proposals to undertake a project to a client.
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What does the best value method ensure for the client?
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The client gets the optimum value for money in building.
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What is the bearing capacity?
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The bearing capacity is the strength of soil to withstand imposed loads on it.
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What is the purpose of a beam?
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To carry perpendicular loads
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What does the base estimate exclude?
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Risk and inflation
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What is the purpose of backfilling?
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This protects foundations and parts of the substructure from natural elements.
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What is a back charge?
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A back charge arises when one party is indebted to another party in a contract.
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What are as-builts?
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The complete records of the drawings representing the actual work completed in a project.
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What is the purpose of an as-built drawing?
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To track deviations from the original building plans.
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What does "Architect of Record" refer to?
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The person whose license and name are attached to the construction permits used in a particular site.
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What is the purpose of an appraisal?
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To assess available options before settling on a preferred choice for building.
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What is an appraisal?
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An opinion given by a cost consultant on the valuation of a property
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What does "all-in-rate" refer to?
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Overall costs necessary to complete a project
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What is the main use of aggregate?
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Used in foundations, concrete mixes, railroads, and tarmac roads.
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What is aggregate?
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A coarse or medium-grained particulate material that contains sand, crushed stone, and gravel, or recycled concrete.
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What does VFD stand for?
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Variable-frequency drive
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What is Tremie Concrete used for?
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Underwater foundations, seal cofferdams and caissons
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Toothing is the process of _______
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When alternating bricks are left projecting from walls in order to bond with future work.
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What is take off?
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An estimation of the quantity of material required to complete a certain scope of work.
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What does 'substantial completion' mean in construction projects?
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The stage when work is sufficiently completed in accordance with the contract documents.
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What is an example of a submittal?
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Cut sheet of the sink that will be installed in the bathrooms
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What is a strut?
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A structural member, usually inclined and shorter in length, used to resist axial force.
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How many CSI divisions are there in a specifications manual?
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33
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What does the instruction manual that is paired with the contract drawings typically include?
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Information such as installation procedures, product brand requirements, and testing requirements.
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What is shotcrete?
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Concrete that is shot onto a reinforced surface by way of air pressure and hose.
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What is shoring used for?
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To prevent soil movement or collapse
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What is a sensor?
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A device or instrument designed to detect and measure a variable.
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What is the Schedule of values?
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The breakdown of a contract amount into sub-items and sub-costs for identifiable construction elements.
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What does "HVAC" stand for in the context of this content?
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
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What does RFI stand for in construction?
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Request for information
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What does QA/QC stand for?
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Quality assurance/quality control
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A punch list is also known as what?
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Snags or deficiencies
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What is the typical format of a project schedule?
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Gantt chart format
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How is the project schedule generally composed?
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Long duration tasks, sorted by scope and location
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What is a procurement log?
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A spreadsheet that tracks how long it will take for certain materials to be delivered on-site.
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What is the purpose of a preliminary notice?
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To provide transparency and communication
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What does PPE stand for?
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Personal Protective Equipment
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What is the main purpose of a pile?
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To act as support for a foundation or wall.
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What does O&M manual stand for?
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Operations and Maintenance manual
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Who is responsible for leading the OAC meeting?
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The general contractor
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What does OAC stand for?
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Owner, Architect, and Contractor
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What is an MSE wall?
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A wall system consisting of vertical panels and horizontal straps backfilled with aggregate or soil.
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An amount of money that the contractor would owe the owner in the event of a breach of contract is called what?
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Liquidated damages
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What are K-rail/Jersey barriers used for?
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To separate traffic, protect traffic from a leading edge, or designate the construction zone.
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What is the name of the precast concrete barrier that comes in 10’ or 20’ lengths?
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K-rail/Jersey barrier
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What is a kip?
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A unit of force or weight, equal to 1,000 pounds, used to measure engineering loads.
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What does "IR" stand for?
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Inspection Request
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What does HVAC stand for?
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Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
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What is a hip roof?
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A roof where all four sides slope down towards the walls.
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What is the process of compacting soil to make it more level and stable?
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Compacting
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What does the term "fit out" refer to?
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Interior construction of a building to make it suitable for occupation
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Field orders are used to do which of the following?
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Expedite work in an emergency or crucial situation
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What is falsework?
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Temporary structures that are built to hold and support cast-in-place concrete during pours and while it cures to strength.
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What is an EMS?
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A system of computer applications used by building engineering staff to monitor, control, and optimize the building’s operating performance
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What is an embankment?
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An elevated landmass made of compacted soil or aggregate
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What does DLB stand for?
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Dig, lay, bury/backfill
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What is the activity of utility installation called?
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DLB
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What does DDC stands for?
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Direct digital control
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What is a Derrick barge?
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A barge that has a crane to lift large loads.
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What does the term "datum" refer to in surveying?
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A reference point for leveling
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What does the DPC do?
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It prevents moisture from rising up from the ground
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What does DPC stand for?
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Damp-proof course
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What does "core & shell" refer to in a building?
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The base construction of a building, including its structure, cladding, and vertical systems.
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What is the conformed set of drawings that represents the entire contract scope called?
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Contract drawings
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What does the term "contingencies" refer to in the project budget?
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The cost provisions in the project budget that make allowance for oversights and unforeseen circumstances associated with the project.
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What is a construction daily report?
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A record of field notes, including work completed, weather conditions, and materials delivered or used on-site.
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What is a computer-based system?
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A management system in which a computer is the central controlling device.
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What is commissioning?
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The process of testing and verifying the intended behavior of the building systems.
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What is a cofferdam?
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A structural enclosure installed to retain water in damp soil or bodies of water.
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What does "close out" refer to in a project?
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The end of a project
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What does clear and grub refer to in the construction process?
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The process of removing vegetation and material from land in the construction area
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What does CO stand for?
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Change order
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What supports a cantilever beam?
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One end
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What is the purpose of bulletins?
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To provide new drawings or specifications to the contractor after its contract award
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What does a BMS do?
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It manages the energy system of a building.
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What does a building automation system do?
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It manages the energy system of a building, including monitoring equipment and protecting against power failures.
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What does a beam support?
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Loads such as the roof or floor above
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What is the process of backfilling?
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To refill excavated trenches or holes with the material dug out of it.
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What is another term for as-builts?
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Record drawings
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What is the common term for marked up floor plans showing how installation differed from the original design drawings?
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As-builts
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Addenda become part of the contract documents upon what?
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Awarding of the contract to a firm
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What is an addendum?
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A document issued during the bidding process to modify, clarify, or complement the information outlined in the bidding documents.
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What is an abutment?
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Supporting structure at each end of a single span bridge
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How long is a "3-week look ahead" schedule?
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3 weeks
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