AP Style & Writing
The correct abbreviation for "Design-Build"
DB
What is a third font approved by Skanska for long text documents?
Source Serif
This is the year Skanska was founded in Sweden.
1887
A review to verify compliance to RFP and critically evaluate completeness of submittal done at the 95% focuses on fatal flaw.
Gold Team Review
Meeting with a client in person to ask open-ended questions and learn about why a proposal was accepted or rejected is an example of which of the following?
Debrief
This writing perspective uses "I," "we," and "our" and is preferred for proposals.
First person
The Skanska logo requires a certain amount of clear space around the logo to maintain its visual integrity. What do we use to measure that free space?
We use the letter "S"
This is the year OSHA was established to ensure workplace safety in the United States.
1970
Standardize statements about an organization, its operations, or business.
Boilerplate
When working on award projects, what is the most important responsibility of the project team?
Keep the client satisfied.
According to AP Style, this punctuation mark is omitted in a simple series.
Oxford comma
How many tertiary colors does Skanska have?
8
These four guiding principles are at the heart of Skanska's corporate culture.
Care for Life, Act Ethically and Transparently, Be Better Together, and Commit to Customers
Tool used to ensure that a proposal complies with all requirements detailed in an RFP.
Compliance Matrix
Document prepared as a more general response for a client, soliciting qualified firms for a specific project?
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
AP Style recommends spelling out numbers below this threshold, except in cases like ages or percentages.
10
When is it appropriate to use a drop shadow effect in proposals and PPT slides?
When placing a white document on a white background
Short for reinforcing bar, this term is used for a steel rod with ridges for use in reinforced concrete.
Rebar
Activities on a schedule that typically require a longer time to acquire or complete and therefore need to be started earlier than other items.
Long Lead Items
A project delivery model that features two contracts, one between the owner and designer and one between the owner and builder.
Construction Manager at Risk (CRM)
When using an em dash in AP Style, it should be surrounded by these.
spaces
What key element must be included in a JV project logo tagline?
The project name or acronym.
Opened in 1931, this was New York City’s first airport.
Floyd Bennett Field
Legal document that outlines a common agreement between two firms to move forward prior to entering a contract.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Evidence that the firm made attempts to meet M/W/DBE participation goals (often required when those goals were not met).
Good Faith Effort