Construction Planning & Management (CE-503 (B)) - Important Questions

What is construction/project planning, why is it necessary, and what are the basic concepts/steps involved in developing a construction plan?

Explain preliminary and detailed investigation methods in construction projects.

Explain different methods of construction, formwork and centering.

Similarities, common features and differences between critical path method (CPM) and precedence network analysis

Explain the principles of construction management and job layout.

Draw network for activities A-B-C with given durations and find total project duration

Explain bar (Gantt) chart and its limitations leading to development of network techniques

Illustrate CPM technique for scheduling a construction project and differences between PERT and CPM

Explain float and slack and distinguish between free, independent and interfering floats

Explain the factors affecting selection of construction / earthwork equipment.

Explain/classify the various types of earthwork equipment and their uses/special-purpose usage.

Explain investment cost, operating cost and output of construction equipment.

Describe various construction equipment used for earthwork, concreting, hoisting and compaction.

Calculate total output of a concrete mixer given hourly production rate and working hours.

Explain in detail the factors affecting the economic life of equipment.

Explain/describe the different types/forms of construction contracts (e.g., lump-sum, cost-plus, guaranteed maximum, negotiated) with their attributes, suitability, advantages and disadvantages.

Differentiate between general conditions and special conditions of contract.

Explain notice inviting tender, contract documents and security deposit.

Write short notes on tender, earnest money deposit and commissioning of a project.

Explain what is specification writing, its importance and types of specifications used in engineering works.

What is a Measurement Book and what are the purposes of maintaining it?

Explain various public works accounts including measurement book, cash book and imprest account.

Explain different types of running bills, secured advance and final bill.

Calculate the amount of secured advance given total value of work done and percentage advance.

Causes of accidents on construction site and safety measures / plans for labour safety

Site organization, welfare facilities and safety engineering in construction projects

Explain systems approach to planning and applications of assignment, transportation and waiting line models.

Define organization and explain its type.

Illustrate the process of profit estimation by 'percentage completion method' and 'completed contract method' with suitable examples.

What are the general guidelines for monitoring the extra item on construction site?