Construction Management JumpStart. Barbara J. Jackson

the type of characteristics that tend to show up in the most successful construction managers, at least according to FMI. If your overall score averaged a 4.0 or higher, you are probably well suited for a career in construction management. Remember, the industry is filled with every kind of personality and character type. There are so many positions to fill and functions to perform in construction management that it takes a variety of skills, aptitudes, and characteristics to get the job done. But one thing is sure: every day is different in construction, and you could spend a lifetime learning all there is to know about the industry. Let's continue on the journey and begin to take a look at what this career is really all about.

Terms to Know

agency CM	design-build
architectural programming	fast tracking
at-risk CM	integrated project delivery
constructability reviews	multiple prime
construction management	scope of work
design-bid-build progressive design-build	value engineering integrated form of agreement

Review Questions

      1 Distinguish between construction management as a function and construction management as a project delivery method.

      2 Identify at least three characteristics that make the construction project unique from other industry sector projects.

      3 Name the four primary project values to be managed, monitored, and controlled.

      4 Why is scope definition so important in the construction process?

      5 What is meant by the term project delivery?

      6 Identify the four primary project delivery methods and discuss how they differ contractually.

      7 Explain how agency CM is different from at-risk CM.

      8 What is meant by the term fast tracking?

      9 Name the three basic ways in which a design-build entity may be configured.

      10 Identify the 10 functions of construction management.