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Construction Industry

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Name of the stone carvings dating back to the pyramids that contained the first known building code? Code of Hammurabi
By what specific measurement is construction used as an economic indicator for the U.S. economy? Housing starts
5 primary sectors of the construction industry? Residential, Commercial. Industrial, Environmental, Heavy Civil
Name of the organization credited with making construction management a legit area of study at 4 year universities? ASC Associated Schools of Construction
Role of the owner on a construction project? Develop the program for the building, define the scope of the project, create the budget, and provide the funding
What does carbon sequestration mean? Process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide. The idea is to stabilize carbon in solid and dissolved forms so that it doesn’t cause warming
3 associations affiliated with the construction industry Associated General Contractors, the Associated Builders and Contractors, and the National Association of Home Builders
What does LEED stand for, and what is its purpose? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; rating system that evaluates a building's environmental performance over its life
2 construction associations that offer voluntary certification programs for construction managers? American Institute of Constructors & Construction Management Association of America
What is lean construction, and from what industry does its concepts stem? Focuses on adding value with less work and the elimination of waste in the building process; stems from the manufacturing industry
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