CDT 1 UPDATED ACTUAL COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ Occupants.
Answer: Facility Manager or Facility Users
◉ Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Answer: Building code officials, zoning officials, inspectors and
regulatory agencies. They protect the public's health, safety and
welfare by administering laws, codes and other regulations
governing the project.
◉ Design Team.
Answer: Responsible for the following:
1. Addressing the planning issues, including those involving AHJ
2. Assisting owner in determining design program and
requirements.
3. Designing a project that reflects the owners' vision & meets the
design program & requirements.
4. Identifying codes and regulations applicable to the design
5. Researching, evaluation and selecting products
6. Producing the procurement and construction documents.
, 7. Administering the construction contracts.
8. Providing QA procedures and QC reviews
◉ Selection of A/E design services is usually based on these things..
Answer: Qualifications, Value and/or unique design skills, abilities.
Not simply lowest price.
◉ Traditional Design Services.
Answer: 1. Originating Design Concept
2. Creating the Design Schematically
3. Developing the design in more detail
4. Preparing the construction and/or contract documents
◉ Contractor Team Services.
Answer: 1. Cost Estimating
2. Time Scheduling
3. Subcontracting
4. Procurement (bidding, negotiating, purchasing)
5. Management of Construction
◉ Contractors Management Expertise.
Answer: 1. Experience in the Construction of Facilities
STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ Occupants.
Answer: Facility Manager or Facility Users
◉ Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Answer: Building code officials, zoning officials, inspectors and
regulatory agencies. They protect the public's health, safety and
welfare by administering laws, codes and other regulations
governing the project.
◉ Design Team.
Answer: Responsible for the following:
1. Addressing the planning issues, including those involving AHJ
2. Assisting owner in determining design program and
requirements.
3. Designing a project that reflects the owners' vision & meets the
design program & requirements.
4. Identifying codes and regulations applicable to the design
5. Researching, evaluation and selecting products
6. Producing the procurement and construction documents.
, 7. Administering the construction contracts.
8. Providing QA procedures and QC reviews
◉ Selection of A/E design services is usually based on these things..
Answer: Qualifications, Value and/or unique design skills, abilities.
Not simply lowest price.
◉ Traditional Design Services.
Answer: 1. Originating Design Concept
2. Creating the Design Schematically
3. Developing the design in more detail
4. Preparing the construction and/or contract documents
◉ Contractor Team Services.
Answer: 1. Cost Estimating
2. Time Scheduling
3. Subcontracting
4. Procurement (bidding, negotiating, purchasing)
5. Management of Construction
◉ Contractors Management Expertise.
Answer: 1. Experience in the Construction of Facilities
