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CONSTRUCTION
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MUNICIPALITIES
LARE KNOWLEDGE
100

c-topo-major

proposed 5' contours (civil)

100

a formal document used to clarify details or resolve uncertainties about project plans, drawings, specifications, or agreements, ensuring all parties have a shared understanding

request for information (RFI)

100

SD

schematic design

100

a formal set of construction drawings that details how a property will be developed, including building layout, parking, landscaping, and infrastructure. It's a crucial document for obtaining permits and ensuring that a project meets local regulations

site development plan (SDP)

100

What is the maximum slope a sidewalk can be before it is technically called a "ramp"?

5%

200

c-road-walk

proposed sidewalk (civil)

200

a professional responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of a construction project, from start to finish

general contractor (GC)

200

DD

design development

200

an official document issued by FEMA that revises or modifies an existing Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)

a letter of map revision (LOMR)

200

As a minimum, swales should be designed for what peak storm event?

10-year storm frequency

300

v-util-strm

existing storm utility (civil)

300

a change issued by the owner and impacts the contract price or the construction duration. It is like a mini contract to perform a specific item of work. The primary issue to be resolved with changes is the amount that the contractor is to be paid for the changed work.

change order

300

GMP

Guaranteed Maximum Price

300

grants a specific right of use to non owners (neighbors, utilities, governments, etc.).

easement

300

Ten acres of open space should be provided for every ____________ people?

1,000 people

400

e-strc-street

streetlight (electrical)

400

a document consisting of the bidding documents, general conditions, supplementary provisions, and the technical specifications

project manual

400

VE

value engineering

400

Site items within sight triangles should be below what height?

30"

400

optimal size of a neighborhood

1/4 mile from center to edge, or walking time of 5 minutes

500

l-pvmt-cf

crusher fines (landscape)

500

the primary document that indicates the remaining work items to address after substantial completion. Usually developed by a joint site visit conducted by the contractor and the architect/engineer

punch list

500

RFP

request for proposal

500

the division of real property, especially in larger cities, into classifications of use

zoning

500

a bar chart that lists project tasks vertically against the project's time frame, listed horizontally

Gantt Chart  

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