DBIA CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
DBIA Mission - ANSWER Advocates the benefits of design-build project
delivery and educates Owners and design and construction practitioners on
effective integration of design and construction services to achieve success
DBIA Values - 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. - a commitment to innovation and creativity to drive
quality, value and sustainability. - Professionalism, fairness and the highest
level of ethical behaviour.
DBIA Vision - ANSWER Be the industry's preeminent resource for
leadership, education, objective expertise and best practices for the successful
integrated delivery of capital projects.
DBIA Purpose - ANSWER Only organization that defines, teaches, and
promotes best practices in design-build project delivery.
Best practices - 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 - ANSWER Categorized 10 best practice supporting
implementing techniques into 3 areas
, 3 design-build best practices done right - 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 - ANSWER All team members should be
educated and trained in the design build process and delivery system
Key drivers for team integration- ANSWER Early engagement, best-value
procurement, open book pricing, and creating a culture of mutual trust
Integrated team- ANSWER Owner, lead design-builder, major specialty
contractors, design and engineering experts
post award - ANSWER From receipt of Notice of Award through the end of the
warranty
action steps in early involvement - ANSWER create project specific goals, 1-3
page documents for DBIA critical issues, core principals addressed in each
position paper
owner - ANSWER who sets the tone for the project and is responsible for an
integrated and collaborative environment
design excellence goal - 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 - ANSWER task that includes all
parties to get the project done in an integrated way
ANSWERS
DBIA Mission - ANSWER Advocates the benefits of design-build project
delivery and educates Owners and design and construction practitioners on
effective integration of design and construction services to achieve success
DBIA Values - 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. - a commitment to innovation and creativity to drive
quality, value and sustainability. - Professionalism, fairness and the highest
level of ethical behaviour.
DBIA Vision - ANSWER Be the industry's preeminent resource for
leadership, education, objective expertise and best practices for the successful
integrated delivery of capital projects.
DBIA Purpose - ANSWER Only organization that defines, teaches, and
promotes best practices in design-build project delivery.
Best practices - 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 - ANSWER Categorized 10 best practice supporting
implementing techniques into 3 areas
, 3 design-build best practices done right - 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 - ANSWER All team members should be
educated and trained in the design build process and delivery system
Key drivers for team integration- ANSWER Early engagement, best-value
procurement, open book pricing, and creating a culture of mutual trust
Integrated team- ANSWER Owner, lead design-builder, major specialty
contractors, design and engineering experts
post award - ANSWER From receipt of Notice of Award through the end of the
warranty
action steps in early involvement - ANSWER create project specific goals, 1-3
page documents for DBIA critical issues, core principals addressed in each
position paper
owner - ANSWER who sets the tone for the project and is responsible for an
integrated and collaborative environment
design excellence goal - 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 - ANSWER task that includes all
parties to get the project done in an integrated way
