DBIA ACTUAL TEST COMPLETE TEST PAPER
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What is the Brooks Act?
Answer: Requires hiring Design Professionals on the basis of
qualifications rather than cost of service
◉ What is the Clinger-Cohen Act?
Answer: Authorized use of design-build of federal sector projects
◉ What does the cost/influence curve demonstrate?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
Answer: Selected on the basis of qualifications.
◉ On what basis are contractors typically selected in design-bid-
build project delivery?
Answer: Selected on the basis of low bid.
◉ How is the construction manager at risk project delivery system
similar to design-bid-build?
Answer: - design and construction are separated under two
contracts held by the owner
- mostly linear
- Owner carries risk for design
◉ How is the construction manager at risk project delivery system
similar to design-build?
, Answer: - some opportunity to fast track, as construction manager
can be hired to perform some preconstruction services like
constructability assessments
- CM selected on qualifications
- Helps owner establish contract price and GMP before design is
complete
◉ How does the multi-prime project delivery system function?
Answer: - the owner manages a ton of different contracts -- with
design professional as well as a variety of trade contractors
- an owner advisor may be hired to advise the owner on how to
administer their multiple contracts
◉ How does the integrated project delivery system function?
Answer: - This is a multi-party contract, featuring a variety of
entities like owner, architect, specialty consultants, general
contractor, trade partners, etc.
- All parties agree to the terms and conditions of a single contract
- can be treated as a philosophy rather than a contract type
- exclusively a private sector delivery method
◉ What are the benefits of contracting under a single contract?
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What is the Brooks Act?
Answer: Requires hiring Design Professionals on the basis of
qualifications rather than cost of service
◉ What is the Clinger-Cohen Act?
Answer: Authorized use of design-build of federal sector projects
◉ What does the cost/influence curve demonstrate?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
Answer: Selected on the basis of qualifications.
◉ On what basis are contractors typically selected in design-bid-
build project delivery?
Answer: Selected on the basis of low bid.
◉ How is the construction manager at risk project delivery system
similar to design-bid-build?
Answer: - design and construction are separated under two
contracts held by the owner
- mostly linear
- Owner carries risk for design
◉ How is the construction manager at risk project delivery system
similar to design-build?
, Answer: - some opportunity to fast track, as construction manager
can be hired to perform some preconstruction services like
constructability assessments
- CM selected on qualifications
- Helps owner establish contract price and GMP before design is
complete
◉ How does the multi-prime project delivery system function?
Answer: - the owner manages a ton of different contracts -- with
design professional as well as a variety of trade contractors
- an owner advisor may be hired to advise the owner on how to
administer their multiple contracts
◉ How does the integrated project delivery system function?
Answer: - This is a multi-party contract, featuring a variety of
entities like owner, architect, specialty consultants, general
contractor, trade partners, etc.
- All parties agree to the terms and conditions of a single contract
- can be treated as a philosophy rather than a contract type
- exclusively a private sector delivery method
◉ What are the benefits of contracting under a single contract?
