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Ecv 413 Construction Management Question Paper
Ecv 413 Construction Management
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING AND CIVIL
ENGINEERING
ECV 413: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
DATE: FRIDAY, 20TH APRIL 2012 TIME: 8.00 A.M- 10.00 A.M
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Question One is Mandatory
2) Answer any other two questions
QUESTION ONE
i)
Describe the construction Industry in Kenya, indicate and explain
these typical sectors in civil engineering/ construction projects.
(6 marks)
ii)
Define both terms construction and management.
(2 marks)
iii)
Describe management process in details. Explain construction
management, prerequisites for effective construction management.
( 6 marks)
iv)
What are the topics covered by construction and project cost
management system?
(6 marks)
v)
The functions and features of the system includes such activities
as….
(6 marks)
vi)
What are individual responsibilities for client, consultants, project
manager and contractor ?
( 6 marks)
vii)
What are characteristics of a project?
(4 marks)
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viii) What effective cost management require?
(2 marks)
ix)
How does system facilitate monitoring? (2 marks) (40 marks)
QUESTION TWO
i)
Name all types of contracts in construction industry and explain.
(8 marks)
ii)
What are damages, defects, initial contract price in construction
contract?
(3 marks)
iii)
What are phases of project management?
(4 marks)
iv)
Indicate responsibilities of, project manger, resident
architect/engineer, quantity surveyor, estimator, job clerk (5 marks)
QUESTION THREE
I)
Explain in detail what is a prime cost item in a bill of quantity.
(2 marks)
II)
Explain in detail what is a provisional sum in a bill of quantity.
(2 marks)
III)
Project manager practices project management, what are these project
activities?
(5 marks)
IV)
Tender is offered to the client by contractor. Explain.
(1 marks)
V)
Describe the following tender documents , bill of quantities, general
terms and conditions of contract, specification documents, tender
working drawings .
(10 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
I)
Project Manager is supposed to have skills and Knowledge for
management of human and non human resources on site. Explain in
details
(5 marks)
II)
How is project organization done on site, explaining responsibilities of
key players?
(5 marks)
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III)
Define tender and conditions of contract and providing characteristics
of a tender notice.
(5 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
i)
Time is now fully recognized as available resource in building and civil
engineering contract, it plays a very vital role in contract, explain each
of these aspects.
(6 marks)
ii)
Discuss functional requirements of monitoring and control systems.
(7 marks)
iii)
At the commencement of work state the activities to be completed by
both project owner and contractor
(7 marks)
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