Contracting Basics
This person is trusted to run the project efficiently and productively.
Who is, "The Foreman?"
The classmate who moved here from California.
There is a direct correlation between loss or gain of profit and _____________.
What is, "how a project is planned and managed?"
A major cause(s) of loss of production.
What are, "lack of business understanding, lack of planning, lack of organization, lack of coordination, lack of materials, lack of tools, poor people skills, poor communication, poor crew morale, crew inconsistency, avoidable mistakes and rework, loose ends?"
These costs (typically) cannot be charged directly to the project.
What are, "indirect costs?"
He is the classic car guy in our class.
Who is, "Pete Richey?"
This is the acronym we should use to set daily goals.
The eight productivity drivers.
What are, "manpower, tools, information, coordination, materials, equipment, access and safety?"
Equipment, material, field labor, and field vehicles are examples of this.
What are "direct job costs, or direct costs?"
A plan is not a plan unless ____________.
What is, "written down and communicated to the correct people?"
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These are the words that each letter of the S.M.A.R.T. acronym stand for.
What is, "Specific, Measurable, Attainable/ Achievable, Realistic/ Reasonable, Time-bound/ Timely?"
A contractor/ foreman can decrease per-unit costs and increase profit by implementing ___________ on their projects.
What is, "prefabrication?"
This is the average cost of a material Req or a Purchase Order.
What is, "$80-$175?"
The classmate who's hobby is to fly drones.
Who is, "Raul Nesbitt?"
The trade that contractors expect to drive the project.
Who are, "electricians?"
The amount that your crew costs per minute
What is, "five dollars?"
Sturgeon won't typically receive payment for project- related expenses for this amount of time.
What is, "30-90 days?"
The percentage of profit electrical contractors make.
What is, "4% or 5%?"
Should be studied to ensure that proper material is being ordered and installed per the customer's request.
What are, "specifications?"
The average time lost per week, per worker due to de-motivators.
What is, "5.1-13.6 hours per week, per worker?"