The terms general contractor and construction manager may be

The terms general contractor and construction manager may be used interchangeably without difference or distinction   true or false

The decision to award HVAC ductwork, piping and controls to a single or multiple subcontractors is governed by the complexity of the project and the capabilities of subcontractors in the project area   true or false

Mega vendors may control the design specifications of products or systems, so their impact must be included early in project planning. true or false

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The terms general contractor and construction manager may be used interchangeably without difference or distinction   true or false

ans:false

General Contractor

Looking at the organizational structures, it is often much more clear that a GC is a typical business entity. A GC usually has its own complement of employees. Many times they have foremen or superintendents who work predominantly at the job site and also tend to have general laborers, carpenters, or other skilled trades.

GCs also usually have a pool of subcontractors they have worked with on other projects. This serves as an advantage when comparing them to CMs because:

1) Everyone is already familiar working together so expectations and general operating procedures are largely established.

2) Assuming the GC has been ethical and fair, there is a certain level of loyalty, cooperation, and camaraderie already established among the parties.

GCs also often specialize in certain types of construction. For example, one GC might specialize in foundations and masonry work while another specializes in framing. They may also specialize in certain construction sectors. Some work in residential, others in commercial, and other work in further specialized sectors such as energy or logistics.

Construction Manager

In comparison, a CM could just be an individual, or a group of people. The key difference is that the people on staff with a CM are generally not rank and file employees who perform the actual building.

Conversely, they are estimators, project managers, accountants, or other professionals with responsibilities that come into play before, during, and after a project.

The decision to award HVAC ductwork, piping and controls to a single or multiple subcontractors is governed by the complexity of the project and the capabilities of subcontractors in the project area   true or false

ans:True

Mega vendors may control the design specifications of products or systems, so their impact must be included early in project planning. true or false

Ans:True