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Updated Study Material 2026
Question:
1. Which project phases have client Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Doc-
review and approval?
Answer:
uments
Question:
2. A university hires an architect
for integrated project delivery
method. The work is to be exe-
cuted in multiple phases and in- phase.
cludes the following:
Geotechnical engineer
A geotechnical engineer will be a third-party consultant to
the owner and should be involved in the predesign phase.
crete floor performance hall into
Historical preservationist
The owner should contract with an historic preservationist
due to the facade restoration and should be involved in the
predesign phase.
video laboratories.
Design a performance hall addi- As part of an IPD project, a construction manager will
tion connected to the existing fa-
cility by an elevated walkway.
predesign phase.
Identify and address any AHJ or
accessibility issues in the existing
facility.
Answer:
General contractor
As part of an IPD project, a general contractor will contract
with the owner and should be involved in the predesign
Restore the original facade of the
existing facility built in 1905.
Convert the existing sloped con-
a new flat floor performance
space.
, Renovate existing classrooms to
provide new advanced audio and
Construction manager
contract with the owner and should be involved in the
Who should architect recom-
mend the university hires before
SD phase?
Question:
3. Assemblies or systems estimate cost estimate that is more precise than the order of mag-
Answer:
nitude approach and is possible after early detailed infor-
mation in DD phase.
Question:
4. Unit Price
Answer:
estimating approach that requires a greater level of detail
not defined until after DD phase
Question:
5. Predesign Checklist
Answer:
- Establish owner representative
- Obtain a written program from owner
- Request a geotechnical report from the owner
- Prepare and distribute project schedule
Question:
6. Schematic Design Checklist
Answer:
- Review applicable laws, codes, and regulations
- Determine and review construction alternatives
- Consider Sustainable design alternates
- Prepare Preliminary budget
Updated Study Material 2026
Question:
1. Which project phases have client Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Doc-
review and approval?
Answer:
uments
Question:
2. A university hires an architect
for integrated project delivery
method. The work is to be exe-
cuted in multiple phases and in- phase.
cludes the following:
Geotechnical engineer
A geotechnical engineer will be a third-party consultant to
the owner and should be involved in the predesign phase.
crete floor performance hall into
Historical preservationist
The owner should contract with an historic preservationist
due to the facade restoration and should be involved in the
predesign phase.
video laboratories.
Design a performance hall addi- As part of an IPD project, a construction manager will
tion connected to the existing fa-
cility by an elevated walkway.
predesign phase.
Identify and address any AHJ or
accessibility issues in the existing
facility.
Answer:
General contractor
As part of an IPD project, a general contractor will contract
with the owner and should be involved in the predesign
Restore the original facade of the
existing facility built in 1905.
Convert the existing sloped con-
a new flat floor performance
space.
, Renovate existing classrooms to
provide new advanced audio and
Construction manager
contract with the owner and should be involved in the
Who should architect recom-
mend the university hires before
SD phase?
Question:
3. Assemblies or systems estimate cost estimate that is more precise than the order of mag-
Answer:
nitude approach and is possible after early detailed infor-
mation in DD phase.
Question:
4. Unit Price
Answer:
estimating approach that requires a greater level of detail
not defined until after DD phase
Question:
5. Predesign Checklist
Answer:
- Establish owner representative
- Obtain a written program from owner
- Request a geotechnical report from the owner
- Prepare and distribute project schedule
Question:
6. Schematic Design Checklist
Answer:
- Review applicable laws, codes, and regulations
- Determine and review construction alternatives
- Consider Sustainable design alternates
- Prepare Preliminary budget
