An optimum jobsite layout plan maximizes on-site labor in material movement, travel, and transportation, allowing workers to spend the mininum amount of time performing construction activities.
False
Labor cost is the most predictable cost for the contractor.
False
An initial partnering workshop involves owner's representatives architects, and engineers, construction managers, contractors, and occasionally subcontractors.
True
Specialized meetings are often held due to a single issue and are focused on a single topic.
True
Under the AAA's Construction Industry Arbitration Rules, "Fast Track" rules involve claims over $1,000,000.
False...Less than 50,000
Some legal issues exist when employing a drug testing and substance abuse program.
True
All injuries and illnesses occurring on the jobsite must be recorded.
False...
When selecting a subcontractor for the different pieces of work, the contractor must balance scopes and be able to compare quote to quote, know as scope alignment.
True
Subcontractors have lower indirect overhead than general contractors.
False
The _ is obligated to furnish special protective gear for employees such as respirators hearing protection, safety harnesses, and so on.
Contractor
A construction company accident form must be completed within _ hours of an accident occurrence.
24 Hours
If a firm employs _ or more employees at any one time in the previous calendar year, it must file OSHA form 300 and form 300a.
11
The process of converting all subcontractors bids to subcontracts and all quotes to purchase orders or purchase contracts is often called _
Buyout
The unethical practice of contractors supplying bid amounts from subcontractors to other subcontractors is known as _
