General
Why a construction manager needs to know math?
•Construction Managers are required to purchase and install materials which can be specified using the material’s height, width, or depth, or combinations of those dimensions.
What is hidden line in drawing?
They are not visible, such as those below a surface or behind an object, are represented with hidden lines.
What is a resume.
•A resume is a SUMMARY of one’s education, work history, volunteer experience, organizations, activities, honors/awards
What is the goal of a construction project.
to build something.
What is LEED?
-Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
-The most widely used green building rating system in the world
Name some examples of horizontal construction.
Roads, dams, bridges, tunnels, channels
Name 3 types of pictorial drawing?
isometric, oblique, perspective
Why Attend a Career Fair?
•To meet and network with company representatives- in person (online)!
•To learn more about companies of interest
•Explore possible career options
•Potentially secure chance to interview following day
•Possibly secure an internship or full time career
What differentiates the construction industry from other industries .
•are unique in nature;
•require a significant amount of capital and resources;
•are constructed on-site.
What is Sustainable Construction?
§Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle
§From planning to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition
Name 6 trade contractors.
•Sitework
•Concrete
•Structural Steel
•Drywall
•Paint
•Insulation
HVAC
•Plumbing
•Electrical
•Masonry
•Roofing
•Siding
•Glazier
•Landscaping
What is called elevation?
An elevation is a scaled view looking directly at a vertical surface.
How long a resume should be?
1-2 pages
Define the scope of project.
The magnitude of the work to be performed
Name 4 LEED rating levels?
Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum
The construction industry is being impacted by the COVID-19 through multiple channels. Name 4 of them.
lacked enough skilled labor, local bans on construction activity, particularly in NY, Boston, the general economic slump, and supply chain problems
What floor plan shows?
Floor Plans
•Wall Locations and Types
•Window Openings
•Door Openings
•Dimensions
•Cabinets, Equipment, Stairs, Room Numbers
•Detail and Section Locations
Various Materials
What is "Elevator pitch".
•1-2 Minute Overview of YOU!
•Covers your background and the type of position you are looking for. Make sure to make it personal
•Name
•Year in school and/or when expected to graduate
•What type of employment/position you are looking for
•Strongest skills, accomplishments and/or unique contributions you will bring
•Why this matters to the company of interest
What are construction resources?
•Time
•Money
•Labor
•Equipment
Materials
What is geothermal well field?
§pipes that run underground use the Earth's heat
to warm water that flows through.
Name 5 reasons Contractors Agree to Union Representation.
•A source of skilled workers
•No benefits to administer (pension, health insurance, training & vacation)
•Licensing requirements (unions specified)
•Clients (own unions) might require it
•Project labor agreements (among government, unions and/or project owners)
Name 2 different elevations?
Interior and exterior
Top Seven Career Fair Mistakes?
1.Lacking focus, not knowing what type of position to look for (also admitting, “I’ll take anything,” or other similar statements)
2.Not dressing professionally and/or not bringing a résumé
3.Lacking knowledge of a company and/or confusing company with a competitor
4. Lacking enthusiasm or interest
5. Asking about salary up front
6. Not asking any questions or asking inappropriate questions
7. Having a poor or unprofessional attitude
What is the duty of construction quality manager.
•The Construction Quality Manager has the responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of the quality management system for a jobsite. This includes:
•developing a quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC) plan,
•implementing quality control procedures, such as inspections, audits, correction actions, etc.
What is fritted glass which was used in Health Innovation Center?
§A means of providing shading and reducing the direct sunlight that enters the building while still providing open views and natural light.