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Examination Paper: Construction Management

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IIBM Institute of Business Management

Examination Paper MM.100

Construction Industry

Section A: Objective Type (30 marks)

· This section consists of Multiple Choices/Fill in the Blanks & short notes type questions.

· Answer all the questions.

· Part one questions carry 1 mark each & Part Two questions carry 5 marks each.

Part One:

Multiple Choices:

1. This effect is the result of a combination of a variety of factors that can be traced back to the

building’s design building materials, and the cumulative effects of low order characteristics on

human health:

a. Sick building syndrome

b. Ionizing radiation

c. Non-ionizing radiation

d. Pollutants

2. ____________ represents all aural sensations experienced by the user due to noise at all

frequencies, levels, and dynamics:

a. Hydrothermal discomfort

b. Acoustic inconvenience

c. Visual discomfort

d. Olfactory discomfort

3. This is the influence of the production of toxic compounds by the construction and operation on

the site itself & neighboring surface:

a. Air pollution

b. Soil pollution

c. Acid rain

d. Smog & other air pollution

4. ________ opens up new markets and news competition from the construction sector in the new

member states.

a. PU Enlargement

b. CU Enlargement

c. DU Enlargement

d. EU Enlargement

5. Installing energy efficient appliances & fixtures & changing irrigation practices & behavior can

reduce water consumption by 30 percent

a. Water conservative

b. Recycled content materials

……………………….

9. ECCREDI stands for _______________________________.

10. LEED stands for __________________________________.

Part Two:

1. What is ‘Mobile Document Management System’?

2. Briefly explain the Lean Production.

3. Define Green Building.

4. What is slowing down Penetration of Green Construction?

END OF SECTION A

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Section B: Caselets (40 Marks)

· This section consists of Caselets.

· Answer all the questions.

· Each case let carries 20 marks.

· Detailed information should form the part of your answer (Word limit 150 to 200 words).

Caselet 1

The president rise in commodity prices across the board, s posing major threat to those working on

construction projects, in general and real estate projects, in particular. The prices of raw material are it

cement, steel, aluminum, plastics, etc., are seeing an upward rally. This can hamper the growth of the

sector adversely in case the demand for these projects, worth crores of rupees, falls. The impact of this

fall would be severe on country’s infrastructure development as well as the growth of the manufacturing

sector. This lurking risk is not restricted only to domestic sector but is gaining global attention. Globally

too project managers are concerned as commodity prices shoot through the roof. In addition to the

problem of cost overrun, KPMG’s Global Construction Survey conducted in the year 2007 unraveled

three major aspects of the construction sector; Current business trends, management of building process

and the future. The findings revealed that the shortage of qualified contractors to bid for and execute

major projects, the rising cost of construction and the shortage of internal resources available to manage

and deliver projects are the biggest challenges to new construction projects in the future. These need to be

addressed as demand for construction services shall increase over the next five years.

Considering India’s embarkment towards major construction projects related to highways, ports, airways,

…………………………..by IT sector can also help the

construction sector in reducing the man-managed deficiencies that contribute to cost and time overruns, if

not eliminating it in entirely.

Questions:

1. The cost-effective construction technologies would emerge as the most acceptable case of

sustainable technologies in India. Comment

2. Explain what lessons are required to be learned from International experiences and its own past

experiences in Construction Project.

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Caselet 2

The Euro Tunnel formerly known as Channel Tunnel project was conceived for over two centuries.

However, it was in April 2, 1985, a formal invitation to complete the fixed link of it was floated by the

British and the French. Thereafter, in January, 1986, the train/shuttle tunnel developed by the consortium

channel Tunnel Group Limited-France-Manche S.A. (CTGFM) was ultimately given the contract. In the

development of it, design engineering was the prime challenge. The challenge was overcome through

construction of three concrete lined parallel tunnels of approximately 50 kilometers long running mostly

undersea (about 38 Km) from the English and French ends. Of these, the two outside tunnels which are

used as rail tunnels had a diameter (internal) of 7.6 meters for train movement. These rail tunnels were

dug at an average distance of 30 meters. The other one, the central tunnel has an internal diameter of 4.8

meters for catering to servicing activities. For effectuating it, the service tunnel is linked with the rail

tunnels through cross-passages along the entire stretch, at equal intervals of 375 meters. Besides, the rail

tunnels were also connected with ducts of piston relief at intervals of 250 meters for maintenance of air

……………………………………..optimum corrosion protection to the steel reinforcement. Besides, secondary protection against corrosion

was ensured through surface coating.

Questions:

1. Explain the construction of the Euro Tunnel.

2. State the benefits of the construction of the Euro Tunnel.

END OF SECTION B

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Section C: Applied Theory (30 Marks)

· This section consists of Applied Theory Questions.

· Answer all the questions.

· Each question carries 10 marks.

· Detailed information should from the part of your answer (Word limit 200 to 250 words).

1. Explain the Government Role in BOT Projects. Give the Recommendations for Encouraging the

Private Sector Involvements in BOT Projects.

2. Explain the Role of Construction Industry in Climate Change.

3. What are the areas of design that are to be and shall be addressed in order to achieve sustainable

built environment?

END OF SECTION C