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DBIA Exam Study Guide | Updated
T/F Detailed estimating is the Building systems approach to estimating - Answer✔✔-F
T/F feasibility estimate is cost model and establishes budget for project - Answer✔✔-F
T/F key element of quality assurance is keeping communication lines open between owner and DB -
Answer✔✔-T
T/F in Design/cost relationship of DB, the constructor establishes design parameters for architect -
Answer✔✔-T
T/F trust is most important thing for DB - Answer✔✔-F
DB estimating sequence where 15%-20% of design is completed - Answer✔✔-Schematic estimating
Trend logs - Answer✔✔-Provides baseline budgets and schedules and list estimate trends
When is Design considered committed - Answer✔✔-Drawings and specs are approved by DOR and
confirmed within budget
What is NOT a design managers role - Answer✔✔-Coordinating owner design reviews and approvals
Who is responsible for quality assirance - Answer✔✔-DB team is responsible for quality and Entity
represents owner in assuring quality
Direct DB - Answer✔✔-When programming and design is developed by DB entity
Spearin Doctrine - Answer✔✔-Establishes that under DBB, owner is responsible for increased cost due to
defective plans/specs
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DBIA Exam Study Guide | Updated
T/F Detailed estimating is the Building systems approach to estimating - Answer✔✔-F
T/F feasibility estimate is cost model and establishes budget for project - Answer✔✔-F
T/F key element of quality assurance is keeping communication lines open between owner and DB -
Answer✔✔-T
T/F in Design/cost relationship of DB, the constructor establishes design parameters for architect -
Answer✔✔-T
T/F trust is most important thing for DB - Answer✔✔-F
DB estimating sequence where 15%-20% of design is completed - Answer✔✔-Schematic estimating
Trend logs - Answer✔✔-Provides baseline budgets and schedules and list estimate trends
When is Design considered committed - Answer✔✔-Drawings and specs are approved by DOR and
confirmed within budget
What is NOT a design managers role - Answer✔✔-Coordinating owner design reviews and approvals
Who is responsible for quality assirance - Answer✔✔-DB team is responsible for quality and Entity
represents owner in assuring quality
Direct DB - Answer✔✔-When programming and design is developed by DB entity
Spearin Doctrine - Answer✔✔-Establishes that under DBB, owner is responsible for increased cost due to
defective plans/specs
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