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ACtUAL QUeStIonS AnD CorreCtLY weLL DefIneD AnSwerS
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What is Collaborative Project Delivery? - CorreCt AnSwer-- a collection of project delivery
systems
- early engagement of all team members
- collaboration in atmosphere based on trust, transparence and mutual respect
What are some examples of Collaborative Project Delivery? - CorreCt AnSwer-- Design-Build
- Construction Management at Risk
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Integrated Project Delivery
What is Traditional Design-Build? - CorreCt AnSwer-HALT. DBIA does not use this term. You
mean "Best Value" Design-Build
What is Best Value Design-Build Delivery? - CorreCt AnSwer-- Two step procurement process
-> RFQ, then RFP
- Teams are shortlisted based on their qualifications
- Shortlisted teams produce a preliminary design and firm fixed price prior to selection
What is Progressive Design-Build Delivery? - CorreCt AnSwer-- One step procurement
process -> RFQ only
- Owner selects the design-builder before design begins
- The owner and design-builder then collaboratively develop the design, scope, schedule and
budget together
What is a Best Practice? - CorreCt AnSwer-The belief that there is a technique, method, or
process that is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other effort.
,What are DBIA's Universal Ethical Conduct Expectations? - CorreCt AnSwer-Everyone
engaged in a design-build project should conduct themselves with high standards of honesty,
transparency, and integrity in compliance with the DBIA Code of Professional Conduct.
What are the Guiding Principles of DBIA Best Practices? - CorreCt AnSwer-- Universal ethical
conduct
- Demonstrated competence
- Sustainable professional development
- Supporting diversity
What are DBIA Demonstrated Competence Expectations? - CorreCt AnSwer-- Emphasize the
importance of training and experience to achieve good outcomes in design-build
- Whenever possible, training and competence should be demonstrated by attaining appropriate
professional certifications (DBIA cert, professional licensure, LEED cert, etc.)
What are DBIA Sustainable Professional Development Expectations? - CorreCt AnSwer-
Owners and practitioners should:
- proactively engage emerging professionals in a meaningful way to help with execution of Best
Practices and Implementing Techniques.
- encourage each member of the team to grow professionally and play a more significant role in
their team and industry
What are DBIA Support Diversity Expectations? - CorreCt AnSwer-Owners and practitioners
should intentionally create opportunities to involve and engage historically underrepresented
companies and individuals, prioritizing fair treatment without any racism or bias.
How does the Code of Hammurabi factor into the History of Project Delivery Systems? -
CorreCt AnSwer-First known laws that created an obligation for design and construction to
protect the health, safety and welfare of society.
How does Vitruvius factor into the History of Project Delivery Systems? - CorreCt AnSwer-
Vitruvius developed early documentation of design and construction practices in the age of the
Master Builder.
,How does Filippo Brunelleschi factor into the History of Project Delivery Systems? - CorreCt
AnSwer-Brunelleschi is considered by DBIA to be the quintessential design-builder.
How does Leon Battista Alberti factor into the History of Project Delivery Systems? - CorreCt
AnSwer-Alberti defined architecture as a profession distinct from construction.
When did we see the big split between design and construction? Why? - CorreCt AnSwer-
During the Industrial Revolution.
This is when we started to fabricate construction materials en masse, rather than on site. This led
to further stratification/compartmentalization of A/E/C discplines.
When do we see the rise of professional societies like ASCE, AIA and AGC? Why were they
established? - CorreCt AnSwer-During the Industrial Revolution.
They were established to reflect and collect the specialized knowledge needed in each dedicated
disciplines -- engineers, architects and construction professionals.
What is the Spearin Act? - CorreCt AnSwer--
What is the Miller Act? - CorreCt AnSwer-Requires bonding for Federal Projects costing more
than $100,000
What is the Brooks Act? - CorreCt AnSwer-Requires hiring Design Professionals on the basis
of qualifications rather than cost of service
What is the Clinger-Cohen Act? - CorreCt AnSwer-Authorized use of design-build of federal
sector projects
What does the cost/influence curve demonstrate? - CorreCt AnSwer-The earlier on in the
design development process design changes get made, the greater their influence and lower their
cost.
How is a design-build project delivery system defined? - CorreCt AnSwer-A single contract for
both design and construction. Between an owner and a design-build entity.
, Is the design-build project delivery system a process only? - CorreCt AnSwer-No, it's also a
mindset/culture shift. There has to be an atmosphere of transparency and trust between all
parties. Team members must choose to collaborate.
Is there any process flexibility in the design-build project delivery model? - CorreCt AnSwer-
Yes. The owner can choose to pursue either a best value design-build or progressive design-build
approach.
What are the benefits of the design-build delivery system? - CorreCt AnSwer-- An owner may
select a builder on a basis other than low bid
- Flexible organizational structure (designer-led, contractor-led, developer-led, etc.)
- Builders and trade partners have a "voice" in optimizing the design DURING design development
(lowers cost impact of changes/improvements)
- Collaborative nature of process promotes innovation and creativity
- The owner is substantially removed from the Standard of Care/Spearin Doctrine claims -- the
design-builder is responsible for the design, not them
What are some features of the design-bid-build project delivery system. - CorreCt AnSwer--
the owner has two contracts, one with the designer and another with the contractor
- there is a separation of design from construction
- sequential: design then bid then build (cannot be compressed or fast-tracked)
- popular. Very familiar and established processes & procedures.
- Owner carries the responsibility for accuracy of design (Spearin Doctrine applies)
On what basis are design professionals selected in design-bid-build project delivery? - CorreCt
AnSwer-Selected on the basis of qualifications.
On what basis are contractors typically selected in design-bid-build project delivery? - CorreCt
AnSwer-Selected on the basis of low bid.
How is the construction manager at risk project delivery system similar to design-bid-build? -
CorreCt AnSwer-- design and construction are separated under two contracts held by the
owner
- mostly linear
- Owner carries risk for design
ACtUAL QUeStIonS AnD CorreCtLY weLL DefIneD AnSwerS
LAteSt ALreADY GrADeD A+ | Get It rIGHt|| JUSt
reLeASeD.
What is Collaborative Project Delivery? - CorreCt AnSwer-- a collection of project delivery
systems
- early engagement of all team members
- collaboration in atmosphere based on trust, transparence and mutual respect
What are some examples of Collaborative Project Delivery? - CorreCt AnSwer-- Design-Build
- Construction Management at Risk
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Integrated Project Delivery
What is Traditional Design-Build? - CorreCt AnSwer-HALT. DBIA does not use this term. You
mean "Best Value" Design-Build
What is Best Value Design-Build Delivery? - CorreCt AnSwer-- Two step procurement process
-> RFQ, then RFP
- Teams are shortlisted based on their qualifications
- Shortlisted teams produce a preliminary design and firm fixed price prior to selection
What is Progressive Design-Build Delivery? - CorreCt AnSwer-- One step procurement
process -> RFQ only
- Owner selects the design-builder before design begins
- The owner and design-builder then collaboratively develop the design, scope, schedule and
budget together
What is a Best Practice? - CorreCt AnSwer-The belief that there is a technique, method, or
process that is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other effort.
,What are DBIA's Universal Ethical Conduct Expectations? - CorreCt AnSwer-Everyone
engaged in a design-build project should conduct themselves with high standards of honesty,
transparency, and integrity in compliance with the DBIA Code of Professional Conduct.
What are the Guiding Principles of DBIA Best Practices? - CorreCt AnSwer-- Universal ethical
conduct
- Demonstrated competence
- Sustainable professional development
- Supporting diversity
What are DBIA Demonstrated Competence Expectations? - CorreCt AnSwer-- Emphasize the
importance of training and experience to achieve good outcomes in design-build
- Whenever possible, training and competence should be demonstrated by attaining appropriate
professional certifications (DBIA cert, professional licensure, LEED cert, etc.)
What are DBIA Sustainable Professional Development Expectations? - CorreCt AnSwer-
Owners and practitioners should:
- proactively engage emerging professionals in a meaningful way to help with execution of Best
Practices and Implementing Techniques.
- encourage each member of the team to grow professionally and play a more significant role in
their team and industry
What are DBIA Support Diversity Expectations? - CorreCt AnSwer-Owners and practitioners
should intentionally create opportunities to involve and engage historically underrepresented
companies and individuals, prioritizing fair treatment without any racism or bias.
How does the Code of Hammurabi factor into the History of Project Delivery Systems? -
CorreCt AnSwer-First known laws that created an obligation for design and construction to
protect the health, safety and welfare of society.
How does Vitruvius factor into the History of Project Delivery Systems? - CorreCt AnSwer-
Vitruvius developed early documentation of design and construction practices in the age of the
Master Builder.
,How does Filippo Brunelleschi factor into the History of Project Delivery Systems? - CorreCt
AnSwer-Brunelleschi is considered by DBIA to be the quintessential design-builder.
How does Leon Battista Alberti factor into the History of Project Delivery Systems? - CorreCt
AnSwer-Alberti defined architecture as a profession distinct from construction.
When did we see the big split between design and construction? Why? - CorreCt AnSwer-
During the Industrial Revolution.
This is when we started to fabricate construction materials en masse, rather than on site. This led
to further stratification/compartmentalization of A/E/C discplines.
When do we see the rise of professional societies like ASCE, AIA and AGC? Why were they
established? - CorreCt AnSwer-During the Industrial Revolution.
They were established to reflect and collect the specialized knowledge needed in each dedicated
disciplines -- engineers, architects and construction professionals.
What is the Spearin Act? - CorreCt AnSwer--
What is the Miller Act? - CorreCt AnSwer-Requires bonding for Federal Projects costing more
than $100,000
What is the Brooks Act? - CorreCt AnSwer-Requires hiring Design Professionals on the basis
of qualifications rather than cost of service
What is the Clinger-Cohen Act? - CorreCt AnSwer-Authorized use of design-build of federal
sector projects
What does the cost/influence curve demonstrate? - CorreCt AnSwer-The earlier on in the
design development process design changes get made, the greater their influence and lower their
cost.
How is a design-build project delivery system defined? - CorreCt AnSwer-A single contract for
both design and construction. Between an owner and a design-build entity.
, Is the design-build project delivery system a process only? - CorreCt AnSwer-No, it's also a
mindset/culture shift. There has to be an atmosphere of transparency and trust between all
parties. Team members must choose to collaborate.
Is there any process flexibility in the design-build project delivery model? - CorreCt AnSwer-
Yes. The owner can choose to pursue either a best value design-build or progressive design-build
approach.
What are the benefits of the design-build delivery system? - CorreCt AnSwer-- An owner may
select a builder on a basis other than low bid
- Flexible organizational structure (designer-led, contractor-led, developer-led, etc.)
- Builders and trade partners have a "voice" in optimizing the design DURING design development
(lowers cost impact of changes/improvements)
- Collaborative nature of process promotes innovation and creativity
- The owner is substantially removed from the Standard of Care/Spearin Doctrine claims -- the
design-builder is responsible for the design, not them
What are some features of the design-bid-build project delivery system. - CorreCt AnSwer--
the owner has two contracts, one with the designer and another with the contractor
- there is a separation of design from construction
- sequential: design then bid then build (cannot be compressed or fast-tracked)
- popular. Very familiar and established processes & procedures.
- Owner carries the responsibility for accuracy of design (Spearin Doctrine applies)
On what basis are design professionals selected in design-bid-build project delivery? - CorreCt
AnSwer-Selected on the basis of qualifications.
On what basis are contractors typically selected in design-bid-build project delivery? - CorreCt
AnSwer-Selected on the basis of low bid.
How is the construction manager at risk project delivery system similar to design-bid-build? -
CorreCt AnSwer-- design and construction are separated under two contracts held by the
owner
- mostly linear
- Owner carries risk for design
