DBIA CertIfICAtIon neweSt 2026 wItH CorreCt ACtUAL QUeStIonS
AnD CorreCtLY weLL DefIneD AnSwerS LAteSt ALreADY GrADeD
A+ || VerIfIeD BYY eXPertS.
DBIA Mission - CorreCt AnSwer-Promotes the value of design-build project delivery and
teaches the effective integration of design and construction services to ensure success for
Owners and design and construction practitioners
DBIA Values - CorreCt AnSwer-- Excellence in integrated design-build project delivery,
producing high value outcomes. - An environment of trust characterized by integrity and honest
communication. - mutual respect for diverse perspectives. - commitment to innovation and
creativity to drive quality, value and sustainability. - Professionalism, fairness and the highest
level of ethical behavior.
DBIA Vision - CorreCt AnSwer-Be the industry's preeminent resource for leadership,
education, objective expertise and best practice for the successful integrated delivery of capital
projects.
DBIA Purpose - CorreCt AnSwer-Only organization that defines, teaches, and promotes best
practice in design-build project delivery.
Best practices - CorreCt AnSwer-the belief that there is a technique, method, or process that
is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other method
Design-Build Done RIght - CorreCt AnSwer-Categorized 10 best practice supporting
implementing techniques into 3 areas
3 areas of best practices from Design build done right - CorreCt AnSwer-1. Procuring design-
build services 2. contracting for design-build services 3. executing the delivery of design-build
projects
Design build best practice #1 - CorreCt AnSwer-All team members should be educated and
trained in the design build process and delivery system
, Key factors enabling team alignment - CorreCt AnSwer-Early involvement, qualifications-
based selection, cost transparency, fostering an environment of trust
Core team - CorreCt AnSwer-Owner, lead design-builder, key specialty contractors, design
and engineering professionals
post award - CorreCt AnSwer-The time from Notice of Award to the end of the warranty period
action steps in early involvement - CorreCt AnSwer-create project specific goals, 1-3 page
documents for DBIA critical issues, core principals addressed in each position paper
owner - CorreCt AnSwer-who sets the tone for the project and is responsible for an integrated
and collaborative environment
design excellence goal - CorreCt AnSwer-may include memorable design, state of the art
structure/facility, sustainability and energy efficiency, holistic consideration of context, size and
environment
integrated design and construction work plan - CorreCt AnSwer-task that includes all parties
to get the project done in an integrated way
designer of record - CorreCt AnSwer-leads design effort
integrated project team leader (DB-PM) - CorreCt AnSwer-leads overall project team
design manager - CorreCt AnSwer-integrates design process with construction
5 rule of an effective constructability review - CorreCt AnSwer-build the project, not the
problems. review the interface of various systems keep the review of preliminary documents
constructive. stay focused on the important items. take the time to complete a thorough review.
AnD CorreCtLY weLL DefIneD AnSwerS LAteSt ALreADY GrADeD
A+ || VerIfIeD BYY eXPertS.
DBIA Mission - CorreCt AnSwer-Promotes the value of design-build project delivery and
teaches the effective integration of design and construction services to ensure success for
Owners and design and construction practitioners
DBIA Values - CorreCt AnSwer-- Excellence in integrated design-build project delivery,
producing high value outcomes. - An environment of trust characterized by integrity and honest
communication. - mutual respect for diverse perspectives. - commitment to innovation and
creativity to drive quality, value and sustainability. - Professionalism, fairness and the highest
level of ethical behavior.
DBIA Vision - CorreCt AnSwer-Be the industry's preeminent resource for leadership,
education, objective expertise and best practice for the successful integrated delivery of capital
projects.
DBIA Purpose - CorreCt AnSwer-Only organization that defines, teaches, and promotes best
practice in design-build project delivery.
Best practices - CorreCt AnSwer-the belief that there is a technique, method, or process that
is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other method
Design-Build Done RIght - CorreCt AnSwer-Categorized 10 best practice supporting
implementing techniques into 3 areas
3 areas of best practices from Design build done right - CorreCt AnSwer-1. Procuring design-
build services 2. contracting for design-build services 3. executing the delivery of design-build
projects
Design build best practice #1 - CorreCt AnSwer-All team members should be educated and
trained in the design build process and delivery system
, Key factors enabling team alignment - CorreCt AnSwer-Early involvement, qualifications-
based selection, cost transparency, fostering an environment of trust
Core team - CorreCt AnSwer-Owner, lead design-builder, key specialty contractors, design
and engineering professionals
post award - CorreCt AnSwer-The time from Notice of Award to the end of the warranty period
action steps in early involvement - CorreCt AnSwer-create project specific goals, 1-3 page
documents for DBIA critical issues, core principals addressed in each position paper
owner - CorreCt AnSwer-who sets the tone for the project and is responsible for an integrated
and collaborative environment
design excellence goal - CorreCt AnSwer-may include memorable design, state of the art
structure/facility, sustainability and energy efficiency, holistic consideration of context, size and
environment
integrated design and construction work plan - CorreCt AnSwer-task that includes all parties
to get the project done in an integrated way
designer of record - CorreCt AnSwer-leads design effort
integrated project team leader (DB-PM) - CorreCt AnSwer-leads overall project team
design manager - CorreCt AnSwer-integrates design process with construction
5 rule of an effective constructability review - CorreCt AnSwer-build the project, not the
problems. review the interface of various systems keep the review of preliminary documents
constructive. stay focused on the important items. take the time to complete a thorough review.
